If you’re new to RVing, you’ll quickly learn that driving a motorhome is not at all like driving a car. Parking, turning and gas stations will present challenges you didn’t know existed. Learning to drive your motorhome will take practice, patience, and a little bit of courage. Parking Challenges Obviously,…
Most of those new to RVing haven’t considered the possible danger posed to their rig by the power at a campground or RV park. Electrical problems at campgrounds and RV parks are pretty common. While serious damage to your rig is unlikely, there’s always the possibility that your electrical system…
A lot of first-time RV buyers, as well as many who already own a motorhome often wonder, which is better, a diesel or gas motorhome? However, the truth is, the answer isn’t always clear-cut, since there are several factors in the equation. Before you can decide whether you want a…
There is quite a bit of controversy when it comes to the subject of whether or not Rving is camping; some say it is, and some say no, it’s absolutely not camping. The Definition of Camping Wikipedia defines camping as; “an outdoor activity which involves staying overnight in a shelter,…
The uses for propane in an RV are many; this multi-use gas can allow the fearless RVer to embark on adventures outside the confines of a full hookup RV park. If you want to “boondock” an RV outfitted with a propane refrigerator and stove and is what you want. If…
If you want to escape the cold winters of the northern regions, there’s no better place than “Snowbird Country”. Every year, tens of thousands of full-time RVers make the trek for warm winter weather, lots of sunshine, and unusual desert landscapes. Tucson Arizona Just 118 miles from the border with…
It’s a big question that always comes up on every RV forum; can I run my RV air conditioner on solar? How many solar panels will I need to run the RV A/C on solar? While it is possible, unfortunately, running your RV A/C on solar is neither simple or…
Just 100 miles north of Phoenix, is the small city of Prescott AZ. It’s no wonder Prescott is one of the most popular camping areas in the state; its the perfect place to beat the summer heat in Arizona. Nestled within a cool Ponderosa Pine forest at 5,600 feet Prescott…
It’s time for summer camping! However, during hot summer weather, it’s important to know the symptoms of heatstroke. Heatstroke will develop with prolonged exposure to the heat, and generally happens along with dehydration. It can happen while summer camping, or while stuck in traffic without air conditioning. Heatstroke occurs when…
