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All about RV Tank Treatments

All Articles, Helpful Tips, Parts and Accessories / May 21, 2020

An unglamorous but important side of RV maintenance, keep foul odours at bay with tank treatments. While the black water tank is an obvious culprit for smells, don’t forget about the grey water tank. You want to treat each tank separately to combat odour and buildup.

Grey Water Tank Treatment

A grey water tank odour eliminator will put a stop to any bad smells originating from the grey water tank, vents and drain traps. While the grey tank doesn’t contain sewage, the mingling dishwater and shower water can create quite a stink.

A grey water tank treatment will also prevents the accumulation of grease, fats and soap scum inside your tank, making cleaning and maintenance easier.

Black water tank treatment

For obvious reasons, you don’t want to skip treating your black water tank. Not only will the smell of sewage be unpleasant, but build up on the inside of your tank can cause the sensor to read full when it isn’t.

Black water tank treatments come in several different forms including liquid, powder or pre-packaged drop-ins. The treatment is poured down the toilet into a clean, empty tank, along with a bit of water, so that it is not just the chemical sitting in your tank.

Be aware that not all products are created equal. Some will only mask odours, while others are made to also break down waste and prevent buildup, so be sure to read the labels and ask for advice to choose the best one. Using one that will breakdown waste and keep your tank’s walls and sensor clear is the best for maintaining a clean tank.

Find tank treatments at your local RV Care Dealership

Start your camping season with freshly cleaned tanks and an effective tank treatment. We recommend the RV-BOSS™ line of grey and black tank treatment products. They work to eliminate odours, breakdown waste, clean your tanks and sensors, while being both economical and ecologically friendly. Learn more about these RV Care approved products on our website or visit your local RV Care Dealership.

Tips for RVing with limited mobility

All Articles, Helpful Tips / May 14, 2020

Limited mobility doesn’t have to mean limited camping fun, but there are some additional preparations and research you can do to make it an even more comfortable experience.

Choose the right site

Look for sites reserved for campers with limited mobility. Parks often have a few sites available that are spacious, have wheelchair accessible picnic tables, and are generally near the park facilities.

If you don’t snag one of those sites, think next about what facilities or features you will use the most, whether that’s the shower building, the beach, or a spot with a great view to enjoy, and pick a site that offers easy access to that.

Also do some research into the campground layout. Is the beach only accessible by stairs? Can you drive and park at it? Are there paved walking trails? Get a feel for how easy it will be for you to get around the campground before you commit to booking.

Look into modifications

From extra handrails to a wheelchair lift, visit your local RV Care Dealer’s parts and service departments to discuss how you can better equip your RV to suit your specific needs. If getting up and down your RV steps is a concern, consider upgrading to a sturdier, wider step.

Make your RV’s layout work for you

Sometimes a simple furniture swap can make all the difference. If your RV has freestanding furniture, consider whether removing extra chairs or getting a smaller table would give you a better flow to get around in your RV. If your built-in banquet isn’t working for you, see if you can swap it out for freestanding. If you need to accommodate a wheelchair, modifying or removing furniture may also help provide the width needed to move through the RV easier.

Take in the sights on your own terms

Ask for recommendations from the campground hosts for viewpoints, scenery, waterfalls, and such, that are accessible by car or by short walks that feel comfortable for you. Places that are easily accessible are not always marked as such, so it’s always helpful to get inside information from people that know the area well.

As always, the RV experts at your local RV Care dealership are available to help you make camping as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Happy Camping!

Campfire cooking idea

All Articles, Cooking and Recipes, Helpful Tips, Just Having Fun / April 20, 2020 Tagged: Burger, campfire recipes, RV lifestyle

From jellytoastblog.com

CAMPFIRE BREAKFAST BURGER

A burger made over a campfire with biscuits for buns? Sign us up, please! If you’re at home and don’t have a campfire, opt to make these on the stove instead.

What you need:

2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 T sugar
1 tsp salt
6 T dry milk powder
2 tsp black pepper
4 T canola oil
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup water
12 sausage patties
12 eggs

What to do:

In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, dry milk powder, black pepper and canola oil until well mixed
To mix biscuits, pour dry mix into medium sized bowl and add ½ cup water
Slowly add remaining ½ cup of water 1 T at a time until the biscuit mix is thick batter
Stir in cheddar cheese
Set cast iron pan over medium heat and add oil to coat
Scoop biscuit mix by ¼ cup onto pan (work in small batches)
Allow to cook until first side is golden brown and flip once
Cook until biscuits are fluffy and cooked through
Add sausage to cold cast iron skillet and set it over medium high heat
Cook until sausages are golden brown and cooked through, flipping once. Remove and set aside
Cook eggs in cast iron skillet until desired doneness
Split biscuits in half and top with sausage and egg
Add ketchup or hot sauce and place other half of biscuit on top

From koa.com

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