For many of us, it’s not camping if there isn’t a campfire to sit around in the evening or one over which to cook breakfast. Campfires are essential to the camping tradition, not just for their warmth or food cooking ability, but because they seem to bring out the philosopher and ponderer in each of [...]
RVs are not race cars. Just looking at them tells you that much, but many drivers still take things a little too fast. An RV, whether it’s a large motorhome, a trailer, or a camper van, is larger than your average vehicle and takes time to slow down in the event of a stop sign [...]
An RV gives you access to unlimited travel, with a homey space that can be set up anywhere. You can feel the sense of freedom, but that freedom is limited. You also need to get to and from destinations safely. When it comes to motorized RVs -- Class A, Class B, Class C -- that [...]
Dogs are hearty animals that usually love to be outdoors, and if you go camping with one, you know how much they really do love to be outside. Just as you need to take precautions when the weather is warm, you need to take care to protect your dog when cold weather strikes, too. Here [...]
It can be challenge enough to maneuver and manage a standard vehicle on wintry roadways, but driving a long RV or having one in tow poses additional challenges. To keep our RVs, our vehicles, and ourselves safe during the winter months, take these winter driving tips into consideration. Have snow chains. These can make all [...]
As our home away from home, many RVs have been designed with modern conveniences and appliances to make our lives on the road that much more comfortable and convenient. If you plan to use your RV regularly or for an entire season, it’s a good idea to understand the basics of your RV’s electrical system [...]
As RVers, we are always prepared: for bad weather, for alterations to our travel plans, for treating first aid. During the high season for RVing, we are prepared with our warm weather gear, both for necessity and for fun. And now that the weather has turned, we take another look at our packing lists so [...]
Time on the road can be freeing, but the realities of life still happen. Every situation will be different, but here are a few helpful tips. What if a family member gets ill (emergency situations) while I’m away and far from home? A parent in the hospital? A child sick back home? First and foremost, [...]
Thousands of RV owners choose to bring their dogs along for the ride and to participate in the travels. In fact, that’s one of the best parts of owning an RV in the first place, to have the flexibility and the capability to bring along your faithful friend. Your dog won’t be restricted to the [...]
