All you need to know about the full time RV lifestyle; dry camping, boondocking, places to go.
If your RV pet could pass along a suggestion for the summer, it would be to find some simple solutions to make traveling across America in your RV more comfortable in the heat. One frugal solution is to get a cooling pad, which is a mat made out of cold…
You expect the smooth ride of the typical passenger car or pickup truck, or even a diesel motorhome. Consequently, you have an unpleasant surprise when you first drive a gas engine Class A motorhome. It may wobble and sway around every corner, and a gust of wind or a passing…
For the RV neophyte, some RV terminology may seem like a foreign language! Here is a nice long list of typical RV related terms and their definitions used within the RV community. AC or A/C: AC is the 120 volt alternating current electrical system. (the same as ina house). AC…
Fulltime RVing can involve some unique emotional challenges. This is especially if you have an extroverted personality, or very close to your family or community. Many of these challenges can be overcome. If you’re considering the RV lifestyle, you need to know what to expect emotionally. By knowing what to…
First, let’s define boondocking: RV camping out in the “boonies” (nature) with no designated sites, hookups, or facilities. Newbie RVers can have many fears and questions about boondocking. This isn’t the typical RV park experience! Some common questions and fears are, is it safe? How do you find boondocking spots?…
The Roof One of the most important checks you can make when buying an RV is the roof. A leaky RV roof can cause massive damage, often unseen. A leaky roof can cause rot inside the walls, weakening the entire structure, and also cause unseen mold, which can make you…
For more than 20 years, the Mountain Directory books have been an essential guide for both truckers and RVers, with over 700 mountain passes and steep grades. MountainDirectory.com now offers this information not only as printed books, but also three digital versions; eBooks for Windows and Mac computers, and apps…
After living the full-time RV lifestyle for a while, you will learn a few things. These are a few RV lessons you may want to learn before you hit the road. Take it Leisurely Sometimes you need to be somewhere at a specific time, but generally, your travel should be…
