Category: First Time Avion Owners-ALERT!
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How to SAVE $$ with Annual State Camping Passes!
LOOKING TO SAVE $$ CAMPING??? When planning a trip through multiple states, it is worth the time to check what sorts, if any Annual State Park Passes states may offer. State passes vary. Some only exempt or discount day pass entry fees, others discount camping fees, and the entry fee is waived. If you or…
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Hot Water Tank Maintenance- the FLUSH!
This is part of a regular RV maintenance check list. It should be done AT LEAST annually. Even for part time RV Use. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: -access to fresh water supply -POTABLE fresh water hose with narrow tube style sprayer wand attached. (Camco sells) -New anode rod, pet your hot water heater brand specs.…
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Even in Sunny AZ – Our Winter Requires Some Weatherproofing!
Brrr baby! For those of you in the deep freeze, and for those of us where even in AZ it can get down in high teens to low 20s at night here is what we have done in our first winter full timing! Mid January snow in Benson AZ. Still dipping down into the high…
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Drain Pipe Gunk Build-up!
As part of our stationary winter months’ punch list of routine maintenance…. It was CLEAN THE BATH AND KITCHEN SINK PIPES AND TRAPS yesterday and today! Fun is!!! Total grossness! Grease. Yuck and more yuck! WHAT MAKES IT WORSE….is that we pride ourselves on being very diligent in not (as much at all possible) to…
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Fish in My Grey Tank??
Fish is NOT what I want in our grey tank! Can you imagine the stench on a hot summer week? Yuck! Perhaps you have never thought about this but ANY TIME you make tuna salad or use any canned fish product (salmon, oysters, classic, sardines etc.) You are faced with how to deal with the…
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Replacing the “Rub Rail” Exterior Vinyl Strips-Sources, Options, & Tips
Tips on where to find new replacements for your rub rail, tips on installation and photos of existing rub rails in various conditions. Rub Rail maintenance too! Even a way to paint your existing rub rail instead of replacing! Great article for DIY-ers! Includes LINKS to products and supplies.
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5 “Living Small”- Organization Tips & Products
In this short article I cover 5 basic tips and methods to help you live easier in a small space. We went from a 3000 sq ft house to a 725 sq ft apartment in preparation for full time RV living on our 32 foot travel trailer. Here are tips and product links to help…
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You Just Bought an Avion….Now What?
Just bought your first Avion travel trailer or slide in truck camper? This article connects you with online resources and contains 6 tips to get started, a Check List for setting up at a campsite and preparing to tow, online forums and more!
ThePewterPalace-Our Love Affair with Avions 