Over the past few weeks, I’ve continued to see posts in various RV social media groups from people dealing with frozen water lines, frozen holding tanks, and, in some cases, significant water damage after pipes burst. Many of these posts came from snowbirds spending the winter in southern states. It’s easy to assume that once…
I was up early one morning and, as I often do, spent some time reading through several RV social media groups. A number of snowbirds were posting that overnight temperatures were expected to drop into the teens, and many were asking what they should do to keep their water lines from freezing. One person even…
It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m enjoying a little quiet time this morning. Pat decided to sleep in, so I grabbed the morning paper and, as I walked back through the house, I glanced at the table where we always display our Christmas cards. Something caught my attention. There weren’t very many. The ones we had…
The effects of COVID are still being felt in many ways, even though life has largely returned to normal. One industry that experienced dramatic changes during that time was the RV industry, and now it appears to be settling back into a more typical market. We purchased our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel in January 2020,…
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…