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Welcome to Amber Leisure, Established Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home specialist. Established in 1978 we have 40 years of knowledge and experience in the industry.latahcu.coop Our family owned and run business retains a personal approach to finding the right product to suit your requirements and budget.lamesarv.com Whether it's a Touring Caravan, Motorhome or Static caravan Amber Leisure is ideally placed to help. We always have a large range of quality used caravans and motorhomes in stock ready to view and our website is updated on a daily basis with several images for you to look at. The Static Caravans we have in stock are also available to view on the website and most of these come from our own parks, have been privately owned and cared for.


Marine radio, Citizens Band, amateur (or ham) radio are the services that have designated channels or common frequencies where help can be available just at a push of button. Keeping an ear on the local public safety action is the most popular use of a special radio receiver, commonly known as a scanner. Scanning the airwaves has become quite popular. You can follow the activities of your local public safety agencies, monitor business users, and listen in at sporting events just by punching a few buttons. Even when youre not transmitting yourself, you can have hours of enjoyment just listening to the public safety services around town with a scanner or pulling in the morning news from halfway around the globe on a shortwave radio.


Auto racing fans use scanners to listen in to their favorite drivers talk with their pit crews. Hikers, campers, and recreational vehicle (RV) users often use radios to keep in touch with others and as safety aids. Hang gliders and hot air balloonists can often be heard coordinating their flights with handheld radios. Special note: After passing the required test and receiving FCC license, ham radios can be used for various activities including public service, and even operating radios in foreign countries. When you begin using radios for business, you must abide by certain rules regarding which radios and channels are available. Public safety and service workers, such as fire and police officers, pilots, paramedics, and transportation and wildlife officers, all make use of radio on a daily basis. Pilots, air-traffic controllers, and airport managers all engage in an intricate choreography that ensures our safety in the air and on the ground.


Updated on June 19, 2013 Randy Godwin moreRandy is a lifelong lover of the outdoors and especially camping. His articles are intended to help the RVer save money and time on repairs. Nothing ruins a camping trip quicker than to have RV problems while on the way to, or at the campsite itself. Here you are, getting ready for a relaxing vacation with the family and suddenly the power goes out or the A/C fails to function properly. This article is intended to help you save your vacation by using either temporary or permanent repairs while at the camping site.


Although there may be some RV repairs which cannot be made on site, most can be dealt with for the time being with further repairs made when you return from your trip. So don’t panic if your motorhome or travel trailer develops sudden problems on the trip. Read on for tips to save the vacation and spend the rest of the time relaxing and enjoying yourself instead of fretting over the repairs themselves. Schumacher SE-5212A 2/10/50 Amp Automatic Handheld Battery ChargerGreat all around battery charger and emergency power converter substitute. Perhaps the most common RV problem one faces while on a camping trip has to do with the electrical system malfunctioning.


An RV power converter is used to furnish electrical power--12 volts DC--to the lights, fridge, vent fans, and sometimes the thermostats of both heating and cooling systems. If the converter goes bad, it affects several much needed aspects of your camper. A digital multimeter is an essential part of the on board emergency RV repair kit you should strongly consider assembling. If the multimeter indicates a lack of power from the converter then you have several options to consider. Buying and installing a new converter is one of the options, of course, but it may be possible to repair the old one when you return home. These items are not cheap or easily repaired. The battery charge will work just fine in place of the power converter, at least well enough to power your RV while on this trip.


Be sure to get one with enough amps to handle your RV’s electrical system as some campers require more power than others because of the different electrical items used on the trailer or motorhome. Simply connect it to the battery or batteries as you normally would and you are good to go. Whynter ARC-14SH 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner and Heater, Dehumidifier, Fan with Activated Carbon Filter plus Storage bag for Rooms up to 500 sq ftPerfect for emergency RV A/C use! Since the majority of camping units--whether they be motorhomes or travel trailers--are used during the summer months, it is of utmost importance they be kept in good working order.


But as we all know, things don’t always work out the way we intend. Even a new RV AC can develop problems and a vacation is no time to have to sweat and worry about this particular item. It is possible to do minor repairs while on the camp site, but there again, you waste precious time when you could be fishing or just resting. And while there are probably RV repair services close by, these tend to cost more than you might want to spare from your vacation fund. For minor repairs check out this RV AC repair article. But for more extensive repairs there are a couple of other options.


If the unit is indeed in bad shape, you might consider replacing it entirely. Using this guide, you can do the replacement in less than 2 hours and be back cool and calm. Another idea is to purchase a portable A/C unit to use until you get back home. These unique little units are simple to use and only require a window or other outside vent to exhaust the hot air through using a small flexible duct pipe to keep your RV cool. These are also great to use at home or as an extra cooling device when camping in hotter climates out in the direct sunlight.


