- An Exuberant 4th of July in Othello, Washington! July 4, 2022
- Nature’s Capriciousness in Idaho – Streams, Mountains and Storms! June 30, 2022
- Idaho Falls River Walk – A Glorious Garden Stroll by the Snake River! June 20, 2022
- Utah – Off the Beaten Path…then FURTHER Off the Beaten Path! June 16, 2022
- A Gateway to Utah’s Outback! June 12, 2022
- Panguitch, Utah – Little Britches & Big Horses in the City Park June 9, 2022
- Navajo Bridge, Arizona — A Scenic Roadside Attraction in Red Rock Country June 3, 2022
- 2022 Genesis Supreme 28CRT Toy Hauler – Our Big RV Reveal! May 29, 2022
- Truck Camper Pros and Cons – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly! May 19, 2022
- Quartzsite Lite (2022) March 26, 2022
- Buddy – A Journey in Sprit February 26, 2022
- Truck Camper and Small RV Storage Tips! September 5, 2021
- 2005 Arctic Fox 860 Truck Camper – Grand Tour! July 16, 2021
- Greetings! Long Time No See!! June 25, 2021
- We’re Alive and Well and Camping in Arizona! June 5, 2020
- A Hawaii Vacation! November 1, 2019
- Williams, Arizona – Home of the Grand Canyon Railway! October 25, 2019
- Drag Boat Races in AZ – Top Speed FUN on the Colorado River! October 18, 2019
Following are links to our additions to this website in the past 6-7 months or so, in reverse chronological order. The posts are grouped as:
- Travel Stories – Our journey, in “blogger time,” anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks ago (we’ve gotta get through all those photos!).
- Info Posts – News and tips for living the RV and cruising lifestyles.
- Quick Pics – Very short anecdotes & fun pics posted in 2014-15. I no longer write these little quickies.
You can click the above links to skip down to each section on this page.
To see a summary of our travels since we started in 2007, along with links to all of our blog posts listed in chronological order, visit this link: All Our Travels Since The Beginning!
TRAVEL STORIES
- An Exuberant 4th of July in Othello, Washington! 07/04/22 A brief stop in our RV travel adventures in the town of Othello, Washington, was ideal for celebrating the 4th of July.
- Nature’s Capriciousness in Idaho – Streams, Mountains and Storms! 06/30/22 Our RV trip through rural Idaho brought us quiet joy by pretty streams and wild tempests in the mountains!
- Idaho Falls River Walk – A Glorious Garden Stroll by the Snake River! 06/20/22 On our Idaho RV trip we stopped at Idaho Falls where we found the most wonderful River Walk along the Snake River right through downtown.
- Utah – Off the Beaten Path…then FURTHER Off the Beaten Path! 06/16/22 On an RV trip through rural northern Utah we found a stunning mountain lake and took a wrong turn and ended up in farm fields!
- A Gateway to Utah’s Outback! 06/12/22 Traveling in our RV on Utah’s quiet country highways, we bumped into a fabulous area that’s the gateway to a gorgeous canyon and ATV trail.
- Panguitch, Utah – Little Britches & Big Horses in the City Park 06/09/22 On our RV journey through Utah, our sweet pup led us into a rodeo for young riders and an antique cabin, all in Panguitch City Park!
- Navajo Bridge, Arizona — A Scenic Roadside Attraction in Red Rock Country 06/03/22 June 2022 – Our first stop on our summer RV travels this year was at Navajo Bridge in Arizona. We’d made it to red rock country. Woo hoo! The parking area at this site is tiny, but we arrived early in the morning on a weekday so we were able to tuck ...
- Quartzsite Lite (2022) 03/26/22 Quartzsite, Arizona, has long been Party Central for RVers in midwinter, and this year — 2022 — we took our truck camper there to check out the action. In many ways, the RV scene out in the desert surrounding Quartzsite was not too different than in years gone by. There were crazy rigs rolling through the desert, ...
- Greetings! Long Time No See!! 06/25/21 OMG, it has been a full year since I posted anything here. In years past, I wouldn’t have dreamed of leaving this website untouched for more than a week, and now 85 weeks have gone by since I published articles here on a regular basis! Don’t look too closely…I’m afraid cobwebs are growing on the ...
