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Sep
26

Fifth Wheel RVs

admin on Sep-26-2009

Why is it some people fifth wheel rvs so much more over regular travel trailers?

After all, isn’t a trailer a trailer?

For the most part, no – there are big differences between the two that are important to consider if you’re looking at both.

- Trailer Sway

Fifth wheel RVs are known to give very little trailer sway.

If you’ve ever been driving on the highway, and been blown to the side just by a truck passing, you’ve felt the effect of changes of air pressure at high speeds.

When you’re pulling a trailer, the same thing happens, however, when the truck passes you, the air pressure is moving the trailer or the tow vehicle – not both – this results in one part of the combined vehicle moving while the other stays in the same place.

The resulting effect is that the trailer starts vigorously swaying – on water, ice, or snow this is very dangerous, but even in dry terrain it can be dangerous.

Fifth wheel RVs are known to have much less sway – even none.

Known to be the smoothest types of trailer to drive, over a long haul you won’t even notice that you have the trailer on the back of the vehicle – the trailer and the tow vehicle work together

- More footprint with less length

As the top of the trailer goes over the truck, you’re able to get much more footprint out of the length you’re towing.

This means that you can tow a longer trailer, giving you even more living space, or have the same amount of living space without having to pull as much.

It can also turn into savings for you in the long run.

- More Economical

The profile of fifth wheel rvs makes it so that there is less drag while traveling – reducing the overall level of fuel and your cost of travelling

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Sep
13

Three Ways to Travel Green!

admin on Sep-13-2009

Green is quickly becoming not only a way to help save the environment, but a way to save money.

Here are 3 quick tips to ensure that make traveling with 5th Wheel Campers as green as possible

- Bring Something to Attach a Clothesline To

Reducing the amount of drying can greatly reduce your electrical bill.

Sun drying has also been shown to increase the lifetime of your clothes, putting them through much less wear and tear.

Bringing
stakes to run a clothesline to will allow you to easily dry your
clothes, and ensure that you’re not ruining any trees in your
campground.

- Keep Engines Off When Not Using Them

Idling creates excessive emissions, and also burns through tons of gasoline

Making
a rule to turn off engines that are idling for more than 30 seconds is
a great way to reduce the level of emissions, and keep you gas bill
down.

If you have a number of tasks that involve the engines, it is often better to do them at once or in a row.

This
will mean that you’re not constantly turning the engine on and off. As
well, it will help you manage the chores on your vacation. Batching
things to be done together will get them done quicker, and leave more
time for everything else you’d like to be doing while on vacation!

- Park Where You’ll Use Less Energy

Look
for areas where you’ll have natural shade in the summer, and are
protected from the wind. In most North American regions, the wind
normally blows from the west, occasionally from the north.

Limiting the exposure to the wind will keep you 5th wheel campers warmer, and make it more enjoyable to have windows open if you choose.

Keeping
out of the sun in the summer will also provide you with less of a bill
for cooling – it will allow you to keep cool without any major hassle

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Sep
01

Need to stay connected? 4 things to do before heading out for the campground

admin on Sep-1-2009

Before heading to the campground with 5th wheel campers, it’s essential to check up on 4 different things to keep in touch with proper communication while your away at a campground

- Will there be internet?

Many campgrounds now provide wifi. Depending on their location and connection, the speed may be fantastic or it may be deathly slow.

The campground website should be able to tell you if wireless internet will be available. If there is no website, chances are there is no wireless internet (or just call ahead)

- If no internet, consider a cell phone internet connection

Internet connections that work over a cell phone tower are now at the point where they’re very feasible technically and financialy.

You can purchase either a “internet only” connection or tether a smartphone such as a blackberry or iphone to your computer.

Before tethering, always check to see what your data charges will be – if not set up properly, it can potentially lead to a very large bill.

Cell phone internet works at a fairly decent speed, and for checking email, weather, and news is a very viable option.

- What radio stations are around?

Take a list of available AM and FM, as well if you have a shortwave radio a schedule of programs and their specific frequencies.

Knowing that a signal is potentially there will help you look for it, even if it starts out as very faint. Adjusting for this signal will mean that you may have to move antennas etc, however knowing that there is something on a specific frequency will help you find it, and help you save time trying to clear a signal that for a channel you wouldn’t want to hear!

- What local TV stations are there?

If you’re planning to watch TV, you’ll need a digital receiver.

The more valuable information here, however is listing the websites of local TV stations. Here you’ll get the most accurate weather, local news, and upcoming events.

This way you’ll be able to stay in touch – with both storm warnings and festival updates!

5th Wheel Campers are a great way to travel, and live the campground life full time. With these tips, hopefully you’ll be able to make it even more full time!

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Aug
29

4 Ways to Leverage Additional Savings with 5th Wheel Campers

admin on Aug-29-2009

When out on the road, here’s some ways to leverage additional savings in your entire lifestyle.

- Detour to outlet stores

Outlet stores are fantastic to do an annual shopping run.

I know a number of people that stop by a factory outlet area when on the way to a campground. They often stop here once or twice a year, and can purchase all the designer and quality clothing they’ll use at one time.

Having 5th wheel campers to haul the items with is also an added bonus!

- Visit farm markets

On your return to the city, detour to farm markets where you can pick up fresh, local produce and food.

The fridge in your 5th wheel can be used to store it until you get home, and if you buy in bulk can be frozen through the year.

Farm market quality is usually better quality than what you can find in city supermarkets, and if properly frozen can last throughout the year

- Catch up with old friends

Facebook and social networking has allowed us to catch up with old friends.

When travelling, look up to see who you know along the way – having a cup of coffee or a meal is a way to break up the trip, and keep up a face to face relationship with people you haven’t seen in a long time

- Store it in a nearby “getaway” location

If you’re looking to invest, look into buying a small parcel of land near the city you live in. 5th wheel campers are great, as when you’re not travelling, you can park them on this land and have a quick getaway location for weekends

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