With the economy having a hard time getting back up from its fall, people are looking for more and more ways to save money.  So instead of taking plane trips to the Caribbean, more people are turning to road and camping trips.  These types of trips are less expensive than buying tickets for each of your family members and/or friends.  But why do the savings have to stop there? You should think about investing in installing solar panels for your RV.

Many people stay away from installing solar panels because they believe its going to cost them a lot.  Nothing could be farther from the truth.  Most systems are under $1,000 and there are even some that are as little as $200.  Most camping stores and websites have the information you need to get one installed in your RV.  You can easily find one that fits within your budget.  With the gas prices steadily rising, you could save so much more money by switching to PV systems.

When you have solar panels for your RV, you can see that you can go farther and stay out longer on the road.  Even if you are at your campsite already, you can use your stereo, microwaves, TVs and even the lights a lot longer without feeling like you need to conserve energy.  You have the security that you will not have to spend so much on batteries and fuel for the generator, because the sun will ways recharge your battery or generator for you!

Most generators are loud and can get annoying real quick.  With a solar kit in your RV, you won't have to worry about the loud noise of your generator.  The PV system doesn't make noise, has practically no moving parts, and don't need fuel other than the sunlight.  It is virtually hassle free.  Now while someone else is driving, you can enjoy the amenities in the back with no loud noise interfering with your rest!

One thing you should realize is that PV solar electric systems are just at the beginning.  There will be lots of improvements along the way.  Who knows, it may even power your RV completely.  No more fuel, no more buying new batteries! Also, with the world finding new ways to go “green” you can contribute by installing a PV system.  Solar energy is a great way to help the environment, and using it for your vehicles, whether to just power the battery or to run it without electricity is a smart and conscious decision.

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Salem Hassan is a business marketing director for BreezeGoSEO.com, an Internet Marketing Agency. Salem writes on a wide spectrum of topics related to family, business, consumer best interests, marketing, and other related topics.

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Yes! A tire pressure monitoring system can save you money and here's how --

First, tires that are properly inflated last longer. There is less tread wear on a tire that is properly inflated, so your tires need to be replaced less often. Also, proper inflation helps protect the side walls, resulting in reduced chance of blowouts.

Overinflated tires don't "feel" the road as well and are more prone to damage from potholes and foreign road objects. Over inflation also leads to uneven tread wear.

Under inflation causes the tire to "bend" more as it rolls. These tires are much more likely fail while you are driving.

Second, tires that are properly inflated can save you money on gasoline. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that properly inflated tires can improve gas mileage by up to 30%, thereby saving you up to 8 cents per gallon on gas.

Tires that are under inflated (that is, less "round") require more energy to get moving and to maintain speed. More energy equals more gas equals more money out of your pocket.

Do you check your tires at least once a month? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that as many as one in three cars has underinflated tires. Tires can lose as much as 1 psi a month. Tires that are under inflated by as little as 6 psi could fail. In reality, that "little" 6 psi can account for up to 20% of the total proper inflation!

Tire pressure monitoring systems can save you money by monitoring your tires in real time. With the push of a button you can check up to 64 tires. (Wouldn't you like to see the RV with that many tires?) The systems generally start at about $200, plus sensors--the cost of a typical 5th wheel tire or twice the average cost of one motor coach tire. Many systems require no special tools for installation and do not need to be professionally installed.

Be honest. Can you really see every tire on your vehicle and the vehicle you are towing? Most rear cameras don't even allow this. You can keep an eye on your tire pressure monitor or you can keep an eye on the money flowing out of your pocket!

Visit http://www.tiremonitoringsystems.com for more information!

Rhonda Tobin has been a full-time RVer for nine years.
She offers tire pressure monitors and accessories at http://www.tiremonitoringsystems.com

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One of the greatest freedoms we have in this great country of ours is the freedom to travel: To go where we please when we please. The reason more people do not travel with their families as much as they would like is the hassle and the cost of traveling. With air travel and hotels getting more expensive and restaurants increasing their prices, traveling is becoming more and more difficult. Airlines don’t always fly to where you want to go and if they do the cost of renting a car to get around is extremely high. So if a person wants to travel without breaking their bank account, what options do they have? Travel in an RV.

This is the best way to see and truly enjoy this great country we live in. When you own a RV you get to go where you want without the hassle of checking luggage or going through security checks. Instead of seeing little squares our country from over 25,000ft in the air, you get to experience the country at eye level. There is nothing better than this for viewing the purple mountains majesty from sea to shining sea.

You also meet the nicest people traveling in a RV. You meet people who are not angry and stressed out because they were 1 minute late for a flight that wouldn’t wait, their rental car wasn’t ready on time or their hotel was over booked. Instead, you meet people who are glad to be where they are. You meet people who are friendly and considerate and more importantly, relaxed. Couple this with the fact that when you travel in an RV with your family, you strengthen your relationships and create lasting memories for your children.

It is also less expensive to travel in an RV. No smelly hotels rooms, sleeping in a strange bed in a strange place or eating expensive restaurant food. In your RV you sleep in your own bed and eat your own food and you are on your own time table. You have all the comforts of home and none of the hassles of being in a strange place.

No matter where you travel to, from Disney World to the Grand Canyon, you can always find a space in a good RV park at a good rate. Even with the cost of fuel today, when you factor in the price of air travel, hotel expenses, car rental fees and time wasted stranded in airport lines, it is still cheaper to “Go RVing.”