- We’re Alive and Well and Camping in Arizona! 06/05/20 After eight months away from blogging, here is the latest from our travels in Arizona!
- A Hawaii Vacation! 11/01/19 A look back at a fabulous week-long vacation to the island of Oahu in Hawaii, from Waikiki Beach to Hanauma Bay State Park!
- Williams, Arizona – Home of the Grand Canyon Railway! 10/25/19 Williams, Arizona, “Gateway to the Grand Canyon” is home to the Grand Canyon Railway and a great I-40 stop on an RV adventure!
- Drag Boat Races in AZ – Top Speed FUN on the Colorado River! 10/18/19 What a thrill — drag boat racing on the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona, sponsored by the AZ Drag Boat Association.
- Seligman, Arizona – Birthplace of Route 66! 10/11/19 Seligman Arizona was the birthplace of Route 66, and it makes an ideal lunch stop on an RV trip across Arizona!
- Heavenly Theatrics in Utah’s Red Rocks 10/04/19 The backcountry trails in Utah’s red rock landscapes are best when the skies grow gloomy or when sun and shadow give chase.
- A Utah Backcountry Adventure! 09/27/19 Lots of back country roads criss-cross Capitol Reef National Park and Fish Lake National Forest. There are many pretty views!
- Capitol Reef NP – Cathedral Valley – A Stunning Backcountry Drive in Utah! 09/20/19 Cathedral Valley, a remote region of Capitol Reef National Park, is filled with stunning red rock pinnacles. Here are our pics…
- Fish Lake Utah – Fun Things To Do in the Lakes and Mountains 09/13/19 The Fish Lake area of Utah is beautiful and remote and full of nature’s wondrous bounty with lots of things to do. Here are pics…
- Fish Lake Utah – Alpine Beauty & Brilliant Stars in Dark Skies! 09/06/19 Fish Lake Utah is remote and quiet with beautiful alpine scenery and dark night skies that make the Milky Way jump out. Pics here…
- Red Canyon – Arches Trail – Windows & Hoodoos in Utah! 08/30/19 Arches Trail in Red Canyon Utah is a steep half-mile hike to a glorious plateau with vast views. Oh, and there are arches too!
- Casto Canyon Trail – A Delightful ATV / UTV Ride! 08/23/19 Casto Canyon Trail is a fabulous ATV / UTV trail alongside a wash in a red rock hoodoo canyon. Here are pics…
- Cedar Breaks Wildflowers + Stunning Brian Head Overlook 08/16/19 The summer wildflowers at Cedar Breaks National Monument are gorgeous and the views from Brian Head are unbelievable. Our pics…
- The Day the Sheep Moved In! 08/09/19 One day while we were camping a flock of 3,000 sheep showed up and joined us. What a crazy experience that was!
- Cedar Breaks National Monument – Wild Skies & Summer Storms 08/02/19 Cedar Breaks National Monument has intense storms in the summertime, and the wild skies are sensational. Here are some pics…
- Cedar Breaks National Monument – Glorious Amphitheater of Red Rocks! 07/26/19 Cedar Breaks National Monument is a gorgeous amphitheater of red rock pinnacles, spires and hoodoos, great for an RV trip.
- Stunning Grand Canyon with a Private View at Timp Point 07/19/19 There are many places to savor a glorious and private view of the Grand Canyon, and Timp Point is one of them. Here are pics…
- Point Sublime – A Wild Ride to a Stunning Overlook in Grand Canyon! 07/12/19 Point Sublime has 270 degree views of the Grand Canyon but it is very difficult to get to. Here’s what our adventure was like…
- Kanab, Utah, 4th of July – Stars & Stripes in the Red Rocks! 07/05/19 The 4th of July celebration in Kanab Utah is full of spirit and fun, from the colorful parade to the lively party in the park afterwards.
- Saddle Mountain Overlook – A Different View of the Grand Canyon! 06/28/19 At the Saddle Mountain Overlook we found a beautiful and different view of the magnificent Grand Canyon in Arizona.
