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Tips to safely drive your RV, 5th Wheel, Travel Trailer, Mobile Clinic

What is the DLIS fuse and what is the BCM?

Recently I replaced my ’04 PT Cruiser Toad with a new Chevy Sonic and to put it mildly, I can’t believe all the technology changes that have taken place in the past ten years! Before towing the first time I read the recommended procedures: When you turn the key and put the ignition in the accessory...

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Parallel parking in your RV is easy!

When you sign up for RV Boot Camp you will learn the four basic driving skills that every commercial driver in North America MUST be able to do in order to obtain their CDL, including Parallel Parking.  On more than one occasion I’ve been asked, “Why do I need to know how to parallel park?”...

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RV safety pre-check your tires

Before starting on any trip remember your ride is all about your tires so if for some reason they are not in good condition, you could be by the side of the road watching traffic go by.  The three things you should be checking in your pre-trip tire inspection are I, C, D:I – is for Inflation,...

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What To Do Before You Move

This past Friday I had a call and it went something like this... “Hello Gary, I think we need your services!”  This always means only one thing; someone has had an accident with their RV or Mobile Clinic.  (For those of you not familiar with Mobile Clinics, they’re just RV’s with medical...

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Always Do A Pre-Trip Inspection!

Remember, there are three parts to your Pre-Trip Inspection: Engine Check Light Check Safety Check To learn more about the Pre-Trip checks and I, C, D, order our Motor Home Training Manual today. This week I was showing a new RVer all the items they need to check before beginning their journey....

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A Mobile Clinic and a Pole

This month we review why every large vehicle driver MUST ALWAYS do at the very minimum, a Safety Check before moving. There are three checks every driver should make before beginning any journey. The first is an Engine Check, the second is a Light Check and the third is a Safety Check. This is a...

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