Monday, December 31, 2007

How-to #22: Choosing the Right Tires for Your Towable RV

One of the most important and often overlooked items on an towable RV are the tires. Most towable RV tires are barely adequate for the load they are carrying as many manufacturers use the cheapest tires possible to save money.

To ensure your tires are up to the task of safely supporting your expensive home on wheels, follow these steps for selecting and maintaining your RV tires.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

How-to #21: Camping at Wal-Mart

You have been sightseeing all day in the RV and you and the family are tired and just want to get some sleep. So where can you park the RV for a few hours that's relatively safe and legal?

Most rest areas on major highways do not allow overnight parking. And, you can't always find a campground if you are not in a tourist area. But most Wal-Mart stores allow and some even encourage overnight RV parking provided you follow some common sense etiquette. Here are a few simple steps to ensure a safe overnight stay now and in the future.