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↓ Episode 150 – RV Warranties Have Become the Hot Topic – From New RVs to New Appliances – Are they any good?↓
10th May 2024 • The Smart RVer Podcast • Eric Stark
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The Smart RVer Podcast delivering the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of RV Lifestyle without the fear of breaking down! Enjoying the RV Life: In this Episode Alexis explains the value in having a designated hand washing station aka, a place to wash up without bringing all of the dirt into the RV. Depending on where you are camping what activities you are involved in the hand washing station will lower the wear and tear on the RV and keep the bathroom and kitchen cleaner. Eric points out that some RVs have outside showers and or sinks so these can be those designated clean up areas.  Staying On The Road: Everybody asks about the warranty and what's in but, no one ever takes the time to read one, no matter what the purchase is. We trust the salesman 100% that he is honest and sharing the good and bad. The points that matter are typically ignored leaving you with little or no recourse in some cases. A warranty for an RV purchase nails down the future of how things will be done regardless if you think it is right. Always read the warranty from an RV Dealership, Always! The Next Stop: Mount Washington, NH is a very interesting place to visit and explore in an RV. With a ton of history involved, there's so much to learn and see when you visit New Hampshire. The Smart RVer adds new places to visit in your RV every week and there are a lot of places to visit in the United States in an RV. The choices are endless. Safe Travels RV Envy: In this segment Eric explains the importance of using Slide Out Lubricants and keeping up on the maintenance. Keeping the slide out seals conditioned is so important to extend the life of them. Slide Seals can be hard to find and expensive to replace, the upfront maintenance is well worth the time and expense. The same is true with slide out motors and mechanisms. Keeping the gears and tracks, and channels clean and lubricated with the proper maintenance products is very important. We recommend using any of the following products made by Best, Thetford, Camco, 3X. There are other but we know and trust the products mentioned. Our Online Resources: The Smart Rver YouTube Channel - Check Out Our No-Nonsense YouTube Videos Sunpro Mfg - RV Sunshade, Windshield Covers & Slide Out Awning Fabrics Hot Boat Ropes - Marine Cordage- Anchor Lines, Dock Lines, Tow Lines, etc. Top Rated Podcast - The Smart RVer Podcast Website

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INTRO

RV warranties have become a hot topic, from new trees to new appliances. But are they any good? We're going to answer that and stay on the road. But before we get into that, we will consider enjoying the RV life. Today, we will be talking about establishing a hand-washing station. Then, in the next stop, we will travel to exciting Mount Washington, New Hampshire.

And we'll also visit the COG Railway while we're there. Then, in Greenville, we will talk about RVs, slide-outs, seeing lubricants, and slide-out hardware lubricants. Wow, that's exciting. But those slides got to work, right? No work. We need help. So this is Eric Stark with TheSmartRVer Podcast, which delivers the smarts you need to enjoy the freedom of the RV lifestyle without the fear of breaking down less talk everything.

RV Today is episode 150. Let's dig into it. So Alexis is here. She's in a good mood today. Happy, right? All right, I got it.

Boy, I had an interesting conversation today with a customer who entered the store. Mmhmm. So he was complaining about the price of a piece of cabinet hardware.

ou know, the newer RV is like:

Yeah. So that was so interesting. You know, it's like there's some truth to that. Yeah. If you're used to not doing low-quality work, it's easier to make low-quality stuff, right? So true. In some villages, it comes naturally. Other companies set up shop just to do that. Yeah. Yep. All the way. Yeah. Like Amazon, they are single and are set up not to have a customer service man.

Fill out it. Then you go, I'm not going down that road. We're going to keep this show positive today. All right. All right. So everybody's listening today and having a good time on their RV. Summer is kicking off, or spring is. Yeah. I'm in winter eyes earlier than good shape because you've been listening to TheSmartRVer podcast, Zach. Now it's time to use those RVs. I just got mine D winterized, put air in the tires, and checked everything out.

RV LIFE

Good job. Are you ready to go with anything cracked? Nope. You did it right. I did it right, and it worked. Amazing. That's awesome. Yeah. How smart of the RV manufacturer. I know everything looks good, so. All right, let's get into this now. Let's start by enjoying RV life. Establishing a hand-washing station now sounds mundane, but Alexis will share some good points.

