An odometer is an essential part of your RV (Class A, Class B, and Class C), or your truck or car’s dashboard (if you have a towable or a toad). This handy little instrument helps you keep track of the distance you’ve traveled in a particular vehicle. We’re all used to seeing it every time [...]
When it comes to RVing, planning is essential – including organizing a routine to follow prior to departing your stationary home or from a campsite. What you need to do will vary some depending on the type of RV you have, but a Pre-Departure Checklist would look something like this. (Keep in mind throughout packing [...]
RV interiors are pretty basic, to say the least. They come decorated with natural colors and fabrics that can withstand heavy use and appeal to “the general buyer.” But once you’ve purchased an RV, it’s time to make it your own. Add some color and variety to the interior by doing a little makeover this [...]
Our world is getting more mobile. Cell phones, tablets, and broader Wi-Fi and mobile service have made it not only easier to connect, but easier to work remotely and outside the traditional office setting. According to a Gallup survey in February 2017, “43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working [...]
There is good news coming out of Lansing for those who enjoy RVing. After five years of educating Michigan politicians and a historic veto override, the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is pleased to announce that Michigan RV enthusiasts now have a very strong incentive to purchase that new RV they’ve been [...]
Our 2018 RV show season kicks off in Novi in February, with plenty of other RV shows you can attend - hosted by us and by many other groups all over the country - over the upcoming months. Here are some helpful tips to make the most out of attending these events. Arrive early. This [...]
There never really is any down time, just more time to think about and plan the RV adventures you want to experience next season. Did you miss something this year that you don’t want to pass up again? Did you go somewhere, fall in love, and long to return to “your spot”? Do you want [...]
It can be a little tricky when it comes to the management of all of the “adult things” in life, such as mail, bills, banking, and health coverage when you don’t have a permanent home address or are away for long periods of time. But thankfully, for full-time and seasonal RVers, it’s easier than ever. [...]
It’s well-known that vacationing via an RV can be a real money-saver, particularly for families. Think of how much you’d spend if you didn’t have an RV. Staying a few days in a popular tourist destination during the high season could result in spending upwards of $150+ per night per room. If you go for [...]
Fail doesn't stand for "First Attempt In Learning" for nothing. There is no more humbling experience than when we utterly fail and make a big mistake. We like to think of ourselves as intelligent, proficient, and capable. But sometimes, even despite our best efforts, we just aren’t. And when you are towing a trailer or [...]