- Grand Canyon’s North Rim – Breathtaking Bright Angel Point! 06/21/19 The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is a beautiful place to relax. Grand Canyon Lodge and Bright Angel Point are highlights…
- RV Camping in the Arizona Woods – Coconino National Forest 06/14/19 RV camping in the Arizona woods is a blast, especially if you’ve got a Polaris RZR to take you even deeper into the forest!
- Broken Arrow Trail in Sedona, AZ – What a Hike! 05/31/19 An early morning hike on the Broken Arrow Trail in Sedona, Arizona, was a beautiful way to start the day in red rock country!
- Hiking the “Pig Trails” in Sedona, AZ – Breathtaking! (oink oink!) 05/17/19 The Pig Trails in Sedona — Pig Tail , Peccary, Hog Wash and Hog Heaven — are a fabulous group of hiking/biking trails. Here’s pics!
- Top Sedona AZ Hikes: Little Horse to Chicken Point + Templeton Trail (Cathedral Rock)! 05/03/19 Two top Sedona Arizona hikes: Little Horse Trail to Chicken Point Overlook & Templeton Trail around Cathedral Rock. Pics here!
- Brins Mesa Trail & Unexpected Delights in Sedona Arizona! 04/26/19 Sedona Arizona is a fabulous RV destination. Hiking the Brins Mesa Trail and taking our RZR into the outback was a blast.
- Spring Has Sprung! – Sweet Days at Roosevelt Lake, Arizona 04/20/19 Roosevelt Lake in Arizona is a beautiful place to enjoy the unfolding of spring! Here are some pics.
- Black Hills Back Country Byway – Spring Flowers in Arizona! 04/12/19 The Black Hills National Back Country Byway is a lovely historic 21 mile 4×4 road between Safford and Morenci in eastern Arizona.
- Mexican Hat, Utah – A Special Hoodoo in the Red Rocks 04/05/19 Mexican Hat is a unique red rock hoodoo formation and riverside village we visited in our RV trip across southeastern Utah.
- Traces of Antiquity and the Not-So-Ancient in Utah! 03/29/19 On an RV trip in southeast Utah we found a pictograph from a thousand years ago and petroglyphs from a few decades back.
- SE Utah – A Mars Colony, Wide-Angle Photography & Snowy Mountains! 03/22/19 On an RV trip to southeastern Utah we found a Mars colony, some beautiful wide angle photo ops and snowy mountains!
- Monument Valley & Hite Scenic Overlook – Stone Towers from Below & Above! 03/15/19 A southern Utah RV trip visits Monument Valley, Mexican Hat and the Lake Powell Hite Scenic Overlook – great photo ops!
- Castle Hot Springs and Other AZ Treasures near Lake Pleasant 03/02/19 Castle Hot Springs Resort has been renovated, and driving there past Lake Pleasant we saw classic Sonoran Desert Scenery.
- Rainbows and Wild Horses in the Arizona Desert! 02/08/19 Seeking adventure in Arizona, we found some very tame wild horses and saw some vivid rainbows reflected across a lake.
- Canyon Country Highlights – Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend & More! 02/01/19 The drive from Bryce Canyon to Horseshoe Bend crosses gorgeous Canyon Country at Lake Powell (Glen Canyon) and Red Canyon.
- Bryce Canyon in Winter – Snow and Lace on the Red Rock Spires! 01/25/19 Bryce Canyon National Park became a GORGEOUS land of snowy spires and fairytale turrets after a winter blizzard. Here are pics!
- Grand Canyon – A Winter Wonderland with Snow! 01/18/19 Grand Canyon National Park is a gorgeous Winter Wonderland when it is filled with snow. Here are pics from our blizzard adventure!
- Jerome, Arizona – A New Year’s Getaway in the Snow! 01/04/19 A winter escape from the Sonoran Desert to Jerome Arizona for snow makes a delightful New Year’s Day excursion.
- 2018 RV Travels – The Year of the Dog 12/28/18 2018 was the Year of the Dog, both in the Chinese calendar and in our RV travels as we took our new puppy on the road.
