We have made some major changes to our website. If you’re a regular visitor, you’ll probably notice the difference right away. If this is your first time here, welcome, and thanks for stopping by. Take some time to look around. You can read about our travels over the past six years, the campgrounds we’ve visited,…
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….
On our recent trip to Texas, I found myself with plenty of time to think. The long solo drive to San Antonio gave me hours to reflect, and those quiet morning walks along the beach in South Padre Island only added to it. I’ve always enjoyed walking on the beach. Whether I’m alone or with…
As I sit here today reflecting on another Minnesota winter, I’m reminded of just how much my relationship with the season has changed over the years. When I was younger, I watched the weather forecast hoping for snow. The more the better. Snow meant we could get the snowmobiles out and spend another weekend on…
This post is for the people who take the time to create repair and maintenance videos for YouTube and other online platforms. First, let me say thank you. Your videos have saved me time, money, and more than a little frustration over the years. Whether it’s an RV repair, a vehicle problem, or a project…
This is the second installment in my “Don’t Be This Person” series, where I highlight situations that leave me scratching my head and wondering, “What were they thinking?” The first article featured someone who mounted two propane cylinders on the front bumper of their RV. I thought that one would be hard to top. Then…
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…
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written a blog post, which is unusual for me. I enjoy sitting down with a cup of coffee and putting my thoughts on paper, or more accurately, into the computer. Whether anyone else finds them interesting isn’t really the point. Writing helps me organize my thoughts, and if…
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…