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Category: Getting Started

  • My Buying Process, Part 3: The Nitty Grittty

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    After i’ve done my walkthrough, if I really like the unit, i’m ready to buy. I’ll go over some of the basics of price, condition, options, etc, but the next major step for me is a complete inspection. If you’re not familiar with RV’s, or not comfortable completing your own inspection, I would urge to…

  • Dumping the tanks

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    ‘Better out than in, I always say’. Dumping the tanks is an RV task that seems to have a little stink around it, and while there’s some reason for that, I say dumping your tanks isn’t a big deal at all. To dump the tanks you’ll need some sewer connections, and I like this one…

  • My buying process, Part 2: The walkthrough

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    Seeing is believing, touching is knowing. Once i’ve figured out all the details, it’s time for me to go check the unit out. The first time I look at the unit, i’m focused on the people selling it, and the overall look and feel of the unit, not every single little detail. The first thing…

  • The 80% rule

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    The 80% rule is a ‘rule of thumb’ in towing that states, “You should aim to tow 80% or less of your total towing capacity”. The purpose of this rule is to give you some ‘wiggle room’ for safety to ensure you don’t go over your maximum towing rating when you’re towing in heavy wind,…

  • My Buying Process, Part 1: The details

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    They say the devil is in the details, and when it comes to RV’s, the details can make a LOT of difference! My buying process (and what I suggest you use, too!) is straightforward, and designed to insure that I know exactly what i’m buying or getting myself into. I firmly believe that this process…

  • Shopping for an RV: Part 3

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    Hello hello!So as many of you know i’m shopping for an RV, and i’m sharing my adventure with you as I go. I’ve bought and sold lots of things throughout my life, and inspected things for buying or selling many times over for other people, usually friends or family, so buying private party isn’t an…

  • Black Tank Basics

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    I’m seeing a lot of posts, questions, and issues surrounding the black tank, so let’s break down how it works, what to do with it, and why it matters. First, what is the black tank?The black tank is one of two different waste tank systems commonly found in an RV, and is specifically for waste…

  • Getting on the road

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    So you’ve weighed the pros and cons (there are no cons, just stuff to do to go have fun!) picked an RV, and you’re ready to hit the road, right? Almost…. In between the getting of the RV and the hitting of the road, you need to gear up. Having the ‘right stuff’ will make…

  • To drive, or to tow….

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    There are many things we all agree on in the RV world; camping is fun, camping with friends is better, and it’s important that everyone cleans up their poop (pets and people!). One of the questions i’ve seen a lot lately is, “Should I buy a motorhome, or a trailer?” Now, before we get into…

  • RTFM~!

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    So many questions, so many buttons, what do I do?!? I know it’s generally ‘easier’ to drop a post on FaceBook and ask ‘how do I???’, but let’s take a few minutes to talk about the importance of paperwork, most notably, the manuals and guides that came with your RV. There’s a lot of useful…