- Cross-Country Highlights on an RV trip from Indiana to Texas 12/14/18 On an RV trip through middle America we found special highlights off the beaten path in Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas.
- Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, New Mexico – A Dog’s Eye View! 11/30/18 Oliver Lee Memorial State Park near Alamagordo, New Mexico, is an RV dog’s dream with a beautiful hiking trail into Dog Canyon.
- RVing Through History – 80 Years of RV Travel! 11/09/18 A look through some antique trailer magazines from 1937 to the present shows not much has changed in 80 years of RV travel!
- RV/MH Hall of Fame + Elkhart (RV Heart) Indiana 11/02/18 The RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the history of the RV industry in Elkhart Indiana with fantastic antique trailers.
- Halloween Camping – RV Witches & Goblins at Michigan State Parks! 10/26/18 Halloween camping at Michigan State Parks has ghosts and skeletons at every RV campsite and kids trick-or-treat at night.
- Mackinac Island, Michigan – A Precious Walk Back in Time! 10/19/18 An October excursion to Mackinac Island was a wonderful walk back in time to life without cars in the Victorian era. Here are pics…
- Fall Foliage in Michigan’s U.P. + Lake Superior at Sunset 10/12/18 The fall foliage color in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula & sunsets on Lake Superior are spectacular. Here are pics from our RV trip!
- Waterfalls in Michigan’s U.P. – Tahquamenon, Bond Falls & Black River Jewels 10/05/18 On an RV trip in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula we saw Bond Falls, Taquamenon Falls, Gorge, Rainbow and Sandstone Falls – Awesome!
- Wisconsin’s Lake Superior Shoreline – Cute Towns & Great Sunsets! 09/28/18 On an RV trip along Lake Superior in Wisconsin we discovered charming small towns, great beaches and beautiful sunsets!
- Walker, Minnesota – A Hidden Jewel in the 10,000 Lakes 09/21/18 Amid Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes the hidden jewel of Walker on Leech Lake treated us to an Ethnic Festival parade and Corvette show.
- North Dakota at a Glance – Roosevelt NP and Surprises in the Prairie 09/14/18 From famous Theodore Roosevelt National Park to infamous Fort Sauerkraut, North Dakota gave us fun surprises on our RV trip
- Soap Box Derby & Barrel Races – A Labor Day to Remember! 09/07/18 The Soap Box Derby and horseback Barrel Races were highlights of the Buffalo, South Dakota, Labor Day celebrations.
- A Smoky Moon, Badlands & Hummingbirds on the South Dakota Prairie 08/31/18 From a red smoky moon to badlands to hummingbirds, we saw some unusual things on our RV trip in the South Dakota Prairie.
- Summer Fun in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains 08/10/18 Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains are filled with summertime fun in both Buffalo and Sheridan as well as the in mountain landscapes!
- Bighorn Canyon – A River Runs Through It in Montana! 07/27/18 Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is an ideal RV destination with glorious views at Devil’s Canyon Overlook and great red rocks.
- Chief Joseph Scenic Byway – Mountain Majesty Near Yellowstone NP 07/20/18 Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is a glorious drive near Yellowstone that can be combined with the Beartooth Highway for a great day trip.
- Wildflowers in Wyoming – Spring Showers Bring Spectacular July Flowers!! 07/13/18 The wildflowers in Wyoming were absolutely stunning this year. After a very rainy Spring, the meadows were filled with flowers in July.
- Beartooth Highway Scenic Drive – Dazzling All American Road – WOW!! 07/06/18 The Beartooth Highway is a jaw-dropping scenic drive in Montana & Wyoming that is an All American Road. Here’s pics… WOW!!!
- 4th of July in Cody, Wyoming – The Cody Stampede Parade! 07/04/18 Wyoming’s Cody Stampede Parade on the 4th of July is full of fun with cool floats, rodeo queens, marching bands and cute kids!
- RVing Central Montana – Great Falls, Cool Coffee & Amish Buggies 06/29/18 On an RV trip through central Montana we visited the village of Choteau, the Great Falls of the Missouri River and the town of Harlowton.
