| Trailer traveling became popular in the 1920s, when | | | | the phone or light switches that can ignite the gas. |
| Americans learned and enjoyed the freedom and | | | | Portable gas containers must be inspected on a |
| flexibility of traveling by trailer. Today, more and more | | | | regular basis, and kept from rusting with a coat of |
| people explore the joys of a mobile vacation home, | | | | paint. The gas connections must be also inspected for |
| looking for perfect trailers for living and utility trailers for | | | | leaks. |
| their belongings. | | | | To keep your trailer free from unwanted odors, make |
| Today trailers for traveling come in a great number of | | | | sure you use enough water to flush, and that a toilet |
| sizes and personalities to fit every budget and wish list | | | | seal is operational. The unpleasant odors may also |
| of activities. Keys to enjoying your vacation on wheels | | | | enter from the roof which is not tight, so if you suffer |
| are deciding the style of traveling you prefer, | | | | from odors, make sure you check the roof and the |
| recognizing the common trailer issues and knowing | | | | exhaust fan, too. |
| how to fix those little bugs. | | | | Saving fuel today is one of the most important issues |
| The frame of the trailer, no matter if it is an RV or a | | | | for any traveler. Don't press too hard on the |
| utility trailer, needs proper and regular maintenance. | | | | accelerator and try to drive as smoothly as you can. |
| Since the trailer frame carries a lot of weight and is | | | | When you need to slow down, let the trailer coast |
| constantly wet and dirty while being hit by road debris, | | | | naturally instead of using a brake to slow down. A |
| it develops a great deal of rust. To prevent it from | | | | smooth acceleration may save as much as 10 per |
| damaging the trailer, the frame needs to be treated | | | | cent of fuel down the road. To save fuel, check the |
| with a rust preventive spray and painted regularly with | | | | plugs which can eat as much as 30 per cent of fuel |
| at least a double coat of paint and primer. | | | | efficiency, and change the oil and water frequently. |
| When you paint under the trailer, you have a chance | | | | New tires will also save you fuel. And finally, don't |
| to spot some other problems and damaged parts | | | | overload your trailer and clear out the storage areas |
| such as damaged floors or parts. You will have to fix | | | | at least once a year. |
| these before hitting the road. | | | | Last, but not least, check your trailer roof for decay |
| Using propane needs a lot of care, too. Many fires in | | | | and rust. A leaking roof can lead to eventual damage |
| trailers start with inadequate handling of propane tanks. | | | | to the trailer. Most trailer roofs are made of fiberglass |
| To detect a leak of gas from its container, gas | | | | or aluminum, and they can be easily cleaned, painted |
| detectors are very handy. When you notice the gas | | | | and sealed with silicone, if needed. Keeping your roof |
| smell in the trailer, escape immediately without using | | | | clean and dry is essential for overall trailer longevity. |