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  • The Fosters share valuable RV campground tips.
    From "RV Roadtrips"
    episode DRVR-110


    Michael and Joli Foster explain the best way to protect your RV tires, and together they apply a UV/Ozone protectant for each tire.

    They also share some of their own campground tips on childproofing a road vehicle.

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    The Foster family and host Gary Bunzer show you how to protect your RV tires.
    Applying UV/Ozone Protection to RV Tires

      Clean the tires thoroughly.

    • Spray the sidewalls with the tire protectant.

    Childproofing an RV

      The Fosters have childproofed their Fifth Wheel just like their home.

    • Joli has installed plug protectors into all the outlets on the rig.

    • They have installed tot locks on all the drawers, which require a magnet key for adults to get into the cabinets and drawers and keeps little ones out.

    • Childproof door knobs are also utilized in Casey's room to make sure he can't get out at night and go wandering around.

    • For Casey's room they use a bed railing to turn the sofa into a toddler bed.

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    San Antonio Lake—with its fun shoreline activities such as speed boating—is the perfect location for your next RV Rally!
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    Lake San Antonio Information

    • The South Shore has three camping areas, a museum, visitor center, group camping areas, two launch ramps and a picnic area.

    • There are more than 500 campsites available for individuals, families and groups.

    • The camp provides electric and full hook-up sites for your RV. But if you don't feel like roughing it, there are cabins available for rental.

    • The North Shore is one of the few places in the state of California that provides shoreline camping with established electric and full hook-up sites.

    • There are two launch ramps, an equestrian trail, group area—as well as an activity area with a volleyball court.

    • A majority of the campsites at both the North and South shore are available on a first-come, first-serve basis; however, individual and group reservations are available on a limited basis.

    RV Rally Information

    The Internet has provided a wonderful outlet for RV enthusiasts to chat, trade tips, share information and reflect upon their favorite past time. Mike and Joli Foster belong to RV.net, a website with discussion forums dedicated any number of RV and RV related topics. Through this online community emerged the idea for a rally at Lake San Antonio. To get involved, gather advice or find others in your area that love to RV, check out the following Websites:

    www.RV.net
    www.IRV2.com
    www.Rvia.com
    www.Rvforum.net
    www.RVUSA.com

    And don't forget to discuss your RV adventures, maintenance issues and solutions on DIY's Autos & Boats Message Board.


    RESOURCES :

    UV/Ozone Tire Protectant
    303 Products, Inc.
    Website: www.303products.com

    Lake San Antonio
    Website: www.lakesanantonioresort.com

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