Tips to make your trip easier and more economical. March 9/2010 Part 1: Before you leave home

1. Make sure you have adequate RV insurance not just vehicle insurance. Get confirmation you’re covered before you leave home not like we did by assuming we were and we weren’t. BCAA is great to deal with, and most helpful when things aren’t quite what you think they should be.
2. Check all the tanks, tires, propane and electrical. Are the tires properly inflated and not worn out?
3. Pack: pressure reducer connector for water hose, 30-15 amp adapter plug, polarity tester to test for improper grounding at the electrical box,extra extension cord.
4. Spray bottle of bleach water(or can of spray Chlorox). Everytime you use another hose to fill your water tanks you run the risk of transmitting bacteria, and even your own water hose can become contaminated. Give the ends of the hose a quick spray to disinfect them.
5. Wipe solar panels off, make sure vents are free of debris, and roll  awning out to clean and lubricate moving parts if necessary.

Coming to this site soon: medical, home and general packing tips.