Video: How to Hitch Your Fifth Wheel
MARVAC2025-08-27T06:53:33-04:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmJxLz1XBUA
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07, 2025
Find a Technician through RVTI
MARVAC2025-07-14T06:15:48-04:00Have you ever been in the situation of needing an RV tech? Earlier this year, the RV Technical Institute unveiled its “Find a Certified Technician” Map, a resource built for RV owners to find a proficient, certified RV tech when those unseemly problems arise. MARVAC touched base with Monika Geraci, spokesperson for the RVTI, about [...]
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07, 2025
Midwest Living: Best Small Towns Driving Tour
MARVAC2025-07-08T07:49:50-04:00Distance: 445 miles Driving Time: 8 hours, 40 minutes (plus a ferry ride to and from the island) Midwest Living published an article “These are the 20 Best Small Towns for a Great Lakes Vacation” in June 2025. Not surprisingly, a dozen of those destinations were located in Michigan. This road trip takes you [...]
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06, 2025
Is an Airstream Right for You? Exploring the Icon of the Open Road
MARVAC2025-06-23T06:41:59-04:00There’s nothing quite like the gleam of an Airstream. With its polished aluminum shell and unmistakable silhouette, it’s more than just a travel trailer—it’s a symbol of freedom, adventure, and craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. For many, owning an Airstream isn’t just about hitting the road; it’s about embracing a lifestyle, creating [...]
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06, 2025
Take to the Road to Visit These Wellness Destinations in Michigan
MARVAC2025-06-09T06:37:00-04:00You don’t need to go to a fancy, overpriced spa to get some R&R. You can enjoy many activities while camping that require little but some alone time and some focused concentration… in some of the most beautiful places in the state. Disconnecting from our daily routines and immersing ourselves in nature can be restorative, [...]
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05, 2025
Technology While Camping
MARVAC2025-05-16T11:51:18-04:00Technology has permeated our lives for quite some time now, and with the boom of AI, it’s becoming so intertwined that it’s becoming essential. The RV world is also changing with the times. Remember, RVs started out as modified cars with beds attached, but by the mid-1900s, they become larger and more luxurious (plumbing, for [...]
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05, 2025
Protect Your RV During Summer “Down Time”
MARVAC2025-05-15T13:24:14-04:00We talk a lot about how to store and take care of your RV when it’s in long-term storage, typically over the winter months. But if you are “weekend warrior,” then your RV is still sitting around a lot during the high RV season. So, how do you protect your RV when it’s out of [...]
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05, 2025
Southeast Michigan Walking & Driving Tour: Monroe
MARVAC2025-05-05T08:53:20-04:00Distance: 7.6 miles Walking time: 2 hours, 47 minutes Driving time: 19 minutes If you love history, then drive approximately 40 miles south of metro Detroit (or just over the Ohio border if you’re coming from the south) to “Michigan’s Cornerstone,” the city of Monroe. Known in the early days as Frenchtown, this settlement was [...]
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04, 2025
Wellness on the Road
MARVAC2025-04-02T12:38:52-04:00“According to the KOA 2024 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report on Outdoors and Wellness, campers who bring along their children say that spending time outdoors improves the children's emotional well-being, relationships, and physical health. “The health benefits of nature… have been attributed to ‘reduction in air pollution; increased physical activity, including walking and biking; and improved [...]
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04, 2025
Michigan Foodie Adventure
MARVAC2025-03-24T15:28:48-04:00Driving Time: 16 hours, 28 minutes Distance: 908 miles There’s something magical about hitting the road in Michigan, where every corner reveals a bakery, farmers market, or lakeside café serving up fresh, local flavors. For many campers, food is an essential part of the experience. In fact, food tourism is a top priority for campers, [...]