I need to start this off by admitting that there are times when I have been guilty of exactly what I am writing about. The issue is our phones, specifically smartphones, and how much control we have allowed them to have over our attention. Based solely on my observations, I think we have a problem….
RV Life recently released its 2026 Towing Guide, a comprehensive resource covering vehicle towing capacities, hitch types, and the different weight classifications they are designed to handle. It also includes towing tips for various types of trailers, a guide to backing your RV, and links to owner forums for many RV manufacturers and parts suppliers….
Don’t Be This Guy IX We had an interesting experience at our last campground. Like many campgrounds these days, they closed their office and store at 6 p.m. Why, I have no idea. Staying open a couple more hours seems like a nice perk for campers who suddenly realize they need s’more supplies or something…
We were traveling from Door County, Wisconsin, to Mackinaw City, Michigan. It was an easy run of just under 300 miles. The roads were in good shape, traffic was light, and we had already stopped for fuel and made a stop at a discount store to restock a few items. We were traveling on a…
You see all types of people when camping, and our stop in De Pere, Wisconsin, proved no different. Normally, this wouldn’t be worth mentioning, but the sites at this campground were very close together, so you tend to value every bit of space you have. The folks in the site next to us were already…
Planning the Journey For most people, buying an RV means they plan to travel. Sure, some RVs spend their lives on seasonal or permanent sites, but most of us bought ours to see new places. Years ago, traveling was a little more spontaneous. On travel days, you could decide a couple of hours before stopping…
Camping or Looking? First, I should mention that we tow a 40 foot fifth wheel ourselves, and there are times when you simply have to take whatever parking spaces are available. But situations like the one in the picture give many RVers a bad reputation. Along the Oregon Coast, beautiful overlooks and scenic pullouts line…
While traveling, I’m continually surprised by some of the decisions people make. As RVers, we often use truck stops for fuel and, occasionally, as a place to get a few hours of rest before continuing down the road. Because of that, I think it’s important to remember who those facilities were designed to serve. Professional…
If you spend any time reading online RV groups, you’ll quickly notice that service departments receive their share of criticism. Unfortunately, our first experience after purchasing our fifth wheel wasn’t much different. We needed some warranty work shortly after taking delivery, and after our first trip we found a few additional issues that needed attention….