We are still staying in the CG Southern Aire, near Tampa.
We
have become accustomed to the CG, and the people here, who are mostly,
by the way, older than us, and have their own cliques.
Actually, there are three distinct groups of people here, it seems.
First,
there is the group who set up their camper or trailer on a lot ten to
twenty years ago, added a sun room, and settled down to the good life in
Florida. They keep mostly to themselves, are in charge of most of the
clubhouse activities, and are distantly friendly.
The
second largest group (or, so it seems) is the group of winter workers.
These people have nice campers, fifth wheels, trailers, motorhomes, etc.
and are the source of the noise you hear from 6AM to 7AM as they fire
up their cars and go off to their seasonal job.
Many of
them are full-timers, and as you already know, this provides them
withthat extra income they need to pretty much travel the contry and
enjoy their retirement. Usually, you can tell their sites, because they
are decorated very nice, with enough stuff that it will obviously take
them more than a couple of hours to pack up to leave.
The
third group, are those like myself. We come down here to Florida for
the winter in our RV, and stay at one or more sites, each for a month or
more, and have a home base somewhere in the US that is sitting vacant
until we get back there after it turns hot, and the mosquitos come out,
here in Florida.
Of course there is the sprinkling of
those RVers who come in for a period of a day to a week, generally just
passing through on their way to somewhere else.
The
people coming down to Florida for a week of vacation, with or without
kids, are not evident here. This CG just does not have the
entertainment or facilities that would draw them here.
I
use the Gym, Pool, and walk the streets for exercise, and the Laundry
is clean, well lit and everything is functional. Other than that, we
are enjoying the privacy, and will be here until the 30th, and then we
will go over to the TT in Clermont.
Y'all have a good day now! Ya Hear!
Don and Helen
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Campground Critique - Southern Aire - Florida
OK, This is my first shot at a CG review, so I will try to put the
pertinent information in a simple to read format. By this I mean,
pertinent to me as a 60-something, married, owner of a Class-A RV, who
wants to get a good deal for my money, but at the same time have all of
the appropriate comforts provided by the RV Campground.
And, I want to state that, these are my own personal views and impressions, and someone else might feel totally different.
THE First months rent was required up front, and in full, and was non-refundable.
Warning:
This CG is a Wilder Resort, and the pictures that they show are over ten years old and possibly even older.
They show open fields that now have elbow to elbow converted tag-alongs and fifth-wheelers with sun rooms added. And they have not moved for many, many years.
This was necessary because they had to direct me into the site very carefully, as my 38-foot RV actually only had one foot behind my RV, and 3-feet between the front and the street, as well as two feet betwen the drivers side and the RV. Tight to say the least.
It was around ten-by-8, and the edges had been driven over so often that only the center was solid, while the edges were all broken away.
The concrete itself was so old that it had been worn down to the stones.
I could open my slides on both sides.
The electric was on a meter, and they required a $25 down payment for the month and they read the meter when I checked out, and had to pay another $9.
The water was palatable and had good pressure.
Also, we had no problem with the Sewer connection and usage.
But, they had been patched so many times, and also had so many bare areas, that it actually made it a little dangerous in places to walk. And I walk daily, weather permitting.
Some of the equipment is very old, one lady stated to me that she had been staying there over ten years , and half the existing machines were there when she moved in.
The pool area was kept clean.
There is another small building that houses a nice little Library of books.
There are lot of planned activities, and they all happen in the one building.
This was a nuisance to me because if you wanted to use the Gym equipment, you had to plan around the social calendar for the people who reside there either full time or seasonally.
And, I want to state that, these are my own personal views and impressions, and someone else might feel totally different.
Reservation process:
I made reservations for a months stay in January, back in the August time frame, as I was planning my winter in Florida.THE First months rent was required up front, and in full, and was non-refundable.
Warning:
This CG is a Wilder Resort, and the pictures that they show are over ten years old and possibly even older.
They show open fields that now have elbow to elbow converted tag-alongs and fifth-wheelers with sun rooms added. And they have not moved for many, many years.
