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The acronym RV is commonly used as an abbreviation for "recreational vehicle." Learn about insurance costs for an RV with help from a longtime insurance broker in this free video clip.
The 2005 Shasta Coachman Capri 29KS trailer is the largest trailer of the seven Capri models. The 29KS is a kitchen slide out version that features a queen-sized bed in the bedroom, pantry and a step-in bathtub. Additional features include a high-spout faucet, undersink silverware drawer, home-quality cabinets, laminated countertop and designer box valences.
The walls in a motor home can be affected by water damage from leaks or condensation, and can sometimes be affected by dry rot. It is important to fix the rotted walls not only for aesthetic reasons, but so damage doesn't spread to adjoining panels. Water-damaged walls will attract mold. If the damage is caused by a leak, it is important to fix the leak before fixing the rotted walls or the problem will occur again.
Just because you're in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean you can't enjoy a microwave meal. RV campers and motor homes contain deep-cycle batteries that give off a 12-volt power supply for things like lights and heated mattresses. But these batteries are capable of being converted to 110-volt electrical outlets, for use with devices such as small televisions, refrigerators and even microwaves. By connecting a power inverter to the 12-volt power supply, you can use almost any everyday appliance.
Durability and water conservation are important concerns when choosing sinks and faucets for motor homes. Sink surfaces can look bad quickly if they consist of thin materials that won’t stand up to heavy use. Motor home water supplies can last significantly longer with the addition of water-efficient faucets
Trailer decks are often built out of hardwoods such as oak because they are strong, and also because they are naturally resistant to rotting. However, their natural strength is not enough to completely resist warping and splitting. Their natural resistance is not enough to prevent all types of decay. They are as vulnerable as any other wood to termites, carpenter ants and other types of wood-boring insects. There are treatments available for hardwood trailer decks that are designed to combat these problems.
Flat roofs, such as those found in Southwestern architecture, require a protective coat to prevent leakage into the home. Periodically, a new protective coat, or rubber roof, needs to be applied as a normal part of home maintenance. You can maintain a leak-proof roof by using sticky rubber roof sealer to create a protective barrier between your roof and moisture.
Rubber material, whether on a recreational vehicle or a home, is effective for sealing flat or near-flat roofs. Unlike a traditional rolled or asphalt-covered flat roof, a rubber roof coating is a flexible membrane that covers an entire roof as a single unit. However, even a rubber roof can suffer damage from flying debris, tree limbs or punctures caused by other events. Your first indication of roof damage often is a leak during a rainstorm. Once you've located the damaged area, repairing a rubber roof is a relatively simple procedure.
If your trailer lights have developed an issue they will need to be repaired before you can take it back on the road. Repair trailer lights with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
A rubber roof is a do-it-yourself roof covering worthy of consideration. It is less expensive than other materials, including metal. Also, rubber roofing withstands temperature change, making it suitable for almost any climate. With the help of tools found at your local hardware store, you can install your own rubber roof.
Motorhome and RV roofs require regular maintenance to ensure they remain strong and don't leak. Motorhomes have many vents, windows and openings on top so the roof is prone to developing leaks around these seals. A common material used on motorhome roofs is EPDM rubber. This rubber, specifically made as a roofing material, lasts for at least 20 years when properly maintained and cleaned.
When contractors refer to “rubber” roofs, they mean ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) or modified bitumen (MB). Bitumen, commonly called asphalt, is distilled from crude oil. There are two types of MB, atactic polypropylene (APP) and styrene butadiene styrene (SBS). EPDM and MB roof membranes have a “rubbery” feel, hence their common name.
Rubber foam roofing is installed by many homeowners on flat surfaces that cannot support other traditional roofing materials, including asphalt shingles. Although it’s durable and weather resistant, rubber roofing can degrade overtime, requiring the need for a replacement membrane. This is especially true of improperly installed or inferior roofing, which generally requires replacement after 12 to 25 years. Tear down your rubber roofing membrane in a matter of hours without the need for specialized tools or professional intervention.
