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…
Your Tires Are the Only Thing Between You and the Road One of the most common topics discussed in RV groups is tires. It’s almost impossible to spend much time around RV owners without hearing the term “China Bombs.” The nickname refers to the inexpensive trailer tires commonly installed on many new RVs. While not…
Don’t Skip the Surge Protector This past camping season, I was amazed at how many RVs I saw plugged into shore power without a surge protector. Granted, some owners may have had one permanently installed inside their rig, but I suspect that number was fairly small. I recently read a post in an RV Facebook…
Recently, I wrote about finding a broken spring clip on the suspension of our fifth wheel. Like most people, I have someone I can call to bounce ideas off of or ask for advice when something doesn’t seem quite right. For me, that person is Joe, a lifelong friend who has always been willing to…