Don't forget the TP!

How many times during your camping trip or RV adventure have you come upon the moment when you realized that you forgot to pack toilet paper?  It's okay, sh.. happens, errr, what we mean to say is, it happens to the best of us.

You're so busy worrying about bug spray, pillows, snacks, movies, pet food, etc., etc., that you end up forgetting one of the most important items you’ll need. That's why we are taking this time to remind you that toilet paper should be first on your list. Well at least in the top five!

Now if you’re new to the RV lifestyle you may be not know this, but in an RV you have to use toilet paper that is going to dissolve quickly and is biodegradable.  You have your choice between 1 ply and 2 ply, but ultimately what you want is paper that will quickly dissolve once it hits the water. The brand is up to you. We’ll recommend a few, but its probably going to take you buying a couple different brands for you to find the one you and your family like best.

The brands we found to be top sellers are Aqua Soft, Valterra, and Camco. You can find these in our parts store, or even visit us on-line to request it.  You’ll still want to be cautious about how much you use in one flushing, because no one likes a backed up hose.

With that being said, don’t forget your toilet paper and happy flushing!

The Importance of a Fresh Water Hose for the RV Lifestyle

A fresh water hose is an important essential to add to your "must have" accessories. An RV fresh water hose is designed for drinking water, is constructed of FDA approved materials, and usually comes with a white jacketed cover. Sorry folks, your garden hose is not safe to use as a drinking water hose, so be sure to have a couple of these fresh water hoses on hand. If one springs a leak you'll want to have an extra tucked away so that you don't have to scramble looking for a new one when you aren’t near a store. Due to sanitation concerns, you'll never want to use these hoses for anything else. You can keep a regular garden hose to use for washing your RV, or for connecting to a black holding tank flushing attachment. That will keep dangerous bacteria away from your fresh water hose fittings. It's also important to remember that when you store your fresh water hose, keep the ends together to keep them clean. Be sure to flush your fresh water holding tank with bleach every few months to help keep bacteria from forming. A teaspoon of bleach to 20 gallons of water is plenty, and this will also help clean your fresh water hose. After flushing with the bleach solution, flush again with fresh water. If you don't already have one, or need a couple new ones be sure to stop in and see us - or you can even order one on-line.
Happy Rving!

The RV Lifestyle can make a 90 degree turn effortless

Did you know that the Keystone 246 RLS Cougar High Country Fifth Wheel comes with a Reese Revolution Pin Box? 

What’s a Reese revolution Pin Box you ask?   

Let us tell you all about it! It is by far one of the coolest things since the pudgy pie! It allows short bed trucks to make 90+ degree turns effortlessly, with no fear of contact, and without the need for an automatic sliding hitch. How awesome is that?! 

Imagine…no more swinging out to make a turn and only one moving part with no lubrication or regular cleaning required.

It’s just another reason to purchase a Cougar by Keystone! And as luck would have it, we just placed a pretty large order for some, so be sure and stop by to see us real soon!

Click Here to check available Cougar inventory!

What's in the Water?

Does your water have a noticeable haze or murkiness? It may be time for a water filtration system or a new filter. In addition to the noticeable effect on water clarity, sediment can also create problems by plugging up other filters you may be using, causing them to fail prematurely. And let’s not forget about the biological agents which include protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and cysts and spores that can be unhealthy for humans and animals. Having clean fresh water is important and Paul Evert’s RV Country has all your fresh water needs, stop by and visit our parts department today!

Here are some common questions RVers have about using/changing their filters:

1. Why does my water looks gray after I change my filter?
     This is a common occurrence after changing a carbon filter, and is caused by fine carbon dust being flushed out of the cartridge. It will be gone after you run a few gallons of water through the unit.
 

2. How do I know when I should change my filter?
     There are two primary indicators that will alert you to replace a filter cartridge. The first indicator is a reduction in flow rate, which is caused by a filter getting plugged with sediment. The second indicator is a little less obvious and involves your taste-and-odor filter. If you notice that the taste and/or odor of your water is not as clean as it used to be, it is very likely that your carbon filter is losing its effectiveness and needs to be replaced. This, of course, assumes that you have a carbon filter.
 

3. Why does my filter never seems to need replacing?
     Well, either you are receiving extremely clean water, or your filtration system is not working properly. Make sure that you have a cartridge or cartridges in your filter canisters and that your water is flowing through them. If everything checks out, you must be getting very clean water.
 

4. Why should I filter all the water going into my RV, including the water for the toilet?
     Many plumbing fixtures, both in homes and RVs, have small orifices and moving parts that come in contact with the water. Sediment and sand can wreak havoc in these fixtures, and removing the sediment is often much cheaper than repairing a plugged or damaged fixture. RV parks can have a real load of sand and sediment in the water.

For more information or to have our service department install, check, or replace any filters for you, please visit our website to make a service appointment.

Do you have your Wingman?

Mr. Jim Macleod just stopped by RV Country, raving about a gadget he bought the last time he was in our parts department. He purchased the Winegard Wingman add on antenna and HE LOVES IT! He says he gets more stations, better clarity, and 100% reception on most channels.

Just thought we'd pass the word on to anyone interested!  Here is some additional information about the Wingman: