Camping season is underway, and it's another year of "let's try not to break anything on our camper." RVs, travel-trailers, and fifth wheels are expensive toys that are prone to breaking. Why is that?

Well, the biggest reason is that they are houses on wheels. They bump around on highways and get rattled. They are made with lightweight material, and they just take a beating every year. Not to mention, spring is pothole season in Minnesota, and that can cause some damage.

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Common RV Mistakes

The other reason they break is because of their owners. Simple mistakes can become very costly, like improperly winterizing and causing water damage. (Been there, done that.) Properly winterizing your RV is extremely important in Minnesota.

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