Camper Repair Tips - Arizona Snowbirds - Quartzsite AZ

 

 

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By Donna Theobald

If you own a recreational vehicle, chances are that knowing a few camper repair tips will come in handy from time to time.

Types of Campers

Families have been enjoying campers to take on road trips since the early 1950s. Campgrounds all over the United States make it convenient to travel with your camper and stop for the night. A camper also refers to a pop up tent trailer, a recreational vehicle, a trailer, or just the shell on the back of a camper truck.

Types of Repairs Needed

If your camper is older, many things can break and need repair. Some of the most common repairs are:

• Ripped canvas
• Broken or missing awning
• Flat tires
• Leaks
• Torn or dirty cushions
• Lifted carpet or linoleum
• Refrigerator or stove does not work
• Broken latches on doors and cabinets
• Water pump breaks
• Broken vent on top of the camper
• Taillights do not work
• Wheel bearings need repacking

Camper Repair Tips

When something breaks on your camper you need to decide if it is something you can fix yourself or whether it requires a professional. You should understand the essentials of camper repair in order to fix the camper on the road. Following is a list of tools and emergency supplies that should be packed in your camper before each trip.

• Channel locks
• Vice grips
• Heavy-duty jumper cables
• Utility knife
• Spark plug socket
• Rope
• Wire
• Assortment of screws, nuts and bolts
• Duct tape
• Black electrical tape
• Gloves
• Road flares
• Extra power amp cord
• Spare fuses for converter
• White-water hose
• Extra section of sewer hose
• Sewer line seal or donut
• Spare belts
• Tire pressure regulator
• Propane leak detector
• Jack (only if you have a small camper)
• Silicone leak repair
• Can of compressed air
• Small toothbrush
• Rubbing alcohol
• Fire extinguisher

RV Camp in Quartzsite Arizona | Snowbirds in Arizona

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Expert Tips for Online RV Sales

Shawn Friesen, RVT.com

By Mary Gormandy White

Travel & Vacations Editor

If you're in the market to purchase or sell a recreational vehicle, you're probably wondering if using an online RV sales site is the best option for you. Shawn Friesen, Managing Director of RVT.com, shares his insight on this subject with LoveToKnow Camping readers in this exclusive expert interview.

Online RV Sales Tips for Buyers

Why is it a good idea to use an online resource when looking to purchase an RV?

Firstly, most (if not all) online resources for buying or selling are free to browse. Secondly, an online resource, if set up properly, allows you to search your local region, statewide, nationally or even globally and lets you search for a specific item, by keyword or other criteria. This eliminates having to pore through irrelevant material. Thirdly, many online services are far cheaper than print for a seller to advertise in, so a buyer will find items not listed in print.

Are there risks associated with shopping for RVs online?

Yes, there are risks associated. The most common being scam ads, which attempt to lure an unsuspecting buyer into sending money by placing a ridiculously low-priced unit and requesting money for a down payment be sent. Buyers think they are getting an amazing deal, but on the other end is a crook who takes the money and disappears.
For buyers to protect themselves, never inquire on an RV that has a price too good to be true, because 99 percent of the time it is a scam. Also, use a reputable escrow service when you can't do a deal face to face. An escrow service acts as a go between for the buyer and seller. The service holds your money until you have received and inspected the RV. If there was a problem, you could easily get your money back.

What tips do you have to help people find the right RV when searching online?

It helps to know what you want before you buy, because there are literally over 100,000 RVs available online. You will need to access a popular RV classifieds site, such as RVT.com, that has a large selection and allows you to narrow your search down by year, make, model, state/region and other criteria. The beauty of the Internet is the ability to search large volumes of information quickly and turn up only results for exactly what you're looking for.