Check In:
Once I got over the shock of how the CG looked, I checked in, and two guys escorted me to my assigned site.This was necessary because they had to direct me into the site very carefully, as my 38-foot RV actually only had one foot behind my RV, and 3-feet between the front and the street, as well as two feet betwen the drivers side and the RV. Tight to say the least.
Site Status:
The site, and all sites have a concrete pad. Or at least what is left of a concrete pad.It was around ten-by-8, and the edges had been driven over so often that only the center was solid, while the edges were all broken away.
The concrete itself was so old that it had been worn down to the stones.
I could open my slides on both sides.
The electric was on a meter, and they required a $25 down payment for the month and they read the meter when I checked out, and had to pay another $9.
The water was palatable and had good pressure.
Also, we had no problem with the Sewer connection and usage.
Streets:
The streets were at some time, long ago, in the far past, hard surface streets.But, they had been patched so many times, and also had so many bare areas, that it actually made it a little dangerous in places to walk. And I walk daily, weather permitting.
Laundry:
We
used the Laundry regularly, and compared to other CGs, the equipment
was in average condition, and a broken Washer or dryer was fixed
promptly.Some of the equipment is very old, one lady stated to me that she had been staying there over ten years , and half the existing machines were there when she moved in.
Pool and Jacuzzi:
The Pool was heated and kept cleaned, and functional for the whole month we wer there, and the Jacuzzi was also functional.The pool area was kept clean.
Club House:
The
Clubhouse, includes the Gym (old equipment), the Mens and Womens
Bathrooms (only ones at CG), the Office, 2 pool tables, and the social
area for all events.There is another small building that houses a nice little Library of books.
There are lot of planned activities, and they all happen in the one building.
This was a nuisance to me because if you wanted to use the Gym equipment, you had to plan around the social calendar for the people who reside there either full time or seasonally.
Summary:
They
are actually an old trailer park with a number of open sites that they
rent to the unknowing RV traveler. The only advantage of this CG to me
was that it is relatively close to Tampa, off of US-4 and is thus near a
lot of entertainment and activities. After my stay, and basing my
decision to reserve there on their pictures on the web, I will have
doubts that any other Wilder RV Resort is any better than this one.
What a shame! Great location, but an old, worn out CG. And---- Not
that Cheap!
Wauchula TT Campground - the Dark Side
Yes, the Dark Side of going to the TT campground in Wauchula.
You see, we went there in November of '09 for three weeks, and had a great time. We had just left VA and our kids, and drove down to this CG and stayed for 3-weeks.
The CG was not very crowded. and we were able to relax and go into a Zen mode. By that I mean, we were able to slow our BP down, drop into a healthy eating regimen, and truly relax.
Within two days we were walking several miles before lunch, reading and writing in the afternoon, exercising in the heated Pool and Jacuczzi before dark, and talking over a couple of glasses of wine and a light dinner each night. There is nothing to do in Wauchula, but we really did not care.
We were Chillin'and enjoying it!
Well, it turns out that the peak season at CG's in FL is Jan thru Mar, and we finally ended back at Wauchula for the last two weeks in February.
What a difference.
It turns out that the campground has approximately 200 campsites that are on higher ground, and all of them have full service. That means water, sewer and electric connections.
It also turns out that the CG has 200 sites, that are in the flood plain, down next to the river, that have only water and electric connections.
What this means is that when you call for a reservation, you end up playing the "Mud Hole Lottery"for several days.
Let me explain;
They overbook the full hookup sites, from what I can calculate, by about 30%.
So, when you check in, they send you down to the Mud Hole, where you can park without sewer hookup and play the lottery for a site with full hookup.
Now, this is not so bad normally, but the "lower-200" is a flood plain, and it had rained for several days of the past week before we checked in.
So, when we pulled in, we were handed a piece of paper that stated that they (TT) "were not responsible if you got stuck in the mud, and had to be towed out." Then I was told to "pick a spot, down there, that was not too muddy!"
I was given another piece of paper that explained the lottery; and senton my way down the hill.
Simply stated, it said that when I checked in, my name was put on a list, and each morning at noon, a list of available sites were posted that had opened up when people checked out that morning.
I was my responsibility, to go around and look at the sites and decide which ones my RV would fit into.
