Choose The Right Awning, Upgrade To LED Lighting, And Summer Savings Opportunities!

Tips: Choosing The Right Awning

There are several factors and steps you need to take to determine the correct awning size for your specific recreational vehicle. It is important that you take the time to do these steps to ensure you order the correct size awning the first time.

Pop-Up Camper Awnings:

To figure out the correct size awning for your Pop-Up Camper, you must first measure the length of your awning rail.  To ensure that the awning poles have something to push up against, make sure there is 3 inches available on each side of the rail.  The length of your awning rail equals the length of awning you need, assuming that you have 3 inches of space that extends beyond the awning rail.  If there is not 3 inches of space available on each side of your awning rail, you will need to order an awning that is one size smaller than what your rail measures.

RV/Travel Trailer/5th Wheel Awnings:

To determine the correct size awning for your Travel Trailer/RV/Fifth Wheel, you would first need to measure from the center of arm to center of arm.  You would need to ensure that there are no obstructions 3 inches in both directions on of the sides (i.e. baggage doors, windows, lights).  This measurement would determine what length of awning you would need.  Next, you would need to measure the floor line (not including any steps that extend out from it) to the awning rail.  That measurement will determine what set of awning arms you would need.  Please see picture below.

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The Benefits Of Upgrading To LED Lighting

There is a popular new trend in the RVing world and it is all about saving money and battery life and it centers around the world of lighting. The whole industry is abuzz with the topic of LED lights and how they can not only reduce your overall power consumption but also in the long run will reduce your overall costs as most of these lights will long outlast even the life of the vehicle itself! Here are a list of the most important benefits of making the switch from traditional incandescent light bulbs to RV LED Light Bulbs for your to consider:

• Significant Energy Savings: A 12 Watt LED is a suitable replacement for a 60 Watt incandescent bulb. You can save about $300 in just one year on energy costs by switching over!

• Long Life Expectancy: The lifespan of LEDs range from 20,000 to 50,000 hours to even 100,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for incandescent, 3,000 hours for halogen and 8,000 hours for most fluorescent light bulb types.

• Generate Less Heat: All lighting sources produce heat, but heat from LED bulbs is almost non-existent. This could mean significant savings in home and rv cooling costs.

• No Mercury Content: Fluorescents and other bulbs have a mercury content that could be dangerous to you and your family. LED Light Bulbs contain no mercury or other environmentally harmful substances.

• No Emission of UV Radiation: Unlike incandescent, halogens and fluorescents that emit radiation which can fade artwork, fabrics and finishes, LEDS are ideal for accent lighting without have to use UV filters.

• Special Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Effects: LED Light Bulbs provide directional sources of light which are ideal for interior or exterior down-lighting or economical floodlighting in wall sconces and ceiling fixtures. LED Bulbs can be used to quickly and easily achieve many decorative effects.

• Compatibility with Incandescent Sockets: Replacement LED lamps are available that will simply screw into to your existing incandescent sockets making the transition easy and painless.

• Under-Cabinet Task Lighting Possibilities: Special effects for kitchens, the home office and household work surfaces are now possible with LED lighting.

As you can see from the multiple reasons listed above, making the switch from traditional incandescent light bulbs is a "no-brainer". While the initial price of the bulbs is higher, the long term savings and benefits far outweigh the costs, making this upgrade both feel good and economical for you and your family!

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