- Glacier National Park’s “Many Glacier” – Crown of the Continent! 06/22/18 Many Glacier embraces some of the best views and vistas in Waterton-Glacier National Park, an ideal destination for an RV trip.
- East Glacier Scenic Drive – Treasures OUTSIDE Glacier National Park 06/15/18 East Glacier National Park may be the prettier side of the Park for an RV trip; the Scenic Drive OUTSIDE the Park is GORGEOUS!
- Montana Road Trip – Wildflowers, Bison, a Mission Church + Good Eats! 06/08/18 On a Montana road trip we saw wildflowers in the National Bison Range & artwork in St. Ignatius Mission + good eats along the way.
- RVing Wyoming – Lakes, Mountains and Waterfalls 06/01/18 Wyoming’s Bighorn Scenic Byway is a great trip even with an RV, especially Shell Falls, and Keyhole Reservoir & Lake De Smet are lovely.
- Wyoming Back Roads by RV – Rugged, Remote and Wild! 05/18/18 On an eastbound back roads RV trip across the central Wyoming we discovered remote and rugged camping and wild, stormy vistas.
- Bear Lake, Utah – A Turquoise Paradise in Snowy Mountains 05/11/18 Bear Lake, Utah, is a wonderful RV trip destination, even off-season, offering lakeside campground and lots of stunning scenery.
- Utah Back Roads – Lakeside RVing Near Salt Lake City 04/30/18 A back roads RV trip near Salt Lake City Utah offers snowy mountains and lake views at Rockport, Echo, Pineview & Mantua Reservoirs.
- Escapod Teardrop Trailers – Rugged Campers for Off-Road Adventure! 04/27/18 Escapod teardrop trailers are rugged, purpose-built high quality campers made for back country off-road camping and adventure.
- Strawberry Reservoir, Utah – Springtime Beauty with Ice & Snow! 04/23/18 Strawberry Reservoir in Utah is a popular RV destination in Summer for fishermen, but the ice, snow and solitude were spellbinding in Spring!
- Goblin Valley State Park Utah – One Gigantic Playground! 04/20/18 Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is a fabulous destination for a family RV trip because it’s a gigantic kids’ playground!
- Utah Scenic Byway 24 RV Trip – Capitol Reef National Park 04/16/18 Utah Scenic Byway 24 is one of America’s most stunning drives. Here’s the view from the passenger seat going west to east!
- A Back Roads RV Trip – AZ to NV to UT – Colorado River & Spanish Trail 04/13/18 Taking an RV trip on back roads, we followed the Colorado River from Arizona to Nevada and the Spanish Trail into Utah.
INFO POSTS
- 2022 Genesis Supreme 28CRT Toy Hauler – Our Big RV Reveal! 05/29/22 As full-time RVers we searched for the perfect toy hauler for several years and never found it. Now that we’re seasonal RVers we’ve found a terrific toy hauler for summertime travels.
- Buddy – A Journey in Sprit 02/26/22 The pages of this blog are full of travel tales from the lives we’ve lived on the road, at sea and abroad, but there are other kinds of journeys and adventures in life that don’t involve an RV, a sailboat or an airplane. This story is more profound than any we’ve shared with you ...
- Truck Camper and Small RV Storage Tips! 09/05/21 If you have a truck camper, van or small Class C or travel trailer, here are some great tips for maximizing your storage space!
- 2005 Arctic Fox 860 Truck Camper – Grand Tour! 07/16/21 After 13 years of living on the road, first in a 2007 27′ Fleetwood Lynx travel trailer and then in a 2007 36′ Hitchhiker 34.5 RLTG fifth wheel, we switched gears and moved back into a sticks-and-bricks home. But we didn’t want to give up the thrill of the open road completely! Since we ...
- RV Refrigerator Management Tip – Winning the Turf Wars! 06/07/19 Here’s an RV refrigerator management tip for minimizing the turf wars between the beer and veggies in a smaller RV fridge.
- Finding a Fifth Wheel Trailer or Toy Hauler to be a Full-time Home! 05/25/19 Searching for a new toy hauler or fifth wheel trailer took us to dealerships all over the country and to RV factories in Indiana too.
