Josh the RV Nerd over at Bish’s RV in Coldwater, Michigan, has a lot to say about RVs, especially if you are wondering about RV construction. This was one of the seminar topics at the 35th Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show (fall 2024), featuring Josh as the presenter. There are generally two methods used [...]
There’s a new term floating around the camping industry: (Re)Creation Vacation. This is just a fancy way of saying people want to return to places where they already have made good memories. It’s interesting to wonder why this so-called trend is growing. This article will explore that – and the reasons all tie together. [...]
A change in the seasons means making changes to the menu. Hot weather days are out (generally) and cool days are back in style. Our tastebuds yearn for comfort food and flavors full of autumn spices. These three recipes are easy to make at the campsite after completing your fall hikes (speaking of which, here [...]
In the first part of our RVing as a Retirement Plan article, we talked about how to get started with RVing, from picking out and trying out an RV to managing finances to what to expect when it comes to budgeting in this lifestyle. In this article, we will approach some other common questions people [...]
It’s an American Dream. To travel off into the sunset in an RV, to see the country, to leave schedules and mundane tasks behind, to seek adventure. Although RVing has plenty of those perks, there is the practical and realistic side of things as well. That shouldn’t deter you from taking on RVing in retirement. [...]
Photo: Roberto - stock.adobe.com. Marshall, Michigan, USA - October 21, 2021: The business district on Michigan Avenue Distance: 1.6 miles Walking time: 36 minutes This walking tour will take you past some historic structures and sights as well as some unique museums within this beautiful little Michigan town. The town’s website has several well-organized and [...]
We spoke with two MARVAC dealer members about how, when, and why RVers look to make a switch with their RVs, whether it’s upgrading or downsizing. Our featured members are Chase Haylett, Haylett Trailers, Coldwater; and Jeff Korpal, Tri City RV, Bay City. How frequently do folks make changes as to which RV they own? [...]
Distance: 5 miles Walking time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Stop #1: Chinook Pier / Coal Tipple A tall concrete structure that towers over the town was used to feed coal into steam locomotives, which went obsolete in the 1950s when diesel powered locomotives took to the rails. The rail yard was abandoned about 20 [...]
With nighttime temperatures dipping into the 40s and 50s, and back to school shopping all but complete, it’s time to think about preparing the RV for the offseason. Whether you are extending your camping season another few weeks or planning to pack it all in and call it a year, you’ll need to complete a [...]
For these particular recipes, we’re returning some heat and comfort flavors to our menu. Summer is on its way out, and fall is on its way in. We aren’t ready to give up camping yet – fall can be the best time to go – but we are ready to switch up the menu and [...]
