The majority of fifth wheel camper grounds
have wifi access. Sometimes via their local ISP (internet service
provider), sometimes through a satellite or microwave connection.

Lately,
however, the advent of cell phone internet sticks (plugging into a USB
port on a computer) are becoming more popular – and for the casual
RVers, so is the idea of “thethering” a blackberry or iphone to a
computer.

Here’s the benefits of using your own cell connection as opposed to the local park’s facilities

- Use it when you want

Tired of having the camper ground internet so slow at peak times that you can’t even open a webmail program?

Because of so many people surfing the web at the same time, this can really bog down resources.

Hooking
up over a cell phone connection is great at times like these, as you’re
not waiting for everyone else to download as well

- You can still do the “heavy lifting” elsewhere

Need to download the 2 hour home movie your cousin sent you?

Or there’s a major software update or program you purchased?

You
can still use nearby “free” resources for the large downloads if it
makes financial and time sense – just get a downloading program that
will allow you to queue your downloads and have them run together (for
example, do a bulk download once a week overnight on the camper
ground’s systems)

- Save money in the long run

This entirely depends on the cost structure of where you are, however most fifth wheel camper ground
internet pricing plans are of the “$25 a month” variety where I’ve
traveled to. This is great if you’re going to be in one place for a
while, however if you’re constantly moving these charges can add up.

Getting
the majority of your internet over a cell connection is a great way to
cut down on these costs – it will also save you precious time not
having to set up a new connection at every location.

- Access Anywhere!

Taking fifth wheel campers far into the wild, with no designated campground? This is a great way to still be able to access the right information!

As long as you have a cell connection where you’re traveling to, you should be able to stay connected!

RV Water Damage can be potentially fatal to your camper.

Often
creeping in undetected, through small holes in the sealant or other
areas of the RV, without any major visible damage inside, water can
completely rot the inside of your camper with little notice.

Here’s how to inspect:

- Is there visible delamination?

Fully inspect 5th wheel campers for delamination.

This is often a sign that water may be loosening the glue holding the laminate on.

As well, it provides a place for water to enter the RV.

If you find delamination occurring, quickly have the area behind it inspected and the lamination repaired

-
THOROUGHLY check every inch that is “cut out” of the body – this
includes vents, windows, doors, any system attached to the roof -
anything that is cut from the main body.

One of the main causes of rv water damage is water coming in through these seals.

Over time, all seals wear and crack. It’s important to inspect them regularly and re-seal at the fist sign of aging on 5th wheel campers.

- Inspect all nooks and crannies

Inside 5th wheel campers, it’s important to inspect every nook and cranny.

Focus on looking for soft spots, discoloration, or wrinkling in the interior.

Look
and feel around any areas that are attached to something that is
mounted on the exterior or cut away from the camper – this can include
windows, doors, air conditioning systems, antennas, showers, and more -
these are the likely places for water to show if it starts into your
motorhome.

Inspect the tops of cupboards and closets, and
storage closets – these are areas that aren’t constantly visible, and
will help you ensure that they’re being checked for signs of rv water damage.

Overall,
keeping your trailer free from water damage greatly extends the life of
your investment – it will help the resale value, as well ensure that
you get twice as much life out of your unit.

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