Five Things Every Tailgater Should Know

Tailgating advice: Motorsports Advantage, which provides concierge services specifically designed for sporting enthusiasts, offers tips for RVers on how to avoid common problems and make the most of their tailgating experience.

Lake Havasu City, AZ (PRWEB) November 21, 2008 -- Tailgating advice: Motorsports Advantage (http://www.motorsportsadvantage.com), which provides concierge services specifically designed for sporting enthusiasts, offers tips for RVers on how to avoid common problems and make the most of their tailgating experience.

Even though the weather is cooling off the football season is heating up as teams all over the country prepare to settle the score on the field. Whether you root for the Cowboys, Jets or Packers, Ohio State, Texas Tech or Alabama; your plan is the same-- come early, cheer loud and stay late.

Tailgating season is in full swing and the morning starts out like most do for true fans like you -- up early loading up the RV on your way to the stadium to find the perfect tailgating spot. Your mind is fixed firmly on the important questions of the day as you drive down the road-- when to light the grill, what playlist on the iPod to use, do we have enough ice, when you blow a tire and start swerving all over. You make it to the shoulder only to realize you took out the spare tire to fit the BBQ and extra cooler of beverages. Even if you did have the spare you have no plans on jacking up this monster. Don't worry. You're not alone according to MotorSports Advantage a leader in RV technical and roadside assistance especially for sports fans. In researching more than 85,000 RV travel events, they found that tailgating with your RV can leave you feeling like you've just been sacked for a 15 yard loss.

Before gearing up for your next parking lot party consider these winning tips from MotorSports Advantage's team of RV certified technicians and experts.

1.    Is this potato salad supposed to be hot?

A very common mistake is for tailgaters to pack as much as they can in the refrigerator. After all the idea is to make sure no one goes hungry or has to run to the store. Unfortunately not allowing room in your RV fridge for air to circulate reduces its effectiveness and can leave you with warm drinks and very bad potato salad.

Tip: Make sure you only place food and beverages that are already cold in your RV fridge. This way your fridge does not need to work as hard. Don't forget your RV fridge runs on LP "Liquid Propane" not on 120v power like the triple door with ice maker and water in the door with the optional infrared sensor Frigidaire in your kitchen, so it needs to be on level ground to function properly.

2.    Scotty, I need more power!

Many RVers find themselves thrown back to the dark ages, with no power because they get too comfortable with the idea that things can run just like they do at home.

Tip: No need to run the Microwave, TV, laptop, iPod, margarita machine and hairdryer all at once. In most cases simply resetting the GFIs in the RV will put things right, but make sure you know where the GFI reset is in advance just in case. Also check the oil level of your generator the day before you leave as low oil levels is a common cause of generator failure.

3.    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Not to sound like your mother, but truer words have never been spoken! Most RVs are not run on a frequent basis, so they need extra attention when it comes to major components and parts.

Tip: To keep those check engine light blues away, make sure you service your RV regularly according to the owner's manual. Incompatible coolant or filters long past due for changing are the root cause of many engine failures. If your RV is kept in storage between tailgating outings make sure you charge your engine battery every 7-10 days by running the engine for at least an hour or more if possible.

4.    It's a dirty job but someone has to do it

Far too often RV tailgaters create a real mess for themselves after the big game or race by not putting water and chemicals in the toilet before the first use. The dirty yet necessary task of dumping the tanks can be a breeze with a little H20.

Tip: Make sure those RV novices you invited to tailgate with you get a crash course on RV bathroom etiquette and what items can and cannot be disposed of in the toilet. For example, regular household toilet paper, paper towels and female products are all big no nos.

5.    Don't leave home without it

No one can predict exactly what will go wrong and when, but many RV tailgaters run into problems to and from the stadium or track. It can be a flat tire, a dead battery, or something more serious. In these cases the question becomes who are you going to turn to and how soon can they get there?

Tip: A premier RV roadside assistance plan can be just the thing to save the day and restore order in an otherwise uncertain world. Most cost less annually than the cost of one service call to a towing company or service provider on an as needed basis. Don't rely on your same old auto coverage or provider. You know the old saying don't send a boy to do a man's job.

Motorsports Advantage powered by Coach-Net provides RV owners access to a team of RVIA-RVDA Certified Technicians 24/7, 365 days a year to troubleshoot common operational issues they may encounter with their RV. They also offer a full line-up of Concierge Services specifically designed for sporting enthusiasts, anything from up-to-the-minute game scores, locating your favorite team's apparel, traffic reports at or around the stadium, to recommendations and reservations for sporting events - it's like having your very own Tailgating Personal Assistant.

Additional information is available by calling Motorsports Advantage at 866-590-5944 or by visiting the website at http://www.motorsportsadvantage.com.

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