Convenience. Flexibility. Affordability. Freedom. For these reasons and more, RVing has been an attractive way to travel for millions of Americans. Some people choose to live in RVs full-time or seasonally, varying their location by the calendar or by knocking trips off their Bucket List. Yes, RVs offer a lot. And RV manufacturers design and [...]
There are hundreds of options when it comes to RV units and their respective floor plan. We’ve discussed how to narrow down your RV type, but from there, you need to settle on a floor plan that works well and flows for your camping lifestyle. Where do you start, and what should you be thinking [...]
Vacations come at a cost, and RV vacations are no different. Although RV vacations can be 40 to 60 percent less than a hotel vacation (RVIA) – especially when it comes to lodging and food expenses, not to mention method of travel – it’s important to remain cognizant of your spending. Here are several budgeting [...]
More and more people are choosing to purchase RVs, hit the road, go camping, and go camping. Michigan has always has been an attractive destination for RVers for decades. As potential RV owners look to purchasing their own RVs, lightweight and ultra-lightweight RV models continue to be of high interest. “Since 2020 we have seen [...]
You’ve decided to purchase an RV! An RV is a significant investment, a purchase to be considered carefully. Once you have decided on a unit, you are no-doubt excited about receiving your new unit. Of course, the expectation is that the RV will be ready to go – in appearance as well as in function. [...]
As with most things in life, it’s never “one and done.” You don’t just buy a house and spend the next 20 years ignoring the lawn or not changing burned out lightbulbs or leaving a toilet that's overflowed to fester. You don’t simply buy a vehicle or tractor and never change the oil or add [...]
Weight has a lot to do with RV safety, not to mention the structure’s longevity. It’s not just the weight of the RV itself. It’s how much stuff you bring, how much liquid you have, how many passengers are coming along, and how that all impacts your tow vehicle (if you are towing) and driving [...]
If you’re one of the millions of new households who has embraced RV ownership, travel, and camping, then you’re in good company. Although an RV, whether it’s motorized or towed, can help you simplify your travel and your life overall, there is much to learn about it: driving, towing, packing, setting up camp. It’s a [...]
One of the conveniences of an RV is the ability to have running water. We’ve talked about how to keep your fresh water system clean in the past. Now we will talk about your RV’s water heater. Most RVs come equipped with one – unless you have a pop-up camper or a smaller RV – [...]
You know you have too much in the RV. You’re shifting things around too much, running into items you know you don’t need, or can’t find the items you need when you need them. It takes time to get everything organized, discipline to keep it organized, and perhaps a little creativity to develop storage solutions [...]
