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Quote of the Month Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell 'em, "Certainly I can!' Then get busy and find out how to do it.~Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919)~ Winterizing and Storing your RV BUY Your DVD NOW For only $24.95, protect your investment and discover how easy it is to properly winterize your RV and put it in short or long term storage.
Editorial by Mark
Hi Everybody, I actually finished our new RV Campground Basics DVD, and sent it off to our duplication company to be replicated. It should be available on our website in a week or two.  The new Miracle Truss Steel Building,
www.miracletruss.com arrived and I have been busy
getting the required building permits and locating a concrete contactor to pour
the footer and concrete slab. It looks as though October will be consumed with
the new building project. Weather wise the timing is perfect for an outdoor
project, so I’m looking forward to it.
Speaking of the weather, many of you who live in the colder regions will need to start thinking about preparing your RV for the cold winter months ahead. You can go to our RV University site, www.rvuniversity.com and read some of my free articles on winterizing and storing your RV, if you decide to tackle it on your own. If you prefer to see how it’s done before you try doing it by yourself check out our Winterizing & Storing your RV DVD at www.rveducation101.com. Either way, make sure it is properly prepared so it’s ready to go next spring. Be sure and check out this month’s video tip on how to install an Internet In Motion system too. Every time we travel in our RV we are confronted with the problem of how to stay connected to the Internet, and conduct business when we’re on the road. The solution to the problem was the Internet In Motion system. Enjoy the newsletter & happy camping, Mark
Feature Article by Mark RV Care and Maintenance Guide RV Coach Checklist: Exterior of RV: Maintaining the exterior of you RV contributes to
extending the life of the RV and protecting your investment. If you let your RV
go, without cleaning it for periods of time it can be very difficult to get that
new look back. I recommend using the complete line of B.E.S.T. RV Products to
clean and protect your RV. I have personally tried many RV cleaning products
over the years, and have found the B.E.S.T. RV Product Line does the best job,
no pun intended.
Inspect the Roof and Body Seams Every seam on your RV and anywhere the manufacturer cut a hole in your RV has the potential to allow water in. Inspect your RV roof and all seams on a regular basis for potential water leaks. Consult with your RV dealer for sealants compatible with different types of materials. Clean and condition the roof with a cleaner recommended for the type of roof your RV has. Read my article on Inspecting for Water Damage 101
Odors: Use a cleaner recommended to eliminate odors caused by pets, smoke, cooking and chemicals.
Carpet and Upholstery: Use a cleaner recommended to remove stubborn stains from your carpet and upholstery. .
Test the roof air conditioner(s): Clean or replace A/C filters. Clean filters will help the A/C work more efficiently.
Test the refrigerator in A/C & LP gas mode: Do not over pack the refrigerator, allow for air to circulate. Installing a thermostatically controlled refrigerator vent fan will improve the refrigerators efficiency. For more information on your RV refrigerator read my article on RV Refrigerator Efficiency 101
Check the auxiliary battery(s): Check the auxiliary battery state of charge, water level, cables and connections. If you're not familiar with lead acid batteries have them checked by an authorized service center. If the RV is equipped with battery disconnect switches make sure they are in the off position when you're not using your RV to prevent battery drain.
Check operation of the generator under load: Check generator engine oil & all filters. Service the generator as recommended by the manufacturer. Exercise the generator for a minimum of two hours monthly with at least a half rated load. Read my article on RV Generators 101
Check all appliances: Check all of the AC, DC and LP gas appliances for proper operation. It’s a good idea to have your LP gas system checked by your authorized RV service center annually.
Holding Tanks: Thoroughly flush out the holding tanks every time you empty them. Use RV toilet paper and enzyme based holding tank chemicals. Many of our free dump stations are closing due to chemicals that are harmful to septic systems.
12-volt appliances and accessories: Check all 12-volt appliances and accessories for proper operation.
Check & test all safety devices: Check fire extinguishers, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide and LP gas leak detector before each trip. Replace batteries as required.
Check the operation of the awning and inspect the awning fabric: Inspect your awning for proper operation. Use an approved awning cleaner to clean the awning and remove mold, mildew, dirt and grime. If you have your awning out during rain, lower one end to allow the rain to run off and prevent water from pooling on the fabric, which can cause extensive damage. Read my article on RV Awning Care & Use 101
Check electrical source: Prior to plugging your RV in to the campground electrical source check it with a digital test meter for proper voltage and polarity. To learn more about your RV electrical system read my article on RV Electricity 101
Water system: When you return from a camping trip drain the water out of the water system. Locate and open the low point water drains, drain the fresh water holding tank and the water heater tank. Caution: Never drain the water heater when the water is HOT or under pressure.
This list is not all-inclusive, but it is a good start. As I mentioned earlier you can add to this list too or modify it to suit your particular needs. Don't forget about winterizing and storing your RV for the winter. Our RV Winterizing and Storing DVD with Printed Checklist instructs you on how easy it is to properly prepare and protect your RV for winter storage. Happy Camping, Mark
 Marks RV Video Tip of the Month
Some of our monthly RV Video Tips are designed to provide basic RV information for new RVers and some of the future RV Video Tips will cover more advanced topics. If you have any ideas for future topics you can email me at Mark@rveducation101.com This months RV video tip is: Internet in Motion Low Bandwidth Version....
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Our goal with this monthly newsletter is to provide you with helpful information to make all of your RV experiences more enjoyable. I left my position as an RV Sales and F&I manager in 2000 to start my own company, RV Education 101. We produce educational videos, DVDs and e-books on how to use and maintain your RV. The reason I left my job was due to my concern about the lack of educational and safety awareness material available to the RV consumer, in other words, you. We are a small company. My wife Dawn left her position in RV sales to help start the company and is our Sales and Marketing Director. We currently have a 35-foot Class A motor home. We have two boys, Tyler 9 and Josh 16, both avid RVers and two dogs, Gracie and Buck. Gracie is the good one. If you would like to learn more about us and RV Education 101 feel free to visit our website> www.rveducation101.com RV Education 101 Newsletter © Copyright 2004, 2005, 2006 Mark J. Polk, except where indicated otherwise. All rights reserved worldwide. Reprint only with permission from copyright holder(s). All trademarks are property of their respective owners. All contents provided as is. Advertisers are solely responsible for ad content. To contact us with feedback or questions, email to: info@rveducation101.com To subscribe, please email http://rveducation101.com/email/ To unsubscribe, please email http://rveducation101.com/email/unsubscribe.asp RV Education 101 Newsletter is an opt-in ezine available by subscription only. We neither use nor endorse the use of spam. Your email address will ONLY be used to distribute this newsletter and will NEVER be sold or given to any other entity!! Happy Camping, Mark & Dawn RV Education 101
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