Yeah, and this makes absolute sense, especially if you have kids. I think so, yeah. Yeah. Either one, honestly. A big family. So this can be invaluable. The reason for doing this is that we want to keep our hygiene up over camping. It doesn't matter where we are or wherever, but having this station outside of your RV reduces you going in and out, especially kids because you know, all they are going into the RV, out of the RV, using the water, you know, hopefully where the campground is.

They do have a bathroom, you know, outside, but they do not always use it. But this is one thing you can do yourself that you can control: setting up this water station, this handwashing station, having a jug there that's available with the water pump and everything. Well, not a pump, but a faucet. Yeah, we have to have one. It would be cool, but yeah, and a bowl like the old do.

Yeah, just turn it the right way. You now have some soap out there. A thing for a paper towel roll would be even more beneficial. There's also a little trash can there. So, a whole station setup would be brilliant. Then your kids wouldn't be going in, and you could keep them outside the RV.

Hopefully, during the day, that would be good. It reduces the use of your RV and makes life easier and cleaner, with less wear and tear on the RV. That's what we want. Yeah, exactly. Everybody can relate to this. It's like kids: They're hungry. So when they get here, they all know the refrigerator door, and they stand in line as they take stuff out and walk away.

When they're all done, leaving popsicles on the counter or whatever. Yeah. When you talked about that, I thought of kids in a bathroom. They're going to make them mass bathrooms. And our trees and sinks are smaller, making that mess more significant. Look, actually, now, Alexis is a striving RV expert.

We're on the RV expert, that's true. She didn't mention that some trees have outside kitchens or an outside sink with a stove. And they also have outside showers. So those are excellent places to like. This is where you do that cleanup. Don't come inside. Put a table here with some soap on it. Make a mess out here.

I don't care what you do out here. Just don't do it inside. Exactly. You know, kids are bad. I sometimes go to the house to do something, and I'm in a hurry. Yeah, you know, I'm in and out, and there's greasy soap on the counter or whatever. Exactly. So, yeah, that's why I got married right now.

Just. Oh, wow. My wife's not here to hear that, so she has a callousness episode. Oh, listen, Karen, now, sounds pretty basic and mundane, but it's pretty clever. And I'm sure a lot of our viewers do that. You know, just set something up outside, especially if you're outdoors doing stuff or you have to do some work on the RVs, or you're planning on doing something, that's why you're on your trip, which is normal, you know?

Yeah, yeah. It's nice to have. When you break down on the road, it's so lovely to have some water. Just wash your hands, you know? Yeah, you take it for granted until we don't have to make your kids wear disposable gloves everywhere they go. You could be hilarious. A little weird with bright pink gloves or something would be awesome.

You put them in a bubble, you know that movie? Boy, oh, boy, The bubble boy. George Costanza. I'll pop it. Are you all right? That's pretty basic. This information will be on the intelligence area and has more. They're explaining how to do it in greater detail. But you get the gist, and that's what's important.

So it'll be on enjoying life on TheSmartRVer.com, which is there now. Yep. You can check that out. Now, we'll get to staying on the road with RV warranties. They are a hot topic today because so many people have bought new RVs since the pandemic started. Well, it's over now.

STAYING ON THE ROAD

Well, most of the places are over, so RV sales went through the roof. People buy and get these things, expecting them to be like a car. You know, But it's not. But they come with appliances that have their warranty. An RV is not like a car, and that confuses people. Yeah. When you buy a Toyota, you have a warranty issue, and anything on that car goes back to the Toyota dealership.

Yeah. Even if they put something on it, like on their own, they will put out some new tires and wheels. You go back to the Toyota dealership; whether you bought it there or another, it doesn't matter where you go. Exactly. And RVs are not that way. I mean, they're no, they're not that way at all. RV warranties will vary depending on the manufacturer, the RV, where you buy it, The RV, and what came with it; many of them are very similar.

The warranties are. But there are things that you just have to know, like they're not like cars. I always push this, being careful before you ever sign on the dotted line with an RV. Alexis bought a new car recently. How was I about that? Oh, boy. Everything. Yeah. Why are you going? Yeah, Yeah, I'll record it, do everything.

