Some RV tips to help you if you are a RV newbie or have been a RVer for awhile.

• Place a carpet sample at the base and one at the top of your entry steps, which will help keep dirt and moisture out of your rig.

• Have a list to remind yourself of what you need to do for setting up and leaving.

• Have disposable rubber gloves to use during sewer hookups and dumping.

• Use a portable space heater at night instead of using all that propane.

• Travel in the morning or late afternoon when hot – it is easier on your RV.

• Use biodegradable toilet paper.

• Always check your headlights, turn signals and brake light before starting out.

• Place a spring-loaded shower bar inside your shower to hang wet towels.

• Re-package boxed foods in zip lock bags to save space on your pantry shelves.

• Put a pizza stone (inexpensive kind) under rack of propane oven to help distribute heat more evenly.

• Use an insurance company that deals with RV’s, not houses.

• Install an under-cabinet coffee maker to give you more counter space.

• How about an under-the-counter spice rack? Get one with adjustable shelves to hold different sizes of spices.

• Try mothballs for ants, spiders and other insects.

• Use surge protectors for power spikes.

• Check carbon monoxide detectors regularly.

• Remember to lower your TV antenna or satellite dish before taking off.

• Save money by buying things out of season, like antifreeze.

• Use something between dishes to prevent chipping or breaking. Try plastic foam sleeves, rubber matting or bubble wrap.

• Use bottled water on the road. You don’t know what the water is like where you stay.

• Check vents for cracking.

• Check brakes and tires regularly.

• Do a basic safely check of your LP system regularly.

• For drain cleaner try: ½-cup baking soda to ½-cup white vinegar. After a few minutes put a kettle of hot water down drain.

• For general surfaces and glass cleaner try: ¼-cup vinegar, ½ cup rubbing alcohol and 2 cups distilled water. Put in spray bottle.