Then at 1-O'clock the Lottery would occur.
The Lottery meant that they would go down the list of people that had checked in and call out names in the order of check-in.
When your name was called, you had to pick one of the remaining sites, or pass. To pass meant that you dropped to the bottom of the list for one more round of calls, and if you did not pick a site then, you were permanently in the Mud Hole.
If your name was called, you had a choice of what was oped up and not picked by others ahead of you that day. Good or Bad!
What this did was turn a lot of very civilized retirees into overwrought and over-stressed couples who had no feeling of control of where they would camp. In the trees, In a wooded area, In the Open, In the Mud? Good Satellite, No Satellite, Good TV, No TV? All a mystery.
T make things worse, the list of people was long enough that it took from 3 to 4 days before you were even called for site.
Take the typical member who, at this time of the year has a maximum of 2 weeks and for many, only 1 week of member stay reserved, the lottery only added a new level of stress.
It took 3 days before we were called, and I got a pretty good site, but one thing I did notice. The charm and relaxed atmosphere was shattered by this Lottery.
Whether you wanted to or not, you got pulled into the new attitude of "Hurry", followed by a feeling that you had just been screwed by someone.
Add the colder weather, and overtaxed support system at the CG, and it was just not the same CG we enjoyed back in November.
I, personally will try to avoid the "Wauchula-TT-CG Mud-Hole Lottery" next year. It is like staying in a different world during the Jan-Mar period. And one day ..... TT itself, and the Wauchula site specifically, will suffer for this Lottery of theirs that denigrates the whole meaning of TT and Resort camping, itself.
Well ..... Have a nice Day!
Don and Helen
You see, we went there in November of '09 for three weeks, and had a great time. We had just left VA and our kids, and drove down to this CG and stayed for 3-weeks.
The CG was not very crowded. and we were able to relax and go into a Zen mode. By that I mean, we were able to slow our BP down, drop into a healthy eating regimen, and truly relax.
Within two days we were walking several miles before lunch, reading and writing in the afternoon, exercising in the heated Pool and Jacuczzi before dark, and talking over a couple of glasses of wine and a light dinner each night. There is nothing to do in Wauchula, but we really did not care.
We were Chillin'and enjoying it!
Well, it turns out that the peak season at CG's in FL is Jan thru Mar, and we finally ended back at Wauchula for the last two weeks in February.
What a difference.
It turns out that the campground has approximately 200 campsites that are on higher ground, and all of them have full service. That means water, sewer and electric connections.
It also turns out that the CG has 200 sites, that are in the flood plain, down next to the river, that have only water and electric connections.
What this means is that when you call for a reservation, you end up playing the "Mud Hole Lottery"for several days.
Let me explain;
They overbook the full hookup sites, from what I can calculate, by about 30%.
So, when you check in, they send you down to the Mud Hole, where you can park without sewer hookup and play the lottery for a site with full hookup.
Now, this is not so bad normally, but the "lower-200" is a flood plain, and it had rained for several days of the past week before we checked in.
So, when we pulled in, we were handed a piece of paper that stated that they (TT) "were not responsible if you got stuck in the mud, and had to be towed out." Then I was told to "pick a spot, down there, that was not too muddy!"
I was given another piece of paper that explained the lottery; and senton my way down the hill.
Simply stated, it said that when I checked in, my name was put on a list, and each morning at noon, a list of available sites were posted that had opened up when people checked out that morning.
I was my responsibility, to go around and look at the sites and decide which ones my RV would fit into.
Then at 1-O'clock the Lottery would occur.
The Lottery meant that they would go down the list of people that had checked in and call out names in the order of check-in.
When your name was called, you had to pick one of the remaining sites, or pass. To pass meant that you dropped to the bottom of the list for one more round of calls, and if you did not pick a site then, you were permanently in the Mud Hole.
If your name was called, you had a choice of what was oped up and not picked by others ahead of you that day. Good or Bad!
What this did was turn a lot of very civilized retirees into overwrought and over-stressed couples who had no feeling of control of where they would camp. In the trees, In a wooded area, In the Open, In the Mud? Good Satellite, No Satellite, Good TV, No TV? All a mystery.
