Are you getting excited? The third month of the year is “marching” along and it’ll be camping season before we know it. The change in the weather and the singing of the birds and the nearly irresistible urge to clean out the closets means spring is on the way – and our attention naturally turns [...]
Simple. Compact. Small. These are words that don’t typically come to mind when you mention “RV.” Yet, there are lots of RV models that fit this description. Bigger isn’t always better. Don’t get us wrong, large motorhomes and travel trailers can be fantastic options for the RVer with the goals and lifestyle to match; however, [...]
You’ve done the research. You’ve honed in on what you want. You stepped into several models on your quest. Now, you’ve found it. The recreation vehicle of your dreams. If you’ve made it to the point of purchase, then you already probably have a pretty good idea of how you’d like to spend your time [...]
Some scents are tantalizing, such as newly brewed coffee wafting up from your cup or the robust announcement of a Dutch oven dessert that’s just come off the coals. Some scents are relaxing, such as a chilly fall morning when the dew glistens and everything seems to be covered by a thin layer of fresh [...]
Many people combine business with pleasure by choosing a lifestyle that allows them to travel while they work. This once-revolutionary, now-trendy lifestyle is coined “workamping,” which came into our vocabulary more than 30 years ago. Basically, if you sleep in an RV at night and work during the day, you are considered a workamper. This [...]
“Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised.” – Denis Waitley It’s important to have a positive outlook and to welcome surprises when they come. However, if we’ve learned anything this year, nothing is for certain and we need to be prepared for anything. RVers are folks who are used to [...]
A popular choice of RV is the well-known fifth-wheel travel trailer. It has some of the most diverse layouts and practical storage than other types of towable RVs. If you are considering purchasing and owning a fifth-wheel, it's important to know the pros and cons. Pros You can easily distinguish a fifth-wheel travel trailer by [...]
When the rain and snow hit the Mitten, you’ll undoubtedly be using your brakes more often as you navigate the roadways. Larger motorized RVs typically use air brakes or a component called a hydro boost (hydraulic pressure). If you have a towable RV, then you have two sets of your typical brakes to watch and [...]
As an RV owner, it’s essential that your trailer or rig stays as clean and maintained as possible. This is important when the RV is in use – whether you’re camping or traveling – when it’s being stored long-term, or simply sitting around awaiting your next camping trip. Where you park your RV when it’s [...]
Any RV purchase is a big investment, and not just in dollars. You’re also investing in the RV lifestyle, of spending your weekends and holiday vacations camping or traveling with your trusty home away from home. One of the largest types of RV is a Class A or conventional motorhome, which is built on a [...]
