Niagara Falls Pictorial

Spring is a great time to visit Niagara Falls if you’re prepared for any variation in weather. We arrived Friday, May 6, 2016 and were never quite sure whether to go out in T-shirts or sweatshirts and jackets. We settled somewhere in the middle, which was right about half of the time, but it didn’t matter. The views are spectacular. We were so glad to have made this trip.

Improving Your Field Of View

Whether you’re driving a motorhome or towing a trailer, blind spots happen, especially when driving and backing. You have a huge responsibility when driving an RV to be sure that your driving field of view is as clear and distraction free as possible. Although cameras can help with visibility, there are a few simple things that you as a Class A Motorhome owner can do to improve your visibility before hitting the road.

DIY RV Toilet Repair: Replacing the Vacuum Breaker

Not all problems lead to disasters…unless you let them go unattended! The longer you are an RVer the more you learn…this was true for us with our RV toilet repair. Recently we started to notice some condensation on the floor behind our toilet. This soon became drops, which evolved into a small puddle. At first, we thought it was just condensation forming on the water supply line. But further  inspection revealed it was a leak coming from a contraption affixed to the back of the toilet, the vacuum breaker.

Tires, Age And Speed

Too many RVers out there think that driving the posted speed limit or more is something done without worry…UNTIL they feel the pain of the cost of repairs and inconvenience.

Not long ago, we were trekking across West Texas along the Interstate. It was a beautiful day except that it was WINDY with STRONG GUSTS. Combine the wind with stretches of roadway that were rougher than a corn cob and it makes for some challenging driving. We were cruising at a conservative 63-65 mph when I was passed by a fellow RVer pulling a 5er who was doing about 75 mph. Now keep in mind the posted Speed Limit on this stretch is 80 MPH. I wasn’t surprised to see this, it happens all the time.

RV Driving Tips: Pre-Departure Inspection

The importance of performing a pre-departure walk around inspection of your rig cannot be stressed enough. This is one of the first RV driving tips we ever heard on the Living the RV Dream podcast, which was a staple of our weekly schedule before we hit the road. Yet as important as this is for your SAFETY and PREVENTION of potential damage,  so many RVers still just jump in and drive.