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…
It is rare for an RV tire to blow out without causing some type of damage. Even a slow leak can eventually lead to tire failure, and when that happens, the flailing rubber and steel belts can do a surprising amount of damage in just a few seconds. Our recent blowout was no exception. Fortunately,…
It is amazing how quickly the miles add up on an RV. We bought our fifth wheel in January 2020, just before COVID changed everything. That first year we only managed one camping trip. Campgrounds were either closed or only accepting seasonal campers, so what was supposed to be a busy first season never happened….
I just completed the third day of my ride from Florida back to Minnesota on our Gold Wing. Overall, it’s been a great trip. I rode through a little rain on the first day, but I saw it coming in time to pull over and put on my rain gear, so it turned into nothing…
Do Your Homework Before You Hit the Road One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the variety of questions posted in RV social media groups. They cover everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to campground recommendations and travel destinations. These groups can be an excellent source of information, but like anything on the…
Our First Overnight at a Love’s RV Stop I’ve been curious about staying overnight at one of Love’s RV Stops for quite some time. A friend and his wife used one on their way home from Florida and spoke very highly of the experience. On our final leg home from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Minnesota,…