Curated articles from across the work camping, RV, and nomad world.
Slideouts make an RV feel bigger, but they also create one more place for leaves, pine needles, dust, and other campground debris to collect. If you retract the room without checking the top first,...
California has many wonderful national parks, but did you know that California is home to the only fake national park in the country? It’s true!
By Cheri Sicard Join Amanda Outside in the video at the bottom of this post as she uses a cast iron Dutch oven and a campfire to make some yummy nachos your entire crowd is going to LOVE! This is a...
RV camping works best when everybody acts like a good neighbor. Sadly, that doesn’t always happen.
By Dustin Simpson Maintaining the exterior body of your RV is essential to keep it looking good and protect it from the elements. Here are some tips for RV exterior body maintenance: Regular washin...
Ludington, Michigan, is a great Midwest destination. It sits right on Lake Michigan and has the kind of lakefront setup we love.
If you’ve spent any time around RVers, you’ve heard it or said it yourself: “These things just aren’t built like they used to be.” There’s truth in that. But talk to the folks who actually crawl un...
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If you haven’t read Russ and Tiña De Maris’ article yet, know that RV suppliers Lippert (LCI Industries) and Patrick Industries announced that there were discussions about a potential merger betwee...
There was a time when heading to a campground with no cell service sounded like a dream. No calls, no emails, no alerts buzzing in your pocket—just fresh air, quiet mornings, and a chance to truly ...
Small fifth wheels solve a common problem. Many campers want the road manners of a fifth wheel, but they do not want a giant rig that limits campsites, parking, or travel days.
By J.R. Montigel A proposal for a built-in toilet in a passenger car is way too weird to ever get into production.
California just announced a major expansion of its State Parks system, and RV travelers should keep an eye on it. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled State Parks Forward this week.
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Dear Dave, What is the difference between green and orange antifreeze, and which should I use? —Greg, 2023 Grand Design Imagine Dear Greg, Since you have a GD travel trailer, I assume you are refe...
By Cheri Sicard The video below from Eric at Flannel Guy DIY has millions of views. Needing to know how to fix drill batteries that won’t charge must be a common problem, and since drills are such ...
By Cheri Sicard A lot of RV advice online sounds confident, but that doesn’t make it true. New buyers and seasoned campers alike can get pulled into claims that are built more on drama than real ex...
Some people dream of going up in space or landing on the moon; others wouldn’t accept a trip even if it were free! What about you?
By Dustin Simpson In this video, join me in our store as I explain the different types of sealants available for various RV roof materials such as fiberglass, rubber, TPO, and PVC. Discover the ess...
If you’ve owned an RV for any length of time, you already know the drill: Climb up the ladder, check the seams, touch up the sealant, and hope you caught things before water did. Roof maintenance i...
A used Prevost bus conversion that once cost around $500,000 just went begging at auction. The 1998 Marathon-built coach, originally owned by Charlie Sheen and later converted into a band tour bus,...
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