- Americas Mailbox – Mail Forwarding & So Much More in South Dakota! 05/10/19 Americas Mailbox offers mail forwarding, vehicle registration, domicile help and more in South Dakota, and we’ve been very pleased…
- Triple Tow or Toy Hauler? How to RV Full-time with a RZR? 03/08/19 We take a deep look at triple towing versus a toy hauler and reveal what we learned during several RV factory tours.
- Coffee Kiosks of the West 02/22/19 Coffee kiosks are found all over the west, and whether you drive-up or walk-up, they are a great place to get a yummy cuppa joe!
- Dog’s Life – Buddy’s Got It Covered! 02/15/19 When it comes to a Dog’s Life in an RV, Buddy’s got it covered. Here’s a few of his many magazine covers and feature stories…!
- Polaris RZR 900 XC – A New Ride and A New Chapter in our Travels! 01/11/19 A new Polaris 900 XC Edition is expanding our horizons and giving a fabulous new ride for our full-time RV travels!
- Merry Christmas and Thank You for a Great Year! 12/22/18 Merry Christmas and thank you for a wonderful year of travel adventures.
- RV Boondocking – Tips for Living Off the Grid in an RV 12/16/18 Living off the grid in an RV (boondocking or free camping) is a blast, and we’ve been at it full-time since 2007. Here’s how we do it!
- Honda EU2200i Generator Review + Oil Change and Maintenance Tips 12/07/18 We love our Honda EU2200i generator for charging our big RV battery bank and running appliances too. Here are the details…
- RV Roof Repair – Rubber Roof Patch + Holding Tank Vent Cap Replacement! 11/23/18 Easy DIY RV roof repairs: Have a rip or tear in your rubber RV roof? Patch it! Did you knock off a holding tank vent cap? Replace it!
- 101 MORE Great RV Gift Ideas for RVers, Campers & Outdoor Lovers! 11/17/18 101 great RV gift ideas that are perfect for everyone who loves RVing, camping, hiking, the outdoors and the National Parks.
- RV Awning Installation and Repair – Replacing the Awning Fabric 08/24/18 How to install & repair an RV awning? A step-by-step guide for how we tackled the tricky job of replacing our RV awning fabric.
- Amp’d Throttle Booster Installation and Review 08/17/18 Amp’d Throttle Booster increases acceleration responsiveness and reduces “dead pedal” syndrome. Here’s our review on our truck.
- Repairing and Replacing RV Roof Vents After a Hail Storm! 08/03/18 After a hail storm destroyed our RV roof vents, we had to replace them. Here’s a DIY step-by-step tutorial on how we did it.
- Lessons Learned in the Full-time RV Lifestyle – Tips & Ideas! 05/25/18 After 11 years of cruising and RVing full-time we’ve learned some great lessons, especially the importance of pursuing your dreams.
- SunwayFoto Gimbal Head Review – Catching Birds in Flight! 05/04/18 The SunwayFoto GH-01 Gimbal Head is a top quality carbon fiber tripod head that makes it easy to maneuver a long lens.
- Camping World Video Shoot — RVing is for Everyone! 04/06/18 We were thrilled to “star” in a Camping World video as part of their campaign, “RVing is for Everyone.” Here’s the back story.
- MORryde SRE 4000 Installation & Review – Smooth Trailer Towing 03/23/18 MORryde SRE 4000 installation & review: A fairly easy install and what a fabulous upgrade for smooth trailer towing!
- RV Screen Door Modifications & Upgrades 03/09/18 3 easy DIY mods for an RV screen door to keep the cold out, to protect it from pets, to give it rigidity and make it easier to grab.
- Repacking and Inspecting Fifth Wheel Trailer Wheel Bearings 02/23/18 Repacking the wheel bearings and inspecting the brakes are important annual fifth wheel trailer maintenance tasks. Photos & tips here…
- Puppy Chow – Is There A Dog Living In Our RV ??? 01/26/18 A Christmas pup nicknamed Puppy Chow visited for a night and we soon discovered we were living with a dog in our RV!
