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Blog Index
Listing all posts with label Class A Motor Home. Show all posts.
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There are a wide variety of awnings used on the RVs. There are patio awnings as well as window and door awnings on the motor coaches. The window and door awnings provide shade and keep the rain off the window casings. They are also great for protect in the interior from UV damage. The patio awnings provide a front porch for our home on wheels. They provide shade and are great cover when you want to sit outside and enjoy a light summer rain.
The RV owner can jazz up their patio with a variety of stringed night lights. Then they also like to add a patio shade. The patio shade is made of a vinyl coated polyester mesh that blocks 50% of the sun’s damaging rays. The patio shade easily slides into the utility slot groove. The brass tie downs and grommets let you stake down the shade to provide stability.
In addition to the shade there are a multitude of durable patio mats. These are made of a polyester fiber and heat sealed for years of use. The mats are color coordinated to match the awning. They are usually seven feet wide and come in lengths of 8ft., 12 ft., and 16 ft.
Remember when the fun's over and it's time to go home, RV Covers Protect.
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When you have decided that it is time to remove the RV cover and prepare for your next trip, you should start with a general inspection of your awning. Unroll the awning and check for mildew or stains that need to be removed. Use a commercial cleaning product to remove the stains and mildew. While cleaning look for rips, tears, or punctures in the fabric.
When the awning is extended you should always make sure that it is raised high enough before opening the entry door. The most common cause of rips and tears in the awning fabric are from the entry door with rough edges that can damage the low hanging awning. Most tears can be easily repaired. It is a good idea to keep a roll of RV awning repair tape in an outside compartment of your RV. It is easy to apply and virtually invisible and permanent.
Water pooling in the center of the awning can cause extensive damage to the awning. That is why it is recommended to always keep one side of your awning lower than the other. This prevents the collection of water and allows it to run off.
Wind gusts of over 20 mph can cause extensive damage to the awning as well as your RV. Never leave the awning down when there is no one around to let it down when needed. Store the awning in the travel position when everyone is away from the camper and when you go to bed at night. It is also a good idea to have awning tie downs at the campsite to prevent damage from any sudden gust of wind or sudden summer thunderstorm. Nobody wants to come back to camp to find their awning looking like our picture. It's easier to prevent damage than to replace it and it is also easier on your wallet as well.
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In order to be able to use propane appliances on the outside of your Class A motor home you could install an extended stay kit to your LP tank. This allows you to run your barbecue grill or propane cylinder without using the propane from your LP tank.
You will need two 7/8’ wrenches. Using the 7/8” wrench you will loosen the regulator assembly and move it out of the way. Since this is a gas appliance it will have left hand threads. For $45 you can purchase and add a T fitting to the gas tank. Tighten the gas fitting with the 7/8” wrench being sure that you set the T fitting so that your tubing can reach the valves. The fittings are one way so you can’t make a mistake with the attachments. Be sure to check for leaks by spraying soapy water in a spray bottle around all the fittings. If you see bubbles you need to tighten some more.
You will need a second wrench (one for holding and one for twisting) to put the hose on that connects your grill to the T fitting. When you are ready to connect the hose to the cylinder it is best to connect to the T fitting first because you will need to twist the tubing to until it is tight enough. Then connect to the propane cylinder. Always remember to check for leaks by spraying all the connected parts with the soapy water and then look for bubbles. If you find any bubbles than you need to do some tightening.
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The LP tank is found in the only compartment on the underneath section of your Class A motor home that does not contain a lock. The reason for this is two-fold. One, it is against the law to have a lock on this compartment and two, because if you need to get to this area in a hurry you don’t need to be searching for the keys.
The LP tank has a gauge on it that tells you how much is in the tank. When you go to the fill station you must unscrew a cap in order to fill the tank. That cap must be kept on the tank to keep debris from entering the tank. You will also find a pressure release valve on the tank that is a safety device used when filling the tank. Of course there is also the on/off valve. While traveling, this valve should always be closed. It should only be in the on position when it is in use. The last part of the LP tank is the LP regulator that controls how much is going into the coach at a time.
Once a year you should perform a routine inspection after removing your RV cover. Start by checking for leaks in the LP system. A professional could check the pressure with an instrument called a monometer but why spend the money for that service when you can do it for a fraction of the cost. All you need is a spray water bottle with some very soapy water. Turn on your LP system and then spray around the entire tank and all the connections. If you should see any bubbles ten there is a leak in the connection. Tighten the connections and don’t forget to test the connections to your refrigerator, stove and water heater.
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The Class A RV is the most prestigious of all the RVs on the market. The advantages to this RV is that there are always a market when you get ready to sell and there are many used models to choose from when buying. The newer Class A's are very safe vehicles, your family can even move around in the vehicle while you are driving. Class A's are easy to finance & insure and they have good repair records. This type of RV makes it very easy to "boondock" (park anywhere without electrical hook-ups). You just pull up to wherever you want to go and have dinner that was prepared while you drove or just go to sleep. You never have to get out of your RV to set up because you are self-sufficient. When you get home, you drive up, take out your traveling items and then throw your Class A RV cover on until the next time.
The greatest disadvantages to the Class A is that they are also the most expensive. Many of the new Class A's get less than 7 mpg and the older ones may not even get more than 5 mpg. Every time you want to go somewhere you must break everything down unless you have towed a vehicle, but that makes your vehicle harder to drive and more difficult to steer. Many people find the Class A RVs impossible to back up and intimidating to drive. When major repairs are needed on the road, you are forced into a hotel until your "home" and your "transportation" are repaired.
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After the fun-filled travel season’s over and it’s time to head home and put the RV away for the winter, it’s time to also consider what is the best way to store your home-away-from-home. As much as you enjoyed the past travel season, you want to ensure that the next time you are ready to roll, your RV is ready as well. To insure that you need an RV cover.
The first thing you want to do when you arrive home is clean the exterior of the motor home for the winter. Remember to work your way down to the tires. Clean the roof first. Use warm water and a mild detergent. Use a soft brush on the entire body. The goal of cleaning the roof is to remove the white chalky residue that sometimes marks the exterior after a heavy rain. Don’t get over zealous because rubber roofs have an oxidized layer to protect the surface. Just get the chalky white build-up.
If your RV is stored under trees you might have a problem with bird droppings and tree sap. Prior to washing the sides of the vehicle, liberally spray the infected area with an oily base like spray cooking oil or WD40. Leave this on for approximately 10 minutes and then wash as usual.
Once the RV is clean and dry, it is ready for your RV cover.
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