By Andy, on October 30th, 2009
Fulltimers don’t winterize so I am going to tell you how I cope with moderate winter weather here in Texas. Heating your recreational vehicle economically and efficiently can be a challenge. The RV furnace is a noisy propane hog and most full time RV residents do not rely on it as a primary source of heat. The onboard RV furnace can also be a bit temperamental at times. It utilizes a sail switch which makes sure the fan is running full speed before it allows propane to flow to the furnace. A low battery, a defective switch, dirt dauber nests and a variety of other things can contribute to problems with the RV furnace. If you are boondocking during winter months, the battery drain of your recreational vehicle furnace can deplete a battery bank quickly. Some full timers rely on electric heaters and some use auxiliary propane heaters like a Buddy Heater. Some lucky ones with high end coaches have hot water heating systems like an Aqua
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By Andy, on September 23rd, 2009
If you do not have access to health insurance through your job or a spouse, just what do you do? In these times of recession, what happens if you lose your job an the health benefits package that goes along with it? You can check with professional groups you may be affiliated with, some states have small business groups that offer health insurance or like me, you can elect to get an individual health
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By Andy, on September 10th, 2009
So I guess by now you are wondering what the point of this post is? I have been thinking lately about what I would like to change on the Old Girl and the stuff I would never change. My situation is fairly unique I guess and I have specific from my recreational vehicle. I vary seldom have guests so sleeping space is not an issue. I cook on the stove very little but the microwave does get a workout. So as I voice my thoughts here please keep in mind YMMV (your mileage may vary 
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