Those that have followed my blog for the past ten years or so know that I have a fascination with the gold rushes that have occurred in North America, and I have visited all of the gold rush sites in the eleven western states, British Columbia, and Yukon. So when recent travels took us east […]
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Our Recent Experience Finding Fresh Water
In a previous entry, I shared 8 Likely Places to Find Fresh Water for Dry Camping. Number one on the list was Fuel Stations where I stated, “… they will typically have a fresh water spigot available. But, if one is not readily available, just ask. As a result, we find that most attendants will […]
6 Tips That Will Keep You Safe While On The Road
While RVing, for the most part, is a relatively safe lifestyle, it never hurts to take a few precautions because you never know where an adventure in RVing may take you. The following are six tips to help keep you safe while enjoying your RV. 1. Don’t share your real-time location While it’s tempting to […]
10 Things Not To Miss When Prepping Your RV For Spring
Spring is the time of year many of us pull the RV out of storage, de-winterize it, and give it a good cleaning inside and out in preparation for the upcoming camping season. Most of what needs to be done is common sense stuff that we can see with our eyes, but there are other […]
How To Decide Which RV Is Right For You
If you have worn out a set of tires driving all over to attend RV shows, collected so many sales brochures that you had to hire a librarian to catalog them, and visited so many RV manufacturers websites that you can’t remember the difference between a Foretravel and a Forester, then you have analysis paralysis […]
5 Things You Should Never Do At A Campground
Most of you that have followed my blog through the years know my favorite campsite is a free one in the boondocks. One of the many reasons my wife and I prefer the boondocks is that we aren’t annoyed by other camper’s lack of manners. These are the top five inconsiderate things you never should […]
Why You Should Buy From Your Local RV Dealer
Buying a new car or truck has become much like buying a commodity, you purchase it at the lowest price possible (regardless of where the dealer is located) and expect the manufacturer Ford, Chevrolet, etc to stand behind their product via their nationwide networks of dealers when it needs warranty work wherever that may be, […]
Follow This Checklist Before Your First RV Trip
Did you take the plunge and buy your first RV at one of the RV shows this winter? Are you getting ready to hit the road and head out on your first camping trip? Listed below is a brief, yet important checklist to ensure a great and safe season without any problems. 1. Choose the […]
5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of An RV Show
Previously we looked at 5 Important Things You Should Look For In An RV Show. In this entry, we will look at getting the most out of your day at an RV show. Here are 5 tips to help you plan your visit. 1. Make a plan before you go Visit the show’s website to […]
5 Important Things To Look For In An RV Show
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 […]
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 […]