Monthly Archives: October 2014

Winterize Your Rig with RV Antifreeze Concentrate

If you choose to winterize your rig, you’ll need antifreeze. The #1 bestselling RV antifreeze concentrate is Camco’s aptly named RV Antifreeze Concentrate (http://goo.gl/2TVwu1). This concentrate works like Mighty Mouse, delivering all the strength of regular antifreeze but with only one third of the usual weight. Subfreezing winter temperatures put your RV pipes at risk.
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Large brown and tan RV in snowy weather

RVing In Freezing Weather

RVing in freezing weather can have its challenges.  Not only do you have to keep the inside at a comfortable temperature, but you must also provide some heat to the basement to prevent any fluids from freezing in the tanks, lines and related components.  Additionally, the engine may require heating several hours prior to departing camp.
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Maintaining Your RV Water Heater, Part 2

Rinsing the inside of your RV water heater clean with a rinse wand (http://goo.gl/XOt7QJ) is the first step towards maintaining it. The next step is to install a fresh ALUMINUM ANODE ROD into the unit. This begs another question: what the heck is an aluminum anode rod? Anode rods are designed to prevent the harmful buildup
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