Category: RV maintenance

  You’ve had a tremendous RV getaway and now it’s time to head home, unpack and take care of your RV before you store it for a few weeks or months.  We all remember to clean out the pantry and refrigerator, sweep or vacuum the inside and get all the dirty clothes and linens out …

If there’s anything that can make the RVer’s life a little easier, I’m all for it! In this case, it’s replacing the vent covers on your RV. If you aren’t a fan of having rain water pour in, or dust, dirt and little critters finding their way into your RV, then you are going to …

With the recent winter chill we’ve had, I thought it would be a good idea to do a blog on winterizing your RV! If you don’t properly protect the plumbing system in your RV, you’re skirting a dangerous line, a line that could end up costing you tons of money and time making repairs. Winterizing …

Here is you PPL Motorhomes maintenance tip of the day: remember to check and replace your vent lids! Have you checked your vent lids lately?  Out of sight, out of mind. That’s the story of the oft-forgotten vent lid on your RV.  Just think about it.  It sits up there over the vent being baked …

This is may favorite time of the year. The time when the leaves have totally changed color as Fall steps aside to make room for Winter. Winter is on our doorstep and, guess what, you still haven’t winterized your RV. If you haven’t made any travel plans for the end of fall, now is the …

It’s something we don’t think about until something goes wrong with it. We’re usually driving on the highway, listening to our music and anticipating getting to our campsite so we can start enjoying the time spent with our families, when disaster strikes. An improperly maintained undercarriage on your travel trailer or fifth wheel can mean …

This is something that every RVer needs to know: Dumping and Cleaning your septic system. One of my goals with  to educate RVers a little on how to maintain the creature comforts of their RVs so that they continue being comforts and not pains. In this case, having your own private restroom facilities in your …

As you probably are already well aware of, UV can severely damage your RV’s roof over time. If you think about it, your roof is exposed to the elements almost continually when not in storage. UV can cause cracks and deteriorate caulking and sealants. It’s important that you check the condition of your roof every …

  The awning, is it the greatest RV accessory ever? I’ll tell you that it’s at least in the top three. Here’s why I think that. Now when it’s Summer here in Texas, well it’s just dumb not to have some way to manufacture shade. But what about now? It’s no secret, I love Autumn …

Oh, if I could avoid writing about this subject I would, however, being an RVer, maintaining your sewer hoses and septic system is of paramount importance. One of the things that we offer here at your consignment RV center, PPL Motorhomes are some of the best hoses in the business, including lines from RhinoFLEX. RhinoFLEX …