While shopping for an RV, some wonder whether a fifth wheel would have a generator. The answer is yes, most fifth wheels do have a built-in generator. The question is whether it is big enough to do the job that it’s needed to do. Some folks don’t require a generator […]

If I asked you to describe a car that’s a lemon, you could probably conjure up a mental image easily. This is a busted-down vehicle, often produced decades and decades ago. Its paintjob is dingy, its tires are hanging on for dear life, and who knows what problems lie under […]

Wally Byam’s dream became a reality when he built his first travel trailer in 1931 light enough to be towed by a car and create accommodations for its owner.  Yes, we’re talking about the Airstream, and there are still a few on the road today from the 1930’s. Wally intended […]

While looking at Airstream RVs, I was curious about what the prices might be. I found there was a price range of $36,900 to $221,000 depending on size, comfort, and the conveniences provided. Some models sport more luxuries than others. Airstream has long had a reputation for luxury that has […]

The average camper trailer, per an article on our site, is 24 feet long and about 5,200 pounds. Campers can be smaller, like the 19-foot 2015 Jayco Jay Flight 19RD. That camper weighs 3,715 pounds. They can be bigger as well, such as the 32-foot long 2017 Cherokee West 274DBH. […]

The Carolinas in October sounds just about perfect, right?  For Dave and I who live in Florida, we were excited for a welcomed change of scenery and temperatures. From door to door, we were looking at a 602-mile trip to our destination of Pride RV Resort in Maggie Valley, NC, […]

In planning our camping trips, I have become more aware of the difficulties that can take place from RVers and truck drivers sharing a parking lot overnight at truck stops/travel centers. RVs can use truck stops, but it might not be the first choice an RVer should make. Before you […]

RV ownership sure doesn’t come cheap. Once you get over the initial financial hurdle of purchasing your vehicle, there’s a whole slew of other costs that await you. You have to pay for fuel for your RV, must-haves like a generator (which also needs fuel), and any other maintenance and […]

While planning my camping trips this past summer, I was surprised to find that some Walmarts do not allow RVs to park overnight. I did find out with a few phone calls and an app, that there are some Walmarts that still allow boondocking. The reassuring answer to my question […]

Here are 35 great examples of camper trailers for families. In looking at different camper trailers, I tried to decide which ones met the needs of my growing family best. There were certain things to look for. I had learned that much from experience. The best camper trailers for families […]