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….
With several trips planned this year, including Sault Ste. Marie, Door County, our favorite Minnesota destinations, and Fort Myers, Florida, we’ll be putting plenty of miles on Casa Roll. That also means buying a lot of diesel fuel. With fuel prices continuing to fluctuate, finding ways to save money at the pump has become an…
If you’re anything like us, seeing a sign that says “Toll Road Ahead” usually isn’t the highlight of the trip. As more states turn to toll roads to help fund their highway systems, keeping track of the different toll programs has become more complicated. For those of us who travel through several states each year,…
Winter has settled in here in Minnesota, and this year we’re staying home. The biggest reason is a very good one. Our newest grandson, Jack, arrived in early December. That brings us to twelve grandchildren, and we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to spend time with the newest member of the family. We’ll still…
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 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….
Living in Minnesota teaches you one important lesson—you either learn how to enjoy winter, or you spend several months wishing it away. Over the years I’ve tried my share of winter activities. I’ve co-owned an ice fishing house, spent years riding snowmobiles, and even tried both cross-country and downhill skiing. Winter may not be everyone’s…
Well, it’s official. Our fifth wheel is tucked in for the winter. Whenever our trailer will be sitting for an extended period, we install a full cover to protect it from the elements. Sun, rain, snow, and ice all take their toll on an RV that’s stored outdoors. Our cover is made from a breathable…
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…