It seems like there is an RV show about every weekend this time of year. How do you know which one you should attend? The following are five things you should look for when deciding what RV show to attend this season. 1. First off, is it really an RV show? Some events billed as […]
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2 Things You Need To Know About RV Door Locks
The RV entry door lock shown below has probably been installed in hundreds of thousands of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and truck campers over the years. In this entry, I want to share two tips that could very well save you from aggravation during your travels. 1. How do you know if your door will […]
Share Your New Year’s Resolutions With Us
New Years is a time to reflect back upon the year that has passed and a time to anticipate what the coming year holds. I have been writing this blog for over ten years and as I reflect on the hundreds of thousands that have read my blog entries over those years, I really have […]
11 Gifts We’re Incredibly Lucky To Have This Christmas
I was born into a family that was part of the fledgling travel trailer business. I grew up washing trailers, fixing trailers, ordering parts for trailers, managing different departments of my parents RV dealership and eventually, with my wife, owning an RV dealership of our own. While many wouldn’t consider washing RVs year-round (rain and […]
5 Ways To Keep Your RV Storage Organized
Many of us don’t use our RVs as often during the winter months as we do the rest of the year. It makes this a good time to go through the RV and organize it for the upcoming camping season. The first thing to do is sort through everything that has accumulated in your RV […]
6 Gifts For RVers That Keep On Giving All Year Long
Looking to buy a gift for a seasoned RVer? The problem with buying a gift for someone that RVs full-time or has been on the road for years is they either already own it or don’t have room for it in the RV. Therefore, consider gifts that are small and/or consumable. Let’s take a look […]
How To Make Homemade Éclairs Over The Campfire
Winter camping means one thing: more time spent around the campfire, as the weather is colder and daylight is in short supply. One way to enjoy your time spent around the campfire with friends is indulging in delicious food. Awhile back I shared how to cook breakfast on a stick. In this installment, we will […]
This Map Shows Where You Can Find Free Hookup RV Sites
I have shared many times how I am compiling a national database on free places to camp or boondock in anticipation of that day when my wife and I have the opportunity to RV to the Midwest and East Coast. I have also shared how the farther east you travel, the more difficult it is […]
How To Avoid Winter Camping Problems In Your RV
Proper preparation and gear are essential to avoid winter camping problems. Let’s look at five winter camping challenges and how to avoid them. 1. Keeping holding tanks from freezing After a weekend of winter camping, the next step is to pull into the dump station to empty your tanks. You then pull the dump valve […]
Go On Longer, More Exciting Rides With An Electric Bike
If you qualify for a senior meal at Denny’s (like me) you probably remember the sitcom Mork & Mindy that debuted in the late 70s. You may recall that Mork was an alien from the planet Ork. The unique thing about Orkans is they aged backward, they are born old and get physically younger with […]
Hidden Gems In The Bighorn National Forest
A couple of entries ago we visited Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains. In this installment, we will look at many more points of interest an adventurous RVer will want to visit while in the vicinity of the Medicine Wheel. First off are two nearby waterfalls of considerable size. The first you […]