RV University This Week 08/22/2011
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U of RV Journal #111 - Aug 22, 2011
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Mark's RV Garage Internet TV show - Total Run Time 27:27
Episode #15 Released Today:
This episode of Mark's RV Garage is sponsored by: Explorer RV Insurance , KOA Campgrounds , Camping World , ASA Electronics and RV Education 101®
On this episode of Mark's RV Garage:
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RV Buzz Quick Tip:
Take updated photos of your pets with you on RV trips. If they should get lost you can use the pictures to assist in finding them.
Trivia question :
How old was Dawn when she went on her first RV trip?
A) 8 Years old
B) 10 Years old
C) 18 Years old
Answer:
B) Dawn was 10 years old when she went on her first RV trip with her Aunt and Uncle
RV Product Spotlight:
Voyager Digital Wireless Observation System
Our friends at ASA Electronics sent us a Voyager Digital Wireless Observation System featuring WiSight™ technology for the old Yellowstone trailer. This digital wireless system far exceeds the performance of any analog wireless observation system on the market. WiSight technology digitally locks the Voyager® camera to its monitor so it only communicates with that monitor, ignoring other outside signals and eliminating interference. With WiSight technology you also get a sharp, vivid picture of the vehicle’s surroundings delivered directly to the 5.6” color LCD monitor. The easy mounting system and 12-volt DC power plug make this system easy to interchange among towing vehicles too. And it’s easy to install.
With this Voyager wireless observation system I can see what’s going on behind me and I don’t need to worry about blind spots when I’m towing the old Yellowstone. The WiSight technology is strong enough to travel through and around objects and it works on vehicles 60+ feet in length, which is a significantly longer distance than other wireless analog systems. For more information on the Voyager digital wireless observation system visit ASA Electronics
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ART4RVs
Through emails about buying an RV I became friends with an artist named Dick Secor. Dick and his wife Melissa have a dream to purchase an RV and travel fulltime through the US, Canada and Mexico. His RV dream isn’t just about traveling though. He also came up with the idea to start painting art 4 rvs. He explained that there is not much wall space in an RV and he will be creating some smaller pieces of original art that will fit nicely on a small shelf or on a small section of wall. The art is intended to add a splash of color to the interior of an RV in the form of bold - bright - sassy color in an easy to manage display format. Here are two example of Dick’s art for RV’s that he graciously sent us, one for the motorhome and one for the old Yellowstone. For more information on Dicks work visit his blog: Art4RVs and RV Painter
NOTE: If you would like to purchase some art for your RV just say you saw it here and receive a 20% discount on your purchase.
RV 101™ Education Video Segment: Maintenance Mishaps- There are many common problems associated with RVs that could easily be avoided by the owner performing some easy do it yourself checks and maintenance. Things like pre trip checks and checking the water levels in your batteries. I refer to these as RV maintenance mishaps.Avoiding these common mistakes is pretty simple. Don’t become a statistic when it comes to RV maintenance mishaps.
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Don’t miss the next episode when Mark installs brand new disc brakes and gives the old Yellowstone a new pair of shoes.
BY Mark Polk
RV Battery Disconnect Switch
Your RV may or may not be equipped with a battery disconnect switch. If you do have a coach battery disconnect switch it will have to be turned on to use the 12-volt appliances and accessories. If your RV is not equipped with a battery disconnect switch, you should consider installing one.
12 Volt system
12-volt DC or direct current is electricity supplied by a deep cycle auxiliary battery or batteries. DC electricity flows in one direction, from negative to positive. 12-volt DC electricity is stored in the RV batteries and supplies power for components, devices and appliances that operate off of 12-volts. The 12 volt DC coach system consists of 12-volt pumps, motors, fans and accessories. When you take your RV out of storage you will need to check these 12 volt DC items for proper operation:
If a 12-volt device is not operating properly, check the fuse for the device in the power distribution center. The fuses will be labeled. Determine which fuse it is and use a 12 volt test light to test the fuse. To do this find a suitable ground for the 12-volt test light and test both sides of the fuse for 12-volt power. If the test light only lights on one side of the fuse replace the fuse with the proper size fuse and try the 12 volt device again. If the device still doesn’t work have it checked out by an authorized RV service center. Identify the amperage ratings for fuses used in the RV and keep spare fuses on hand.
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