Adding one of these portable AC units to your on board emergency RV supply kit is not a bad idea if you camp often or have a room at home without A/C. If your camping unit sits still for the majority of the year until camping season rolls around, the roof may not leak at all until it is moved to the campsite. Often the flexing of the roofing material, or even the roof coming in contact with tree limbs or other debris can cause a leak which won’t show up until the first rains strike the roof surface. In this case there are several RV roof repair materials you can use to either temporarily or permanently stop the leak or leaks right on the campsite.


I would suggest adding one of the different types of RV roof repair kits to the onboard emergency kit. Either stick on patches for holes you see, or brushed or rolled on rubber coatings for those you don’t are recommended to stop the leaks. Even if the roof need replacing badly these roof repair kits should last until you can get bck home from the trip for more extensive repairs. Some types are listed on this page if you can’t find them nearby. You’ll be pleased you have then on hand at some point. For more precise info on RV roof repair, check out this article.


Cash Acme U008A Shark Bite Push-Fittings Straight Coupling, 1/2-InchAvailable in many sizes. Great for Home and Camping! It used to be a big problem to repair the plumbing in a camping unit, especially when not at home where repair supplies are easily found. But with today’s modern materials, it has become a simple matter to make quick and permanent repairs, or to simply add more fixtures to the present RV plumbing system if desired. The new Shark Bite plumbing connectors have revolutionized RV plumbing and require only a few minutes to make repairs to any plumbing pipe material. Simply cut the leaky pipe at the bad spot and reconnect it by pushing both ends of the pipe into the Shark Bite connector of the correct size.


It is a simple matter of removing the connector too if you decide to do so. Simply press the release tab and the connector comes off. Be sure to order the correct sizes for the usually different size pipes which may leak on your camping unit. Add these to your on board emergency repair supplies for peace of mind and perhaps for saving quite a pretty penny in repairman costs. You’ll love these wonderful little plumbing connectors for home repairs as well. I hope these RV repair tips and products will help you to fully enjoy your trip as well as, give you peace of mind even if the vacation goes off without a hitch. But as we all know, there are always emergencies to face with a travel trailer or motorhome, just as in your real home.


Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about these procedures and be sure to check out my other complete repair articles which goes into greater detail with many of the RV repair problems you may encounter.youtube.com Live long and camp as often as you can! Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages Network account. 0 of 8192 characters usedPost CommentNo HTML is allowed in comments, but URLs will be hyperlinked. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. Pete, if you have the propane cut off, then there's no danger leaving the fuse out until you find the problem.


You'll need to find out what the alarm indicates from the factory or the handbook if you have one. I can't advise you from a distance, especially when there's a danger when working on gas furnaces. We had an alarm go off which was extremely loud. To shut it off,we had to pull a 15 amp fuse in the Utility, Converter circuit. With the fuse out, everything except the furnace works. Any idea about how to fix and whether there are risks in delaying would be appreciated. The trailer's a 2005 Jayfeather. Very usefull reading. As I have trouble with my unit, I will try to repair myself. According to an article I read, after World War Two, trailer factories like Airstream hired laid off aircraft sheet metal experts to build their trailers, and others, like Spartan converted to building trailers, since there was a shortage of housing.


Not sure about the yellow trailer, but get a load of the '46 Spartan travel trailer. It uses part of the fuselage from a B-24 bomber, made by the Spartan Aircraft Mfg. Co., as the body of the camper. This one was rescued from the woods with no bullet holes in it at all and rebuilt to its present state. Thanks for the visit. Is that yellow trailer a Boles Arrow? I do try to help the many camping aficionados in our wonderfully scenic country. And thee hubs of mine seem to do just that, more than I ever expected. And I'll miss talking to the many friends I've made here over the years too. But there's some things I cannot abide and the unethical treatment of SOME of us members is simply unacceptable to me. I've enjoyed conversing with you and appreciate your input always. Great guide to repairing RVs on the go. I love traveling via RVs, but I know they can have leaks a d things can break.


When you're thinking of buying a used recreational vehicle, you want to know that you're going to get a great RV that you can use for years to come. Just like when you buy a car, buying a used recreational vehicle means that you need to make sure to check all the maintenance records.citizensmn.bank If there are none, don't waste your time. Remember that any RV is also a vehicle, so that means there is an engine. When the records aren't kept, that might mean that the engine won't be in as good a shape as you would like. Don't be afraid about asking for the records, either. Anyone who is looking to sell their RV should be willing to provide them. Also, make sure that the owners and user's manuals are in tact and available for you.


A well maintained used recreational vehicle always has these guide books, so keep your eye out for them. You should be ready to look past all the fresh clean and dig deeper when you're considering buying a used recreational vehicle. Just like cars that haven't been well cared for and are suddenly clean when it's time to sell, a used RV will show signs of a fresh clean but not being maintained for the long term. Look at the crevices and smell past the cleaning supplies to the real odor of the RV. Also, look at the driver and passenger seats.


