RVs Articles

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @ Thursday, 26th January 2006 @ 12:32 AM

With the "master" bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or "fivers" as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited for fulltiming. In addition, the towing vehicle can be unhitched from the RV and used as a day-to-day car or truck -no need to tow a compact car on an A-frame like some big rigs! Specs of a 5th wheel RV: •Size: 21... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 10:57 PM

A fifth wheel slider hitch makes all those dreams of on-the-road adventure come to life when you purchase a fifth wheel trailer. It’s well worth the time to take your time to install it correctly. Remember, if you are not confident in your engineering ability it is usually better to call in the professionals. Better safe than sorry. A few dollars could save your life. Before starting: • Make sure you have the correct hitch for both your vehicle and the trailer being towed.... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 8:02 PM

Modern RV's have internal water tanks and pumping systems, but these are incompatible with city water supplies as these run at a high pressure. Modern RVs are equipped with pressure demand type automatic pumps, polyethylene fresh water storage tanks, and polybutylene water lines. These systems are designed to be operated at a certain maximum water pressure level in the neighborhood of 35 to 45 pounds per square inch. The on-board pump has a built in pressure switch that shuts off the... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 7:34 PM

If you are considering buying a used RV, why not get a used RoadTrek? The RoadTrek is superior in terms of stability as it has a lower center of gravity compared to RVs by other manufacturers. For better weight distribution, the water tanks are located close to the axles. With a much longer wheelbase (compared to the overall length) a Roadtrek provides unsurpassed highway stability. (A Roadtrek 190’s length is only 58% longer than its wheelbase compared to 91% for a 22' B+ motorhome ... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @

Caring for your Camper or Recreational Vehicles fresh water system is simple and easy when you know how. This article deals with the pie you should use for your RV's fresh water. First, use a white non-toxic drinking hose. Hoses not labeled safe for drinking contribute to lead and other dangerous chemicals getting in the water. Use the white non-toxic hose for hooking up to the water source and take along a green or black garden hose for all other uses like flushing out holdin... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By James Hunt @

Purchasing an RV is perfect for those that like to travel often and for long periods of time. Not only is it fun, but it also saves a lot of money on hotel bills. You also don’t have to eat out as much because you can make food in your RV. Recreational vehicles are sold in a few different price ranges. If you don’t care about amenities, you can get one for a reasonable rate. But, if you want an RV with all of the latest and greatest inventions, you better be prepared to pay a little more.more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @

Every owner of an RV should keep the fresh water system sanitized. At a minimum, you should sanitize the system every spring when you take the RV out of storage and any time you notice an odor. It’s really quite simple to do. You can start by draining the water heater. Go to the outside compartment where the water heater is located. The drain plug, or petcock is located in the corner. Remove the plug and open the pressure relief valve on top of the water heater to assist in draining. CAUT... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By frank vanderlugt @

In the 1970's, General Motors entered the RV market. Drawing on the exuberance of the times, the company set out to create the ultimate American Motor home. Their aim was to produce a top-of the-line vehicle with cutting-edge design and construction, not just another competitor in the already crowded vacation vehicle market. The common design in this era was a boxy, ungainly and top-heavy unit on a truck chassis. The GMC vehicle was intended to be a completely new design in ... more...