5 Benefits of Storing Your RV Underground
For many RV enthusiasts in colder climates, the fall months usher in the death knell of the camping season. Their rigs must be cleaned and winterized and stored until spring comes around again. Storing rigs during this time becomes a challenge. There are plenty of storage options out there, but how do you choose which […]
Is It Okay to Drive Your RV with the Propane On?
Your RV’s refrigerator, water heater, and heating systems likely run on propane, or liquified petroleum gas (LP for short). So, you’ve probably asked yourself if it’s okay to drive your RV with the LP gas turned on. It seems like a reasonable thing to do: With the propane on, the food in your fridge will […]
Should You Rent or Buy an RV?
If you’re like most people, you’ve thought about what it would be like to travel in an RV, but you may not know whether you should buy or rent one first. Here’s a quick look at some instances in which you could rent or buy. It Makes Sense to Rent an RV When: You want […]
6 Reasons to Plan a Fall Camping Trip
American journalist and author Jim Bishop once said, “Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” He was right. Summer may be king in terms of what RV enthusiasts typically consider to be camping season, but if you look closely, autumn offers so many hidden riches, making it the perfect time […]
Understanding RV Slide Outs
The allure of RV living is intoxicating for many people. The thought of living smaller, traveling, and seeing the beauty in the world has captured the attention of countless RV enthusiasts, and many have caught the full-time RV bug. One major hurdle people have to crest in their pursuit of the ultimate RV lifestyle, however, […]
How to Keep Mice Out of Your RV
Mouse droppings. That’s the last thing you want to see when you’re packing up your RV for a camping trip. Unfortunately, RVs are just as susceptible to rodent invasions as brick-and-mortar homes are, if not more so. It’s likely you’ll deal with a mouse chewing through a bag of chips or creating a nest in […]
3 Considerations for an Epic Cross-Country Trip in Your RV
The idea of traveling across the country is seemingly sewn into the mind fabric of most RV and camping enthusiasts in America. A trip that spans from coast to coast is an ultimate must-do for an RVer, it’s the gold standard of American vacations, it’s the type of trip that’s supposed to be life changing, […]
5 Ways to Make Cooking While Boondocking a Cinch
Camping is all about being resourceful and that couldn’t be truer than when dry camping in your RV. Also known as boondocking, dry camping is essentially going off-grid, without access to electricity and water hookups. But even without these conveniences, you and your camping companions still have to eat and try to conserve water and […]
3 Ways to Keep Safety in Mind While Camping
Camping in your RV should be a fun and exhilarating experience, not anything else. Yet that doesn’t mean you can naively let your guard down. Nor does it mean that you can trust everyone you encounter on the road or at the places you stay. While you shouldn’t be fearful of camping, you should have […]
5 Things You Should Know Before You Begin a Camper Conversion
It seems like everyone just breaking into the RV world and lifestyle starts out by converting a van or some cargo trailer into the picture-perfect camper of their dreams. The Instagram-worthy pictures of the custom interiors and layouts seem to confirm this. While converting a van or cargo trailer into a camper can be an […]