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…
The majority of RV exteriors are fiberglass with a gel coat finish. Fiberglass is lightweight and durable, which is important for a motorhome or trailer. What is Gel Coat? Gel coat is a synthetic resin used to coat and protect the fiberglass. It’s very thin, and bonded to the fiberglass…
Most fulltime RVers know about freecampsites.net and Campendium.com. These websites, as well as many smartphone apps, are invaluable for finding both free and paid places to camp. Not only do they pinpoint locations with GPS coordinates, but they also have useful reviews from other campers. However, there are a few…
Did you know, there is a lot more to Nevada than the glitter of the Las Vegas strip? Hands down, the most beautiful place in Nevada is Lincoln county, on the eastern border with Utah. The landscape varies from wetlands and exotic deserts to pinyon pine and cedar forests. Within…
It’s an aspiration for many; working online, living frugally on the road while camping in beautiful, natural environments. But what’s really involved, in “living the dream”? Let’s delve into some key factors of the RV digital nomad lifestyle while focusing on boondocking (camping off-grid). Choose the Right Profession Some “work…
In contrast to a residential toilet, an RV toilet flushes down into a holding tank (commonly called the black tank) rather than the sewer. This can cause a few different issues, including clogs and odors. First, let’s explore the issue of clogged RV toilets and holding tanks. Avoiding a Clogged…