T make things worse, the list of people was long enough that it took from 3 to 4 days before you were even called for site.
Take the typical member who, at this time of the year has a maximum of 2 weeks and for many, only 1 week of member stay reserved, the lottery only added a new level of stress.
It took 3 days before we were called, and I got a pretty good site, but one thing I did notice. The charm and relaxed atmosphere was shattered by this Lottery.
Whether you wanted to or not, you got pulled into the new attitude of "Hurry", followed by a feeling that you had just been screwed by someone.
Add the colder weather, and overtaxed support system at the CG, and it was just not the same CG we enjoyed back in November.
I, personally will try to avoid the "Wauchula-TT-CG Mud-Hole Lottery" next year. It is like staying in a different world during the Jan-Mar period. And one day ..... TT itself, and the Wauchula site specifically, will suffer for this Lottery of theirs that denigrates the whole meaning of TT and Resort camping, itself.
Well ..... Have a nice Day!
Don and Helen
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
A Typical RV Pull Out?
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This is a great and funny little story about us pulling out on one of our trips in our RV, and our problems with some vendors at a fuel stop.
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Friday, October 28, 2011
Looking Back at my RV Preventive Maintenance
Looking Back at my RV Preventive Maintenance
I take a look at waht maintenance I have recently performed on my RV and what I really need to get doen before my next trip.
RV Towing and Electrical
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RV Towing and Electrical
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Adjusting your RV MIRRORs
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Adjusting your RV MIRRORs
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Your RV TV and Wireless TV services
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Your RV TV and Wireless TV services
This Hub provides an explanation of how Wireless TV works and how to provide this service in your RV, Motorhome, 5th Wheeler, Tag-a-long, or even Pop-Up camper. After reading this you should be more knowledgeable on what Wireless is and how it can work for you.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
RV and Camper TIRE Info
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Backing Your RV into a Campsite
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Backing Your RV into a Campsite
This Hub gives very good directions to back your Motorhome or other Camper into your campsite. Itis a well designed procedure that if followed can get you into your campsite the first time.
How to Wash Your RV
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Thisis a great Hub that gives tips on how to tackle the rather large task of getting your RV or Motorhome washed, along with other great suggestions for protecting your RV's finish.
Links and Sites for RV Campers
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This Hub includes my collection of links to useful and informative sites that an RVer or Camper will end up looking for if they travel around the country very often.
Monday, October 24, 2011
How to Upgrade your RV TV service
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This is a great Hub that I wrote to help the average RV owner make a realistic evaluation of what their RV TV Service is right now, and then how to make the best decisions on what makes sense to upgrade, and what doesn't.
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Holiday Rambler Neptune Service Visit Info
Pulling Out Soon!
Helen and I are pulling out for 5-6 months of running around in Florida and ???(mayme other points) in about a month. So, as you can imagine, we have been spending a lot of thime getting ready for our trip. A lot of that time is being spent adding a lot of little things to our RV for our personal convenience and comfort.
We just purchased our RV in January, and we had done a lot to our old RV, and we have been busy this Fall implementing the same kind of things on our new unit.
First, we have a 2008 Holiday Rambler Neptune XL 38-foot Diesel Pusher with 4-slides. It has a Cummins 340 hp engine, and the Ariens 6-speed Automatic Transmission, and has a RoadMaster Chassis. This is for your reference.
Chassis Service:
I have put over 8200 miles on it since it's purchase, and decided that considering the length of our trip coming up (in and out of CG's in FL), I should probably get the Chassis serviced, you know, Just-In-Case.
ConsidEring that Monaco went Bankrupt on me (and others), I no longer have a Warranty. And considring that the local Dealer went Bankrupt on me, I no longer had my favorite Service Center to use. Well, after some searching and conversations, I eventually found a local Diesel Shop that not only worked on RV's, but had a good reputation as being professional and efficient.
So I decided to get the service done by them, and have just received my RV back.
The reason I am writing this is to let you know what Info they needed, and the actual parts that finally used on my unit. You see, the Owners Manual had a few errors, and luckily I had left it with him for reference, but there wer still some problems that had to be overcome.
