{"id":7567,"date":"2011-08-26T20:06:12","date_gmt":"2011-08-27T02:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ishmaels.net\/blog\/?p=7567"},"modified":"2011-08-26T20:06:12","modified_gmt":"2011-08-27T02:06:12","slug":"caring-for-a-recreational-vehicle-or-motorhome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ishmaels.net\/blog\/2011\/08\/26\/caring-for-a-recreational-vehicle-or-motorhome\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring For a Recreational Vehicle Or Motorhome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maintaining and caring for an <strong>RV<\/strong> or <strong>motorhome<\/strong>, when done on a regular <strong>basis<\/strong>, can add years of enjoyment as well as preserve the value of what is most often a large investment. Irregular <strong>use<\/strong> of an <strong>RV<\/strong> of <strong>motorhome<\/strong> and being parked in <strong>one<\/strong> spot for extended periods of <strong>time<\/strong> raise the <strong>importance<\/strong> of maintenance and care so that the <strong>vehicle<\/strong> is ready to operate at its best when called into action. Beginning with caring for an <strong>RV<\/strong> or <strong>motorhome<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>* Providing care for an <strong>RV<\/strong> or <strong>motorhome<\/strong> starts with the <strong>purchase<\/strong> of a <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>cover<\/strong> or carport to protect both the interior and exterior from the elements. While severe weather can definitely be a factor in wear, tear, and damage to a <strong>vehicle<\/strong>, these events tend to be relatively isolated. The <strong>one<\/strong> element that every <strong>vehicle<\/strong> must be protected from is the sun. Heat and harmful <strong>UV<\/strong> rays can <strong>age<\/strong> both the interior and exterior of an <strong>RV<\/strong> or <strong>motorhome<\/strong> in a short period of <strong>time<\/strong>. While the direct sunlight fades the exterior, the interior can reach an <strong>oven<\/strong>-like temperature, which damages surfaces that receive direct sunlight through windows and leads to cracking of laminates and plastics, in particular. In fact, on days when outside temperatures outside reach into the nineties, interior temperatures on an <strong>RV<\/strong> or <strong>motorhome<\/strong> can approach two hundred degrees Fahrenheit. Considering that <strong>water<\/strong> boils at 212 degrees, it&#8217;s easy to see how all aspects of the coach can suffer under regular exposure to warm temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>* Optimal protection can be provided with the <strong>purchase<\/strong> of a fully enclosed metal <strong>RV<\/strong> carport. Carport designs have come a long way since their beginnings, and options abound now for getting an <strong>RV<\/strong> out of the elements, as well as providing other benefits such as added work, play, and family space. Protecting a <strong>vehicle<\/strong> inside an enclosed carport also minimizes other care tasks such as washing, cleaning off of bird droppings, and the removal of tree sap.<\/p>\n<p>Maintenance:<\/p>\n<p>* Be sure to <strong>change<\/strong> the fuel filter on a regular <strong>basis<\/strong>. A clean filter will maximize fuel flow to the <strong>engine<\/strong>, lighten the load for the fuel pump, and prevent the expense of repairing clogged fuel injectors.<\/p>\n<p>* Check the <strong>oxygen<\/strong> sensors. On older coaches especially, <strong>oxygen<\/strong> sensors can gradually wear down without setting off the &#8220;check <strong>engine<\/strong>&#8221; light. Power and fuel mileage can suffer and make the <strong>vehicle<\/strong> work harder than it needs to.<\/p>\n<p>* Replace air filters when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>* Change the brake fluid regularly. This is regularly overlooked but brake fluid, especially over extended periods of inactivity, can absorb <strong>water<\/strong> which reduces its boiling <strong>point<\/strong> and can render the brakes useless. High boiling <strong>point<\/strong> brake fluid recommended by the manufacturer should be added at the beginning of each driving season to ensure optimal <strong>safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>* Change the oil. Oil starts losing its effectiveness when it&#8217;s left pooled in an un-driven coach. Changing the oil at the same <strong>time<\/strong> as the brake fluid is a great habit to develop.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping an <strong>RV<\/strong> or <strong>motorhome<\/strong> looking and running like new may require a little <strong>time<\/strong> and money but considering the <strong>size<\/strong> of the initial investment, the described actions are well worth it.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on enclosed metal carports and other tips on caring for an <strong>RV<\/strong>, visit us at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvcarportsdirect.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_new\">RV Covers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We offer the most affordable solutions for a <strong>RV<\/strong> carport or steel <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvcarportsdirect.com\" target=\"_new\">RV cover<\/a>. With thousands of possible combinations, <strong>RV<\/strong> Carports Direct can install a durable steel <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>cover<\/strong> that will meet your specific needs and will protect your valuables for years to come. Regardless of <strong>size<\/strong>, we can customize the length, width and height of any of our popular models to accommodate your requirements for a <strong>motorhome<\/strong> carport that will be used as a single <strong>vehicle<\/strong> or multiple <strong>vehicle<\/strong> <strong class='StrictlyAutoTagBold'>cover<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Author: <a href=\"http:\/\/EzineArticles.com\/?expert=Kevin_R._Keen\">Kevin R. Keen<\/a><br \/>\nArticle Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/ezinearticles.com\/?Caring-For-a-Recreational-Vehicle-Or-Motorhome&amp;id=3917403\">EzineArticles.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hippestphone.com\/\">Cellphone, smartphone<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintaining and caring for an RV or motorhome, when done on a regular basis, can add years of enjoyment as well as preserve the value of what is most often a large investment. 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