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…
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…
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…
I spend a fair amount of time reading posts in various RV social media groups. Like many online communities, there are a lot of good discussions, plenty of questions, and occasionally some interesting debates. One thing I’ve noticed is that many people ask questions that have probably been answered before. I try not to let…
Our First Overnight at a Love’s RV Stop I’ve been curious about staying overnight at one of Love’s RV Stops for quite some time. A friend and his wife used one on their way home from Florida and spoke very highly of the experience. On our final leg home from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Minnesota,…
Plan the Trip Before You Leave Most of us have heard about the Barkers, the older couple who became stranded while traveling in their RV in 2022. Tragically, the husband lost his life after leaving the RV to seek help. I’m not going to critique their decisions or the events that followed. There has been…
If you live anywhere that experiences freezing temperatures, winterizing your RV isn’t optional—it’s essential. You can certainly have your local RV dealer do it for you, and for many people that’s the easiest option. But if you’re like us, you’d rather spend a little time learning the process and save the money. Before you get…
This is a good article with a lot of valuable information, but it tries to cover three different topics in one post: I would actually make this two blog posts. The first on tires and the second on TPMS. That will make each article easier to read and improve your search engine rankings. For now,…