You will often be able to tell how well maintained the vehicle was based off the seats. Okay, so when you are thinking of buying a used recreational vehicle, you might wind up having blinkers on when it comes to an RV that you're really interested in. It is wise to take someone with you before you make the final purchase and, if you can, choose someone who knows about recreational vehicles. You might also want to consider getting a guide book to teach you what to look for in a used RV so that you won't be taken for a ride. Buying a used recreational vehicle isn't as tough as you think, but you need to know what to look for and how to make sure that you're getting a good vehicle for your money. By taking a few tips from people who know and making sure that you do all your research, you'll find that to buy a used RV is not only easier than you thought, but it's more fun, too.


When you start shopping for a motorhome, you will be faced with a wide variety of options. You can choose class A, class C, fifth wheels, and toy haulers just to name a few. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. Here we will talk about the popular Class C motorhome.goldengait.com The first and most obvious advantage of a Class C RV is the size. They are shorter and a bit smaller than most Class A motorhomes. Since they are built on truck frames, they are easy to maneuver. Price - The Class C motorhome is considerably cheaper than a Class A. In addition, they are cheaper than your bus conversions. The affordability of the Class C makes it a popular choice for first time RVers. Size - While a Class C is smaller than a Class A, they are still roomy enough for several people.


The section that covers the cab's roof gives an extra bed. While they are not big enough to live and play, they are perfect for the weekends and vacations. Camping - Since they are smaller, they can go to just about any campground. Plus, they are easier to park. In addition, they can go off-road better than your larger RVs. This gives you more options to camp. The Class C is smaller and with that comes some distinct disadvantages of choosing one. Weight - Since the motorhome is built on a truck frame, you are limited to how much it can hold. An overloaded RV is not a good thing.


This means, when you travel in a Class C, you have to pack light. For some, this can be a significant problem. Improper Packing - Inexperienced RVers might not pack the motorhome right. When the RV is off balance, it can become very difficult to manage on highways and in strong winds.thormotorcoach.com However, if you learn about the weight ratio, then this will not be a problem. Living Space - These just don't have much living space. If you plan on spending your time inside the RV, this will not be a good choice. If you are unsure if you are going to like a motorhome, a Class C is a good place to start. It is easy to handle and you can always trade up.


The caravan as we know it now, started from the humble beginnings of the Gypsy (gipsy) caravan or wagon. This was just the start, over the next century the evolution of the caravan would change the leisure industry forever. The first leisure trailer was created in 1880 by the Bristol Carriage company; from here the travel trailer grew in popularity. In 1920 the travel trailer set the precedence for the caravan we know today, over the next two decades the travel trailer would become the house trailer, recognised for its home from home comforts. The caravan industry took a slight hit in wartime Britain when materials for making individual caravans were in short supply, some companies even advertised their caravans as being as good as air raid shelters in a bid to sell them. Post war bought about more changes for the caravan and as technology improved the industry split. Soon holiday parks would start to cash in on the rise in popularity of the mobile home, and the caravan would then see the coming of another change.rennug.com With the increase in popularity for caravan type holidays the static caravan became a hit and the majority of caravan or holiday parks started to offer static caravan accommodation as holiday homes.cityoframsey.com The static caravan would be exactly that, static.


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Where is Watson Lake Signpost Forest? Who started Watson Lake Signpost Forest and why? Let's see if we can answer the above questions. During our RV trip to Alaska, in the summer of 2006, we visited the Signpost Forest, Watson Lake, YT, Canada. The town is located at mile marker 635 of the Alaskan Highway. The Signpost Forest was started in 1942 by a member of the U. S. Army Engineer, 341, Company "D" which was part of a large contingency sent to construct the Alaskan Highway. Bare in mind that in 1942 this area was a vast wilderness. There really wasn't anything for the soldiers and engineers to do other than work. Many became homesick. One such individual was Carl K. Lindley. He decided to post a sign showing the distance to his hometown of Danville, Illinois.


So the first sign posted was "Danville, Illinois" 2,835 miles. That started the tradition of adding one's hometown sign to the forest. The 10, 000 sign was placed by folks from Byron, Ohio on July 20, 1990. In 1992 Carl Lindley and his wife were invited back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the forest, during which the 18,000 sign was placed. When our group of RVers visited the forest, 2006, it was estimated that over 60,000 signs had been placed. Each year, between 2,500 and 4,000 are added. The forest is located on several acres of land, snaking through the trees. You're probably wondering where all the signs come from. Well, most of the signs come from folks that are traveling on the Alaskan Highway. It really is a must stop for RVers.