And there's a reason why. And everything should be in writing. But before we get into some finer details, let's discuss the bigger picture. There are about eight different areas you have to consider when you're buying an RV. Depends on the RV, too. There are more than eight, but I still need to hear that I have a manufacturer's warranty, you know, that comes with a new RV. Buying a brand new RV will have a warranty covering defects in materials and artistry, which will be for a certain period, one year, maybe two years, maybe three years. Parts of the RV might have a one-year warranty, while others might have a 20-year or lifetime warranty.

It will depend on the RV; that warranty usually begins once you sign the dotted line. In other words, you've made the purchase, and that warranty is ticking. The second aspect of RV warranties is that you have appliances and accessories in the RV that have their warranty. Most RV dealerships will care for those warranties because they do all the other work.

They can become part of it. If you go back to the dealership, you know, for the domestic refrigerator not working well, they should be able to take care of that under warranty. That's what they do. However, appliances have a standalone warranty that any RV repair facility can provide. So, let's say you buy an RV at the dealership. You don't have to return to the dealership to get that refrigerator warranty if it fails, the furnace, or the water heater; you can go to any RV repair facility. That warranty is that brand.

Whether it's called a dematic suburban one, it matters. Some companies don't even care if you're a warranty center. They'll just send you the parts and pay you to do it. They just want to take care of their customer. Remember that? And I say that because sometimes people take their RV's to a dealership because they're, let's say, the refrigerator is not working. The dealership says I'll be too busy to take care of it, or they say something like this: Well, you didn't buy this RV from us, so we won't do the warranty work.

Now, that's pretty common, and we'll get into it. But I will hit it now: If you buy an RV in Idaho at a dealership and take it to Arizona, where you live, and you have a dealership there that sells the same brand, they might not do warranty work for you.

Mhm. But this is about appliances. It would be fine if they warranty the RV brand; if they were a domestic warranty center, they should warranty the refrigerator. But some of them won't tell you that. They make it sound like the warranties are gone unless you return to where you bought the RV. Right. Because they don't warranty work.

I mean, no one likes it. It's not like you just wish for all the warranty work to come in. It's this much more challenging to get paid. It doesn't pay as well. There's more time involved; you don't get paid for paperwork, somebody's warranty claims, blah, blah. Right now, I was like, Josh, you premiered at Bitches.

But, you know, there is a little truth to some of those complaining. Yeah, but I get it. It's just part of life. Automotive dealerships don't even deal with their warranty. They have a third-party service that takes care of all their warranty work. So, to them, they don't care. It's just gone after this country is already paying right now.

So remember that if you buy a new RV, the appliances can be warranty anywhere. It doesn't have to be where you bought the RV or even a dealership that sells that brand. Suppose they would even do the warranty work, to begin with. Also, when you're buying a new RV, they will push you hard on an extended warranty.

Money is packed, and they make a boatload of cash on extended warranties. And if you say no, get ready because they will treat you like dirt after that. That's the last straw. You know, you're not buying extended warranty. That's it. You are no longer a good customer. We don't like you anymore. We're going to take your money, though.

We don't like you. A third one is third-party warranties, or extended warranties can be good. Everybody has to make up their decision on that. I never buy one. That's just me. And some of it's because the dealerships lie through their teeth. Like when I bought my RV, he said, Oh, you get the extended warranty. I said, Well, it doesn't work.

I'd have to if I take that to myself for repairs. No, now you get paid to do it yourself, but they won't pay my company for me to work on my RV. Yeah, it's a conflict of interest there. Oh, no, no, no. Well, show me that in writing. Well, it's in there. Don't worry about it.

Don't worry about the $5,000 warranty. Forget it. I'm not doing it, and I won't take it to someone else. I need to find a way around here to take it. Yeah, well, one mobile guy is about it, right? So be careful with the extended warranties. They only sometimes cover everything they say they will cover.

There are limits; Part A might have a limit on the warranty coverage, whereas Part B might say they will take care of it no matter what. Then, there are coverage limits. You know, every warranty has a limit. So, you must understand what is covered and what isn't. And we touched on that.