- Cold Weather RVing – Brrr… (or Ahhhh?!) 01/12/18 RVing in cold weather doesn’t have to be a chilling experience. Here are tips for surviving snow storms and winter in an RV.
- RV Lifestyle Tips: RVing Costs, Repairs, Living Off the Grid, Workamping & More! 11/23/17 Here’s our best RV lifestyle tips, from the cost of RVing to RV living off the grid to going full-time, RV repairs, workamping & choosing an RV
- RV Tech Tips – RV Upgrades – RV Maintenance Tips + Buying an RV! 11/16/17 Here’s all our favorite RV tech tips, from RV upgrades & modifications to RV maintenance tips plus tips for buying an RV.
- 50 RV Gift Ideas for Your Beloved RVer (or RV!) 11/03/17 Brighten up your motorhome or trailer and make RVing more festive and fun with 50 great holiday ideas and RV gifts for RVers and campers.
- What are the Most Important Features in a Full-time Fifth Wheel Trailer?! 10/13/17 What do you look for in a full-time fifth wheel Trailer? After 10 years on the road, here are the features we think are most important!
- Boondocking (“free camping”) – How to find free RV campsites 10/10/17 RV boondocking is free, fun, easy to do, and we’ve been at it for over a decade. Here are tips for how we find free campsites.
- Dirty Little Secrets from the RV Dump Station – RV Dumping Tips + Composting Toilets 09/25/17 Most RV holding tank products are highly toxic. Are RV composting toilets better? How do you empty RV tanks & compost toilets?
- Full-time RV Tips – Mail, Domicile, Insurance, Saving Money! 09/18/17 How do full-time RV travelers get mail, file taxes & get insurance? We’ve been RVing full-time since 2007 & have loads of tips for you.
- RV Mountain Driving: How to drive your RV safely on mountain roads 09/14/17 Driving an RV safely on mountain roads is tricky. Here are a few tips we’ve learned about driving our RV on steep mountain passes.
- Summer RV Fun in New York and Virginia – in Motorhome Magazine! 07/15/17 Two recent travel features in Motorhome Magazine by Emily & Mark Fagan: “Virginia Mountain Majesty” & “New York’s Finger Lakes.”
- Mobile Internet & Phone Communications for RV Living – A Minimalist Solution! 07/03/17 How do you stay in touch in an RV? Which internet and phone plans are best for full-time? Here’s a minimalist solution.
- Trailer Suspension Nuts & Bolts – RV Blues on Rough Roads! 06/24/17 Driving our RV on rough roads, the bolt for our 5th wheel trailer suspension equalizer almost came out. Yikes & What Next?
- Full-time RV Pioneer & Escapees RV Club Co-Founder: Kay Peterson 06/13/17 Kay Peterson is an extraordinary and inspiring woman who co-founded the Escapees RV Club and was a full-time RV lifestyle pioneer.
- Royal Flush! – A Surprise RV Toilet Replacement…Under Warranty 🙂 06/07/17 When our RV toilet broke it was a huge relief that our RV extended warranty picked up the tab for installing a new one! Here’s our story…
- 10 Years of Life on the Road by RV and Sailboat – The 2nd Half! 05/28/17 After 10 years of life on the road in an RV and sailboat, we’re telling our whole story in two parts. Here’s the 2nd half of the tale.
- 10 Years of Full-time RVing and Sailing!! – The Early Years… 05/24/17 After traveling full-time by RV and sailboat for ten years, we take a look back at our travels & evolution in the early years.
- Pocket Flashlight Review – Lumintop EDC25 & Lumintop SD26 Flashlights 05/19/17 A review of two 1000 lumen LED pocket flashlights: the Lumintop EDC25 flashlight and the Lumintop SD26 flashlight.
- RV Plumbing Tips – Cleaning RV Faucets, Sink Drains & Shower Wands 05/11/17 Here are some tips for cleaning your RV faucets, sink drains and shower wand to keep your RV plumbing in tip-top shape.
- B&W Companion Hitch Performance in a Fifth Wheel Trailer Rollover Accident 05/03/17 In a fifth wheel trailer rollover accident the B&W Companion hitch kept the truck upright and the Hitchhiker trailer stayed intact.
