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RV Refrigerator Tip

RV refrigerators are much different than the one in your house. They don't have compressors and they work off the principle of absorption. You should turn the RV refrigerator on several hours before putting food in it. It is best to leave it on overnight and put your food in it just prior to leaving. Always keep a small thermometer in your RV refrigerator so you can monitor the temperature. Food can begin to go bad at temperatures above 40 degrees.

RV Reminders Tip

Ever forget to lower your TV antenna or unhook your power cord? We have all done something similar, and this weeks tip deals with one method of reminding yourself of routine tasks.

Put a labled clip or ribbon on your antenna handle, for example. Whenever you raise the antenna, put the clip or ribbon on your steering wheel. When you break camp, the clip on your steering wheel will remind you that your antenna is still up and needs to be lowered.

Do the same for anything else you want to remind yourself of. For example, if you have a slide-out, hang a length of brightly colored ribbon on the travel lock bars (if your slide uses these). The ribbons will attract your attention BEFORE you try to extend the slide.

Simple but effective!

RV Identification Tip

Empty your wallet on to the photocopier before you leave home. Photocopy all the contents including credit cards, health cards, auto insurance and registration, phone numbers or addresses, driver's licence.

Toss in your passport, pet vacination certificates as well. That way, if your wallet is stolen or lost you will know immediately what has to be cancelled or replaced, and the copies may provide a substitute in the interim.

Carry the copies in a separate bag/vehicle, or swap copies with your travelling partner so the copies don't go missing, too. Do the same with your key rings. List all the keys on the ring and what they are for - so you will know what to replace. If needed on the road, you may want to consider making duplicates and carrying them separately.

Tips courtesy of: Les Doll at RVersCorner.com

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