Throughout the years I have shared temporary fixes for an inoperable water heater and furnace, suggested back up plans when things don’t work, and what to pack in your electrical bag to keep your 12 volt system up and operating when something goes awry. Here’s another tip to remember. Just recently the check valve on […]
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Beat The Heat By Camping In The Mountains
When John Denver wrote the song Rocky Mountain High in Colorado forty five years ago he wasn’t predicting the legalization of cannabis. No, he was sharing the euphoria of being elevated in the mountains and the beauty they offer. Many across the country have been suffering through an extended heat wave. Red Flag warnings, air […]
What You Need To Know About The Upcoming 2017 Solar Eclipse
Do you have your campsite reserved for what is being billed as the event of the century? On Monday August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun will occur from coast to coast across the United States, forming a 70 mile corridor of darkness across 14 states. The eclipse will begin as a partial […]
Lady Face Falls: A Must-See On Your Next Trip To Central Idaho
Central Idaho is a great spot for a summer trek. Those that make the journey enjoy views of the scenic Sawtooth Mountains, rushing rivers, towering forest, and epic amounts of open space for camping. The high altitude provides for cool summer evenings so there is no need to run your air conditioner. If you find […]
How A Cordless Drill Can Speed Up Changing Your Flat Tire
Sooner or later every towable RVer will experience a flat tire on the tow or towed vehicle. Yes, most of us can summon emergency road service (providing you have cell service) and have the spare tire put on if you are willing to wait hours for the service truck to arrive. It really isn’t that […]
How To Keep Mosquitoes Away This Summer
Summer means one thing – time to head out RVing with the family, enjoying hiking, biking, barbequing, and making s’mores around the campfire. However, nothing can take the fun and adventure out of your RV campout quicker than the buzz and bite of mosquitoes in and around your site. While no precautionary measures can guarantee […]
This Basic Tip For Backing Up Could Save Your RV From Damage
The acronym G.O.A.L. stands for Get Out And Look, terminology which is widely used in the trucking industry. Next time you pass a semi tractor, look closely at the mirrors, especially the driver’s side, and you are likely to see a GOAL decal reminding the driver to Get Out And Look before backing up. Backing […]
A Simple Solution To Hooking Up Your Travel Trailer
Ever since man first attempted to back a horseless carriage up to the coupler of a trailer, he has been trying to devise an easier way to make tow ball and coupler come together in harmony. Wives have used hand gestures in futility, convex mirrors have been mounted on trailer tongues to reflect a view […]
An Easy Way To Make Sure Your Brake Lights Are Working
Checking to make sure your brake lights are working before departing on a trip has been problematic for years. Without a partner to stand behind your RV or trailer and tell you if they’re operating meant you had to jamb something between the vehicle’s floorboard and brake pedal, then run to the back of your […]
How To Prepare For Emergencies While You’re Boondocking
The freedom and self reliance an RV offers is part of the attraction for many people that have joined the RV lifestyle. You can go where you want, when you want, and take care of your own needs along the way. Self reliant RVers have no problem camping without hookups. Many enjoy the benefits and […]
Your RV’s Patio Mat Can Be A Total Lifesaver When Making Repairs
Most RVs have two things in common: tires and a patio mat. Sooner or later, the tires and/or items associated with them that spin (brakes, wheels, bearings, etc) will fail you, which should be considered just part of the adventure known as RVing. When this happens, your RV patio mat can come in handy. Spread […]