
Your Discount
RV Trailer Parts and Towing Accessories Store. |
TowShop
is owned and operated by R. Clark Enterprises.
We have been supplying discount priced recreational vehicle, tow rig,
utility trailer parts and accessories since 1982. If you are looking for
some of the best prices anywhere for RV and hitch accessories we can help
you. From electric tongue lift jacks to brake controls, receiver hitches,
truck camper jacks and tie downs, our prices are hard to beat. If you want
to do some maintenance on your motorcycle, cargo, boat, utility or horse
trailer we can help. B&W Turnover Ball goosenecks and Fifth wheel Companion
hitches, Atwood, Fulton and Bulldog trailer lift jacks, Draw-Tite, Eaz-Lift
and TorkLift SuperHitch receivers, Tekonsha, Draw-Tite and Hayes Lemmerz
electric trailer brake controls are just a few of the great products
available. Want to add a towing related accessory to your tow rig such as a
Firestone Ride-Rite air helper spring or onboard air compressor kit? We also
specialize in add on accessories for your truck or slide in camper. Take a
look at our ever expanding online catalog. If your item isn't in the catalog
send us an email. We probably have it available and can have it to your door
in just a few days. We change our sales regularly and run FREE SHIPPING
SPECIALS so make sure to put our site in favorites and check back often. To
learn about our order processing and shipping requirements please read our
"Terms & Policies". |
| Here are a few
handy tips from our readers and respected RV technicians to help make your
travel experience easier, safer and more fun. |
Saving
Fuel - Getting GREEN
The number 1 concern of RV travelers today seems to be fuel
consumption and emissions.
Following these guidelines can save you substantially at the pump and
help the environment. |
- The difference between 55 MPH and 70 MPH
can mean as much as 5 MPG on many vehicles!
- A well tuned engine with clean filters
will use less fuel and generate less pollutants.
- Stick to roads your RV is designed to
handle.
Straighter, less hills ruts and potholes mean less work for the engine.
- Consider Bio-Diesel if practical for your
RV.
- Plan shorter trips. You'd be amazed what
you can see and do closer to home with a little web-searching.
- Stay in one place longer. Take a bicycle
along, do a little walking. Feel better and save fuel.
- Come prepared but don't pack everything
you own. Traveling with less gear means less weight for your engine to
pull.
These days there's a "Mega-Mart" in most little towns where you can find
those forgotten "essentials".
- Unless you're "Boondocking" only have
enough fresh water to safely get you to your next destination.
- Dump your holding tanks as often as
possible and practical. Eighty gallons in the holding tanks and 50
gallons of fresh water add up to over 1,000 lbs! That's the payload
capacity of most 1/2 ton pickups.
- Consider solar and or wind power rather
than running a generator to keep coach batteries charged.
The cost of a large solar charging system is still less than a replacement
generator and there are no emissions.
RV wind generators are available now that produce around 400 watts of
power.
With the
fuel injected, computer controlled vehicles of today, cruise control is not
always the best way to save on gas or diesel. When pulling hills it's sometimes
more efficient for you rather than the cruise to operate the pedal. The cruise
will keep adding throttle, trying to maintain speed no matter what the
conditions are. A human touch on the pedal can often save fuel in these
situations. Tread lightly, save money! |
| Handy
tips from some of the old "Pro's" |
- Make and USE a check list
for hooking and unhooking your RV, trailer or towed vehicle.
If someone offers to "help" politely refuse. They don't know your routine
and will distract
you, with possible disastrous results.
- After you're "finished" hooking up or
loading take one last walk around. You'd be
surprised how many things can be missed on that check list.
- Put a small label on each cabinet with a
number then make a chart that show what is in
each numbered cabinet. This can save a lot of searching.
- Clean electrical contacts with a pencil
eraser.
- Use a non water soluble dielectric
compound such as Electro-Tek in light bulb sockets and trailer connectors
to eliminate corrosion and increase component life.
- Can't get those round glass fuses out. Try
wrapping a plastic tie strap around then pull
on the strap. Better yet, install the straps before inserting fuses.
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Here's a handy traveler's checklist you can use as a
starting point if you don't already have your own. |
- Disconnect and stow electrical cord, water
and sewer hose.
- Turn off propane.
- Retract and secure steps.
- Raise and secure leveling jacks.
- Remove and stow wheel chocks.
- Check each outside compartment.
- Secure and lock doors.
- Securely stow and lock bicycles or other
toys.
- Retract your TV antennae or stow satellite
dish
- Secure window curtains or blinds in open
position.
- Latch refrigerator door properly.
- Lower roof vent.
- Close cabinet doors and drawers.
- Secure heavy items that are stored in
overhead compartments.
- Check vehicle fluid levels and tire
pressure.
- Lock the entry door from outside.
- Clean your campsite.
- Know how you will get to your next
destination
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TowShop LLC
PO Box 313
Eagle Creek, Oregon 97022
503-637-5050
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All rights reserved.
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