rvconsumer.com An Internet based RV How-To Series. RV Education 101 presents Episode #11 of Marks RV Garage: * In this episode Mark installs a new EPDM rubber roof and finishes wiring the power center in the Yellowstone restoration project. * Learn how to rid your RV of holding tank odors by installing a 360 siphon odor extractor * Discover a neat product that will protect your valuables when you are home or traveling in your RV. * All of this and more on this episode of Marks RV Garage. All Episodes of Marks RV Garage are archived at rvconsumer.com for easy retrieval and viewing. Watch Episode #1 www.youtube.com Watch Episode #2: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #3: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #4: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #5: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #6: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #7: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #8: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #9: www.youtube.com Watch Episode # 10: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #11: www.youtube.com Sign up for the RV Education 101 free RV E-newsletter rveducation101.com Go For the RV Gold Online Training Program: goforthervgold.com For current RV news and entertainment join us on Facebook www.facebook.com and Twitter twitter.com The information is updated on a regular basis and we offer discounts and specials to all of our friends on these social networks. Own a motorhome?Membership in FMCA brings with it a wealth of benefits and services — all specially designed to meet the needs of motorhome owners. The value of <b>…<b>

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rvconsumer.com An Internet based RV How-To series. RV Education 101 presents Episode #10 of Marks RV Garage: * In this episode Mark installs a shower surround, tile and toilet, and starts wiring the power center in the Yellowstone restoration project. * Learn how to install and use a Tire Minder Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in your RV * Discover a quick tip on a spray lubricant and rust remover you need to keep available in your shop or garage. * All of this and more on this episode of Marks RV Garage. All Episodes of Marks RV Garage are archived at rvconsumer.com for easy retrieval and viewing. Watch Episode #1 www.youtube.com Watch Episode #2: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #3: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #4: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #5: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #6: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #7: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #8: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #9: www.youtube.com Watch Episode # 10: www.youtube.com Sign up for the RV Education 101 free RV E-newsletter rveducation101.com Go For the RV Gold Online Training Program: goforthervgold.com For current RV news and entertainment join us on Facebook www.facebook.com and Twitter twitter.com The information is updated on a regular basis and we offer discounts and specials to all of our friends on these social networks. Own a motorhome?Membership in FMCA brings with it a wealth of benefits and services — all specially designed to meet the needs of motorhome owners. The value of these <b>…<b>

rvconsumer.com An Internet based RV How-To series. RV Education 101 presents Episode #9 of Marks RV Garage: * In this episode watch Mark & Tyler install & plumb the gray and black water holding tanks on the Yellowstone restoration project. * Learn how to install a window awning on your RV in six easy steps. * Get an answer to the gnawing question on how to rid your RV of those pesky field mice. * Discover a quick tip on sizing a patio mat for yor RV. * All of this and more on this episode of Marks RV Garage. All Episodes of Marks RV Garage are archived at rvconsumer.com for easy retrieval and viewing. Watch Episode #1 www.youtube.com Watch Episode #2: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #3: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #4: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #5: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #6: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #7: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #8: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #9: www.youtube.com Sign up for the RV Education 101 free RV E-newsletter rveducation101.com Go For the RV Gold Online Training Program: goforthervgold.com For current RV news and entertainment join us on Facebook www.facebook.com and Twitter twitter.com The information is updated on a regular basis and we offer discounts and specials to all of our friends on these social networks. Own a motorhome?Membership in FMCA brings with it a wealth of benefits and services — all specially designed to meet the needs of motorhome owners. The value of these benefits and services far exceeds the cost of <b>…<b>

rvconsumer.com Marks RV Garage is an Internet RV How-To Series packed with information on using and maintaining your RV, with host Mark Polk of RV Education 101.. On this episode of Marks RV Garage: * Mark finishes the 12 volt wiring, the roof decking and starts on the RV interior. * See what product can add to enjoying the nightlife under your RV patio awning * Get some tips on how to maximize your RV refrigerators efficiency. * Discover a great camping destination for the entire family in New York * Watch an interview with the creator of a charity called "RV 4 the Cause" – The full interview can be seen HERE: www.youtube.com Watch all of this and more on episode #6 of Marks RV Garage All Episodes of Marks RV Garage are archived at rvconsumer.com for easy retrieval and viewing. Watch Episode #1 www.youtube.com Watch Episode #2: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #3: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #4: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #5: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #6: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #7: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #8: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #9: www.youtube.com Sign up for the RV Education 101 free RV E-newsletter rveducation101.com For current RV news and entertainment join us on Facebook www.facebook.com and Twitter twitter.com The information is updated on a regular basis and we offer discounts and specials to all of our friends on these social networks. Own a motorhome?Membership in FMCA brings with it a wealth of benefits and services — all <b>…<b>

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rvconsumer.com An Internet based RV How-To series. RV Education 101 presents Episode #8 of Marks RV Garage: * Mark & Tyler start putting the interior of the Yellowstone restoration project back together. * See how convenient battery operated LED lights are for all those dark and dimly lit areas of your RV. * Get the answer to the question on mixing and matching different battery types and sizes on your RV. * Take a stroll down memory lane when Mark narrates who and what the Tin Can Tourists organization was back in the day, and how it has been revived. * All of this and more on this episode of Marks RV Garage. All Episodes of Marks RV Garage are archived at rvconsumer.com for easy retrieval and viewing. Watch Episode #1 www.youtube.com Watch Episode #2: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #3: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #4: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #5: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #6: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #7: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #8: www.youtube.com Watch Episode #9: www.youtube.com Sign up for the RV Education 101 free RV E-newsletter rveducation101.com For current RV news and entertainment join us on Facebook www.facebook.com and Twitter twitter.com The information is updated on a regular basis and we offer discounts and specials to all of our friends on these social networks. Own a motorhome?Membership in FMCA brings with it a wealth of benefits and services — all specially designed to meet the needs of motorhome owners. The value of these <b>…<b>

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If there is one thing that will definitely ruin your RV experience it is having ants, roaches, spiders, mosquitoes and mice living with you inside your RV.  My wife refuses to go RV’ing with me until I have done a thorough investigative search of the RV and made sure that these “varmints” are nowhere around. The only thing worse than having these pesky little creatures running about, is having a wife that is terrified of them in the same RV (this is NOT a good combination).

