Most people think that just because they spend their summers in an RV means they have to give up amenities only a fixed property can provide, such as a home garden. But container gardening is a popular and growing trend, especially to those gardeners who just can’t seem to give it up. Gardening from your [...]
Now that temperatures are hitting around 90 degrees in Michigan, RVers are turning to their air conditioning units for relief. And unfortunately, many of us are learning the hard way that it’s easy to forget about routine maintenance to our A/C units. As most can attest, a family vacation can quickly be soured by hot [...]
As RV owners, we are generally safety minded. But with the busy summer months now upon us, it’s more important than ever to be attentive about RV safety. People are out and about doing the outdoor activities they love, many of which occur on or very near roadways. There are more people driving around and [...]
It’s a fact of life that when you go camping, you’re going to run into some pests. Some unlucky RV owners experience frustration with pests when their unit comes out of storage. Taking care of pests and knowing how to prevent them ensures a better experience for campers and a longer life for your RV. [...]
When deciding where to stay this summer, especially if you're looking to explore somewhere new, it is important to understand the differences between an RV campground, park, and resort, and how to best decipher which one will best suit your family, your lifestyle, and your rig. Let's take a look at all three so you [...]
Here's a fun segment from the show Innovation Nation! Host, Mo Rocca, guides us down memory lane as he explores how the RV industry has transformed from simple auto campers to modern-day homes on wheels. HFIN_2443-Campers from The Henry Ford on Vimeo.
The day you purchase a home, whether it’s your first or your fifth, is an exciting yet anxiety-ridden day. You have a new place to live, but you have the responsibility of paying for that home. An RV is a home for full-timers and a home away from home for many others. Choosing to [...]
As the RV industry continues to grow and evolve, a new wave of RVers has made their way onto the scene. Unlike a traditional engine-powered or towable rig, these RVers are enjoying a more permanent unit: a Destination Trailer. Destination Trailers, often referred to as park models, offer the same amenities a regular rig might [...]
When space is limited, transform your rig into the perfect guesthouse oasis. If your home serves as basecamp for reunions and get-togethers with lots of friends and family, personal space can come at a premium. Do yourself and your guests a favor by parking your rig in your driveway and opening it up as a [...]
Do you have a need for speed in order to explore hard-to-reach places or to simply have a little fun? Then you’re probably the owner of some off-road vehicles (ORVs) or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) such as quads and dirt bikes. But maybe you prefer mountain bikes, small boats, canoes, motorcycles, and even gliders. And the [...]
