Plumbing, propane and pests: Basic Fall RV Closing and Prepping for Winter
Join the redoubtable Jamie Russell of JR’s Mobile RV Services for an entertaining (and informative!) review of plumbing, propane and pests at Basic Fall RV Closing and Prepping for Winter. RVs are specialized vehicles: using the wrong products can cause unnecessary problems. From exterior maintenance to propane, batteries, pests, tires & suspension, awnings, appliances and slides, Jamie will run through best practices: what to do; what not to do — and the important differences between products you find at an RV dealership versus your local hardware store. Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned camper, you’ll learn something valuable.
One of Canada’s best known and knowledgeable RV technicians, Jamie Russel is a certified RV Technician and G2 Gas Technician. An industry leader, he helped created Ontario’s RV Apprenticeship program. Since 1998, he’s worked with the federal government, re-writing and regularly updating the Red Seal Program, the interprovincial exam that sets standards of excellence for skilled tradespeople.
Basic Fall RV Closing and Prepping for Winter runs five times during the show:
Friday, October 18th, 12noon and 6:30pm
Saturday, October 19th, 12noon and 2:30pm
Sunday, October 20th, 1:30pm
You can also catch Jamie appearing with Steve Martin of Wayfarer Insurance Group for Prevention and Protection for your RV:
Friday, October 18th, 2:30pm
Saturday, October 19th, 4pm
All Seminars are held in the Ballroom, beside the Hall C Cafe. For a full list of seminars running during the show, check out the schedule. Seminars are free with admission.
With their open living areas, and tall ceilings, Park Models are ideal for seasonal, even year-round use. Many feature smart slide-out or tip-out bays to increase overall living space when parked, and you can install conventional appliances thanks to their 110V systems. Fully winterized units include a powerful furnace, heated tanks, additional insulation, even double-glazed windows
When the destination, not the journey is your dream, consider a Destination Trailer! Designed for long stays – not long drives, they’re heavier, roomier, have higher ceilings and are often more “house-like” than most RVs.
Designed to be towed by a pickup truck, Fifth Wheels (FW) are luxury on wheels! Built with a raised forward section, they offer a spacious, split-level design. Most include a bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom as well as outside storage space. Some have as many as four slide-outs you can activate with the push of a button. These RVs get their name from the hitch that attaches to their towing vehicle. Ranging from 21-40 ft, they’re surprisingly easy to handle and can sleep 8.
If you’re looking for a vacation vehicle that’s easy to drive and comes furnished with all the comforts of home, Motorhomes might be the RV for you. Motorhomes are divided into three categories: the roomy Class A; compact Class B camper vans and the truck-like Class C.
The largest of the motorhomes, the Class A is roomy and luxurious. A master bedroom suite, full size kitchen and bathroom, entertainment centre, laundry, central heating and air conditioning, many also have multiple slide-out sections for additional living and sleeping space. Ranging from 21-45 ft, with tons of storage space, some can accommodate ten people! These vehicles have strong, heavy-duty frames and are built on a large chassis, similar to those used by 18-wheelers. They can easily tow – even carry — a small car or trailer, so you can bring along a boat, golf cart or snowmobile. Class A Motorhomes are available with either gas or diesel engines.
Immediately recognizable with their distinctive cab and overhead bunk, the Class C Motorhome is a great choice for first-time RVers. Offering ample sleeping and storage space, as well as kitchen and bathroom facilities, many also have a slide-out option that can add up to 3-½ ft of living space by shifting the exterior wall. Ranging from 21-35 ft, they’re easy to park and can navigate side roads. There are both gas and diesel models, either of which can easily tow a small car, snowmobile, ATV, canoe.
The most common RV, these adorable, uber-towable Travel Trailers (TT) come in endless variations. Kitted out for sleeping, showering, dining, cooking and entertaining, some types feature garages, rooftop patios, bay windows, fireplaces, offices, hideaway beds, sides that expand and roofs you can lower. Customize to your heart’s content. They typically range from 12-35ft . Some can sleep as many as ten people.
Surprisingly spacious Fold-Down Campers
