Whether your rig is a camper van, a motorhome, or a truck pulling a trailer, there are things you can do to boost your gas mileage. First of all, travel light. Excess weight not only reduces your MPG but can also put you over a safe weight limit. Also, maintaining…
If you’re building out a van or a cargo trailer for travel, you’ll need more than a few things to get the job done. Naturally, solar panels top the list. However, you’ll also need to consider your bed, kitchen, and bathroom. You may also want to add a desk. With…
You may have heard about RV macerator pumps, but don’t know exactly what they are or if you even need one. We’re here to give you quick, simple answers to your questions about RV macerator pumps. What Does an RV Macerator Pump Do? The short, quick answer is, a macerator…
If you currently have lead-acid batteries on your RV, you have likely thought about converting to lithium. The advantages are undeniable, lithium batteries are more efficient,longer-lasting, and lighter weight. Unfortunately, your friends urging you to go with lithium often are not talking about the peripherals that go along with it.…
Today, Quartzsite is best known as a haven for RV snowbirds. But, the history of this tiny town in the Arizona desert goes back to gold prospecting. In 1863, it was called Tyson Wells. Back then, it served as a desert watering hole and stagecoach stop. Ranching was the mainstay…
There is plenty of free and paid Bureau of Land Management campgrounds across Arizona and California, especially near Blythe and Quartzsite. Typically, free BLM camping does not include amenities such as water, electric or sewer. You’ll be on your own, out in nature. On the other hand, there is typically…
Every once in a while, even hardcore boondockers pull out their wallets and check into an RV park. On these rare occasions, it’s important to make the most of it. So, let’s go over a list of things to do when boondockers go to an RV park. These are just…
Camping during the summer is glorious, except for one thing… flies. These tiny, flying pests are more than annoying, they can spread disease. Let’s explore what non-toxic options an RVer has to control pesky flies. An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure First of all, make sure…
Life on the road doesn’t need to wait for retirement. Anyone can manage to make a living on the road and live affordably and comfortably in an RV. While there are limitations, you’ll be able to have everything you need in your home on wheels. You may not be able…