http://4campingcomfort.wordpress.com Just another WordPress.com weblog Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:58:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://4campingcomfort.wordpress.com http://4campingcomfort.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/hello-world/ http://4campingcomfort.wordpress.com/2009/03/18/hello-world/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:57:42 +0000 4campingcomfort ]]> I don’t know about you, but when the snow drifts start disappearing in my back yard, I think spring camping road trip! Just the thought defrosts my winter weary spirit. Day dreaming, exploring and planning my camping season begins with the important task of getting the travel trailer ready for the road. (We own a 1977 Airstream. Keeping current on maintenance is a high priority for us!)  Learning the hard way, we begin spring maintenance in the fall while winterizing the travel trailer for winter storage.  As we shut the trailer systems off, we test and inspect each for needed repair.  Making note of essential repairs in the fall gives us time to budget funds and schedule repair time before it’s time to travel. We create a separate wish list for non-essential repairs and upgrades. Pre-planning in the fall has reduced the stress of on road “surprises” for us.  Our family hates vacation side trips to find a local RV dealer for unexpected repairs.  Wasting precious vacation time camping in the dealership parking lot is not our idea of exploring the scenic back roads!  By scheduling repairs for early March we give our dealer plenty of time to complete work before their “spring rush.” Most often the trailer is left winterized, in case of continued freezing temperatures.  De-winterizing, the first weekend out, is a task we can easily accomplish on our own. That first annual family camping trip is our spring road trip to test “our wheels.” Although on road “surprises” still occur occasionally, we are far more prepared to face them with humor if we’ve done our fall homework.  Sometimes on road “surprises” become our favorite travel tales.  Think Spring! Think spring camping road trip!  See the RV/Travel Trailer Maintenance Check List we created on our website.  www.4campingcomfort.com

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