I have done an exhaustive search on the internet to find ways to ensure that our motor home is “varmint” free.
When you are a full-time rv’er, you hear all sorts of “home” remedies for ridding oneself of these critters.  Some are very funny and others are down-right dangerous!  When someone mentions smoking them out, I have to wonder!  So, let’s get started on some practical remedies.

Check out the chart on the right ——-> Click on image to enlarge.

Mice

My kids always thought these were cute little creatures; however my wife has always held a whole different opinion of them.   I have seen her torture one of this furry little animals while trying to get it out of the house.  She hit it with a broom repeatedly, threw shoes at it, threw a pot of boiling water on it and finally drowned it in the kitchen sink. I was laughing so hard I almost wet myself!! I regress……

I never use poisons because if there is another thing that will ruin your rv experience, it is trying to find a rotting corpse!  So, how do you get rid of them…..let’s see.  I have tried, and had the most success, with mouse traps baited with peanut butter  .

Nothing really does the job quite as good as a good “mouser”!  My cat loves to catch anything that wiggles. Of course she gets the biggest thrill out of playing with it before she tries to devour it (I have to pick her up and shake her to get her to drop it.  This works on just about anything that wiggles, crawls or runs (see other remedies in list below).

Spiders

I’m not sure where they come from, but I usually just get rid of them when I find them.  I have found that an ultrasonic repeller seems to keep them away.

Ants

There are many species of ants, and they’re all annoying to have in an RV. Fire ants are the worst due to their sting.  Carpenter ants are next and have an insatiable appetite for wood.  They can ruin your RV if not treated.

Roaches

Before we head out, I always check to ensure I have a good amount of bug/roach spray.  I have a pump sprayer and when I get to my campsite and get set up I spray around my tires, stabilizer jacks and winch on my trailer. I also spread a bit of borax powder inside and along cabinet to deter any that might get in.

Now if a stray roach happens in, it provides hours of fun for me taking bets on who will catch it first, the cat or the wife!

Mosquitoes

Now here is something I never knew, but an old-timer told me this and it seems to work.  He told me if I wanted to get rid of mosquitoes spray the area you are going to be in with Listerine and it will keep them away.  I tried it and sure enough, it works.  I keep a small spray bottle with me when I am outside and spray the areas I am sitting in.  And an occasional squirt in my mouth keeps me kissable (so the wife says)!

While we are on the topic of bugs, I have also heard many ways of removing bugs from the front of your RV.  Here are but a few:

• Apply a light coating of dish soap before traveling
• Brushed on a coat of Johnson & Johnsons Baby Oil before traveling
• Wiping the front of a vehicle with a wet dryer sheet

Feel free to add your own, the weirder the better!

Happy RV’ing!!

This post explains a few things about RV How To – RV Tire Care, and if you’re interested in saving your tires and saving your wallet, then this is worth reading.

In addition to my motorhome, I also have a 30′ Dutchman trailer with practically no miles on it, but recently ha to replace the tires due to dry rot. The tires had great tread and yet were basically useless!  These tires are not cheap either.  They cost me $580 to replace all 4.  I have learned my lesson the hard way.  Ozone in the atmosphere and ultraviolet beams from the sun will reduce the lifespan of your tires.

Ozone in the atmosphere induces tires to dry rot and deteriorate, and ultraviolet beams from the sun cause it to happen faster. This is especially true of the tires sidewall. Visually, inspect your tires for cracks in the sidewalls. If you observe any damage have the tires inspected by a tire expert.

There are essentially 2 methods to protect your tires from these elements.

Covers – Keeping tires protected with covers that will obstruct the sun when not in use is a good idea.  These covers are available at most RV outlets.  They may also be available in Walmart, Target or other discount stores and are usually less expensive there.  They will run you about $20 per pair.

Storage – For long-term storage take off the tires and stow them in a cool dry space away from the sunshine.

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Ok, the problem with commercial covers is that in time the same elements that ruin your tires will eventually ruin your commercial covers.  Expect to replace them every three to five years.

If you do not want to shell out $40 – $50 bucks for these commercial covers, Here is a relatively simple and cheap trick.  Large, heavy ply, lawn bags will cover the tires adequately and will only set you back a few dollars. They are cheap and you can cut them off whenever you move the RV and replace them when you get to your destination.  Buy these at Home Depot or Loews.  A large box will provide quite a few changes.

Simply place the bags over the tire before you set the trailer in place.  Back, or pull, the trailer up so that the tire rolls onto the plastic bags.  This will hold them in place during high winds.

I also recommend that you position a piece of wood between the earth and the tires. Make certain that the blocks of wood are bigger then the footprint of the tires.  This will keep your tires out of standing water.

Don’t make the same costly mistake I did.  Learn from this simple RV How To tip and many others that can save you time and money!

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