If you’ve ever approached a weigh station while towing your RV, you’ve probably wondered whether you should pull in or keep driving. The answer isn’t as simple as many people think. While most privately owned RVs are not treated as commercial vehicles, a handful of states have laws or signage that can require certain RVs…
While traveling, I’m continually surprised by some of the decisions people make. As RVers, we often use truck stops for fuel and, occasionally, as a place to get a few hours of rest before continuing down the road. Because of that, I think it’s important to remember who those facilities were designed to serve. Professional…
While browsing one of the RV groups I follow, I came across another photo that made me stop and wonder, “What were they thinking?” The picture showed a truck carrying a camper that was clearly far too large and heavy for the vehicle. We’ve all seen combinations like this on the road. Sometimes they’re almost…
While browsing one of the RV groups I follow, I came across another photo that made me stop and shake my head. It showed an RV sewer hose draped across the campground picnic table. I honestly hope they weren’t planning to use that same table for lunch. This isn’t just about campground etiquette. It’s about…
I came across a photo today that immediately caught my attention. Take a look at the picture that accompanies this post. Simply put, don’t be this guy. The first question that came to mind was, “What were they thinking?” The photo shows two large propane cylinders mounted on the front of a vehicle. Not only…
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…
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…
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…