{"id":7861,"date":"2018-04-10T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T09:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smartplug.com\/?p=7861"},"modified":"2021-02-13T10:26:41","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T10:26:41","slug":"dont-let-april-showers-interrupt-next-rv-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartplug.com\/oldsite\/dont-let-april-showers-interrupt-next-rv-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Let April Showers Interrupt Your Next RV Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7861\" class=\"elementor elementor-7861\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50ef3e5a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50ef3e5a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32168350\" data-id=\"32168350\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-368aad8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"368aad8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\tAlthough April is typically seen as a rainy month, that doesn\u2019t mean it should keep you from taking your RV on its next adventure! Preparation is key to keeping your RV weather proofed for whatever may come your way.\n\nHere are 3 must-have items to equip your RV for the rainy season:\n\n<strong>Retractable Awning<\/strong>\n\nWhile most RVs are equipped with an awning, it\u2019s likely the quality is subpar and will suffer damage, especially in inclement weather. Upgrading to a quality, durable,retractable awning will make a huge difference when it comes to unfavorable weather. The awning should be sized properly for your RV, it should be easy to open and stow,and lastly,it should be a strong material that will last whatever the weather may bring.\n\nBonus \u2013find an awning that you can add panels to for a completely rain free room!\n\n<strong>Shoe Storage<\/strong>\n\nSave yourself the footprint cleanup by keeping wet and muddy shoes outside! A storage bench is a great way to utilize space under your awning. It provides an additional seating option for you or your guests plus the perfect place to store your shoes before entering your RV. A win \u2013win!\n\n<strong>SmartPlug<\/strong>\n\nWhen it comes to weatherproofing, it\u2019s important to think of your park power systems. Is your electrical connection secure from water damage? <a href=\"https:\/\/smartplug.com\/product-category\/rv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SmartPlug<\/a> is an innovative park power system that features triple weatherproof seals that will keep your connection dry and corrosion-free no matter how rainy it may be.\n\nSoon enough the flowers will be sprouting and this \u201cwet\u201dmonth will be a thing of the past!\u00a0<strong><em>Happy April!<\/em><\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although April is typically seen as a rainy month, that doesn\u2019t mean it should keep you from taking your RV on its next adventure! Preparation is key to keeping your RV weather proofed for whatever may come your way. 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