The below video is an example of what happens to your RV when you get bad (too high or too low voltage) power from the RV park. It isn’t pretty and it cost us $300 to fix it.

Get the surge protector mentioned in this video:Portable Surge Guard

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• RV rolls over steep cliff as RVer walks dog

July 15, 2009
- Luckily no one was hurt – except the RV (picture included).

Always use the park brake!

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RV Travel News on July 22, 2009

• The Pit Falls of Trying To Get RV Technical Advice

July 13, 2009
- This is a good article on where to go when you have questions about your RV. What I usually do is first try to find the answer in the RV manual, then the equipment manual and then try an online forum.

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RV Travel News on July 15, 2009

This video from Sean Michael of the Long Long Honeymoon has an excellent message about beating the high price of gasoline. In another words there are many ways to go RVing.

Though gas isn’t as high as it was last summer, it is still probably the largest item you pay for on your RV trip.

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• Finding Family and Child Friendly US Beaches

July 8, 2009
- Good article on family friendly beaches throughout the US. On the west coast they mention Coronado beach in San Diego and Capitola beach in Santa Cruz. Both great beaches.

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RV Travel News on July 13, 2009

• Extended-Stay Maintenance Checks

June 24, 2009
- This is some good advice from RV Expert Mark Polk.

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RV Travel News on July 1, 2009

• Best Theme Parks & Amusement Parks in the West US

June 24, 2009
- This is a good article on the best amusement parks in the Western US. My family and I have only visited two of them. As our kids get older I know we will be visiting more on the list.

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RV Travel News on June 24, 2009

• Keeping the Kids Busy this Summer

June 10, 2009
- This is a great kids on the road activity solution. A supply box for craft supplies will help to make the miles go faster on the drive

• Quick RV Safety Refresher Course : blog.rv.net: RV and Camping *…*

June 10, 2009
- To refresh your RV safety knowledge for the summer season checkout these video from RV expert Mark Polk

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RV Travel News on June 10, 2009

• Replacing Your TV In Your Current RV

June 5, 2009
- Good advice if you have to upgrade your TV to be prepared for the digital conversion of over air tv broadcasting. The TV with antenna won’t work any more

• Camping & Rving: Emergency Planning & Preparation!

June 5, 2009
- This is a great article on being ready with the unexpected happens. If you have a plan it will saves you valuable minutes in an emergency.

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RV Travel News on June 5, 2009

This is a really informative video, and well worth the time to watch it.

Fun fact: “For every five miles you go over 60 mph you add the equivalent of 10 cents more per gallon you will pay at the pump.”

The following I’ve heard before but none-the-less important. Check your tire pressure when the tires are cold (before you start your trip). Always keep them inflated at the factory recommended level. Don’t run the air conditioning unless you really need it. Use the cruise control as much as possible. It will keep the engine at a smooth level and consume less gas.

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You are itching to go and your RV is gassed-up and ready to roll. You’ve reserved and you’re excited to experience the new campground you read so much about in the travel directory. Your ready for the open road.

This is all fine and good but – what about the kids. You know they aren’t going to be angels for the multi-plus hours drive to your RV adventure. So what do you do to keep the kids occupied while you tool down the road?

Below are my ideas on how to reduce the stress and tension when traveling in your RV with the kids.

First some basic travel planning will go a very long way in making the drive time much less stressful:

1. Learn about your travel route as much as possible. Look through the route in a road atlas if you have one. If you have a GPS, program it with the correct address (Confirm the address online or by calling the destination. You don’t want the GPS to sending you to the wrong place. Believe me it happens.)

2. Plug-in your trip destination in Google Maps or another online mapping service. Print it out and have it with you. It is useful as a last resort.

3. Buy the book “the next exit.” It provides exit services info for every exit on the major US Interstates.

So now let’s look at keeping the kids occupied:

1. First the obvious. Have an on-board DVD player for the kids to watch movies. Many vehicles have them built-in these days but if you don’t have one, buy a portable DVD player with a cigarette lighter adaptor. And have a variety of movies on hand so each kid has his/her favorite available.

2. If you are open to it have video games available for the kids to enjoy. This can include LeapFrog system games so they are educational as well. But if you have “tweeners” Nintendo DS or Sony PSP will be your options.

3. Plan craft projects for the kids to do on the road. This can be done safely by having a small portable table for each kid (there are a number of them available. Do a Google search for “kids travel table.”).

4. Reading to your kids isn’t only for bed time. Maybe on a long drive the non-driving adult can read a few stories.

5. Lead road games with the kids. “I spy” is a favorite one of ours. Another one is “who can spot the most out of state license plates.”

6. Potty breaks are an important part of travel. Beside pee breaks kids need to get up and move around during long trips. We usually try to stop every two-to-four hours for a potty and stretch break.

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• California Says “No!” to Formaldehyde Holding Tank Potions

May 20, 2009
- More info on formaldehyde in your black water holding tank: Just don’t do it!

• Steep Grade Ahead? Tips for Driving Your RV in Mountainous Country

May 20, 2009
- This is a great article on braking safety when driving in the mountains. Some of it is obvious, but other stuff (turn on your heater to cool the engine) isn’t.

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RV Travel News on May 20, 2009

Here are some important pointers to remember before going to a new park for RV park camping.

1. Learn by other people’s experience.
Most importantly look for any online reviews you can on the park, but don’t let just one negative review bother you. If you see three or four, out of 20 or more be wary of camping there. To find a review do a Google search on “review alpine rv park” (of course insert your park name).

2. Look at the park through Google Maps
Again use the value of the Internet. Input the address of the park in Google maps and look at the satellite view of the park. This is a good way to find any obvious problems with the park before you spend the gas to go there.

3. Check out the park’s web site (if they have one)
This isn’t always the case, but if they have a trashy web site there is a good chance the park will be trashy too.

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