If you live anywhere that experiences freezing temperatures, winterizing your RV isn’t optional—it’s essential. You can certainly have your local RV dealer do it for you, and for many people that’s the easiest option. But if you’re like us, you’d rather spend a little time learning the process and save the money. Before you get…
Dewinterizing Your RV Water System Spring is finally here, and you’re probably anxious to head out on your first camping trip of the season. Before you do, it’s time to dewinterize your RV’s water system. The process is straightforward and doesn’t take long. 1. Return the Water System to Normal If you bypassed your water…
The Cover Is Finally Off! Even though they’re still predicting more cold weather and even a little snow this week, we decided enough was enough. On April 10, we took the cover off the fifth wheel. I think we’ve both reached the point where we’re ready to say goodbye to winter. It seems like it’s…
Thinking About Going Full-Time? Slow Down and Do Your Homework I’ve seen several posts on social media recently from people who say they’re planning to become full-time RVers in the next month or two. What surprises me is that many of them also say they’re brand new to RVing, aren’t sure what type of RV…
Is It Worth Hiring Someone to Plan Your RV Trip? Now that we’re a couple of years into the RV lifestyle, Pat and I finally have the time to take some longer trips. This year we’ll be taking our first extended adventures, and planning them has been almost a project in itself. We spent hours…
A New Chapter Begins This post is a little different from my usual RV topics, but in many ways it’s the reason this blog exists. Yesterday, I retired. Again. Hopefully, for the last time. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have several careers. I spent 25 years in law enforcement, worked for many years…
Is Triple Towing Worth It? Pat and I are planning to try snowbirding next winter. We’ve talked about it for years, and now that we’re both retired, we decided it’s time to give it a try. I know we won’t miss the snow and cold. Being away from family for a few months will be…
Then Fuel Prices Took Off Like everyone else, we watched fuel prices climb. For those of us towing large fifth wheels, diesel prices make a significant difference in the cost of every trip. Earlier this year, Pat and I traveled to Florida to look at campgrounds for future winter stays. We found several places we…
This blog is both about RVing and a journal of sorts. Today, not about Rving. We are in Fort Myers Beach, FL for a couple weeks. We make this trip each year for a break from the cold and to relax and refuel. This morning on my daily walk I had a good reminder…