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Camping World Partners With Travel Channel
Posted on Wednesday May 22, 2013

Camping World announced that they are a presenting sponsor of Travel Channel's new original series "Rock My RV with Bret Michaels." The new original series is set to premiere on Sunday, May 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

America’s Largest RV Show Preparing for Record Year
Posted on Tuesday May 21, 2013

Forty-five manufacturers and 149 booth vendors have purchased 769,011 square feet and 35,155 square feet of space, respectively, which is 19.8 percent more than space sold at the 2012 show drawing and 7.9 percent more than last year at show time.

El Monte RV Teams with ELS Campgrounds
Posted on Thursday May 16, 2013

El Monte RV has teamed up with Thousand Trails campgrounds and Encore RV Resorts to create “all-inclusive” RV getaways.

Department of the Interior Seeks Best Photos of Public Lands
Posted on Wednesday May 15, 2013

The "Share the Experience" photo contest showcases our nation's public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges, forests and recreation areas - and draws entries from all across the United States. It is the largest national park and public land photo contest for amateur photographers.
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Retired Naval Office Builds Motorhome to tour Europe
Posted on Saturday May 04, 2013

Retired Naval Officer Doug Cuthbert built an impressive motorhome at a cost of $171,000 and then shipped it to Europe, where he, his wife and their three children traveled over 20,000 miles on an adventure though 16 countries. Doug built the motorhome using his training as a naval architect so the interior is styled and [...]

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The RV Hub Claims One Minute RV Hook-Up
Posted on Wednesday May 22, 2013

Tired of searching for cables and hoses when time to hook-up utilities at RV parks and campgrounds? Tired of your power cables and hoses taking up valuable storage space? ...The RV Utility Hub is the answer!

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RV Campground Departure Checklist

A Starting Point for Your Own Motorhome, Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel.

This RV checklist does not cover every conceivable item and it may list many things you personally would not want. It is meant to be a starting point for your own list.

Add or subtract items from this checklist to suit your own Motorhome, Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel.


Outside Tasks

Check tire pressure of truck & trailer (__)
Check oil and fluid levels in truck (__)
Roll up awning (__)
Fold up & stow the patio rug (__)
Stow chairs, grill, etc. (__)
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Dump black holding tank (__)
Rinse black holding tank (if necessary) (__)
Dump gray holding tank (__)
Disconnect, rinse & stow sewer hose & coupler (__)
Unplug trailer & stow power cord, adapters & surge protector (__)
Unplug telephone & stow cord (__)
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Disconnect fresh water hose (__)
Fill fresh water tank (if necessary) (__)
Drain & stow fresh water hose (__)
Drain & stow water filters (__)
Disconnect, drain & stow utility water hose (__)
Turn off propane (__)
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Stow kingpin stabilizer (__)
Stow leveling/stabilizing gear (__)
Remove & stow wheel chocks (__)
Adjust landing gear to proper hitching height (__)
Check if hitch receiver is open (__)
Drop tailgate (__)
Hitch up (__)
Check if hitch receiver is closed (__)
Pull truck slightly forward to check hitch (__)
Raise tailgate (__)
hook break-away switch cable (__)
Plug in umbilical cord (__)
Check trailer lights and brakes (__)
Raise landing gear
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Walk around site to check for forgotten items (__)
Pick up and stow the door mat (__)
Lock outside compartments (__)
Stow entry steps and lock trailer (__)
Walk around site one last time (__)

Inside tasks

Lower TV antenna (__)
Stow appliances (__)
Stow pictures and nick knacks (__)
Close roof vents (__)
Close all windows (__)
Secure cabinets, drawers, fridge (__)
Furnace turned off (__)
Water heater turned off (__)
Water pump turned off (__)

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