Neat little tip

Some people think that just because your unit slows down when you apply your RV trailer brakes that they are all working properly, however this could be far from true. A friend showed me a sure way to check to ensure each brake is doing its fair share of the work, by using a simple magnetic compass.

Have your helper hold the compass about three inches below the wheel hub, close enough to the rim without touching it. Now, activate the trailer brake from inside the cab. If the compass needle starts moving erratically, then that wheel brake is working. Do the same with each wheel, ensuring the compass needle has settled down from the previous test before testing the next wheel.

If any of your RV trailer brakes magnets fail to move the needle, then that brake magnet is not doing its job. In that case, either try to find the problem, or take it to your nearest RV technician to have them troubleshoot the problem.

If all of your RV trailer brake magnets fail the test, check your brake control, trailer wire connections and if your truck is equipped with a tow package, check the fuse box and replace any blown fuses. Remember to check all wiring harnesses and connector plugs, sometimes it can be just that simple and could save you a costly repair bill.

How To: Fun Family Rv Vacation Part Two!!!

By: Greg

6. Flexibility: In an RV, you have the flexibility to change locations if you get the whim. But take this with a grain of salt. For popular destinations, you may not be able to pick up and find another campground without a reservation. You also want to strike the right balance between seeing different areas, the amount of time spent driving and ensuring you have enough time to relax. Cautions aside, an RV can give you a lot of freedom and spontaneity. RV travel appeals to an inner pioneering spirit and allows you to create your own adventure as you go along your way. You can explore the country at your own pace or take off for last minute mini-vacations, tailgating events and weekend trips.

7. Affordability: The question of whether it is cheaper to take an RV vacation doesn't have a "one size fits all" answer. The comparison really depends on the type of vacations you would take instead, as well as the way in which you plan to RV. For a one-time trip, you can compare the costs of renting a suitable RV to the costs of hotels, airfare or other means of travel. Or if you are considering regular RV vacations, you may want to purchase a motorhome or towable trailer. In this case, you would need to factor in operating costs, maintenance and the purchase price. In an RV, you can save money by cooking meals at home vs. dining out. You can minimize expenses if you take advantage of activities and amenities already included in the campground rate. Fuel expenses can be managed by reducing the distances traveled and staying longer at a given campground or park.

8. Driving the RV: Driving yourself gives you control over where you go and the pace of your travel. You don't have the hassle of airline counters and keeping to schedules. You can stop and take a break when you choose. You don't need a special license to drive an RV. Sure, it takes some getting used to -- but the number of RVs on the road should tell you that it is doable. Practice on your own (or with one other person) before you load up your passengers. Take advantage of any classes available through your dealer or one of the many RV organizations.

9. How about a relaxing vacation for a change? How many times have you returned from a trip saying you need a vacation from the vacation? Now don\'t kid yourself - if you are the type who likes to schedule all the details of a trip, that's not going to change simply because you are traveling in an RV. But in choosing an RV vacation, you may shift your thinking and be more apt to use your time off as an opportunity to truly relax and unwind.

10. Test out the RV Lifestyle: The RV vacation may serve as a test drive to gauge your overall interest in the RV lifestyle. There are RVers who spend several weeks per year in RV travel. Other RVers take off for months. Snowbirds are RVers who make an annual trek to warmer climates for the winter season. And then there are fulltime RVers whose only home is their RV. Many of these people started out by vacationing in an RV as a way to try out the RV lifestyle.

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Even though we here at Compass RV Centre own a trailer ourselves we do recognize that some people love the RV lifestyle but are limited in time and resources. Therefore owning a RV is not in the cards right now. Why pay "X" number of dollars a month to own one when you only use it for a week or two? Rental programs are the best of both worlds.
You can choose a trailer that suits your family, stock it with food and drink, saving hundreds of dollars over other vacation styles and enjoy the close relationships with your family that sometimes get lost with other forms of vacationing. And when you are done you are done. No more monthly payments, just memories.
A one or two week RV vacation will provide you and your family with a great relaxing vacation and summer camp like memories for the kids at a fraction of the cost of commercial vacations. Just think what a hot dog costs at the ballpark vs the cost of spider-dogs over the campfire!!
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Greg