So we're going the big picture here with these coverage limits. That means you have to read the warranty. You have to see what a warranty covers. Everybody needs to read everything we've talked about as far as a warranty goes. They let the salesman tell you what's in it. Yeah, which is bad. Sign here, sign there.

Heck, I mean, I've done it, but I also know that a warranty is worthless to me because, in most cases, especially an RV, I'm just going to take care of it myself. Unless there's a significant thing if the roof's blown off, I'll take it back to the dealership and fight with them, trying to get it fixed—you know, fixed right the first time.

Yeah, all that fun stuff. But even then, they do such a poor job sometimes, not all dealerships, but some that, you know, you get it back. You're like, wow, it doesn't leak anymore. But look at all these other stuff. The damage they did, or it was in, doesn't look like the factory anymore. You know, It's like the inside of a shack.

What happened? Yeah. So you have to read the warranties. Ultimately, you can only read some of their warranties in a day. If you buy the regular and extended, make sure coverage is available. You're going to have questions. There will be legal mumbo jumbos there that you need help understanding. So bring a lawyer.

Yeah, exactly. You can get the warranty advance if you know the year, make, and model of the model you want to buy and sell. I'd like to see the warranty upfront. And if the dealership doesn't give it to you, go to the manufacturer. Say you are dealing with this dealership here. They want me to wait for the warranty, but I'd like to see what's in it.

When you get there, ensure their warranty is the same as yours. Yeah, there are not two different warranties. That sounds weird, but there's a lot of disconnect between the manufacturer and the dealership, paperwork, and what you get versus what you should have. Yeah, because sometimes you get manuals for stuff that you only have in your RV or, you know, things that are close but still need to be added.

So you have to be cautious there. And then sometimes, to maintain a warranty, and this is probably going to fall more into buying a motor home with a chassis, there are specific maintenance outs to be done, service requirements, and at certain intervals, you have to change your oil, check the brakes, and do clean system flushes.

They might only offer a warranty if you have documentation for that. And that's understandable, as some of that's the same with cars. Cars are a little more lenient on it. It used to be my getting a little bit worse. You know you want to make sure you're keeping up on that maintenance. If the warranty is very, you know, a big concern of yours, can your warranty be transferred?

That's going to depend on the manufacturer. Some are, some aren't. So you have to make sure that's in writing before you ever decide, you know, that you're going to sell your RV and tell the person, oh, the warranty comes with the RV. That's not necessarily true. But if it were true, it could add some value to the selling of the RV.

It's like, wow, okay, it comes with a warranty. That's nice. Yeah. Some dealerships offer optional coverages for different things. You know, maybe something you had it all added on, and they will provide something for it. Perhaps it's an in-house warranty, some little scam they cooked up to give you an extra warranty on something, or they're going to use the old, you know, if you buy our club card, no matter where you're at in the country, you find one of our dealerships right there.

How many dealerships do you have? We got six. So, no matter where you are in the country. Okay, so that falls apart right away. Yeah, But anyway, let's say they have coverage where you travel. They have 20 dealerships, and you can hit one of them. They say, you know, if with our Clubcard is 500 bucks and all you do is call a dealership and we put you in front of the line, you get priority service and make sure that's for real because a lot of people spend the money and 500 bucks is probably on the cheap side.

Yeah, they'll put you in front and let you sit in front of the line rail or the back of the line. Right. Or it's okay. I know you're on vacation if you want to get this in and out. If you find the parts for us, we'll install them and give you labor deals like that.

So be careful. You know a club they don't want to be your buddy used by the RV, man. Once you're out of there, get out of here. We don't like you anymore. There are pros and cons to all these warranties. If you buy an extended warranty, there's peace of mind, and that's great. I don't have to worry about a thing.

You know, you can get on warranties, gap insurance, things like that, and peace of mind, you know, it's a convenience because you want to sell a bunch of money out of your pocket. When you get a pair down, there might be a deductible, but it is minimal. Say, who cares precisely if the warranties are transferable?

Oh, wow. That's awesome. You know, Sure. But then again, there are cons to it as well. You have to buy the warranty. It's money out of your pocket. Will you ever use it? You know, it's like insurance. And also, it may or may not be a good warranty. It might never come in handy for you because everything that fails is not covered.

