Cooking while camping can seem like a daunting task. Problems like food storage, time management, and limited counter space can make having home-cooked meals seem impractical. Even with access to electricity, you might be tempted to skip the wholesome meals and head to a fast food restaurant. On the other hand, it’s important to remain happy and healthy […]
Your Ultimate Guide To Boondocking Off-The-Grid
Boondocking, also known as dry camping, dispersed camping, or wild camping, is the art of staying in the wilderness without hookups or designated campsites. For RVers looking for tranquility, isolation, and a way to reconnect with nature, it is an ideal experience. Boondocking has its difficulties, but if you arrive prepared, you can have the time of […]
How To Avoid The Dangers Of An Overweight Trailer
Do you need to lose weight? No, I don’t mean go on a diet or start exercising more. I’m talking about trailer weight—you know, those extra pounds that stack up every time you buy a souvenir or invest in a new DVD player for your RV. According to the RVSEF, about 60% of travel trailers exceed […]
Travel Off The Beaten Path In Nevada
In the last installment, we had been camping and exploring Nevada’s Echo Canyon State Park. This week we will head up the road towards nearby Spring Valley State Park enjoying the sites and places to explore along the way. Heading north from Echo Canyon State Park on Rose Valley Road, you will come to a […]
Save Time By Ordering Your Groceries Online
I think we have all seen the ads for online grocery shopping at one point or another; the patient looking mom busy in the kitchen making a wholesome, nutritious meal while simultaneously reciting grocery list items to a child sitting nearby with a tablet in hand, who is dutifully selecting the fruits and vegetables that […]
You Won’t Believe How Colorful These Hills Are
Many visitors to Oregon overlook the central and eastern part of the state and head straight for the Portland area or Pacific coastline. But one of the state’s most amazing natural wonders is hidden east of the Ochoco Mountains and as a result is usually much less crowded. The Painted Hills form a colorful desert […]
RVs And Motorcycles: A Perfect Pair For Adventure Lovers
RVs and motorcycles, what an adventurous pairing! Obviously, we here at RV Life have an inherent need for freedom, open roads, and open skies. We seek a lifestyle that allows us to pick up and go on incredible trips. Whether across the state or country for weekend getaways or yearlong road trips, we just want […]
How Millennials Are Changing The RV Industry
The term “millennial” is tossed around a lot these days, and often with a negative connotation. Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are typically born between the years 1980 and 1999. This would put them between the ages of 19 and 38 as of 2018. This generation spans 20 years and its older members use […]
8 Amazing Places To Go Camping In The Woods
You may not always have cell service or hookups when you’re camping in the woods, but you will get peace, quiet, and cool shade from a canopy of trees. Forest campgrounds are also usually a short walk from hiking trails and rivers or lakes where you can go fishing, swimming, or kayaking/canoeing. These are some […]
Should You Buy A New Or Used RV?
When approaching the idea of buying an RV to live in full time, thousands of questions can come to mind. Which class best suits my needs? How long should the trailer be? Wait, do I want a trailer or a motorhome? How much money am I working with? Like any other large financial purchase, the […]
Take Time To Appreciate The Journey In Your RV
When I tell people my wife and I are heading out on an extended RV trip, they will invariably ask, “Where are you going,” expecting me to answer with a destination like Yellowstone, Las Vegas, or maybe the Grand Canyon. My response is “that way” as I point a finger in the general direction we […]