My husband and I have lived in an RV since 2016. We lived in a fifth wheel RV for 8 years before downsizing to a small travel trailer, which is our current home. In our years of traveling the country, we have learned endless lessons about making the RV lifestyle …
RV camping is one of the best ways to travel and explore America. However, properly caring for an RV requires constant maintenance. RV road trips also require careful planning to select safe routes and find the best places to stay. Keep reading our complete guide to RVing for Beginners for …
As full-time RVers it isn’t practical for us to always take our dog Ted with us when we leave our travel trailer. However, it is essential for us to know that Ted is safe while we are away. To keep Ted safe, we never go far, and we installed Waggle …
Expiration dates aren’t just for food. There are several RV items that are no longer safe to use after a certain amount of time has passed. If you own an RV, head out to your camper and check the expiration date on these 10 items today. Contents1 Gas Detector2 Wheel …
RV gas alarms, which detect and alert you to the presence of propane or carbon monoxide in your RV, are an essential safety device that every camper needs. But having a gas alarm in your RV isn’t enough to keep you safe. Knowing the expiration date of your RV’s gas …
One of the best parts of camping is sitting around the campfire telling stories, enjoying drinks and roasting s’mores. Unfortunately, sometimes burn bans mean campfires are not an option. Here are 10 safe campfire alternatives that can keep you warm while camping under fire restrictions. Contents1 Propane Fire Pits2 Tabletop …
Many people think RV and van life is for people who are young, adrift, and broke. However, as someone who has lived in an RV for the past decade, I know that isn’t the truth. RV living is an amazing way to live regardless of your financial situation. Living in …
After a long winter indoors, it is tempting to just dewinterize the RV plumbing and head straight to the campground. However, campers who do this are likely to discover issues at the campground. Here are 10 things every RV owner should check before their first camping trip of the year. …
As a full-time RVer, I’ve become accustomed to cooking with limited appliances in a small space (and cooking outside). However, cooking at the campsite becomes more challenging when we are joined by friends and need to feed a large group. Over the years, I’ve collected my favorite recipes that can …
In our 10 years of RV living, we’ve dealt with multiple stink bug invasions. If you’ve recently opened a cabinet in your RV to find a brown, shield-shaped bug, don’t worry. In this article, we will tell you exactly how to get rid of them and how to prevent them …
RVs that sit in storage during the winter tend to have the same problems when they come back out. Understanding these common post-storage problems will help you diagnose the issues and repair your RV before your first camping trip. Keep reading to learn about the 5 most common post-storage RV …
Over nine years of full-time RV living, I’ve learned several ways to make camping trips more fun and more comfortable. You don’t need a new RV to have a better camping season; you just need to upgrade some of your gear. In this article, I’m sharing 10 ways to step …