Very true. You know, there are limitations. You know how long things are going to be covered. As I said earlier, deductibles, the service requirements, and the claims process. What's involved in that? Yeah. Two hundred pictures and a note from your mother. Generally, most extended warranties are good. You know, dealerships and their warranties with the manufacturer, that's their problem.

They're selling the brand that is 100% on them. I don't care what anybody says. If it's a dealership selling brand A and they don't like the warranty process, that is their problem. Exactly. That's not your problem. And it never should be. They should care for you and get you in and out, period. It's easy for me to say that.

But as the reality of it, you know, Ford doesn't say, well, golly gosh, jeepers. We talked to Ford headquarters and our rep there, and he's been pretty busy. And his wife just had a baby. And, you know, two kids, a kid on the way, this and that. And, you know, their uncle just died. You don't hear all that nonsense.

And that's what it's like when a dealership's telling you, well, the manufacturer, they're not responding. They're not doing this right. Who cares? Fix it. It's under warranty. Yeah. Get it done. I'll sign the warranty claim and get my RV done. Take care of me, you know? Yeah. Doesn't work that way. And cars are different. Many of our viewers who have bought new RVs in the last few years are shocked when it comes to warranties, or you can't look sometimes by the year to make a model like a car. RVs are nothing like cars.

No, not at all. Nope. And you know, you take a car, and it doesn't matter if you bought a $25,000 Toyota. Let's look at their lowest-priced model; if you purchase the most expensive one, they will take care of it almost the same way. Yes. The more you spend, the more excellent they are to you. They might call you Mister Man, you know.

But they take care of it. And the warranties are going to be different. But they still take care of the problems. And that's what's important. Yeah, an RV. The RVs are not like that. And believe me, I'm not trying to say don't buy an RV. Just be aware. When purchasing an RV, you must keep your eyes wide open.

You know, it's like I said, with the Lexus, when she's buying a car, I gave her all this advice, you know, I'll do this, they'll do that, and blah, blah, blah. And your eyes are rolling back to her head, you know? But it's the reality of it. Yeah. And when you're going in buying something, you've already been at the dealership for a long time.

You're worn out; you're sick and tired of being there. You want to get this thing and go, Yeah, exactly. And they're going to drag it out. They're going to wear you down some more. It's like being in a prison camp, and they're torturing you. For more information, if you don't know how to do it, And if the lights get hotter, they turn up the thermostat, and it's getting warmer there.

And you know, also, the guy is wearing like a Gestapo uniform and just hitting, you know, the rubber hose. Well, alright. Okay. But the guy is not your friend, and he's just taking his time. He's going to go through every single little thing. He's just wearing you down. Yeah. Then you're tired of asking questions. It's just get me out of here.

And that's where it all falls apart. Mistakes start happening. Mark my words. I know many of you are saying, Oh, but that's precisely what I did. That's exactly what happened to me. Yeah, they come over here. Well, this is what this does. And they circle something that means something. They put a line underneath it that means some two lines.

Oh, boy, you're in trouble. Do you see the principal after this one? Yep. It's all part of the tactics. It is. They want to sell you that extended warranty, don't want you to ask any sensible questions, don't want you to read a warranty, and are going to tell you to sign stuff. This has to do with the warranty.

Now, I need to remember what episode we did. Oh, by the way, this 150th episode just dawned on me. Yeah, and I bust out the Macy's Day Parade confetti. Whoo hoo! All right, I'm not going to happen. We did an episode a while back, and there's this lawyer on YouTube: Steve Leto, LA, or Tito.

Something like he's a lawyer, and he talks about buying a new RV. This couple was in North Carolina. They bought it. It was a motor home. All these problems and the dealership want to do a thing for them, you know, according to this information, not a thing. It was engine-related and motorhome house-related.

So, I went through the court system, and all the documents came out. Okay. You signed this, bought this motorhome, and acknowledged that you're buying it as is. Is this a brand-new RV? Why would you buy it? As is? This makes sense. And so you buy it as is.

