When we began our journey toward owning a fifth wheel, we didn’t know a great deal about RVs or the RV lifestyle. Many years ago, I owned a Coleman tent trailer and traveled across the country with it, and Pat and I had rented a Class C motorhome for a vacation, so we had some…
Recently, I wrote about finding a broken spring clip on the suspension of our fifth wheel. Like most people, I have someone I can call to bounce ideas off of or ask for advice when something doesn’t seem quite right. For me, that person is Joe, a lifelong friend who has always been willing to…
Since our very first trip with our fifth wheel, we’ve occasionally found random screws lying on the floor or in one of the storage compartments. Most of the time, it was obvious where they came from and an easy fix. Every now and then, though, we’d find one that didn’t seem to belong anywhere. We’d…
I’m amazed at how much time we spend researching campgrounds before every trip, and I have a feeling that’s only going to increase as we begin taking longer adventures. There are plenty of resources available to help with your search. A simple web search, recommendations from fellow RVers, campground reviews, and advice from friends can…