Are you a dry camping newbie? If so, these two RV boondocking basics will make your next off-grid adventure easier and more enjoyable.
New RV? Now What?
So you took the plunge, bought a new RV and are ready to join the RV lifestyle. Now what? First thing is to equip it for your first camping trip. The following is a list of recommended items to outfit your RV with to make sure your first RV adventure is a good one. Water […]
Exploring Pioche’s Past
In the last entry we looked at a convenient stopover for migratory snowbirds in Pioche, Nevada. If you find yourself camped there for an evening and want to spend a day exploring before resuming flight, here are some places worth exploring. The number one attraction in town is the Million Dollar Courthouse: Pioche was designated […]
Stopover In Pioche
Spring has sprung, the weather is heating up in the desert southwest, which means one thing, snowbirds migrating back to their northern homes. Just as migrating birds have migration stops along their routes, so do their RVing counterparts. RV snowbirds heading north on US Highway 93 through Nevada may want to try roosting for a […]
Exploring Bayhorse
Do you enjoy exploring western history, off road adventures, hiking, mountain top views, fishing and low / no cost camping? Then plan a trip to the ghost town of Bayhorse, Idaho and enjoy! The Bayhorse mineral deposits were first noted by a prospector traveling through the area with his two bay horses in 1864. By […]
How to Choose The Best Dispersed Campsite
You’ve arrived at an area where you would like to disperse camp. Unlike a developed campground with a predetermined space defined by lines or barriers to park your RV, you will likely have many choices on where and how to park and position your RV in the boondocks. How do you know which is the […]
Share My Final Words about the Future of Fishing
For my very last Fishin` column for RV Life I am going to address a concerning issue about the future of fishing. But first I would like to point out that it has been my pleasure to share my past stories, tips and general concerns with the readers of RV Life for the past two […]
Spring Odor Eliminator for your RV
Biocide Systems’ 3244 RV Shocker Odor Eliminator is said to effectively remove lingering stenches in your RV, leaving your unit smelling clean and fresh throughout the season. According to the company, the RV shocker harnesses the power of chlorine dioxide to remove awful odors, ranging from cigarettes, pets, mold, and mildew to spoiled food, gasoline, […]
Kayaking Made Easy, Stable and Exciting
Kayaking is just one of many activities RVers partake in while at a destination and Hobie Cats’ new Mirage Inflatable i11s offers several features to make it more enjoyable. According to the company, the i11s features its Vantage Seating System, the patented MirageDrive with Glide Technology propulsion, and its distinctive low-profile design, which makes it […]
A Year So Far of Snow, Quakes…and Long Lines for Power Ball
It certainly has been a moving year for me. I have experienced all four seasons in the six months since I moved to Washington State. Although I had RVed in, around, and throughout the state over many years, living here is different and it’s just as beautiful and exciting as I expected it to be. […]
Red Baron Offers Tool Organizer
Do-it-yourselfers or professional wrenchers alike can keep essential tools even more organized on the road, at home, or in the shop thanks to the 22” Tool Organizer from Red Baron Tools. According to the company, the organizers enable easy access to your tools when you need them and the tiered, rotating system can be placed […]