Are you ready to start your Full Time RV adventure? This program is designed to help you to start your Full Time RV Lifestyle in as little as 30 days. Check it out now!
Are You Ready For Full Time RV?
Category: RV Lifestyle
An RV can be classified as a trailer, 5th wheel, or motorized vehicle
6 Steps to the Full Time RV Lifestyle Course
Would you like to go Full Time RV in as little as 30 days. I’ve got a simple, but HIGHLY effective 6 step method that I’ve developed for making this happen without the normal stress of having to wing it or develop your own BLUEPRINT Strategy, and I want to share it with more people.. The cart is open. It Works! Simply click this link: CHECK IT OUT NOW!, and go from a Full Time RV dreamer to living the Full Time RV Lifestyle
3 Day Business Challenge
I recently found a business program, that I feel, can be an easy way to start your own home business. This is a business that you can run from your cellphone while camping, or from your laptop while on the road in your RV.
Jonathan Montoya is an online marketer that I really respect, his program is worth trying out. Get the 3 Day Challenge from this link. The online marketing niche is always a hot prospect for getting sales and building a business. Jonathan Montoya gives his story of how he was broke and had a baby coming, he needed to do something to improve his life. He started his business on a shoe string budget, he shares how he did it and the funnel he uses, so you can do it too.
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The Road is Calling: Is Your RV Ready?
Is Your RV Ready for Full time Adventure
It could have all started out as an harmless past time, you have been an avid outdoorsman, yet hated the idea of camping out in a tent. You have been dreaming about traveling but also wanted your comfort. Traveling via an RV provided you all that and more. Slowly you discovered the enjoyment and freedom of being able to go anywhere you wanted to and whenever you wanted. You came to the realization that this was the lifestyle that you wanted fulltime.
However, you realize that you currently lack the savings you need to fall back on, and you realize that you may need to wait many years before you can retire.
Ways to Begin Your Full time RV adventure
Let’s explore some ways that you may make some extra cash so you can begin your RV adventures now:
· You could join the RV Ambassadors Club. These sales representatives travel around to various RV parks explaining the benefits of the product or services to them. Or choose an organization that offers remote employment that match your unique capabilities. You can then realize your dream of traveling and earn a consistent living on the road.
· You may start your own travel website and blog about your adventures. Many blogs or web sites pay for themselves with ad revenue or product sales. All you need is a web connection and a laptop, there are plenty of exciting things to share as you travel in our great country. If online writing isn’t always your cup of tea, you could write articles and send them to magazines and journals, in particular the ones within the RV community.
· In case you have an eye for photography, you can take photographs of the diverse places you visit, the campers you meet, wildlife or birds that you see. Sell your pictures to travel or RV magazines, maybe even greeting card companies.
· You could start an ecommerce website in the RV or camping genre. Ecommerce stores are huge right now, there is always room for more if you position yourself in the marketplace correctly.
· You can find work at Amazon fulfillment centers, the yearly Beet harvest, corporate gate guards, or even property owners that need assistance. Every season, Pumpkin and Christmas Tree lots hire people and provide an RV parking space.
· You can also find work as a campground host, collecting camping fees, doing maintenance, etc. for a camping spot in the RV park. If you have management experience, most RV parks hire managers to run RV park operations.
Don’t Wait to Begin
You can wait to travel our great country when you retire, or better yet begin your full time RV lifestyle today. There are singles, couples, and families traveling full time. It doesn’t matter what age you are, your educational background, or ethnicity, this is a lifestyle. Do you hear the road calling? Join us, as full-time RVers, you’ll be glad you did.
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Protect the Environment With the Geo Method
What is the Geo Method?
It is important for us as RVers, especially Full-Timers like my wife and I, to realize how many chemicals we use in our RVs. We need to ask ourselves, how worried we are about the protecting the environment? I had to ask myself this question after I read about the Geo Method for sanitizing my RV tanks. Truthfully, I was buying drop-in packets for the grey and black water tanks for the convenience. What was happening within my RV grey water waste tank was soap becoming a cake that was clogging my drainpipes. I would have to take my clean out valves apart so I could get a garden hose with a bladder attached to spray water into my tank to clean it out. A messy proposition, at best. In the black water tank, I had clogs because the toilet paper was not breaking down as the drop-in packages promised.
The Solution
I began using the Geo Method for RV waste tank sanitizing on a regular basis and I am thrilled with the results.
In the black water tank: Using a pail of any size, I use a 5-gallon bucket because that is what I have available. Fill the pail with 2-gallons of hot water, now add a cap full of water softener, a cap full of liquid laundry soap, several squirts of Dawn dish soap (Dawn is the best product for this application), and any kind of Bleach (remember, you use bleach at home and it does not damage your pipes, so it is safe to use in your RV pipes and tanks). Pour this mixture directly into your toilet each time you empty the tank
In the grey water tank: Using a pail of any size, fill the pail with 2 to 4 gallons of hot water, now add a cap full of water softener and a few ounces of bleach. You will not need to add any soap products due to dish washing and showers have already added these products to the tank. Pour part of the mixture into your kitchen sink and the rest in your bathroom sink.
