What is the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum?
American’s have had a love affair with road travel for hundreds of years. To explore a bit of that past, the Recreational Vehicle/Manufactured Housing (RV/MH) Hall of Fame and Museum was created. Located in Elkhart, Indiana—which is known as the RV Capital of the World—The organization seeks to honor the pioneers of both the RV […]
What is Hipcamp?
More and more people are looking for ways to spend time outside, make memories with family and friends, and take a break from the typical rush and stress of life. And as RVing continues to skyrocket in popularity across the country and beyond, people want to connect with nature while RV camping. One of the […]
What is a Dark Sky Park?
A dark sky preserve or park is an area of designated land where there is no light pollution, which is unwanted or excessive light at night from buildings, street lights, and other sources. Without light pollution, dark sky preserves present an incredible opportunity to view the night sky like you’ve never seen before. The International […]
How to Camp Safely and Responsibly in an Area Prone to Wildfires?
It’s wildfire season again, and it’s already quite an active one. So far this year, nearly 3,400,000 acres of land has been burned by large fires, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The Bootleg Fire in Oregon has been burning since June 6, and is the largest wildfire in the U.S. this year. That […]
Pros and Cons of Slide Outs
Slide outs on RVs were made popular in the 1990s and have since become a feature that many manufacturers incorporate into their rigs. But is it worth it to have slides outs? Let’s take a look at some pros and cons. Pros Slide outs offer a number of benefits, including: Extra room – A rig […]
Benefits of AAA Membership for RV Owners
Since 1902, the American Automobile Association (AAA) has served customers in its federation of motorclubs with reliable service and helpful discounts. While RVers can certainly benefit from the traditional tiers of membership—which include Classic, Plus, and Premier—there is also RV-specific protection that can be added to Plus and Premier memberships to extend and enhance the […]
What is THOR Industries’ LEAP Program?
THOR Industries, the RV manufacturer responsible for Airstream, Integra, Jayco, and Tiffin lines of recreational vehicles, offers something called the LEAP program. LEAP—which stands for Learn, Engage, Achieve, Perform—is available to local school districts in Elkhart County, Indiana, where THOR’s headquarters are located. It is a community outreach initiative that introduces students of varying ages […]
How to Shade Your RV Campsite
As we near the Fourth of July holiday, temperatures are skyrocketing across the country. It will make for some hot days and nights on camping trips, to be sure. One great way to keep cool in your RV this summer is to find or create shade in which your RV can be parked. Items that […]
Are You Financially Prepared to Be a Full-Time RVer?
It can be incredibly appealing to think that RV life will set you free from a mortgage or rent, homeowners’ or renters’ insurance, and other typical expenses that go along with sticks-and-bricks homeownership and apartment dwelling. And in a sense, it’s true. You will have a lot of freedom as a full-timer. But there are […]
What Makes an RV Campground Great?
Anyone with an RV knows that a great campsite is a true treasure to find. It’s the type of find that will have campers come back year after year. But what is the appeal? What makes a great site at an RV campground? Large, private campsites Spacious campsites are important to RVers, regardless of a […]
