the water runs off to that side and doesn’t pool - potentially stretching your awning.
At the start of the season, if the awning doesn’t look its best, pick up some special awning cleaning solution at an RV supply store, ap- ply to both sides and then roll it up. This will give it a chance to be held against the awning longer to do its magic. Wait a few minutes then ex- tend it and gently scrub it (check the manufacturer’s guidance on that - some have a water proofing treatment that can be rendered in- effective by too much scrubbing), and rinse.
kit, a decent pocket knife, flash- light, waterproof matches, com- pass, water, water purifying tablets, some snacks and a solar blanket will go a long way towards get- ting you back safely. All this won’t weigh much more than your digi- tal camera – which will be hard to chew on, won’t stop the bleeding or keep you warm, but will let you record you last will and testament. (
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‘DRY’ CAMPING WATER SAVER - If you’re camping away from servic- es, you may run out of fresh water before you run out of wastewater holding tank space. Stay out lon- ger by saving some of your dish- water to flush your toilet, instead of precious fresh water.
THREE BASIC AWNING TIPS: Never leave your awning up and leave the campsite for any length of time. Unexpected big winds or rains while you’re away can cause costly damage.
If it rains and you’ve carefully set your awning up so it’s level - change it! Lower one side a few inches, so
CALCIFIED MINERAL DEPOSITS ON THE SHOWERHEAD? - Pour some white vinegar into a zip lock bag and hang the showerhead in the bag with a strong rubber band around the top. Let it soak until the deposits are gone and you have a renewed shower wand.
DO YOUR LAUNDRY AS YOU DRIVE? Here’s how: Get a couple of large stackable storage bins with lids- but not tall - maybe 8 or 10 inches high. Soak your dirty washables in the bins in your RV shower stall until they are in a few inches of water. Add some laundry soap, snap on the lid, and repeat with another one stacked on top of it. Make certain your shower door has a solid latch and you are sure it won’t come open while you drive! Now head off to your next destination, and the motion of the road will wash your clothes.
When you stop for a break, emp- ty the soapy water and rinse the clothes with fresh water and contin- ue down the road as they continue to rinse in the fresh water.
When you arrive, hang the clothes on a line to air dry. This last step prob- ably shouldn’t be attempted during January RVing in Northern Ontario…
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