As a follow-up to our recent video on wintering in an RV, we found that connecting our rig to a large external propane tank was a little bit more involved than we expected. If youre planning to spend the winter in a cold climate, or simply want to avoid running out of propane while parked in one place for an extended period, we offer some useful information based on our recent experience. Were using our Extend-a-Stay (also known as a Stay-a-While or an Extend-a-Flow) to connect to a large external propane tank. Theres a fair amount to know about propane, and we are certainly not experts. But we do know more about it today than we did yesterday! "Inch water column" (also referred to as " WC or "inches of water") is a unit of pressure measurement, commonly used for propane and other gases. RV appliances require about 11" WC, which equals only about 0.4 PSI! Weve been RV snowbirds for 8 winters in a row, mostly in the Desert Southwest. This year, for the very first time, well be spending the winter in the RV in a northern location. Granted, the Lower Mainland of British Columbia isnt exactly Manitoba when it comes to winter, but were far enough up in the mountains to get some freezing temperatures and snow here. Luckily, Birgit & Greg, whose site were using, were nice enough to let us tap into their super-size external propane tank (well be paying for the propane we use, of course). There are lots of RVers who know way more than we do about RVing in REAL winter deep <b>…<b>

Corian is a great material, but it isnt impervious to staining and discoloring. Heres a quick, easy tip for whitening a Corian or similar solid-surface kitchen or bathroom sink. Whether in your RV or in your house, this simple technique will rejuvenate even the dingiest and most discolored sink. When our RVs sink first began getting dingy and stained, we tried whitening it with bleach, which wed heard was very effective. Bleach is just so smelly and toxic that we decided to stop using it. Then our dear friend (and fellow RVer) Orene began waxing poetic about the wonders of Oxiclean. Wed originally been turned off by the in-your-face advertising for the product by pitchman Billy Mays, so we had never tried it before. Orene insisted we take a small ziploc bag of it back to the RV and now we wouldnt be without it. Thank you Orene! Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV. Every type of motorhome, motorcoach, fifth wheel, travel trailer, bus conversion, camper and toy hauler is different, so your systems may not be the same as ours. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003. RVgeeks is proud to be affiliated with RVtravel.com. www.rvtravel.com While were not RV technicians, were very mechanically inclined and have learned a lot about RV systems over the years. We handle <b>…<b>

As a follow-up to our videos about RVing in the winter and connecting to an external propane tank, we thought wed share one of our "Now We Know" video vlogs about what our winter is like so far. The Lower Mainland of British Columbia, where were spending the winter, is generally known for overcast and wet, but mild, winters. So we were expecting it to be chilly and damp, with the occasional light snowfall that melts within a few days. But this is supposedly a "La Nina" year, which means the Pacific Northwest generally experiences colder-than-normal winters, with more precipitation than usual. We just got hit with about 2 feet of snow, and the forecast is for more over the next few days. Today we decided that wed better dig out, before we were unable to get out the door. lol All of the preparations we outlined in the other two videos are being put to the test, and were happy to report that were warm and comfortable, and everything is working great. That doesnt mean we wont be going back to snowbirding next winter. Watch our video about HOW TO: RV in the Winter: www.youtube.com Watch our video about HOW TO: Connect to External Propane: www.youtube.com Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular recreational vehicle. Every type of motorhome, motorcoach, fifth wheel, travel trailer, bus conversion, camper and toy hauler is different, so your systems may not be the same as ours. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself <b>…<b>

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We demonstrate how to make the windshield of your RV or car cleaner and clearer. Well show you how to improve the clarity of the glass and improve visibility. After a little time goes by, every windshield gets a little hazy. That goes double for autos that are towed right behind a large motorhome. Using our toad (towed car), we show you how to use fine steel wool, Rain-X and Invisible Glass to make your view just a little bit clearer. Although our cars windshield has a lot of little nicks from over 8 years of being towed around North America, we still want to keep it as clear as possible. Regular washing cant remove the fine dirt that gets into the pores of the glass, so we use a little detailers trick that we learned years ago: 0000 steel wool. While youd expect that steel wool would scratch the glass, its exactly the opposite. Just like furniture makers use extra-fine steel wool to rub out the surface of the wood after each coat of stain, it polishes glass the same way. Everybody weve told about this little detailing trick seemed really surprised that steel wool does not scratch glass. Be sure to confirm that all methods and materials used are compatible with your particular RV or automobile. RV Geeks offers basic DIY (do it yourself) RV service, repair and maintenance tips and tricks from full-time RVers who have been handling most of their own maintenance since hitting the road in 2003. RVgeeks is proud to be affiliated with RVtravel.com. www.rvtravel.com While <b>…<b>

Some useful Maintenence tips by Mark Polk on how to maintain and extend the life of your RV exterior.

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Weve been RV snowbirds for 8 winters in a row, mostly in the Desert Southwest. This year, for the very first time, well be spending the winter in the RV in a northern location. Granted, the Lower Mainland of British Columbia isnt exactly Manitoba when it comes to winter, but were far enough up in the mountains to get some freezing temperatures and snow here. We show you all the steps were taking to winter in our motorhome. Well demonstrate how to keep the water hose from freezing and how to keep ourselves warm too. Well cover water hose insulation, heat tape, the differences between all five sources of heat we have available, moisture & humidity control, and even pest control. SInce this is our first time dealing with winter in the rig, weve done a lot of reading and learned a lot from our friends and neighbors up here in beautiful, friendly BC. The site were on has 30-amp electric, so we have to be particularly aware of our power usage. Luckily, Birgit & Greg, whose site were using, were nice enough to let us tap into their super-size external propane tank (well be paying for the propane we use, of course). So propane shouldnt be a problem, but well still want to keep our usage to a minimum, since its expensive, and propane use can cause excess moisture to build up in the rig. There are lots of RVers who know way more than we do about RVing in REAL winter deep freeze conditions, but we wanted to give other cold weather newbies a feel for some of the steps <b>…<b>

Quick Tick Tock Tip – Say that 5 times fast. In this video clip from RV Todays Quick Tip segment, Tracey Lehr gives you some tips on hanging a clock in your RV, how to make your own fire starter and how to keep your in line water filter from hanging.

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