Why I am Sold on the Geo Method
Since I started using the Geo Method, I have fewer nasty smells emanating from my sinks and bathroom. I have not had to take my RV tank waste valves apart to do a messy clean out. And I may be helping the environment by not using chemical drop-ins in my RV waste tanks.
What Comprises the RV Waste Water System?
The RV Waste Water Tanks
Are you aware of what comprises the RV waste water tanks? After being full time motor home residents for nine years, my wife and I have learned several important lessons about RV waste water tanks. Recreational Vehicle waste tanks are closed systems, meaning the grey water holds sink and shower waste and have traps to contain the odors. The black water tank holds toilet waste and the water in the toilet bowl keeps odors from wafting into the living areas. The dump valves on RV waste water tanks are to remain closed even when you are hooked up to a Full Hook Up (FHU) site. These tanks comprise the waste water system in an RV, a problem in these systems can result in waste build-ups which will cause foul odors and clogged pipes.
Grey Water Waste Tank
The grey water tank is connected to your sinks and shower, the water in this tank can create some heavy-duty sewage odors. My wife keeps an empty coffee can on the kitchen counter for bacon grease and wipes the excess grease off with a paper towel, but as she washes the skillet, some of that grease ends up in the grey water tank. Our body oils, hand soap, dish soap, food waste, and shampoos also go into the tank, this combination of waste products can congeal into a cakey sediment in the grey water waste tank. If the tank valve is left open and there is no liquid in the tank, no amount of break solution, organic or store bought, can prevent sediment build up on the bottom of the tank or in the pipes that lead to the waste valve. Since I am speaking of my experience, I learned the hard way. My wife and I were working at a lake in Southern California, we were in a workamper site with Full Hook Ups (FHU). I left the valves open on my grey water tank as was recommended by a dealer we bought the motor home from. A summer day came with record heat, 105 degrees and the stench in the motor home was unbearable. I had to dismantle the waste valve and flush the tank with a garden hose that had a bladder attached to it. It took about fifteen blow out attempts to clean out the tank. I learned to keep the valve closed and empty the grey waste tank when it gets to 2/3 full. Then to add a product like Camco TST Lemon Scent or Happy Camper in the RV’s sink to control odors.
Black Water Waste Tank
The black water waste tank is connected to your toilet, we all know the odors that can come from this tank. I had a camper come to me one day, he said that his black water was so stopped up that nothing would come out. I found out that he keeps the valve open on the black water tank, well the result was a ‘cone of shame’ that clogged the tank completely. I suggested that he use an RV toilet spray wand on the end of a garden hose through the toilet into the tank to break up some of the cone of shame, then use a product like the Camco RV Dual Flush RV Holding Tank Rinser with the garden hose attached to continue to rinse the tank. Keep the valve closed when on a FHU site, and empty the tank when it gets 3/4 full, then add two drop in odor packets with at least a gallon of water.
When We Are on the Road
We all know that a gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds and a gallon of gas weighs about the same 8.4 gallons, you can Google it. When you are on a road trip, gas is a necessity, my tank is 50 gallons, so I am carrying 420 pounds when I fill up. If I am going RV Park to RV Park, I do not carry a full fresh water tank, I keep it less than 1/4 full (so we can use the bathroom), and keep as little liquid as possible in the waste tanks. Having said that, RV waste tanks are meant to have liquid in them, so I do keep 2 gallons of water with Drop-ins in the tanks, this allows the solution in the tanks to clean our tanks for us.
Conclusion
The Grey and Black water waste tanks in an RV are meant to hold liquid, a dry tank can result in expensive tank sanitizing, it is best to keep the valves closed and empty them before they are full. Always remember to dump the black water first and then the grey water. That way the cleaner grey water will rinse your sewer hose. There are many products on the market that help to keep your RV tank smelling fresh and clean or you can Google the non-chemical methods of tank cleaning, like the GEO Method.
Mountain Driving Guide for Truckers and RVers
The “Mountain Driving Guide for Truckers and RVers” gives drivers of large vehicles warnings of upcoming grades. On an RV trip in our 38′ motor home, we encountered dramatic grades in California, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. If I had this guide for that trip, I would have unhooked the tow car in advance of these grades in order to save the brakes, engine, and transmission. This book features:
- Colored maps with elevations
- Length by miles of the grade and possible alternative routes
- How many lanes to expect
From the Southern California section of the Mountain Directory West:
CAJON PASS elev. 4190′
(on I-15 south of Victorville, CA)
There is very little descent on the north side of Cajon Pass. The southbound descent begins with warning signs–“Downgrade next 12 miles–trucks check brakes” and “Truck speed limit 45 mph” and “Truck scales 5 miles” and “6% grade next 4 miles” and“Runaway truck ramp 2½ miles.”
