Things are happening in the fuel industry around the world that have caught my attention. A friend of mine follows several sources covering national and world events and has been sending me information about fuel prices and availability. Some of what he sent sounded pretty concerning. Rather than simply repeating what I was hearing, I…
If you own an RV long enough, eventually you’re probably going to wonder what it’s worth. Maybe you’re thinking about selling it, trading it for something different, or you’re simply curious about how much value it has lost since you bought it. That’s something we’ve been wondering about our 2020 Keystone Cougar 366RDS fifth wheel….
There is a new app, or at least one that is new to me, that I have been seeing advertised quite heavily on RV social media sites. It’s called CampRoute, an AI-assisted trip planner designed specifically for RV travelers. I’m always looking at new RV apps, hoping to eventually find the perfect one. There are…
In my previous article on RVing with a disability, I mentioned that my wife’s recent knee replacement got me thinking about accessibility and RVing. Her situation is expected to be temporary, and we certainly don’t need a specially designed accessible RV. What we may need, however, are a few things that make the RV we…
One of the things I have always appreciated about RVing is the freedom it gives us. We can travel at our own pace, bring many of the comforts of home with us, and see parts of the country that we might otherwise never experience. But what happens when age, an injury, illness, or a permanent…
When we’re traveling, it’s common to come across things that inspire me to write about. When we’re home between trips, I often get ideas from what I’m seeing on RV social media and the groups I follow. Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of questions and comments about free camping. One post even claimed there…
My wife, Pat, and I volunteer and help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. One of the fundraisers Pat participates in each fall involves selling mums. Another CF fundraiser is able to purchase them wholesale and resell them, with the profits going to support the fight against cystic fibrosis. The only catch for us…
Bug removal. Whether it’s a car or an RV, it is one of the toughest jobs when it comes to keeping your vehicle looking good. Any RV owner, no matter what class of RV they have, has a large area to keep clean and free of bugs. Our fifth wheel is no exception. There is…
Whether you’re pulling into a campground or getting ready to hit the road, having a routine can prevent mistakes and make the process a lot less stressful. Setting up and packing up an RV involves dozens of little tasks, and forgetting just one can result in anything from a minor inconvenience to expensive damage. Over…