- Is RV Solar Affordable? 3 Solar Power Solutions for RVs and Boats 04/14/17 Is RV solar power affordable? Here are 3 cheap & easy solar kits for RVs and sailboats that pay for themselves in 1 to 9 months.
- Spring in Sarasota FL + Bryce Canyon’s Night Skies – in Trailer Life 04/04/17 Sarasota Florida is a fantastic springtime RV destination and Bryce Canyon’s Night Skies are BREATHTAKING. Here’s a peek at both…
- RV Solar Power Made Simple 04/02/17 Confused by RV solar power? This easy overview explains the terminology, components, design and solar parts selection for DIY RVers.
- What’s A Girl To Do at the RV Dump Station? 03/23/17 Going to the RV Dump Station doesn’t have to be a one man job. Here are tips for how two people can share the fun.
- Hitch Tighteners – Anti-Rattle Hitch Clamps Stop the Creaks & Wiggles! 03/08/17 A hitch tightener or anti-rattle hitch clamp stops the wobbling and creaking experienced with bumper hitches. Pics and info here.
QUICK PICS
- Fireworks for Canada Day and the 4th of July – EXPLOSIVE!! 07/02/15
- Driving an RV in the Eastern states – It’s a Wild Ride! 06/22/15
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- Floyd Country Store Bluegrass Music Jam – So Much Fun! 05/28/15
- A Jewel of a Waterfall – Great Smoky Mountains National Park 05/12/15
- The Tube Dude – Spreading Good Cheer in Sarasota, Florida 05/03/15
- Rockport, Massachusetts – Quaint Charm on Boston’s North Shore 04/22/15
- RV Electrical System Overhaul – New Batteries, Inverter & Converter! 04/10/15
- Sunny Side Up – Baby Sandhill Cranes Hatch in Sarasota FL 04/01/15
- Sharks and Snakes on the Beach in Florida! 03/22/15
- Interstate Rest Areas TX to FL – Not Just Any Pit Stop! 03/16/15
- Casita Travel Trailers – Lots of RV in a Tiny Package 03/09/15
- Slip Sliding Away – An Ice Storm in Texas 03/06/15
- A Glimpse of Big Bend National Park in Texas 03/05/15
- Yahoo Travel Features RLT & Other Full-time RVers 02/24/15
- Big Bend Bound – To Texas!! 02/17/15
- A Little Romance for Valentine’s Day 02/14/15
- Dear Deer in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains 02/11/15
- Arizona’s Stunning Apache Trail Scenic Drive 02/09/15
- Making Money RV Workamping with Amazon CamperForce 02/04/15
- VW Microbus Mania in Lake Havasu Arizona! 02/01/15
- Sunset over RVs in Quartzsite AZ 01/24/15
- From Online to Offline – Finding RV Friends in the Desert 01/22/15
- Burrowing owls in Gilbert, Arizona – They’re a Hoot! 01/13/15
- Wild Horses Running Free 01/08/15
- Around the World in an RV 01/06/15
- A Blizzard in Arizona! (really?) 01/04/15
- A Wedding Photo Shoot Among The Wild Horses! 01/02/15
- Merry Christmas from the Wild West of Arizona!! 12/24/14
- How does Craigslist work when you travel in an RV full-time? 12/22/14
- Rainbows over Cactus at Sunset! 12/18/14
- A Glimpse of the Navajo (or “Diné” as they call themselves) 12/16/14
- Humming in the Rain 12/13/14
- Volunteering for Fun 12/11/14
- What Kinda RV izZAT?? 12/09/14
- Dancing in the Moonlight 12/07/14
- Wild Horses! 11/27/14
- Arizona Desert Love 11/25/14
- Circling the Wagons 11/20/14
- Wise Words found in the Clutter! 11/18/14
- One Hummer or Two? 11/13/14
- Urban Flowers 10/31/14
- Desert Aquarium! 10/29/14
- An AZ sunset fires up the sky! 10/24/14
- A Sunset Between the Palms 10/18/14