Northwest RVing
The Northwest RVing Blog site is hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. Each year, MHRV presents three important trade shows in the greater Seattle area to promote and display the RV Lifestyle. We are all about RVing and hope you will enjoy the many articles posted here about RVing in general and about our upcoming shows.
6 More Gifts for RVers
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
Have an RV enthusiast on this year’s Christmas gift list and have absolutely no idea what to get them? Following are six items with a Pacific Northwest slant sure to put a smile on any RVer’s face this Christmas.
2020 Gift Guide for RVers
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- Written by Emily Helgeson
It’s almost that time again and I can hardly believe it! Christmas is fast approaching and with it the gift-giving season. No need to break the bank with expensive gifts, or hit up store after store during cold and flu season. Save yourself time and money with my 2020 gift guide for RVers- all available for purchase online.
Protect Your RV Batteries in Winter Storage
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
Forecasters predict La Nina conditions for the Pacific Northwest for the winter of 2020 / 2021 which means colder and wetter conditions. Before winter arrives be sure the proper precautions are taken to protect your RV. In a previous entry we reviewed tips for storing your RV over the winter. One of the tips (#9) addressed protecting your batteries during winter storage. Protecting the batteries is one area RVers tend to overlook when prepping their RVs for storage which can result in ruined lead acid batteries.
Holiday RVing
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
The Holidays are right around the corner while the pandemic rages on. Surveys show many families plan to still get together to enjoy traditional celebrations while others are considering alternatives or canceling due to health officials' recommendations. Incorporating an RV, or two, into this year’s Holiday plans just might be what you need to enjoy a safer Holiday regardless of whether you plan a traditional or alternative celebration without having to cancel.
Winterizing Your RV's Plumbing System
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- Written by Steve Froese
Editor's Note - We welcome a new author, Steve Froese who has a wealth of "technical" knowledge. Please see his bio at the end of this article.
The topic of RV winterization is extremely relevant this year as people who have new RVs or people who can't travel due to COVID restrictions will be winterizing their units that didn’t before.
While we don’t usually see temperatures much below freezing in our area, at least for a sustained period, it is important to winterize our RV plumbing system, as even temperatures just below freezing can result in damage to plumbing and related systems.