So, you’ve found the RV of your dreams after many months, or even years, of researching, shopping, and visiting RV shows and dealers. Congratulations! It’s such a feeling of elation when you’ve picked out “the one.” Now onto the nitty gritty of storing your RV and purchasing those extras needed to keep her up and … Read more
If you remember from my recent post about preventing premature battery death, a lot of the information out there on the great wide web is catered towards RVs, not trailers. That can be kind of a bummer, because these are two different vehicles with often different needs. For instance, a motorhome or RV will often … Read more
Sometimes things on the camper just break. The awning is no exception. If the awning breaks, is it safe to drive the RV or tow the camper home? No, don’t drive home with a broken retractable awning. The retractable awnings on campers and RVs are held to the side of the vehicle using spring pressure … Read more
In checking into the options of whether to store my RV elsewhere or at home, I found that storing at home, even with a few expenses was the best option. I found that measuring from the ground to the top of the unit, measuring the air conditioner, and adding the two gave me the correct … Read more
The travel trailer virgins are, well, no longer virgins having one five mile two night trip under their belts. Now it’s time for the first trip of any distance, almost 90 miles to Rend Lake in southern Illinois from our southeast Missouri home. This is the report on how things went and what new stuff … Read more
The travel trailer virgins took the rolling motel room on its shakedown cruise a few weeks ago. We survived. YAY! Turns out, it really is not brain science or rocket surgery. If you take your time and think your way through, you too can set up your own motel room with a simple two hour … Read more
I was checking into travel trailers with storage options and came up with a list. There are several camper-trailers with good storage options. Below are a variety of travel trailers from tiny to large. Jay Flight The Jay Flight by Jayco is built around comfort. It includes baggage storage, wardrobe storage, pantry and coat hooks by the door. … Read more
I hate to break it to you, but summertime is almost over. Okay, yes, technically it’s summer until 11:59 p.m. on September 21st, but it just doesn’t feel like summer once August is behind us. The kids will be back to school, the beaches will be deserted, and you’ll be thinking about winterizing your camper … Read more
A Teardrop Camper may be the solution you have in mind to keep life adventurous, fun and simple while still having some added comfort in the great outdoors. While there are not as many manufacturers specializing in teardrop style campers as other standard recreational vehicles, you’ll still find a wide variety with amenities to suit … Read more
This is going to sound gross, but bear with me: A clogged blackwater tank is a lot like a clogged toilet. In fact, as a disclaimer, this whole article is going to be gross. This is your blackwater tank we’re talking about here. It’s not the most pleasant of topics, but as an RV owner, … Read more