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In-Camp Can Do Project and Owners Advice Learn the basics of LP tank maintenance for your RV. From "RV Roadtrips" episode DRVR-108

Self-contained cooking, heating, refrigeration and hot water are all possible because of the RV's LP tank. Host Gary Bunzer shares a few helpful tips any RVer can do while parked to make sure the LP tank is well maintained and running smoothly.

The Schillers also share their advice on assigning children camp duties and making freshly brewed coffee.

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It's important to maintain your RV's LP tank.

Checking Your RV's LP Tank

Materials:

spray bottle
water
ammonia-free liquid detergent

1. Inspect the LP regulator for proper positioning and vent openings.

2. Fill spray bottle with a mixture of water and ammonia-free liquid detergent.

3. Spray bubbles for LP leak test around all fittings.

4. Inspect cylinders for proper and secure mounting.

5. Inspect cylinders for damage, dents and rust.

Figure A

Owner's Advice: Coffeemaker and Camp Duties for Children

• To get coffee just like at home, Tracy Schiller uses a drip coffeemaker (figure A) that requires no electricity. Simply set it on top of the lit camp stove and wait for the percolating to begin.

• For the Schillers it's important to give responsibilities to the children for setting up and maintaining camp while RVing. By giving children tasks for set-up it helps parents keep tabs on them and speeds up the process of getting ready to camp. It also teaches a great work ethic that everyone needs to pitch in to create a great experience for the group.

RESOURCES :

Stove Top Coffeemaker
The Coleman Company, Inc.
Website: www.coleman.com

GUESTS :

Richard Rocha
Park Ranger
Inland Empire / Mojave
Red Rock Canyon
Website: www.parks.ca.gov