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Is Thousand Trails Worth It? Our Actual RV Campsite Savings

April 6, 2025 by Christina Pate
Couple at Thousand Trails campsite with text highlighting savings.

If you are a frequent RV camper or a full-time RVer, you’ve probably wondered, “Is Thousand Trails Worth It?” I have been an elite Thousand Trails member since 2020, and I have run the numbers. Based on my calculations, Thousand Trails is a good financial decision. We have saved over …

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Categories RV Camping Tips, RV Parks and Campgrounds, RV Travel

5 RV Trip Planning Hacks (Score Campsites and Save Money)

March 9, 2025 by Christina Pate
Woman at RV campsite picnic table with phone, computer and notepad for RV trip planning.

As a full-time RVer, I spend hundreds of hours each year planning RV trips. During my 8 years on the road, I have learned several simple tricks to score better campsites for a better price. Keep reading to learn my 5 best RV trip planning hacks. Contents1 Use Apps to …

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Categories RV Camping Tips, RV Travel

10 Newbie RV Mistakes You Can Avoid

April 13, 2025 by Christina Pate
RV sewer hose setup mistake

We’ve been living and traveling in our RV since 2016. During that time we’ve made every mistake in the book and seen hundreds of other campers make the same mistakes. Here are 10 common newbie RV mistakes you want to avoid. If you are a new RV owner, you can …

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Categories RV Camping Tips, RVing 101

10 Hilarious April Fools’ Day Pranks for RV Campers

March 4, 2024 by Christina Pate
Woman pointing and laughing outside RV.

I love a good April Fools’ Day prank. Since we live in our RV, we are always at a campground on April 1st. Over the years, I’ve come up with creative and hilarious pranks that are easy to pull off while camping. Today, I’m sharing my top 10 hilarious but …

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Categories RV Travel

Top 15 Unmissable RV Parks in North America Revealed!

February 27, 2024 by Christina Pate
RV road trip destination: Valley of Fire.

Since moving into a fifth wheel RV in 2016, I have stayed at hundreds of RV parks all over the country. From quiet state park campgrounds to luxury RV resorts and everything in between, each place has its own charm. Here, I’ll share my picks for the 15 best RV …

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Categories RV Parks and Campgrounds, RV Travel

28-Piece Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for RV Living

February 26, 2024 by Christina Pate
Woman standing on RV steps holding clothes on hangers.

Living in an RV is amazing for so many reasons–freedom and adventure, just to name a few. However, this nomadic lifestyle also comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to storage space. As we plan to downsize from a large fifth wheel to a compact travel …

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Categories RV Living

10 RV Travel Workouts (Stay Fit on your Road Trip)

February 14, 2024 by Christina Pate
Women with equipment for RV workouts

RV living is often an active lifestyle, but it can also be hard to stay in shape on the road. When I moved into an RV in 2016, the lack of routine in my lifestyle caused me to stop going to the gym regularly. Even though I hiked often, the …

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Categories RV Camping Tips, RV Living, RV Travel

10 Chic RV Color Schemes for your Camper Remodel

February 7, 2024 by Christina Pate
Sky blue RV color scheme

Many RVs, especially older models, are in dire need of an interior makeover. The standard brown interiors make small spaces feel even more cramped. However, you don’t have to paint everything white to create a bright, inviting space. Here are 10 chic RV color schemes and interior paint ideas to …

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Categories RV Remodel Ideas

RV Model Letters Explained (RV Abbreviations Glossary)

April 27, 2024 by Christina Pate
RV show with RV model abbreviations as overlay.

When shopping for an RV, you will often see model numbers that end with codes such as “FK” or “BH”. If you are new to RVing, you probably have no idea what these RV model letters mean. Fortunately, we’ve toured thousands of RVs over the years and have the scoop …

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Categories Buying an RV, RV Floorplans

Mastering Weekend RVing: 10 Tips for Perfect Short Trips

July 18, 2024 by Christina Pate
Woman drinking coffee fifth wheel RV

RV weekend warriors get their name from all the work they do to enjoy camping for just two days out of the week. We are super lucky to be full-time RVers, but we often go camping with weekend warrior friends. During these getaways, we often watch these part-time RV friends …

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Categories RV Camping Tips, RV Travel
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