Patrick Buchanan

As RV LIFE’s Director of Partnerships, Patrick Buchanan has been RVing for almost 10 years. He has authored hundreds of RV content articles across the RV LIFE family of blog sites including RV LIFE, Camper Report, Do It Yourself RV, and Camper Smarts. Most of his efforts are now directed toward helping manufacturers and service providers in the RV industry tell their story to RV LIFE’s vast audience.

You’ll frequently find him at the larger RV industry trade shows in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Tampa, Florida. As the executive producer of the RV LIFE Podcast and the Camper Report Show, he still makes time to manage advertising on the industry’s most popular RV consumer forum, iRV2.com.

Based in the DFW area of Texas, Patrick enjoys driving and maintaining his diesel motorhome. While not a full-timer, he and his wife have managed to log over 20,000 miles with an ever-increasing audience of miniature dachshunds.

A True Solar Power Package Can Now Be Included With Your New Keystone RV

Keystone RV has changed the landscape of factory-installed solar power systems. We’ve all seen the phrases “Solar Ready” or “Pre-wired for Solar” emphasized in many RV feature descriptions. While those statements are technically accurate, it’s a bit like saying your home is pre-wired for a hot tub because you have electricity and a water hose. … Read more

Campground Reviews Working To Collect Data For RVers During Crisis

Nearly two decades old, RV LIFE Campgrounds is the gold standard when it comes to providing reliable campground information. RV LIFE Campgrounds, is now providing up-to-date information about campground closures during the COVID-19 crisis to the RVing community. Current campground status information is invaluable in order to provide an up-to-date list for full-time RVers and … Read more

Composting Toilets: What It is, How it Works, and if It’s a Good Idea

If you drive an RV and have heard of composting toilets, without completely understanding what these toilets are exactly, you have come to the right spot. I have done research on the subject to give you a clear overview of composting toilets for your RV. Composting toilets: what are they, how do they work, and … Read more

RVs parked in national park campground with mountain backdrop.

What is the Best RV Size for National Park Campsites?

When you’re trying to get the best RV size for national park campsites, this list of RV length limits at popular campgrounds can help.