When I left the unit I told the Manager of the Shop what I wanted done, which included;
Have a god Day!
Don Bobbitt
Helen and I are pulling out for 5-6 months of running around in Florida and ???(mayme other points) in about a month. So, as you can imagine, we have been spending a lot of thime getting ready for our trip. A lot of that time is being spent adding a lot of little things to our RV for our personal convenience and comfort.
We just purchased our RV in January, and we had done a lot to our old RV, and we have been busy this Fall implementing the same kind of things on our new unit.
First, we have a 2008 Holiday Rambler Neptune XL 38-foot Diesel Pusher with 4-slides. It has a Cummins 340 hp engine, and the Ariens 6-speed Automatic Transmission, and has a RoadMaster Chassis. This is for your reference.
Chassis Service:
I have put over 8200 miles on it since it's purchase, and decided that considering the length of our trip coming up (in and out of CG's in FL), I should probably get the Chassis serviced, you know, Just-In-Case.
ConsidEring that Monaco went Bankrupt on me (and others), I no longer have a Warranty. And considring that the local Dealer went Bankrupt on me, I no longer had my favorite Service Center to use. Well, after some searching and conversations, I eventually found a local Diesel Shop that not only worked on RV's, but had a good reputation as being professional and efficient.
So I decided to get the service done by them, and have just received my RV back.
The reason I am writing this is to let you know what Info they needed, and the actual parts that finally used on my unit. You see, the Owners Manual had a few errors, and luckily I had left it with him for reference, but there wer still some problems that had to be overcome.
When I left the unit I told the Manager of the Shop what I wanted done, which included;
- Replace the Fuel Filters
- Replace the Air Filter if necessary,
- Check all Belts and adjust if necessary
- Change the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
- Drop the Leveling Jacks, and lubricate the fittings and grease the Jack Legs.
- Grease all suspension fittings
- Grease any Chassis fittings
- Check and Adjust the Brake linings.
- Check the Air Brake System
- Give the Chassis an overall check for any potential problems.
- 7182- Oil Filter
- 15W40 Engine Oil (20-quarts
- P551003 Fuel Filter
- 3966 Fuel Filter
- Misc Shop Supplies
Have a god Day!
Don Bobbitt
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Washing your RV Front-End - ECO-FRIENDLY
ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS:
We all need to adjust our lives towards a more Eco-Friendly lifestyle. As Campers and RVers, we should adopt as many habits, tools, and lifestyle changes as possible to preserve and improve the environment we live in. To this end, here is a great ECO-FRIENDLY TIP.. Sometimes these are just small steps, but if we all use them we can make a big difference for the Planet.
Washing Your RV Front End:
Boy, probably one of the most intimdating jobs, to me is the task of washing that enormous RV when you arrive at your home, or Campground, and have been driving through all kinds of Weather, Dust, Grime, grease and BUGS.
Let me tell you a story.
Last year, while I was at a campground in Florida for the Winter, an elderly Canadian couple pulled their RV into the campsite next to me. Needless to say, it was pretty dirty and the front was covered with bugs. We met, shook hands, talked, and we became good campsite friends while we were both at that campground.
Well, the next day, in the cool of the morning, I noticed he was cleaning the front of his RV, then to my surprise, he stopped and started again in a section of one of the sides of the RV, then quit again. He continued this routine daily on a small section of the RV until he had a totally clean RV.
The point is that he had figured out how to pace himself, as well as the use of campground water, and cleaning materials and end up with a very effective way to clean his RV; with less one-time effort, less sore muscles, and the use of less water.
My Methods:
I on the other hand, had spent several hours one day, in the heat continually; wetting, soaping, washing, and rinsing the whole darn RV, and when I had finished, I had wasted a lot more water, cleaning materials, and muscle power than my Canadian friend.
I hurt for days, so a couple of campgrounds later, I jumped on having a local crew come in and wash my RV for several hundred dollars. The RV looked great, but my wallet was a lot lighter.