The grade may be a bit more than 6% down to the escape ramp where it eases for a very short distance and then goes back to 6% until reaching the truck scales. After the scales the grade eases to about 2-3% for 3 miles, then goes to about 5% for another 4½ miles.
This road has four lanes downhill and a great deal of traffic. Use caution on this hill.
Use this guide for advanced trip planning
The “Mountain Driving Guide for Truckers and RVers” will be your resource for many years to come. It comes as a 240 page, downloadable digital format, that you can print as you need it. A Motor home with a hot engine can burn to the ground, a motor home with hot brakes can be stuck on the side of the road for hours at a time, and blown engine can seriously end an RV trip.
Towing Your Fifth Wheel Like A Pro
Before you make the decision to purchase your fifth wheel, whether from a dealer or a private party, you should check out this guide, “Towing Your Fifth Wheel Like A Professional”. The author walks the reader through several important considerations. Concerning fifth wheel ownership. The following are covered in the guide:
- How to choose the correct truck to tow your vehicle, what weight requirements must be considered for either a three quarter ton truck or a one ton truck.
- What fifth wheel trailer hitch is best for the trailer I am interested in. There are several different styles of hitches on the market.
- How you adjust your mirrors and seats for safe towing.
- How to establish reference points when towing your trailer
- Tips on braking and driving situations
- How to back your trailer up, backing up a fifth wheel is totally different from a pull trailer.
As I read this guide, “Towing Your Fifth Wheel Like A Professional”. several thoughts came to mind. As a camphost, I see several campers a month that come into the campground with improper hook ups. I am not sure that they sought the correct advice when they set up their rig. These campers need a guide like this. I see people backing up their rigs and actually damage their trailers, vehicles, or the campground. For the $14.95 cost of this guide, you could save yourself a lot of heartache down the road.
How to Drive Your Motor Home Like A Pro
This is a unique guide, “How to Drive Your Motor home Like a Pro“, to help motor home owners by teaching them commercial driving techniques. There are basic rules that motor home drivers need to use that are not taught in automobile driving schools.
- How to merge onto a freeway safely
- Safe braking techniques
- Making safe turns
- Backing up your motor home
- Safe tire inflation and how to determine what is safe for your rig
- Engine checks
The writer of the guide, drove motor homes for the better part of thirty years, he felt the need to share what he has learned about driving large vehicles. I personally have owned and driven motor homes, fifth wheels and trailers for 35 years and I found the techniques described in this guide extremely useful. The goal of this guide is to help people be confident, safe, and knowledgeable when driving down the road.
Continue reading How to Drive Your Motor Home Like A ProRV and Motor Home Insurance
Why You Need to Insure Your RV
Most states in the United States require that all vehicles have at least liability insurance in case of an accident. This includes insurance for your motor home. Insuring you motor home will protect both your motor home and your finances. The policy you purchase should pay for any damages to you or your motor home in the event of an accident. You will need to research which insurance companies are willing to issue policies on a motor home.
First, if you are already doing some form of business with an insurance group you should look into their services for starters. This is because in various cases you can get a discount for having multiple policies with the same company.
Where to Look for RV Insurance
The internet is another great place to go to check for insurance companies and the products that are available in your area. You could consult with RV Facebook groups to get suggestions for motor home policies that are available. You should remember to then look into the reliability of the insurance companies that you are considering to make sure the company trustworthy and safe. Check the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce.
Family members, friends, or church members can be a great source to get recommendations for a reputable insurance company. Many insurance companies will do business exclusively online as well. You can look for motor home insurance online, but you should watch for the companies that have these policies available. This is because not all of these groups will be well set up or reliable. Again, the reliability and trust of these companies is something that you should look into. Of course, you should know that some companies will have special online discounts for customers who reserve their policies online.
What Your Policy Should Include
You should look into a policy that insures both your motor home appliances and your tow vehicle. Automobile insurance does not cover your appliances, this could result in multiple thousands of dollars to replace damaged equipment due to an accident or fire. get a policy that covers personal property. If you are like me, you have computers, lap tops, navigation equipment, communication equipment, cell phones, clothing, and the list goes on. Some states do not allow this coverage, so check on this too.
You can easily find information on these companies through reviews of their services. Check for online reviews about the insurance company. Motor home insurance is something that you should use for your motor home. You can find this form of vehicle insurance through various different offices around the country, including some online sites. You can even get discounts by going online or by sticking with the insurance company you may already have policies with. The best recommendation would be to start by calling your current automobile insurance agent.
