RV Tire Maintenance
July 19, 2010
RV tires are complex. Understanding how they operate and how best to maintain them will help you keep your motorhome in safe running condition. If a tire goes down from improper air pressure or maintenance, so does the RV and the enjoyment of the trip. Tires are composed of various... Read more »
Gale Banks Products Boost Power
July 1, 2010
We’ve never met a motorhome owner who felt the ol’ coach had too much power, or that its mileage couldn’t use improvement. To this end, Gale Banks and his staff have developed numerous performance-enhancing products for most popular motorhomes that can improve acceleration and hill-climbing speeds... Read more »
What You Need to Know About Diesel Antifreeze and Coolants
June 1, 2010
If you own a diesel motorhome, there are a few things you need to know about the coolant/antifreeze circulating in your engine block. During the past few years, taking care of your automobile’s radiator and coolant has become a lot easier thanks to the new long-life coolants on the market. Many of... Read more »
Winning the Battle With Motorhome Rooftop Mold and Mildew
May 1, 2010
Many high-end coach manufacturers use one-piece fiberglass roofs, which are a major upgrade over lower-cost rubber roofs. One of the advantages of glass roofs is a long, maintenance-free life, but they still require some cleaning to keep them looking their best. Many owners assume... Read more »
Tipping Point: Installing Roadmaster anti-sway bars
May 1, 2010
The motorhome industry transitioned to a 7-foot interior ceiling height several years ago to gain the visual impression of more interior space. It worked. But one of the trade-offs soon became obvious, at least in some coaches built on leaf-spring chassis: excessive body roll,... Read more »
Getting Ready to Roll: RV Travel Prep
April 1, 2010
Depending on your local weather and how you store your motorhome each winter, getting it ready for spring could be as big a chore as storing it each year. Not only has it been sitting for several months, but it has also been exposed to some wide temperature swings. These environmental... Read more »
Mountain Driving Tips from Workhorse
March 29, 2010
Workhorse has found that motorhome drivers often overheat and damage their vehicle braking systems by improper braking in mountain areas or by “riding” the brakes on flat ground. The following includes suggestions from the Workhorse Technical Team as well as recommendations outlined in the DOT... Read more »
Cloudy Forecast? Not With This DIY Headlight Project
March 1, 2010
If your motorhome is more than a few years old or is constantly exposed to strong sunlight, chances are good that your plastic headlight lenses have suffered from UV damage. First, it starts with a slight haze, and then as the exposure continues they eventually turn yellow. Plastic lenses have been used... Read more »
Checking Your Coach's 'Life Bloods'
February 1, 2010
Most of us get some kind of physical once every year or so — even if we think we’re healthy, it’s nice to have a doctor confirm our condition. Usually there is a blood panel done to check on nasty stuff like cholesterol. When was the last time you checked the “life bloods” of your motorhome?... Read more »
Clearing the Air: 2010 Diesel Emissions Standards
January 7, 2010
New 2010 diesel emissions standards, going into effect in January, will drive motorhome emissions to near zero. In some instances, the exhaust coming from the new diesel units may be almost cleaner than the air they take in. But the benefit is not without its costs. Class A diesel retail chassis prices,... Read more »
