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How To Winterize Your Motorhome - Part 1

It's that time of year when we prepare our homes and automobiles for the harsh winter conditions, but don't forget your RV needs to be prepared for winter too! Protect Your Plumbing System One of the...

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How To Winterize Your Motorhome - Part 2

Motorhome winter living and traveling both require one simple thing: Preparation! We want you to enjoy your motorhome in the wintertime and stay safe and warm, so we are bringing you Part 2 of how to...

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De-winterizing Your Motorhome For Spring

Spring is almost here and with the arrival of spring comes preparations for the upcoming camping season! Before you head out on your camping trip you should "de-winterize" your motorcoach and check a...

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Motorhome Maintenance with Mike (Pt. 2)

Freezing Water Hose If you stay in your RV in a campground or otherwise have it hooked to water during freezing weather you need to be aware of the possibility that the water hose that feeds your uni...

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Motorhome Maintenance With Mike (Pt. 1)

What's Beeping? In the 70s and 80s I was a service and parts director for an RV dealer in Houston. The owner of my company had friends from Rockport, TX who had bought a Blue Bird Wanderlodge from us,...

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Motorhome Maintenance with Mike (Pt. 3)

Year Model Mistake When a motorized RV is produced, the RV manufacturer provides the first purchaser, usually a dealer, with two MSO's, also sometimes referred to as MCO's. This is a pair of Manufac...

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Motorhome Maintenance with Mike (Pt. 4)

The Snake-Bit Customer Back in the early 80's I worked at Sam White Motorhomes in SW Houston. We handled a wide selection of motorhomes including Blue Bird Wanderlodge. A local business owner named G...

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Addressing RV Windshield Problems

The RV life can be an enjoyable way to explore the world around you. It gives you the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and try new things. If you are traveling with family, you can also b...

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Visiting a Service Department

Whether you've been in an accident or it's just time for a check-up, owning a motorhome means you'll have to visit the service department eventually. We here at Motorhomes of Texas want that to be as...

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The Spare Parts Your RV Needs

No matter what size, style, or age your RV might be, no matter how well you care for it, some part or another will need replacing at some point. We here at Motorhomes of Texas want to help you prepare...

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Motorhome Maintenance with Mike (Pt. 5)

Odiferous Issues Even luxury coaches can sometimes have a sewage smell permeate the cabin area of the motorhome. The offensive odor can most times be traced to the holding tanks. The contents of thos...

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Motorhome Maintenance with Mike (Pt. 6)

Pre-Owned Coach: How Many Miles Are "Too Many" Shopping for a pre-owned motorhome, the question of current mileage always comes up. So how many miles are "too many"? The answer is complex, but fundam...

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Tips for Washing Your RV's Exterior

Washing your RV is an important part of its upkeep and maintenance. However, figuring out how to clean your RV, and which products or tools to use isn't always easy. For helpful instructions and produ...

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