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You may at some time experience an electrical shock when entering or exiting your RV.

This is often caused by the wiring in the electrical receptacle that your RV is plugged into or an improperly wired extension cord. If the \"hot\" and \"neutral\" wires are reversed, your coach and you may become an electrical circuit with unpleasant or dangerous results.

There is a small polarity checker available that will eliminate the guesswork and the hazards before you plug in your electrical cord. Everyone should have one of these as standard equipment!" entryContent[1] = "RV Reminders Tip

Ever forget to lower your TV antenna or unhook your power cord?

We have all done something similar, and this tip deals with one method of reminding yourself of routine tasks.

Put a labled clip or ribbon on your antenna handle, for example. Whenever you raise the antenna, put the clip or ribbon on your steering wheel. When you break camp, the clip on your steering wheel will remind you that your antenna is still up.

Do the same for anything else you want to remind yourself of ...

If you have a slide-out, hang a length of brightly colored ribbon on the travel lock bars (if your slide uses these). The ribbons will attract your attention BEFORE you try to extend the slide.

Simple but effective!

Tell all your friends about these tips - it could save them a bit of hassle down the road. They can get their own tips direct to their inbox by signing up at http://www.rverscorner.com" entryContent[2] = "RV Storage Compartment Security Tip

Did you know that I have the keys to your RV storage compartments in my pocket right now?

Take out your key ring and examine your compartment key. Does it have a number stamped on it? And would that number be, say, CH751 or ES201?

You know, with those keys, you could probably open your neighbors compartments, the compartments in the trailer next in line, and so on, to the end of the row.

If that is the case ... anyone with those keys could also open your compartments!

Think about that!

See: My Storage Compartment Article for more on storage compartment security issues.
Storage Compartment Security" entryContent[3] = "RV Refrigerator Tip

Let me share this tip with you from a local RV dealer. He recommends that you put a single ice cube in a paper cup and leave it in your freezer and check it daily to be sure there had not been a power failure at the campground while you were away for the day, or that nothing else has happened to cause the frozen foods to partially thaw and re-freeze again.

If the freezer has been working well, the ice cube should retain its original shape. If it has melted and re-frozen the ice will be puddled in the bottom of the cup and chances are that the quality of your food in the freezer and refrigerator will be comprised." entryContent[4] = "Waste Water Dumping Tip

Never leave your black tank valve open when you are hooked up
to a sewer equipped RV site. If left open, the liquids will
drain off and leave the solid material behind to build up in the tank.

Always dump your black tank first and always when it is at least
two thirds full. Add water if necessary. This will ensure adequate flow
to dump all the contents.

Dump the gray water tank last to help rinse out the valves and sewer
hose.

Find more info on RV holding tanks at: RV Holding Tanks" entryContent[5] = "Hooking Up Multiple Batteries

When installing more than one battery for use with the 12 volt on-board systems, it is recommended to purchase the batteries at the same time. The batteries should be matched with regard to capacity, brand, and age. This will give you the best possible life from your battery bank.

Battery Voltages

Batteries are constructed to supply 12 volts or 6 volts (for the purpose of this article). In most cases two six volt batteries will have about 20% more capacity than two similar sized 12 volt batteries. This is due to the larger plates that are built into a six volt battery.

Battery Circuits

Two 12 volt batteries are connected in a parallel configuration with the two positive terminals connected together and to the positive trailer lead. The negative terminals are connected together with the trailer negative lead.

Two six volt batteries need to be connected in a series circuit in order to get the 12 volt needed to run the coach system." entryContent[6] = "Toilet Paper Unrolls while Traveling.

Often, while traveling, I have found that the toilet paper roll or the paper towel roll has spun and unrolled itself from the vibrations of the road.

While it can be fun to get all that paper neatly back on the roll, if you have better things to do, here is what to do ...

Simply place an elastic band on the roll - the roll can spin, but will not spew its contents on the floor. When parked, just move the elastic band to the side and let it hang there for the next trip.

Of course, you have to remember to do this before each trip - just add it to your pre-trip check list ... you do have a list, right?" entryContent[7] = "RV Faucet Clogs

One common problem that often comes up is that a faucet will not deliver its normal water flow while all the others are normal.

Most water faucets have a screen to catch the debris that shows up during normal use. This screen captures the larger particles that may come through the water system from a number of sources. Over time this screen will become clogged and will not allow a normal flow or stop the flow entirely.

If you find that this may be your problem, there is a simple, easy solution. Clean the screen! How?

The screen is housed on the very end of the water faucet outlet and this housing can be unscrewed from the spout. Note how all the parts fit together and in what order, as there may be 5 or 6 plastic and rubber parts.

Usually, there is a metal mesh screen and several other parts that function as a flow restriction or spray restriction. You will need to clean all the debris out of these parts and then re-assemble everything back in the correct order and configuration. An old toothbrush is a good tool to use for this.
" entryContent[8] = "My RV to the Rescue

Twas a cold and windy night ... high winds mean power outages in my rural area and sure enough the power went out.

And stayed out. From 6 PM until 11 AM the next morning. This means we have no heat, no light and no water since our well is powered by an electric pump. That means no water in the taps, no toilet function, no showers, and no early morning coffee. Our well equipped home is suddenly no comfort to us!

What do we do now?

Aha! The trusty RV in the driveway. We have full propane tanks, a solar panel on the roof to keep the batteries charged, and a complete water system.

Read the complete article ...
" entryContent[9] = "RV Propane System Tip
Starting the Flow

When your RV has been stored for a while the propane gas system may have a certain amount of air in the lines. It is a good idea when taking your RV out of storage to first turn on the gas bottle valve and then light one of the stove top burners.

This does two things: it purges the air from most of the system and it establishes a visual check that gas is present and flowing smoothly.

Once the stove burner lights and the flame is steady, then light the other appliances. Do this at least a week or two before your planned vacation. This will allow you time to deal with any service or repairs needed before you head out on your trip." var randomNumber = Math.random() randomNumber *= varLength randomNumber = parseInt(randomNumber) if(isNaN(randomNumber)) randomNumber = 0 else randomNumber %= varLength selectedContent = entryContent[randomNumber] document.write (selectedContent)