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The major advantage of a bulb and socket kit is that it bypasses the towed vehicle's electrical system, which eliminates the concern of interacting with any vehicle electronics. | In order to make it easier to determine which adjustable aluminum ball mount best meets the needs, Fastway Trailer Products recently launched a video and infographic comparing the features and benefits of each model. | The patented ball features a quarter-turn latch-locking system and a gross trailer weight capacity of 30,000 pounds. The anchors are also designed for fast, simple installation with no tools required; |
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This photo was posted to Facebook depicting a tragic accident waiting to happen. The travel trailer is obviously too big for the tow vehicle. Don't believe what a dealer or private seller tells you about tow weights. Check it out yourself at www.fifthwheelst.com. |
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| Stanley Park: A historic site in Vancouver, B.C.  Millions of visitors each year actually use the park for walking, picnicking, cycling and exploring. There's no fear of being overcrowded with 1,000 acres, 17 miles of woodland trails, a five and half mile-long seawall, two freshwater lakes, and beautiful beaches - all begging to be discovered.
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Gammons Gulch movie set and museum  Gammons Gulch is billed as an authentic and haunting ghost town. It has been used as a set for several movies and music videos. Visiting the site is like taking a step back in time to the 1800s.
 From the earliest days of "motor camping," that is camping with motorized vehicles either to drive or to pull a trailer, driven RVs were known as "house cars."
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Mark My Words: Life expectancy of RV water hoses  (April 3, 2016) - How does one know if the water hose is failing and about to burst? Also are pressure-reducing valves essential for in-line installation?
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Recipe of the Week: Buttermilk salad  This week's recipe is for buttermilk salad. Yvonne Baker from College Station, Texas, submitted this week's recipe. She said her family has a rich history with RVing.
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Not too old to enjoy myself  A blog from a motorhome's perspective: Recently, my people, Cathy and Norm, took me out for a week-long trip. It was great to get out and explore so I want to share some of my experiences, both good and bad.
 (April 3, 2016) - When done right, reviews can be an extremely beneficial way for the RV community to connect with and educate each other. If you haven't left a review yourself after staying at a campground, you should consider leaving your own testimonials.
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Camco 42183 Screen Door Cross Bar  Rated 4 stars I found myself always struggling to go in and out of the screen door on our fifth wheel. Now, with the help of this little gadget, I have a nice bar to hold onto and securely shut and easily open my RV screen door.
 Rated 4 stars All of the riverfront RV sites are separated over 25 individual peninsulas that contain two to 10 spots each. We spent two weeks nestled steps away from the beautiful Colorado River and were treated daily to breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
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This week's Top 6 stories from the daily editions
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 (March 31, 2016) - From a kid-friendly lunch, to a tasty campfire dessert, camping food on a stick just tastes better! Feel like a kid again with these simple recipes you can make on your next camping trip. Follow KOA on Pinterest to learn more fun and simple ideas of what to eat while camping. |  (May 29, 2016) - There are a lot of things that separate RV camping from regular tent camping - like having a super comfortable mattress, all of your devices charged and working, a full kitchen and, who can forget, a working plumbing system. |  (March 31, 2016) - It was with some reservation that I set out to review Disney's Fort Wilderness for a series of articles on the best campgrounds near Disney. Could Disney deliver anything but commercialized fantasy? |  (March 31, 2016) - We recently wrote an article for HubPages detailing a few tips and tricks to implement while traveling in order to save some cash. As many of you know from following along on our journey with us, full-time RV living isn't extremely expensive, especially when compared to more conventional ways of living. However, there certainly are a few ways to save even more. |  (March 28, 2016) - What's the difference between a residential refrigerator and one built just for RVs? Plus, if you enjoy doing your RVing out away from it all, 'off-the-grid, or boondocking, you're going to need a refrigerator that can operate on multiple power sources. |  (March 28, 2016) - We start the RV boo boos section with a detailed account of how one RVer handled dropping his fifth wheel trailer on the bed of his pick-up truck. There are also stories of showering while driving, sliding out of the bed after a sudden stop, and many others that were funny only after the fact. |
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