Jim Reeves - Articles

 

My name is Jim, and I retired from the Department of Defense in the year 2000 due to base closure.

I was an engineering technician working at McClellan AFB, and way back when, the Sacramento Army Depot. My job was, simply put, to do whatever had to be done.

It encompassed a broad spectrum of activity ranging from writing technical procedures to reverse engineering repair processes and writing/verifying MIL STDs (Military Standards) for various military applications and test equipment.

I am developing a web site that will profile the recreational opportunities in Northern CA.

Stage 1 encompasses a general overview of RV’ing basics that relates to accessories and weight issues.

Stage 2 will be discussing repair projects on my Class C.

Stage 3 will be specific information about prime RV destinations in the Northern CA. area.

How Do We Winterize Our Motorhomes?

What does it mean to winterize a Class C Motorhome. You will probably want to protect it from a harsh freezing winter environment. You may want to make it suitable to use in a winter playground... to park it in the snow somewhere and play. Or you may want to take care of all the nickle & dime stuff that will make next spring's camping adventures much less stressful. Bottom line, you want to insure that you will not spend the winter months worrying about the thing! Read

By: Jim Reeves | 28/09/2009 | RVs

Why Should I Clean The EPDM Rubber Roof On My Class C Motorhome?

There are many Class C Motorhomes out there with a proven rubber roof technology called EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer). This type of roof is on more Class C's than any other type of roofing material. It has a long and proven track record of protecting many types of recreational... Read

By: Jim Reeves | 29/07/2009 | Home Improvement

Rv Tires: It Is Where The Rubber Meets The Road!

If We Were to Better Understand How our Rv Tires are Made, Would This Information Allow Us to Get a Longer Service Life Out of Them? I Believe That We Would... and Here's Why. When we do not understand the various components that make up or RV tire, we won't be able to protect it from undue wear and tear. Read

By: Jim Reeves | 26/02/2009 | RVs