I came across a photo today that immediately caught my attention. Take a look at the picture that accompanies this post. Simply put, don’t be this guy. The first question that came to mind was, “What were they thinking?” The photo shows two large propane cylinders mounted on the front of a vehicle. Not only…
One of the things I enjoy most about the RV lifestyle is the people. RVers come from every walk of life. Some travel full time, while others are weekend campers who simply enjoy getting away for a few days. We camp in everything from small travel trailers to large motorhomes, but most of us are…
A couple of days ago, we sold our Goldwing. It was a much harder day than I expected. I’ve been riding motorcycles for more than 40 years and have logged well over 200,000 miles. During that time I’ve ridden in every state except six. Some trips were with friends, others were solo adventures, but every…
We ran into an interesting dilemma on a recent camping trip. The campground was built on a hillside overlooking Lake Superior. The campsites were arranged in tiers so each row had a beautiful view of the lake. It was a great design because even though you could see the RVs below you, they didn’t block…
One of the things I enjoy most about preparing for an RV trip is planning the route. Over the years we’ve taken three longer trips with our fifth wheel: one to South Dakota, one to Florida, and our current trip to Galveston, Texas. By “longer trips,” I mean those that take more than a day…
We’ve dealt with windy days while traveling before, but I can’t remember experiencing this many consecutive days of strong winds. It has certainly made this trip memorable. The first two days of our journey were dominated by high winds and rain. Fortunately, our driving days were only about 350 miles each, because towing in those…
We became believers in e-bikes in 2022. While visiting Sanibel Island, one of our favorite destinations, we decided to rent electric bikes instead of traditional bicycles. We were sold before we even left the parking lot. The pedal assist allowed us to see much more of the island than we ever had on regular bikes….
Towing an RV in high winds isn’t much fun. As I write this, we’re on day two of our trip to Galveston, Texas. Like most longer trips, we’ve made campground reservations along the route, so there is always a little pressure to stay on schedule. Fortunately, this isn’t peak camping season, so finding another overnight…
I recently came across a post in one of the RV social media groups discussing overnight stops at truck stops. Many RV travelers use truck stops, rest areas, Walmart stores, Cracker Barrel restaurants, and similar locations as convenient places to rest during long travel days. Sometimes you only need a few hours of sleep before…