Being stealthy means you can sleep/stay overnight almost everywhere without being bothered. Usually, nobody even notices a van parked in a neighborhood. That’s why I decided to go with a (Ford E-series) van versus a small RV. To keep you van stealth, here are some of the things you may want to consider: If you […]
RV Tips
Holiday RV Tips to Make Your Season Bright
Starting to feel a little dragged down by the holidays? You’re not alone. Buying gifts for everyone, untangling the Christmas lights, and cooking extravagant meals can certainly get the best of anyone. So why not simplify the holidays this year? It may sound crazy to spend the holidays in your RV at first. How will […]
Storage Ideas, Velcro Magic and Whatever Else That’s Handy
Well at this point we are still very new to all this but have found some things online as well as from our own experiences thus far that are really handy to use. So here goes, and I will continue to add as we find more! Spice containers First, for us who travel and are […]
Trailer Sway Controller for Your Safety
This may be what you need if you don’t have the Reese with the “Dual Cam” sway control arms. Sway control is an important safety device. Make sure that your tow vehicle is not slightly higher in front. You should check this whenever you hook up. Pull the rig to a flat and level spot […]
How to Use a Portable Generator
I generally plug the trailer right into the generator with the appropriate adapter. If we are going to be around a while, I crank up the generator and do a walk around to my nearest neighbor to see if I can hear the generator. Most of the time in a camp I will not hear […]
Save Your Awnings
We always close the awning at night and whenever we leave the trailer during the day. Just search for any of the forums for awnings. There are tons of excuses, reasons, etc, why the awning got destroyed. Now, when you read them ask yourself if that would have happened if they had taken the minute […]
Gas vs Diesel RVs. Information, Comparison, Pros and Cons
Diesel Pusher RV and gasoline RVs are the two choices in motorhome engines. Diesel is at the high end of the food chain. Gasoline RV In some ways, gas motorhomes are a step below diesel. Gas units are generally less than 40′ in length. This limit is caused by the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) […]
Tips for RV Values & Trade in. Kelley Blue Book & Nada Guides
The source for pricing is the Kelley Blue Book (KBB) and Nada Guide for Recreational Vehicles. If you go through the selection screens, it will show you “Low Retail Value” and “Average Retail Value”. These prices may give you a general idea of the asking price when the dealer is selling to you. Nada is […]