Diane McGovern, Author at RV Travel

RV Travel Reader RVs, April 30, 2016

April 29, 2016 Diane McGovern

Send a photo of your RV and a 150 to 200 word description of it, how and where you use it, and what you like or don’t like about it, to Diane(at)RVtravel.com. Be sure to include your name(s) and hometown, or if you’re a full-timer. (These are posted in the order received.) The RVs of RVtravel.com readers and how they... Read More

Ford Motor Company issues safety recalls

April 29, 2016 Diane McGovern

FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES THREE SAFETY RECALLS AND TWO SAFETY COMPLIANCE RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA DEARBORN, Mich. (April 27, 2016) – Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls and two safety compliance recalls in North America. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall and customer satisfaction program for certain 2011-2012 Ford F-150, and 2012 Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang and... Read More

RV and RV-related recalls for April 2016

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 Diane McGovern

WASHINGTON: Here is our monthly summary of RV recalls for April 2016 and related equipment we feel are of interest to our readers. This information has been gleaned from the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. This is NOT a complete list of all vehicles and related equipment recalled. UNITED STATES RECALLS RECREATION VEHICLES Cruiser RV (Cruiser) is recalling certain... Read More

Every traveler needs a good weather app, or two

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 Diane McGovern

By Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour When traveling by RV, you need to know the weather to decide: • When to stop driving for the day – if rainstorms are coming • Whether to cook out, or go out! • Whether to plan a week, or just overnight at a given location • When to start looking for a storm... Read More

RV websites we like for April 30, 2016

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 Diane McGovern

Here are a half dozen websites we believe will be of interest to the readers of RVtravel.com. Be sure to return every week for more great sites that will make your life, whether on the road or at home, better. 17 National Parks that are perfect for spring trips. Big rig motorhomes in California. Camping Recipes. RV Dump Station Directory.... Read More

RV stove on the fritz? Or Fritz on the RV stove?

April 21, 2016April 22, 2016 Diane McGovern

Dear RV Shrink: Thank you for the reminder that we should have our alarms tested periodically. After reading your column we tested all of ours and had problems with two of them. Two months later we were glad we did the testing. It wasn’t something normal like a failed gas fitting. Our stove top burner “went on the fritz” just... Read More

RV websites we like for April 23, 2016

April 21, 2016April 28, 2016 Diane McGovern

Here are a half dozen websites we believe will be of interest to the readers of RVtravel.com. Be sure to return every week for more great sites that will make your life, whether on the road or at home, better. NADA RV Guides. Learn the value of your RV as well as new RV prices. How to set up an... Read More

RV Travel Reader Pets Issue 23

April 21, 2016May 5, 2016 Diane McGovern

Reader Pets Do you travel with a pet? We’d love to introduce your pet(s) to fellow readers. Here’s what we need: a photo or two of Fido or Boots (or you with your pet) and a 150-200 word description of your furry friend(s) — name, breed, age, how long you have traveled together, what makes them special? Go ahead and... Read More

Why do RV generators surge?

April 4, 2016May 4, 2016 Diane McGovern

Dear RV Doctor: I recently purchased a toy hauler with a generator with only 27 hours on the meter. At first the governor appeared to be sticking, due to what I believe, bad fuel (varnished). I sprayed the carburetor with a cleaner and it ran fine for a while. The idle still surges with no load applied, and if I... Read More

Should RVers file complaint with shop for minor problem?

April 4, 2016 Diane McGovern

Dear RV Shrink: We recently had some work done on our motorhome levelers. The service was quick and reasonably priced, the owner was a great guy who treated us very well, and I was very pleased as I paid and walked out to the motorhome to leave. There I found my wife who moved back in once the unit was... Read More

How can we reserve a good campground site?

April 4, 2016 Diane McGovern

Dear RV Shrink: I know life is not fair, but some of these campground reservation sites need improvement. People have figured out how to game the system and bag all the best sites and times, trade them with friends, and snag walk-in sites at the last minute. I have witnessed all of these situations. I see campground host favoritism, park... Read More