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Being prepared when you embark on your RV trip is the key to having a great time. You’ll want to first create a supplies checklist that will allow you to pack and shop early. After that you will want to start creating an itinerary for yourself.

Now there are some RV travelers that will argue that having the option to make last minute stops along the way is one of the very reasons they pick RVing as a way to travel. These last minute stops no doubt add fun and excitement along the way. This is all too true but you can still do those stops while getting back on course with your original outline, your itinerary, and not miss out on any fun at all. At the same time your outline can help to keep you from getting too far off track and getting lost or losing valuable time.

Exposure to the weather and elements when a motorhome is parked and not in use can really cause wear and tear on the vehicle. Before storing it away there are some ways you can avoid this.

Here are some tips for winterizing your motorhome for storage.

1. Wash and wax

There could be leftover tree sap, dust, bird poo, and just plain dust that you don’t want on there when you put it in the garage.

2. Cover

If you don’t have inside storage try and use a cover. This will protect it from the hot sun and all those elements mentioned above. Just be sure to use the right Rv cover because you don’t want moisture building up between the cover and your motorhome. A tarp may look attractive because of its cost, but think again. The moisture that can collect under these can cause mold, mildew, and even rust.

Many motorhome tire manufacturers have become better at building products that provide comfort, efficiency and durability for their customers. Tires for these homes on wheels bear a lot more responsibility for safety and efficiency than regular car tires.

According to tire professionals, auto tires have a recommended and maximum cold pressure rating, while truck tires have a minimum cold pressure rating to carry maximum loads. This information is very critical to know and can be the determining factor of whether an accident happens or not. On radial truck tires or motorhome tires the number of plies has no meaning, according to him load range and inflation pressure are the determining factors. Truck tires are typically inflated to carry the present load and this can vary at different times depending what the truck is hauling. The highest load appears to be on the right front and can reach 3000 lbs. of pressure. In the case of some motor homes, the load is constantly changing because of the independent front and rear suspension.

So you’ve come to the realisation that going on holiday to resorts is foolish; you don’t want to play the hotel lottery; and you don’t fancy sleeping in a tent. What’s left? A motor home would be perfect but they’re way too expensive to buy. What about motorhome rental, then? All the benefits of an up to date, modern motor house, without all the costs involved in actually owning and insuring one. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it.