They also noticed that the RV manufacturer said any arbitration has to be done in Indiana. And you live in North Carolina. The dealership didn't tell you that, did they? Boy, that guy, you know, probably just let it go because he won't travel to Indiana, hire a lawyer, and do all that back and forth for an RV warranty issue.

You could get the RV, take him back, and repair it. I don't know. If you ever needed an engine, what were the problems? You have to sit there a way that out. Yeah. So where will the arbitration be if you get one of these RVs that has to be taken back to the manufacturer, if it has so many problems, or if you need cooperation from the dealership?

Now, some RV manufacturers have RV parks at their facilities, and you can stay there for a week while they fix all this stuff on your RV under warranty. And that's cool. They do a lot better in a dealership. Well, they built the thing. It's going to go back much better. But that's only sometimes, and that's not something everybody can do.

You can't just take a week off of work or whatever and do that for two weeks. Yeah, but you have to be aware. And that's the point of this: Leto's law was talking about that. And the person, I mean, they're in a bad situation, and it's reading these warranties, and there's a lot to it. That's why I say get it in advance if you can.

Yeah, if you can buy an extended warranty, those extended warranties are filled with traps. Yeah. You know, the trap door heater. Trap door. They're a sandpit here. You know, a snake in the corner there. It's like going on going on a trip with Indiana Jones. Yeah. Now, you never know what you're going to find.

Yeah. Yeah. You know, where you're hat, whatever kind of hat that is. Look out for big rolling rocks and snakes because you'll get hit if you don't. So again, don't buy a new RV or even a used RV or the warranty, but even use stuff to make sure the warranties are genuine if you're counting on that warranty.

Most people are in a big situation, and they don't mind paying for some minor stuff. Read it, plan on taking the time, and you'll annoy that guy at the dealership when you try to be prepared. I again hate it, man th. They dance coming in there. Have you ever noticed your set of shopping carts?

They have a stack of dunce-outs in the corner. Yeah, they want you to put one on and buy an RV. That's right. You're doing something other than a bit on the intelligent RV or hat and need to prepare. It's right. When I buy an RV, they hate it because they ask all these questions. They can't stand it.

You know, you're looking at the RV; you check it out before you buy it. Oh, man, this guy, he's annoying, can get out. And it's like they said, bitches RV we don't build these things is going to have problems But remember it's not us. You know that's what we heard when we were there. That was their tagline. You see, they're their motto, their mantra or whatever.

Maybe it's just our salespeople, but they start the conversation by putting blame elsewhere. Yeah, that's a business. RV: We posted a video about buying a new RV on YouTube. You got to check that out about two weeks ago. Yeah, you got to look at it. Yeah, it. They tell you not to buy a new RV?

Yeah, so you have to check it out. You have to watch it. All right, so now that will wrap up that about warranties. I know. I sell quickly there, and it's not trying to be negative like I said. Just be prepared. There are some good brands out there and some excellent dealerships, too.

You know, I bashed dealerships and the new RVs. Ironically, I'm in the business, but, you know, I just speak up. But RVs are good. They're fun. They're a stress reliever. This is the time to rebuild and stuff. But don't be afraid to buy one. Just be prepared. Yeah. Since we brought up our YouTube channel, check it out.

Go to YouTube, type in Smart, our viewer, or go to our website, the Smart RV aircon. Our link takes you to our YouTube channel, and our videos are beneficial. Check out those videos. And remember, if you hit the like button, you see confetti on the screen. Now, that is cool.

NEXT STOP

Confetti everywhere. Yeah. All right. Now, the moment of truth. Well, maybe not. We are going to the next stop now. And this is revisiting. Oops, there are wrong notes here. Mount Washington and the COG Railway. So, Alexis, what is happening in Mt. Washington, New Hampshire? Well, Eric, let's take a little trip to New Hampshire together. Let's check it out. So this place is fantastic.

I did a little exploring on the Internet. Unfortunately, I haven't been there personally, but I'd like to after reading about it. They've got some cool stuff there, a lot of natural splendor. Obviously, with the COG Railway, you can go to the top and get a magnificent view, and the train still runs, so that you can do that as well.

It's known for Mount Washington, which is known for its towering peaks and astonishing landscapes. The White Mountains region has a lot to offer, historically and naturally. You can do a lot outside. Some charming towns around them have a lot of history. That New England ambiance, you know, some you go there, you can expect a lot.