Now is the time to get your best deal on a good Open Range RV and begin to create your family memories. Give your kids something to talk about for years to come that you both and laugh at and enjoy. Find an RV and get on the road. I know you will love it as much as I do.

With over 40 years and three generation in the RV Industry, Palm Beach RV can meet and exceed all your RV needs. With brands like Keystone RV and Open Range RVs you will find an RV to fit your family. Find yours RV at http://palmbeachrv.com

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Some people may ask what a Tent Topped Camping Trailer® (TTCT®) is?

It’s a Tent Trailer - of sorts.  They are compact campers inspired by vintage Tent Trailers with a focus on efficiency and simplicity.

A TTCT® is designed to compliment the smaller size of fuel-efficient vehicles.  It’s tailored for people seeking to conserve fuel, reduce their impact on the environment, and save money by driving that smaller vehicle.  They’re designed to minimize the impact on mileage, performance, handling and braking when towing.

A TTCT® notably expands your available space so the small size of a fuel-efficient vehicle does not have to be a deterrent to camping adventures.  It provides you with the space necessary to bring your camping essentials and then some. It takes the approach of supplementing your cargo capacity only when necessary verses driving an eight person SUV with one person in it 80% of the time.  I also like the fact that the cost efficiency of driving a smaller vehicle makes it affordable to get out more.

However, it’s more than just a compact trailer; it’s about a simple and “unplugged” way of camping.  This is unique to what’s typically promoted by the RV industry today.  It is a step back in time to when tent trailer’s focused on the basics, such as a dry roof over your head for sleeping.   It is for people who go camping to leave the normal hustle and bustle of life at home and take advantage of the soothing, relaxing and recharging effects a few days in nature has upon the mind and body.  It’s about enjoying simple pleasures.  Such as, a sunset over the lake, catching sight of a shooting star, smores or scary ghost stories by the campfire.

Camping to us is spending time outdoors.  It’s exploring the beauty of nature on foot, bike or kayak.  It’s the fresh air and wealth of sensory inputs nature has to offer. It’s cooking over a campfire, how much better food tastes at a picnic table and awaking to the clatter of wildlife. If caught in inclement weather, there is plenty of room to wait out the storm, play a game and stay warm and dry. I have to admit, I just don’t get pulling up in a beastly RV, coming out to setup your satellite dish, and then disappear inside to eat your microwave dinner.

Another key element of simplicity is easy and stress-free setup. You simply remove the cover and pull it open. No assembling and threading poles, no stakes or guide-lines to trip over. There is no unpacking necessary to access your tent. This becomes a huge benefit, when arriving late at a campsite and you just want to go to bed.  You can literally pull in, pop it open and jump in bed.

Finally it’s a DIY friendly project. Using plywood, waterproof glue and a few screws it’s easy to create a durable, attractive, lightweight trailer box. This is then mounted on top of a bolt-together frame kit.  If you crave the satisfaction of building something with your own two hands and enjoy the outdoors, this is a great way to bring the two together.  But be ready, I have yet to take a TTCT® camping and not have visits from fellow campers inquiring; “what is it?”, “where did you get it?” and “can I look inside?”  We are never at a loss for conversation wherever we camp.

Deborah Chaney is a writer of fiction, poetry, articles and a web designer.

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Most people who are new to RVing and have just recently bought their first RV may be too excited to get out there on the road that they do not think about how much cargo they are loading.  Every unit, whether it is an RV, camper, trailer, or a toy hauler, has its individual weight limits. It's one thing to have everything you need, but to have too much cargo on a trip can be dangerous. This can be the difference between a safe, enjoyable experience and a disastrous nightmare.

Before you set off on the road, make sure you know the manufacturer weight ratings for your vehicle. These include the Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR), Gross Combined Weight Ratings (GCWR), and Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR).  Never exceed these weight limits that are set.  They are there for a reason.  Exceeding them would put a great risk to you and your family.  Also note that you can be within the vehicle weight ratings but still exceed the axle rating.  To avoid this, weight each axle separately and make sure the weight in your vehicle is distributed evenly.

To find out where you can weigh your vehicle, you can look through the yellow pages under moving companies and/or truck stops.  There are different types of scales such as a platform scale, which can measure the entire vehicle, single axle scale that weighs one axle at a time, and a segmented platform scale that checks both the whole weight and that of each individual axle. Be sure the place that you do find have the appropriate scales.

When you go to have your vehicle or trailer weighed, make sure everything is loaded as if you were going camping the same day, which means include all passengers, cargo, pets, food, water, clothing, fuel, and propane tanks. If everyone can't come, bring something that’s approximately the same weight. You don't want to leave anything out and practically waste the trip to the scales.  Once you get there, the weighing process isn't very difficult, just time consuming.  Take your time and make sure you weigh everything correctly.

Not weighing your RV can cause you to damage your vehicle and ruin the trip altogether.  Having too much weight can cause a tire to blow and possibly end up in an accident.  For the safety of yourself, your family, and your recreational vehicle, follows the weight ratings and you'll have a great RV-ing experience.

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Salem Hassan is a business marketing director for BreezeGoSEO.com, an Internet Marketing Agency. Salem writes on a wide spectrum of topics related to family, business, consumer best interests, marketing, and other related topics.

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