Daily Archives: August 12, 2014

Do-It-Yourself RV Air Conditioner Checks – The Greater Outdoors

Do-It-Yourself RV Air Conditioner Checks

Along with KOA resident RV expert Mark Polk, we’re proud to introduce a new educational series we’re calling ‘RV DIY.’ For years, we’ve focused on 101 training tips intended to help new RV owners and first-time buyers learn safe, proper use and maintenance of their vehicles.

Now, we’re advancing from RV 101 level training to RV 201. This series will be designed especially for those RV do-it-yourselfers out there.

First up: Do-it-yourself RV air conditioner checks. When it’s hot outside and you’re planning an RV trip to your favorite KOA, the last thing you want is a problem with your RV air conditioner. The good news is it’s not that difficult to test your RV air conditioner’s cooling performance prior to leaving on your trip.

In the video, you’ll find a quick run-down of tips. For convenience on the road or in the driveway before you go, we’re also offering this downloadable, printable tip sheet that you can have in-hand for easy reference.

Happy RVing!

For anyone in the Mississippi Gulf South Region!!!!!  Do not stay at Fox\’s RV…

For anyone in the Mississippi Gulf South Region!!!!!  Do not stay at Fox\’s RV…

via For anyone in the Mississippi Gulf South Region!!!!!  Do not stay at Fox\’s RV….

I have never been here but sounds horrible, so heed the post!!

RV NOW with Jim Twamley: Build your own RV slide-out storage tray

Build your own RV slide-out storage tray

I absolutely love RV slide-out storage. It makes RVing much easier and helps you stay organized. Commercial grade slide-out trays can be expensive but you can build them yourself for a fraction of the cost.

My friend and fellow RV enthusiast, Bob Rozek, wanted to move his freezer into another compartment under his motorhome to make room for his new toolbox. He already had a sliding tray where he put his new toolbox, but the compartment where he would move the freezer didn’t have one. He decided to use the Accuride accessory platform kit model 9301. These platform bracket kits are available in 12, 16, 22 and 28 inch lengths. Bob ordered the 28 inch model. You can view this product here: Accuride. Vendors who carry this system are easily found by using your internet search engine.These sliding rails have locking stops which are critical for RV usage since they prevent the tray from sliding while driving.

Bob used 3/4 inch plywood for the tray and base supports. He used a powered rasp to make indentations to conform to the ridges on the rail slide.This procedure allows for a tight fit for the tray.
Next he attached the base plates to the tray. The plates are made from 3/4 inch plywood strips about four inches wide. The base plates raise the sliders so they clear the lip of the storage compartment door frame.He checked to be sure everything fit properly and drilled holes to attach the base plates to the floor of the storage compartment.He checked to make sure the freezer would fit nicely, then removed the tray assembly and painted it black. He also put carpet on the tray to help steady the freezer while in motion.You can install a tray system like this in any type of RV that has outside storage compartments. This system will hold between 350 to 500 pounds depending on the configuration.

Sliding more RV ideas your way – Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing