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Animals come out of hibernation every spring. And they come out hungry. Humans are often living in such close proximity to wildlife (bears, fox, squirrel, etc.) and the animals often become too comfortable with the human habitat. This results in garbage raids and snatched food and cars that are broken into for edible stashes. To avoid difficulties while traveling by car or a new or used RV there are steps that should be taken. Beaudry RV suggests the following tips that keep RVers safe while allowing them to enjoy wildlife the way it was meant to be enjoyed:

Bears. Deodorant, toothpaste, French fries, and other foods can entice bears to break into vehicles. Bears have become for notorious for this behavior. It has become a regular nuisance to campers in campsites; bears charge campers for their food. They climb trees and steal unsuspecting campers’ dinner. The bear’s intense sense of smell makes it extremely important to remove all food and scented toiletries from RVs during overnight stays. They must be kept in bear-proof containers (bear boxes).

Bear canisters can be used to prevent bears from stealing food (leaving campers hungry). The more human food bears consume…the more aggressive they become. Springtime often leaves campers with the desire to photograph a mother and cubs, but allowing them to take food leaves them with a feeling of entitlement to human food. And this creates a dangerous situation for both the bears and the campers.

A safe bear encounter can be had by finding a stream with plenty of fish or a bush with plenty of berries. This is where bears will eat in their own natural habitat. The best time to view bears is early morning or evening. Always keep your distance. And if there are cubs do not get between the cubs and their mother. Mother bears are extremely aggressive when their babies appear to be in danger.

Foxes. The fox is a scavenger. Few reports are made of human attacks by foxes. But foxes have been known to steal both cats and small dogs for their dinner. When campers feed foxes it encourages them to stay in close proximity to campsites. They are a wild animal. And any wild animal will eventually learn that humans are a source of food if humans are feeding them. This makes them more likely to sneak into food stashes. To view foxes in spring look for dens in covered spaces (look in a culvert of in a water drainage pipe).

In the early morning or evening fox cubs start exploring. Keep a safe distance and don’t give them food. They are wild animals and they need to develop natural hunting instincts. When tourist season ends and the campers leave the area wild animals that have learned to depend upon “human food” distribution by friendly campers often die because they lack the necessary skills to provide for themselves.

Squirrels. Most people don’t consider squirrels a problem. Campers can often be found throwing breadcrumbs and/or snacks to entice the little animals closer. But squirrels often bite and they often carry diseases. Campers who get close or allow squirrels to eat out of their hands are often the victims of squirrel attacks. Squirrels have very sharp teeth and they are also often transmitters of bubonic plague which is carried through fleas. To view squirrels just watch them in their natural habitat, but keep your distance. The can be seen almost anywhere. They live in a variety of habitats. They are active throughout the day and are frisky animals that are fun to observe.

Wildlife is just that…it’s wild. And campers should see it as their responsibility to do nothing to disrupt the natural order of things in the areas in which they are camping. Do not feed them. Keep your distance. And campers can feel comfortable knowing that they enjoyed their stay without leaving a negative lasting effect on the wildlife of the area when they depart.

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People love to go pack and get out on the open road to explore the many sights that their country has to offer from the comfort of their recreational vehicle, motor home, trailer, or 5th wheel.

However, making sure that your RV air conditioner is in tip-top condition when the summer months come around is something many RV owners forget. When the weather starts to be warmer, an RV can be one of the most uncomfortable places to be if it does not have air conditioning.

It is important to keep up with maintenance on an RVs air conditioning equipment. There are numerous moving parts which can become worn and can lead to failure of the entire A/C. Some of these parts are motors, fans, and more.

Unlike your air conditioning unit at your house, your RV air conditioner is exposed to much more. When it rains, your RV air conditioner is exposed to those elements.

Your RV air conditioner goes through a lot. So it’s important that you follow a regular routine of cleaning and maintaining the air conditioner.

While RVs are a wonderful way to take your home along with you, they can turn deadly in a hot climate if the A/C malfunctions. Even the most luxurious RVs can have this happen to them in the intense months of summer. Excessive heat can turn into a major health concern, especially for older people.

Your RV can turn to a very uncomfortable “second home” without a functioning A/C to keep you nice and cool.

Given these various considerations, there should be very special care taken to assure that your RV a/c are kept in tip-top working condition. Whenever you take your RV in for maintenance or repair, it is a good idea to also have the air conditioning system checked out thoroughly.

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T In The Park 2010 is an essential date on any music lovers’ calendar. Held at the airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire, between Friday the 9th and Sunday 11th of July, this 3 day festival is being headlined by some real musical heavy weights! Friday sees Muse taking the top slot with their stadium filling brand or rock. Singer & guitarist Matt Bellamy has been hailed as one of the greatest talents to come out of the UK for years and his band never disappoint.

On Saturday it is rapper and self confessed bad boy Eminem who ends the show. The closing party on Sunday is headlined by Leicester rockers, Kasabian, who have just been nominated for three awards by the readers of MOJO magazine. Another highlight, in my humble opinion, would be the chance to see the legendary Madness headlining the Radio One/NME stage. Expect to hear some great ska/pop classics such as ‘It Must Be Love, Our house, Baggy Trouser and The Prince mixed in with the usual Madness tomfoolery.

Stereophonics have recently released a new album titled ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’. They are hitting the Main stage just prior to Eminem along with Paolo Nutini, Vampire Weekend, The Proclaimers, Newton Faulkner and Scouting for Girls.Paloma Faith, the beautifully quirky singer/performer, is supporting Muse of the Friday with The Big Pink. In addition to the 3 main stages there is also King Tuts Wah Wah stage, (Calvin Harris, Mumford and Sons), The Red Bull Jam Future stage, (Echo and the Bunnymen, Ash, The Drums) and the Slam tent, (Carl Cox, Plastikman) Plus a bounty of acts appearing across the week end such as Chipmunk, Perl and the Puppets, Unicorn Kid, Kid Adrift and The Boy Who Trapped The Sun.

Between your favourite artist,, you can ramble over to the funfair or the cinema where you can choose for yourself what films you see. Voting will open sometime before the event and the most well-liked films get shown. Also there’ll be 2 Healthy T areas, one in the music arena and one in the campsite. Lounge around on gigantic cushions or enjoy the sun, ( fingers crossed ), on the benches while sampling some great foods from all over the world.

Massage is also on offer with many various massage styles to make a choice from costing anywhere between 10 and 30 pounds! Bargain! Two ‘Refresh and Cosset Stations’ are available too with ‘posh’ toilets, hairdryers, showers and hair straighteners!!

As you would expect there are plenty of market stalls selling just about everything you need to make your weekend a memorable one but please have a look at the ‘Essentials’ section on the T in the Park website to avoid paying out for things you already have in your attic! Have fun and enjoy!

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