A 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck can tow any size camper or trailer in terms of dimensions as long as the trailer’s weight fits within the truck’s towing capacity range. The towing capacity of an F-150 depends on the truck’s gross vehicle weight rating, towing and payload capacity ratings, engine size and axle ratio.
Americans have been traveling around the United States in trailers since the middle of the 19th century. For many, it's a dream lifestyle and an economical way to vacation. An awning is an optional component of just about every trailer on the market. An awning provides shade and an extra outdoor living space for picnics or lawn chairs. If your trailer doesn’t have an awning mount in place, you can install one yourself. Once a mount is installed, you can stretch out your awning anywhere you stop.
When it comes to installing flooring material, whether in a house or mobile home, a few rules of construction hold true throughout all types. The preferred method is to take everything down to the joists so you can ensure a proper installation from the subfloor up. However, if a relatively stable floor already is in place, you sometimes can put another layer on top of it.
Flat roofs can last significantly longer when they’re protected by rubber roofing. Non-sloping roofs require more protection from water damage than sloped roofs do. Rubber's ability to prevent water from seeping through to a home’s framing makes it one of the best coverings for a flat roof.
A modified rubber-roll roof is a roof finished with unfurled sheets of modified bitumen delivered in rolls. Although commonly referred to as “rubber-roll” both by roofers and staff at hardware stores and home-improvement warehouses, the material has no rubber content. The bitumen is carried on a fabric membrane, and is modified with layered strands of polymer, typically either polyester or fiberglass.
An S & S Camper is a type of recreational camper that slides into the back of a pickup truck. The 1989 S & S Camper has older outlets and fixtures that can short circuit or not fit newer appliances. Wiring the camper takes a lot of electrical knowledge. Knowing the way a residential home is wired will come in handy when wiring this type of camper. Since most of the electrical system in a S & S runs off AC power, you will also need to know how to wire to a DC-to-AC converter.
As you use your home appliances, you can experience a voltage surge that causes appliances to overheat. Overheating appliances can be a serious electrical issue that demands your immediate attention. When you encounter this problem, determine the cause. Working to prevent overheating can prolong the life of the appliance and keep your family safe.
Motor homes are big investments that come with the expectation that they are going to keep you safe, so it is normal to be surprised if one shocks you. When they come out of the factory, the wiring in a motor home is generally safe. The problems begin when you plug the motor home into a campsite outlet or extension cord that is improperly wired. If your motor home has shocked you in the past, take note of your location and condition of the vehicle.
Utility trailers can be used for a variety of reasons, such as hauling hay, dirt, debris, mulch or firewood. Building a carry-on trailer with covered sides can help when moving loose material. Adding a drop gate at the back of the trailer makes it easier to load and unload items you need to haul. It takes a few hours to a day to complete the construction, but you have the opportunity to customize it to fit your needs.
During winter months, or between vacations, you can remove your camper shell from the back of your truck for storage. The easiest way to store such an item is in your garage with a pulley system designed to hang your camper shell. A variety of companies offer such a device that is easy to install on your own. You can then back your truck up to the lift and hang the shell. Keep in mind that directions will vary from lift to lift.
Weather and the sun's rays damage a motor home's roof. Without proper maintenance, the damaged areas allow moisture to seep into the interior. Before putting a new rubber roof on a motor home, a roofing installer will repair all structural damage and tighten any loose seams. The installer coats the motor home with a liquid rubber roofing material that fills any creases in the original surface of the roof. The liquid material dries into a pliable coating that bonds to the original roof.
If you want a long-lasting and highly water-resistant roof covering, rubber provides both of those characteristics. Because rubber roofing creates such a watertight surface, it covers not only sloped roofs successfully, but also provides sufficient coverage for flat roof surfaces. Generally sold in tiles, rubber roofing installs in rows like shingles are, but attaches to the surface with adhesive instead of hardware.
Rubber roofing is an alternative to traditional shingles and provides a waterproof membrane to keep out rain water. They are used mainly on flat roofs or those with a low pitch. Rubber roofing installs directly over a standard roof surface and over time can settle and create depressions or low spots. Because these spots allow water to collect, they require immediate repair. Homeowners must fill in these low spots and then waterproof the entire roof area.