I don't know where this commercial cleaning stands on the ECO-Friendly scale, but as I sat there, with my glass of wine in hand, watching the crew spend right at 45-minutes to clean and hand wax and polish my whole RV, I am sure that they were more efficient, thus more ECO-FRIENDLY than my personal work.
My lesson-learned was to follow my friends process the next time I wash my RV myself, and to look closer at the materials I use also.
What I mean is, that I will take a good close look at my RV and use the appropriate materials to clean the different areas of my RV, and the different types of dirt, grime, grease, and stains.
Front of the RV:
The front of an RV will collect, along with the dirt, a lot of dead bugs. Remember, if they have dried up, they are even harder to remove, but here is a great hint; Take 2 buckets, fill one with clean water, and the other with a dish-washing detergent/water combination.
Use a soft-bristle brush with a long handle, and thoroughly soak the whole front end of the RV (thus the bug bodies) with water, and go away for 10-minutes or so. This will allow the bug bodies and dirt to soak up the water and soften.
When you come back, wash the windshield and front of the RV with the dish-washing detergent and water combination, and then go away again for about 10-minutes, to let the bug bodies to soak up some of this cleanser.
When you come back, get your ladder out, and using a rag, hand scrub the front of the RV starting at the top with the cleanser, and when finished, rinse the front with a fresh bucket of clean water, and then you should be rid of 98% of the bug bodies, and all of the dirt, with a shiny front on your RV.
The great thing is; you used less water, less caustic chemicals, and you had a couple of nice rest periods during the cleaning process.
By the way, as to that other 2% you could not clean with the dish-washing detergent, well it is highly likely that those expensive, and often caustic cleansers that you did not use, would not remove the remaining bugs any better.
Preventive Medicine for Bugs:
Another hint for you, is to try to minimize the number of bugs that stick to your front end when you are traveling. I have heard a lot of suggestions, and the best I have found for the body part of the front end, is BABY OIL.
Yes, thats right, Baby Oil! Just before we pull out on a trip, we soak a couple of paper towels in Baby Oil, and thoroughly rub the front body parts down, including the headlight lens'. Then when we get to our campsite, we just hose what is left along with most of the bugs off of the front end. It only takes a little water, and what can be safer and more ECO-FRIENDLY than Baby Oil?
Other RV cleaning suggestions coming in later posts!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
VINEGAR - A General Cleanser - ECO-FEIENDLY
ECO-FRIENDLY TIPS:
We all need to adjust our lives towards a more Eco-Friendly lifestyle. As Campers and RVers, we should adopt as many habits, tools, and lifestyle changes as possible to preserve and improve the environment we live in. To this end, here is a great ECO-FRIENDLY TIP.. Sometimes these are just small steps, but if we all use them we can make a big difference for the Planet.
General Cleaner: Vinegar
Here is a very good suggestion for a General Cleanser to use in and on your RV or Camper.
One thing that anyone can do, is use a combination of White Vinegar and water for many of your generic cleaning chores. It is great for removing grease and dirt from; Kitchen Appliances, Counter tops, Tile/Linoleum floors, Stainless Steel sinks, and synthetic tabletops.
Put a 50-50 mixture in a spray bottle and keep it handy for your day-to-day cleaning chores.
As a note: If the smell is a little too strong for you, you can add a few drops of Lemon Oil or your other favorite scent, to your mixture to improve the smell after using it.
In your RV, try it for cleaning your Shower Stall, Sinks, Toilets, Tire Rims and HubCaps, and it will also clean and remove many Carpet stains. You can run the mixture through your drip Coffee Maker to clean it out, and get the grime and grease from around your Stove burners (of course, make sure that the gas is turned off). According to an article I recently read, you can even use it, (mixed with water) as a Hair Rinse to remove buildup and bacteria, if desired. Sure, there are some cleaning problems that Vinegar just will not handle, but it should be the first cleaner you reach for.
Remember, if everyone, takes these small steps, and just overall reduces the daily use of the harsher chemical cleaners, it will better for us all.
The key point again, is that Vinegar is a wonderful natural cleanser for many things, and the great kicker here is that it is so cheap, that everyone should have it in their RV not only for cooking, but as a General Cleaner and reduce using those harsh Chemical Concoctions, as much as possible.
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