The sights, sounds and tastes of a new place can create feelings of happiness in many people, and most travelers take pictures during their trips, while others collect brochures and trinkets. Capture sights and sounds in a new way by creating a travel brochure.
Use Melatonin for Jet Lag
For frequent travelers, jet lag can be a necessary evil. Flying across time zones can leave your body tired and aching. To get your body back into its natural rhythm, consider using melatonin to combat jet lag. Melatonin, found naturally in the body, helps to regulate the body's internal clock. You can buy melatonin tablets over the counter to help your body get back to its natural schedule after long flights.
Repair the Furnace in a Travel Trailer
Travel trailers typically have propane furnaces that run off 12 vdc systems. Repairs needed depend on type and age of furnace installed in the RV. For instance, older models will have a pilot light while newer furnaces are equipped with a direct spark ignition system. The travel trailer owner can do some simple troubleshooting and appropriate fixes, but more involved problems and repairs should be done by certified repairmen. Additionally, you will not want to perform any major repairs yourself if your travel trailer is under warranty as you do not want to do anything that may void your warranty.
Set a Combination for Luggage Locks
It is simple to set your own combination for luggage locks and it's also a smart idea. Most people travel occasionally and go through long periods of time between uses of their luggage locks. It is easy to forget the preset combination on the luggage locks from the factory. Many travelers resort to buying new luggage locks for every trip since they can't remember the combination on their old ones. Setting your own luggage lock combination can solve this problem.
Winterize a Hot Water Tank in a Travel Trailer
If you do not winterize your travel trailer, your pipes could burst, your water heater could be damaged and your water tank could crack, costing a lot of money to repair or replace. Filling your water lines and drains with an RV antifreeze and draining and flushing your water heater, water storage tank, gray water tank and black water tank will prevent damage over the winter months. Draining your water heater is easy if your water heater has a petcock valve. If it do not have one, you should replace the plastic drain plug with a petcock valve to make it easier to drain the next time.