If you live in an area that experiences snowy winters, and you live in a house with a sloped roof, you may have a problem with snow accumulation. When the snow becomes heavy enough, it can slide off all at once. This mini-avalanche can harm anything in its way, as well as make a mess in gutters and on sidewalks. Snow guards are retail products that can stop this problem from happening. You can apply them yourself, avoiding the cost and other factors of using a roofing contractor.
Using the right amount of adhesive on a rubber roof is vital to how long the roofing lasts and whether it looks professional or not. This type of roofing material is suitable for roofs that have low slopes or are flat, as in a recreational vehicle. Installing the rubber roof is no more difficult than installing other types of roofs, and it provides a durable surface for the structure.
Motor homes are a packed with ingenious storage spaces. Whether it's a hidden panel in the floor, a kitchen cupboard or a bedroom closet, there's always a place to keep your personal items secure on a long road trip. Regular maintenance is the best way to keep all those hinges and latches working smoothly, and in most cases simple wear and tear is to blame when the doors need to be fixed.
A leaky rubber roof is not only annoying, it may cause considerable water damage to the ceilings and walls of your property. Rubber roofs are useful on recreational vehicles as well as commercial and residential properties. Doing the repairs yourself is not an arduous project if you are physically fit and familiar with the safety precautions necessary for working on a roof.
Very few motor homes, which are usually the most expensive and luxurious varieties, have a solid one-piece roof. Others have a large seam in the roof that prevents water from leaking. Over time, the seam will be exposed to rain, snow, sun and wind and thus will begin to lose its ability to prevent leaks. Seal the motor home roof with motor home sealer as soon as you notice any water or excessive condensation inside your motor home.
Trailers offer all the comforts of a larger home, such as a bed, kitchen and bathroom, in a much smaller space. Trailers, unlike buildings, have thinner walls and roofs that make them more susceptible to leaks. Water can also enter trailers through cracks in the window frames or gaps in the trim. When water penetrates your trailer's walls, it causes wood rot and carpet mold if you allow it to sit. Waterproof tape and caulk will be sufficient to fix most small leaks.
The characteristics of a Go-Kart are similar to that of a car in that it must be propelled forward and steered. Turn a four-wheeled cart into a human-powered go-kart as a hobby project. Tools found around the home and supplies from a hardware store will be needed, but no special equipment is necessary.
Small catamaran sailboats like Hobie Cats are meant to be portable. You can load them onto a trailer and carry them off to the local lake for a day of sailing. The trailer is quite different from most boat trailers due to the configuration of your sailboat. Most boats have a V-shaped hull that sits low on the trailer and rests on supports positioned on each side with pads and rollers. In comparison, catamarans rest on cross beams positioned along the length of the trailer. Build your own trailer to transport your catamaran to wherever you want to set sail.
In parts of the world with insufficient water and the threat of drought, water storage is a necessity. Tanks that hold thousands of gallons of water can be made from concrete. Sealing these tanks prolongs their lives and reduces the risk of leakage. An underground concrete cistern needs to be sealed before it can be backfilled and buried. Smaller, above-ground concrete water storage systems can be sealed at any time.
MovieFlix.com lets you add your film or film trailer to the website's online database; however, the site does not allow for direct video uploading. Therefore, you'll need to burn your movie trailer to a DVD and submit it to the company by mail to have it uploaded to the site's online database. Expect the processing stage to take at least a couple of weeks.
Trailers and mobile homes are an inexpensive housing option, but they're not known for their stellar performance during cold weather. Anything you can do to keep a trailer warmer is probably worth the effort. Because trailers lack a full foundation, they are susceptible to cold air and drafts coming up from under the floor. Installing insulated skirting around the edges of the trailer can reduce this problem and keep the whole trailer much warmer.
As part of the marketing campaign for movies, trailers are released that show a number of enticing scenes from the upcoming film. These trailers are created by editors who work to make the film look as good as possible. If you wish to get a job as a trailer editor, you'll need persistence and a working knowledge of editing software.
