Busch Gardens
Experience Africa at Busch Gardens by Howard Farmer Busch Gardens originally opened in 1959. The original name of the park was Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and the park had an African theme. Later, it was called The Dark Continent and finally Busch Gardens Africa. The park is home to 2700 animals and a variety of great rides. Your family will enjoy learning about African animals and riding thrilling coasters in this park. Rides at Busch Gardens Kumba... [Read More...]
RV Refrigerator
Make sure you have read and understand Basic Power before reading this article. An RV refrigerator is quite different than a conventional refrigerator. RV refrigerators are a heat absorption type instead of a compressor type. They almost always feature 2 way operation. 1 way is 120 volt ac electricity and 1 way is L.P. gas. Most modern RV refrigerators have an automatic feature. When in the automatic position, they... [Read More...]
RV Basic Power – What you need to know.
This article is the first in an on-going RV Educational Series. Each article is designed to help you get the most out of your RV An understanding of basic RV electric power is necessary before you take your first RV vacation. RV’s have 3 power sources 12 volt dc power, power cord connection and 120V AC power. All 3 are necessary in certain circumstances. As you read educational articles “Coach” refers to the camper portion... [Read More...]
RV Generators
There are several types of generators made. An RV generator must be used in any enclosed compartment. RV generators are set up with a cooling system, air intake, and exhaust system to follow code restrictions for RV’s. Stand alone generators can not be used in RV’s. There are a variety of companies that make RV generators. I will refer to Onan in this article. Other makes use similar designs. There are 3 fuels ... [Read More...]
What’s that Rotten Egg Smell??
Leaving water with sulfur content in a water heater can cause rotten egg odor. 11 steps to “Fresh Hot Water” The proper procedure for tank flushing is as follows: Turn off the water supply (water pump and/or city water) Relieve all pressure by opening hot and cold water faucets or opening the water heater pressure-temperature relief valve Drain the water heater by removing the drain plug and then reinstall the plug Remove... [Read More...]
Grilling Vs. Smoking
Nothing beats the sizzle of the grill at the RV campsite. Unless it’s the smell of the smoker going. BBQ Grilling Versus Smoking – The Great Debate by Chris McCarthy We all have heard about barbecuing, but we are unaware of the real tricks in it. Barbecuing is also a form of art. To a person who is new to this art may get confused, because cooking meat in an open fire is a really tricky method. In order to get a really good and... [Read More...]
Ohio Seat Belt Law
As you travel from state to state it is important to know the car seat and seat belt laws. One of our most asked questions here at the RV Help Desk is about seat belt laws and safety. This is the best information we can find. The information on seatbelt laws for Ohio came directly from the Ohio State Highway Patrol web site. We suggest you contact the state highway patrol in any state you may have questions regarding seat belt laws. Ohio’s... [Read More...]
A&E Awning Disassembly
CAUTION: We recommend all awning work be done by a certified professional. Awning disassembly is dangerous and can cause serious injury. If you need a professional contact Wilson RV (located in Ohio) First and foremost you need to know that there are safety issues involved with working on an awning. The torsion spring inside the tube must be unwrapped and it can be quite dangerous. If you are not mechanically inclined with “good”... [Read More...]
RV Ohio Amusement Parks
Growing up in Ohio an amusement park trip was part of every summer vacation. There’s no better way to forget a cold Ohio winter than to hit the hot seat on Ohio’s newest Roller Coaster. As an adult I have had the opportunity to visit many amusement parks throughout the USA. Hands Down my 2 personal favorite parks are still Kings Island near Cincinnati Ohio and Cedar Point near Sandusky Ohio. In my opinion traveling to the parks in... [Read More...]
10 Reasons why an RV is Great for Amusement Parks
1) The drive to the park is more enjoyable. Anyone that needs a bathroom break may take one. 2) Everyone is relaxed when the day starts, because you weren’t squeezed in the car with 4 kids in the back seat. 3) Once at the park you have a nice cool place to rest out of the sun. 4) You have a private place to change clothes after the soaker rides. 5) You have an extra storage place for the... [Read More...]