New Repair Kit Safely Removes Pits and Scratches From Your RV Windshield

Getting a chip or scratch on your RV windshield can be costly and sometimes dangerous.

Now you can fix your windshield with a new kit for removing pits and scratches from glass windshields from Ocean State Abrasives, Inc. of Kingston, Rhode Island.

The Scratch Magic Glass Repair Kit is designed to remove those bothersome pits and scratches from windshields and windscreens that can refract light and impair a driver's vision. Featuring optical-grade lapping and polishing compounds, this kit includes a felt lapping bob, 6" dia. buffing wheel, and step-by-step directions for removing "dings" caused by common road debris.

Providing materials required for repairing up to five typical windshields, the Scratch Magic Glass Repair Kit is supplied with a drill mount assembly for the buffing wheel and the lapping bob shank also fits a standard drill. The compounds used to reduce the depth of pits and scratches and then buff them smooth are water soluble and environmentally safe.

Source: Ocean State Abrasives

Dealing with RV engine heat and power problems

Your RV's engine has a tough job. Along with the weight of the RV frame and body, RVs are now stocked with TVs, generators, furniture, and supplies for a family trip. That is a lot to demand, even for a high-powered RV engine.

Without proper maintenance and care, an RV engine can run hot, along with the wear and tear that warm traveling weather can inflict.

The RV Tech Tips blog offers advice from Eric Davis, who has over thirty years experience with the engine performance and handling problems of RVs. Eric offers advice to an RVer with engine-overheating problems with his motorhome.

Source: RV Tech Tips

Regular maintenance can protect you RV investment

As the weather gets warmer, RVers are getting read to hit the road and travel. Tampa Bay Online features a New York Times story on handy tips for keeping your RV road ready.

Regular maintenance can protect your RV from common problems ranging from water leaks to a breakdown requiring towing.

One common RV maintenance problem is the roof. Manufacturers will guarantee the structure of a roof, but the seals around vents and other areas are the owner's responsibility.

Source: Tampa Bay Online

The dirty (but profitable) job of cleaning out RV holding tanks

Cleaning out the holding tanks of RVs: it's a yucky job, but someone has to do it. It's also a booming business for Dan Hylle, who runs All Pro Water-Flow Central Florida.

FloridaToday.com features a profile and video of Hylle's business and advice for keeping your RV holding tank working properly.

There's also valuable information if you are a newbie RVer who doesn't know the difference between grey water and black water tanks.

Protect your RV from water leaks and damage

Your RV needs regular checkup for water leaks. Leaks can cause costly damage to your RV before you discover them.

RVTravel.com features a useful article with tips and a checklist to protect your RV from water damage.

The articles recommends that you check your RV for leaks twice a year, during the fall and spring. Every place where there is a sealant or an opening in your RV has to be checked throughly.