RV Education 101 Newsletter January 2020

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Happy New Year,

I hope everybody enjoyed the holiday season!

I can remember when Y2K was approaching and now it's 2020, wow. We are starting the new year off by installing a 12' X 14' X 30' RV carport behind my shop. We built the 42' X 48' shop years ago, and now it is so full that we are building the RV carport. I guess it's true when people say if there is empty space space in your garage you will fill it.

I restore classic vehicles as a hobby, and I have cars sitting outside in the elements. My plan is to construct the new RV carport and put the old Yellowstone trailer and one of my cars under the carport. That will free up space inside my shop for another vehicle. Versatube Building Systems is sponsoring this project, and when it is completed we will upload a video on our YouTube page demonstrating the construction process.

Enjoy the newsletter, and as always, if you have family or friends who like RVs and the RV lifestyle please share with them.

Happy Camping,

Mark

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Feature Article

RV 101 - How to Remove RV Black Streaks

                                     
                                      Let's start by looking into what causes these streaks to form on the sides of the RV. There are a couple of things that contribute to black streaks on RVs:
                                     
The surface of some RV roofing material slowly sheds. When this happens, a chalky material starts forming and contributes to black streaks.
Dirt naturally collects on the RV roof, and when it rains the dirt runs down the RV sidewalls leaving black streaks. Read More

RV Storage Reminders

When you put your RV in storage you want to make sure nothing is overlooked or forgotten, so you don't have problems next spring.

Here are some RV storage reminders, don't forget to:

 Wash the RV & clean the interior.

Don't forget to cover the tires.

 Clean the refrigerator, put baking soda in compartment and leave doors cracked open.

 Remove all dry cell batteries.

 Inspect the roof seams body seams and sealants. Use the proper sealants and reseal as needed.

 Remove all consumables that would attract mice and other rodents, and anything that can freeze.

 Turn LP gas off.

 Clean & dry the awning fabric.

 Look for anywhere that mice or other rodents can get it, and seal as necessary.

 Clean the air conditioner filters.

 Check and fill the water levels in all lead acid batteries.

 Charge battery(s)

 Change the engine and generator oil and oil filter, if applicable.

 Fill fuel tank and add a fuel stabilizer. Run the engine and the generator long enough for the stabilizer to get through the fuel system.  Winterize the RV plumbing system.

Visit RV Online Training to learn more about using and maintaining your RV.

RV Video of the Month

RV Furnace Operation & Preventive Maintenance

In this RV 101 video, Mark discusses the basics on how an RV forced air furnace works, and some RV preventive maintenance owners can do to make sure the RV furnace is operating properly.