So it's suitable for families, couples, and everyone else. It's an all-around good experience. Suppose you want to check it out. There's a lot to do. That sounds good. Yeah. I was reading the notes on the website. Yeah, it looks exciting. Very. Yeah. There's always more to these next stops. What can we bring out in no time?

Exactly. Go to our website to read more that will whet your appetite. Next thing you know, you're going to be in New Hampshire. Go, and retro plaid was here, man. Yeah, these guys steer me wrong. How cool is that? Awesome. That's a Mount Washington, New Hampshire, in the COG Railway. And railways are always excellent for checking out if you can hop on one and go for a day trip or half a day or whatever. You know, it's fun.

RV ENVY

Okay, now that brings us to RV envy, and I promise we're in to talk about our reseal lubricants and lubricants for slide mechanisms and such mechanisms. So exciting. So, you know, it is. It's just that I know people go to bed at night dreaming about it. I do. I mean, I dreamt about this all night last night.

Hi. I can't wait to get into RV Envy today because everybody's jealous of a smooth-running slide, Right? Some people are jealous as their slide is stuck out or halfway out, and yours just goes in nice and quiet, and everything works. Single man was mind worked like that? Yeah. Yeah, yeah. So I bring it up because it's one of those things that is not pushed, and it's not talked about as chronic.

If you know about it, you do it. If you don't, you don't. But you know, the rubber on the slides and those seals are expensive. They're only sometimes easy to find. So, using the lubricant on them, the conditioner in that lubricant, or treatment helps protect them, extend their life, and do anything else explicitly made for it.

Or you could use a product like 303, which is not made just for it but I'll work well to extend its life. It's like armor all, but it's a million times better. So that's an option. 303 But Cameco makes Thetford, makes these products best, makes these things perma tax. Many companies do, oh, gosh, triple, quadruple, or billion acts.

The same company that makes coil cleaners for air conditioners makes it. Then, you also have the mechanism of the slide room. That's something you want to maintain. Keep that thing going as smoothly as possible; extend the life of the gears. You get a little dirt build up on there. You might not think it's that much, but you got that little tiny gear on, that little motor pulling that giant old massive slide in and out.

It's all, you know, reduction gears and stuff to make it happen. But it's a load. So, the cleaner it is, and you keep it lubricated, the smoother it will run, and the life of that gear and motor will be extended, which is essential. So does a break when camping because that's where it'll probably break.

Right. Never brake in your driveway. Exactly. And you know, before you lubricate it, always clean everything off and maybe just make that part of your maintenance program and, you know, the spring and fall or two or three times a year of how you want to do it and where you'd go, I would, you know, reuse dirt roads, paved roads, you know, all those are variables, but just maintain it the best you can.

Some of that stuff's not always accessible because the underbelly has, you know, they're sealed up. So you can only do a little to do it. You can make that work and extend the life of those gears in the motor. It just makes it smoother. Then, you know, you will be the envy of the RV park. Look at that, guys.

Slides, man. They just go in like butter. Cool. All right, so Les Alexis has a ranch she wants to do. All right now. All right, Well, we're going to be done. Check out our Web site, Sun Pro Image Ecom. We make excellent windshield covers for freight liners for the MBTA and the S two. We have SUNSHADE ones.

We have solid block-out ones. Cool. And we man people love them. They're awesome. Those that block out 100% block. You don't want to be C and the bad boy, so go to Sun, probably imgur.com, and you can see those guys there. So that brings us to the end of the show today and next week and episode 100.

Yeah, next week. Episode 151. Yeah. Again, pop the confetti. Episode 150 is happening right now. So we're here to talk about safety on the road, specifically road flares. Safety flares are another thing that's vastly, you know, overlooked. You go down the road; you see trees broken down. You got someone out there, the flashlight, you know, waving a cushion, trying to let you know there's a problem.

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Forget that. And also, that's how people get killed next week. All right. We had a great show today. This is Eric Stark with TheSmartRVer podcast. It has been great hanging out with everyone. And if I don't see it on the road, less connected, TheSmartRVer.com.

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