On our trip to Door County, we stopped in Appleton, Wisconsin, for a big fireworks festival that I have already mentioned on the site. Our next stop was Brussels, Wisconsin, a mere 50 miles away. It seemed a little strange to move such a short distance, but we were looking forward to an easy travel…
I recently got a call from Joe, one of the friends we camp with most often. Joe and Kathy joined us on our Yellowstone trip last year and were on their way to Florida for a month of snowbirding. Earlier that day, I had sent him a text asking how the trip was going. When…
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….
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…
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…
I was up early one morning and, as I often do, spent some time reading through several RV social media groups. A number of snowbirds were posting that overnight temperatures were expected to drop into the teens, and many were asking what they should do to keep their water lines from freezing. One person even…
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…
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…