faqs
Q:What does full-hookup mean?
A: While the meaning may vary, the generally accepted definition of a full-hookup site is one with water, sewer, and electricity. At TLC Wolf River Resort, all of our sites are full-hookup, and we have both 30 and 50 amp electrical hook-ups.
Q: How do I dump my holding tanks?
A: This may vary slightly between RV's, but underneath the RV on the driver's side, there will be several pull handles. One is for 'grey' sink water, and one is for 'black' sewer water. After connecting your tanks to our park's sewer system, simply pull these handles to release their contents.
Q:Why is it so important to fill our holding tanks with water after dumping them?
A: The black tank especially is important to do this with. If there's no water in the bottom of the tank, solid wastes pile up where they fall. Over time, these wastes will harden and cause expensive and unpleasant repairs. Filling the tanks with water will ensure that these solids can move to the drain when needed. What we do with our RVs is this:
1.) Empty the Black Tank
Ensure your black tank is completely empty. Once emptied, close the valve to retain any liquids added later.
2.) Determine Your Tank's Capacity by Timing a Fill
To measure how much water your tank can hold:
- Fill it completely with fresh water by holding the flush valve open on the toilet.
- Be cautious during this process—monitor the toilet closely to prevent overflow. As the tank fills, you’ll see water rising toward the commode opening. Stop before it overflows.
- Use a timer to record how long it takes to fill the tank completely with fresh water. This will help you calculate partial fills in the future.
3.) Refill After Dumping
Dump the fresh water from your tank and close the valve shut afterwards. Refill it again with fresh water to approximately 30% of its capacity. For instance, if it took 10 minutes to fill the tank completely, refill it for about 3 minutes. This ensures the right balance of water and waste, helping the mixture flow smoothly through a standard sewer hose.
Q: Why do our electrical breakers keep flipping in our RV?
A: You are probably asking too much of the electrical infrastructure of your RV. If you have a 50-amp rig, this shouldn't be too big of a problem, but the smaller, 30-amp rigs can tight restrictions on the amount of electricity you can ask for. There are a few appliances that are probably best to run separately. You can still keep using your small appliances, but try not to run more than one of the following at the same time: air conditioner, microwave, electric heater, electrical grills, and curling iron/hair dryer.
Q: Can I just get an adapter so that I can receive 50-amp service?
A: No. Unfortunately, you are only able to downgrade. You can buy an adapter that lets you connect to a 50-amp site (which is a good investment for every 30-amp trailer), but it will not allow you to receive any more electricity than you would on a 30-amp site. Similarly, if you have a 50-amp trailer you can purchase a 30-amp adapter, but you will be limited to 30-amp service when using it.
Q: What's the best way to stay warm when it's cold?
A: At TLC Wolf River Resort, we usually enjoy fairly temperate winters, so this advice may not be applicable everywhere. Here, we prefer using electric heaters. Propane, while effective, can be costly, inconvenient to refill, and tends to run out quickly when used for purposes beyond cooking.
For most situations, one or two electric heaters are sufficient and far more convenient. A helpful tip is to use your propane furnace briefly in the morning to "break the chill." Once the RV is comfortable, you can switch back to electric heating for the rest of the day. If you do need propane, we’ve got you covered—we offer propane refills right here on the property for your convenience.
Q: Where can I buy parts for my RV if something breaks?
A:Walmart tends to have a surprisingly large selection of RV goodies. This is good to know because they are located all over the country. If their selection doesn't suit your needs, check to see if there's a Camping World nearby. Camping World is a large department store that caters to RV camping specifically. However, our local solution is Advanced RV & Mobile Home Supply. They have a huge parts inventory, and if they don't have something in stock they can usually order it. They can also come do repairs on our property as well if you'd like.
Q: Can I come ask the TLC Wolf River Resort staff for advice and/or help?
A: Absolutely! We love helping our guests, and we are willing to do whatever we can to make your stay pleasant! If it's something that can't help you with, we'll lead you to the folks who can!
GENERAL TIPS
- Always fill your holding tank up with water after dumping.
- Always use toilet paper that is made for RV holding tanks and is considered 'Septic Safe'.
- Filling your holding tanks with water and ice cubes before leaving on a trip, is a good way to breakup buildup in your tanks. The ice breaks up the residue while you drive around, and then harmlessly dissolves into water.
- Always do at least one 'fresh water cycle' through your holding tank after dumping. This ensures bad stuff isn't building up.
- Get someone to help you measure your RV at the tallest point. Knowing the height of your RV might prevent an accident!
- Practice backing up your RV in a empty parking lot! Being proficient at backing up your trailer is the most valuable skill you can learn.
- Plan your trips at least five days ahead of time. You would be surprised at the 'off the wall' time periods that are busy at RV parks. Its not a good feeling to get somewhere late in the evening and there's no vacancy!
- Clean up your food! It's amazing how quickly ants decide they'd like to eat your leftovers!
- Although TLC has full-hookup sites, not all campgrounds do. Make sure you have a supply of fresh water before you visit an unknown campground. This can also help if the RV park you're at is experiencing water problems.
- It's best not to leave your electric hot water heater turned on unless you are hooked up to running water. Remember to turn it off it the park you're staying at is experiencing water problems.
- Look for low hanging limbs everywhere you go! Even in a campground! Tearing the rubber membrane on your roof can be a costly repair!
RV NEWBIES
A LITTLE ADVICE GETTING STARTED!
We welcome many guests who are new to the RV lifestyle including those who recently purchased a camper from our friends at Paw Paw's Campers or Berryland Campers. To make your transition into RV ownership and camping as smooth as possible, we’ve created this page to help you get familiar with your new RV.
While our team is always here to assist you during business hours, we understand that challenges can arise at the most inconvenient times. We hope the tips and resources below provide helpful guidance and make your RV experience enjoyable and stress-free. The video below is full of great advice. The provided timestamps will let you jump to certain spots in the video if you'd like to learn more about that topic! Below the video are some Frequently Asked Questions and some general RV'ing tips!
CONTENTS
0:00 - Backing into a site
1:51 - Leveling Trailer
3:04 - Disconnecting Tow Vehicle
4:33 - Powering your RV
5:34 - Getting water to your RV
7:22 - Black and grey tanks
*This fantastic starter's guide was created by General RV Center.
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