Home roofs are rarely made entirely with rubber, but many have some rubber components. On average, home roofs last for 15 to 20 years, but harsh weather conditions can reduce this lifespan. A leaking or damaged roof may damage the interior and exterior of your home. Regular roof maintenance, and a layer of rubber, will keep your roof in good working order.
Rubber roofing is a recent alternative to more traditional materials. Ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) is used to make a single-ply membrane that resists water. It works very effectively for flat or shallow slope roofs. A secondary benefit is that it does not contaminate rain water, thereby allowing it to be used with reservoirs that gather water that hits the roof. Leaks develop when holes form in the membrane, but they may be sealed with different sealers meant for rubber roofs.
The Traxxas Summit is an off-road radio-controlled vehicle. Because of its relative power and durability for an R/C truck, some hobbyists have looked for ways to maximize its hauling capacity. You can use the Summit to haul a boat, cargo or heavy items if you build your own trailer.
Medium-size to large boats must be towed with a dual-axle trailer. The suspension system on a boat trailer is fairly simple, but like a truck or car's suspension system, boat trailers are equipped with leaf springs. These are elliptical-shaped pieces of steel that support weight and keep the axles aligned. If the trailer begins to start to sag or bottom out, which can be dangerous, it's time to change the leaf springs.
Micro-Lite is a type of enclosed cargo trailer. One model of Micro-Lite trailer you can build is called the Car-Go Lite. Making a Micro-Lite inspired trailer can be done by converting a standard flatbed trailer. To do this you first need to determine how big to make the enclosure. You can make the enclosure for your trailer by using standard sheets of plywood that you can obtain at a home improvement store.
Rubber tire water tanks are a two-stage process involving the construction (or destruction, really) of the tire water tank and the installation of the tank in the ground. Tanks can be set up for automatic refilling via external plumbing or can simply be filled semi-regularly from a long hose. By reusing a large and otherwise generally useless piece of waste you are improving the look of your yard and keeping a very large piece of trash from being placed in a landfill or burned. One large tire can be cut in half and used as two high-capacity water tanks.
Cats may seem ideally suited to the nomadic life of recreational vehicles. While they don't generally enjoy the wind in their faces as dogs do, they're more likely to accommodate to any instability and avoid injury if they do fall from time to time. One challenge for making a cat comfortable in a motorhome is finding a place for the cat to find high ground, where it can feel safe and in control. With space at a premium, look for ways to give kitty use of the space in back while you're driving.
Whether you are refurbishing an old camper shell or simply want to add more privacy to a new one, it can be difficult to buy blinds that will fit. By using roller shade blinds, you can cut them to size to fit your camper shell windows. These also have the advantage of being secure when raised, without any cords hanging down. Since roller shades are normally available in just a couple of sizes, you can create your custom size by cutting them down. These shades are available at many home improvement and hardware stores.
After hooking up your trailer to its towing vehicle, it is necessary to connect the brake lights and turn signals. This enables the lights on the back of the trailer to illuminate at the same time as the towing vehicle's lights. The mechanism you use is a trailer connector. It provides a means of routing wiring from one set of lights to another.
The loss of personal property due to theft can be a considerable headache for the owner. While the person may be lucky to have their property recovered, all the reports sent to the police, government officials and insurance company will have to be undone. In the event it's a camper that has been lost and found, the rightful owner must take steps to ensure all authorities are notified to prevent fines and potential criminal charges.
The breakdown of a trailer’s suspension system can lead to safety issues and create risk for drivers. Not only that, breakdown of a trailer’s suspension can also result in maintenance costs. That’s why, as far as possible, it's a good idea to prevent such issues before they arise.
Kinectico manufactures water softener systems for the household. The Kinectico brand system features a patented and unique non-electric dual-tank design which makes operation simple and, for the most part, trouble free. Kinectico water softeners regenerate automatically, functioning on water pressure alone, and have no timers or computer parts. To insure the best operation of your Kinectico water softener system, you must perform some routine checks of the basic components. Checking the resin water tank on the Kinectico water softener only requires some basic steps and tools to ensure its integrity and function.
