Keeping the rubber on the road can be tiresome, particularly for RVers. For example, our tow unit is a 1-ton “dually,” that requires six tires on the pavement, then add the four tires on the trailer we pull (not to mention the spares) and there are ten tires to be looked after. How about you? […]
How We Found A Boondocking Spot In An Unconventional Way
My wife and I were set to rendezvous with our RVing friends on the way to North Dakota recently. Our friends were several hours ahead of us with the plans that they would find a boondocking spot along our route for the night and we would meet them there. However, things didn’t go quite as […]
4 Useful Tools For Tracking Your RV Maintenance
Maintenance is something every RV owner should keep track of for several reasons. Most importantly, it will keep your RV in safe working condition and prevent expensive problems later on down the road. It also helps to have your maintenance records organized if you ever wish to rent or sell your motorhome, truck, or toad. […]
Get RV-Specific Directions On The New RV LIFE App
For years, RVers have relied on expensive RV-specific GPS devices to get us to our destination safely. Whether built-in to the RV or purchased aftermarket, base model or elaborate tablet design, RV-specific GPS units have some real downsides. Units from Garmin and Rand McNally are great right out of the box, assuming you don’t have […]
Use This Quiet New Dehumidifier To Prevent Mold In Your RV
Humidity can cause serious moisture-related problems in your RV if it is not taken care of properly. It can result in condensation building up on your windows, window seals, window panes, and even on metal objects. The water can eventually cause mold and mildew to grow, wooden surfaces to rot, and metal surfaces to rust. […]
How To Keep Beach Sand Out Of Your RV
Visiting the beach is a must in the summer, but it also means you’re going to be bringing back tons of sand. Here are a few things you can do to help keep sand from getting tracked in and around your RV. Use a brush to clean off Pack a small brush to wipe off […]
An RVing Family Gives Back And Heals In The Process
What possesses someone to give? Most give out of abundance. Some give from guilt, while others give to be genuinely helpful. Not often do you find someone choosing to give as a form of self-healing. Yet, when Michael and Randi Kilbourne needed a tangible way to grieve the loss of a son and heal their […]
How To Carry A Generator Behind Your Trailer’s LP Tanks
In the last entry, we looked at how I reinforced my travel trailer’s battery rack in preparation for carrying a heavier generator behind my LP tanks. Several readers requested information on how I mounted and supported the generator over the battery boxes, which I will cover in this entry. First, a short recap on why […]
Visit Elkhart, The RV Capital Of The World
For decades, Elkhart, Indiana has been known as the RV Capital of the World. That moniker is well deserved since more than 80 percent of the global RV production is based in the greater Elkhart-northern Indiana region. A nod to the RV industry and a must-visit if you are traveling through the Elkhart area is […]
This RVer Travels In A Modified Class C With Her Show Dogs
Jessica Breinholt will admit that the dog show world is an interesting subculture all on its own, filled with characters and situations that you need a quirky sense of humor to fully appreciate. She should know—Jessica has been involved with showing her Siberian Huskies for over 30 years since her childhood. She now shares her […]
The Top 10 RV Blogs You’ll Want To Follow
There is a lot of useful information from seasoned RVers whether you’re considering full-timing, interested in boondocking, or just love to find new places to camp. Follow these ten RV bloggers as they travel full-time and post their tips, stories, and beautiful travel photos. 1. The Batman & Robyn BJ, also known as The Batman, […]