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….
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…
We are about halfway through our Yellowstone and Grand Teton adventure, and we’ve learned a few things that may help others planning a visit. Whether you’re traveling in an RV, staying in a lodge, or renting a cabin, these tips apply to just about everyone. Some came from experienced travelers before we left home, while…
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….
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,…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve continued to see posts in various RV social media groups from people dealing with frozen water lines, frozen holding tanks, and, in some cases, significant water damage after pipes burst. Many of these posts came from snowbirds spending the winter in southern states. It’s easy to assume that once…
Since we decided to stay in Minnesota this winter instead of heading south, it was time to winterize the trailer once again. For us, winterizing is more than just protecting the plumbing. It includes flushing the water system with RV antifreeze, removing anything that could freeze from the cabinets, giving the entire rig a thorough…
As the temperatures begin to cool, I’ve noticed more and more questions about winterizing RVs showing up in the online groups I follow. It happens every fall as camping season starts winding down for those of us who live in northern climates. The easiest option is to have a dealership or RV service center winterize…