Living in Minnesota teaches you one important lesson—you either learn how to enjoy winter, or you spend several months wishing it away. Over the years I’ve tried my share of winter activities. I’ve co-owned an ice fishing house, spent years riding snowmobiles, and even tried both cross-country and downhill skiing. Winter may not be everyone’s…
Well, it’s official. Our fifth wheel is tucked in for the winter. Whenever our trailer will be sitting for an extended period, we install a full cover to protect it from the elements. Sun, rain, snow, and ice all take their toll on an RV that’s stored outdoors. Our cover is made from a breathable…
Since we decided to stay in Minnesota this winter instead of heading south, it was time to winterize the trailer once again. For us, winterizing is more than just protecting the plumbing. It includes flushing the water system with RV antifreeze, removing anything that could freeze from the cabinets, giving the entire rig a thorough…
As the temperatures begin to cool, I’ve noticed more and more questions about winterizing RVs showing up in the online groups I follow. It happens every fall as camping season starts winding down for those of us who live in northern climates. The easiest option is to have a dealership or RV service center winterize…
We still have a few days left before beginning our trip home, and I originally planned to wait until we got back before writing about Banff. Then I realized I was heading toward creating a day-by-day travel log, and that’s not really what I wanted this blog to be. Instead, I simply want to say…
Planning a trip has never been easier. or more overwhelming. Today there is an endless amount of information available online. Travel agencies, tourism websites, social media groups, travel blogs, and attraction websites all have suggestions about what you should see and do. The challenge isn’t finding information anymore—it’s deciding what to leave out. We discovered…
I spend a fair amount of time reading posts in various RV social media groups. Like many online communities, there are a lot of good discussions, plenty of questions, and occasionally some interesting debates. One thing I’ve noticed is that many people ask questions that have probably been answered before. I try not to let…
One of my hobbies is photography, and over the years I’ve always been on the lookout for an easy way to improve my photos. I wasn’t interested in spending hundreds of dollars on professional software or investing hours learning a complicated editing program. I just wanted something simple that would let me clean up a…
Recently I received a call from my lifelong friend, Joe. We’ve shared a lot of adventures over the years, from fishing and camping to long-distance motorcycle trips. We also have a habit of calling each other whenever we’re working through a problem on one of our toys. This time, the subject was his toy hauler’s…