NOTE: This story was originally posted in 2016. This year’s event (2025) will be Oct. 31 – Nov. 9. Jennifer and I have a rule: When we pass by a small town festival, we stop. And so it was as we came upon the signs and the crowded parking lots of the National Peanut Festival in Dothan, AL. True,…
Sponsored by Thousand Trails Where to Camp for Brilliant Fall Colors This Season If chasing fall colors is on your travel list, an RV trip to the best campgrounds for autumn scenery is the perfect way to welcome the season. From mountain forests that glow with fiery red maples to lakeside escapes lined with golden oaks, fall camping brings…
Massachusetts has plenty of nicknames: The Bay State, The Pilgrim State, The Puritan State, The Old Colony State, and the Baked Bean State. It was originally founded as the Plymouth Colony in 1620 and admitted into the union in 1788 as the sixth state. If you want to an historical tour in your RV, this is one of the best places to…
AS THE RV INDUSTRY GEARS UP FOR 2026, the biggest names in the business are unveiling exciting updates. To give you a first look at what’s ahead, we sat down with product experts, sales leaders, and general managers representing the top brands from leading RV manufacturers. These insider perspectives reveal not just the features you’ll see on dealer lots,…
“When I left my sticks & bricks to go to my favorite NP, I almost forgot my toad! My DW told me to turn the MH around, and that’s when I realized our stinky slinky was trailing behind us! I finally got the rig situated, and now we’re going boondocking with a bit of moochdocking the next few weeks.”…
IF YOU’RE DRAWN TO DOWNSIZING and living more simply, you might find yourself in the tiny home vs RV debate. Both offer the freedom of a smaller footprint, but they’re built with very different lifestyles in mind. Traditional tiny homes are often placed on a foundation or towed infrequently, making them ideal permanent residences for smaller spaces. RVs, on…
YOUR RV BATTERIES ARE THE BACKBONE of every trip—powering everything from lights to kitchen appliances to heat and A/C, and even the engine in motorhomes. Upgrading your RV battery can significantly improve reliability and performance, so you can enjoy easier maintenance, longer battery lifespan, and expanded off-grid capability. For many RV owners, that means moving to an RV lithium…
WHEN COMPARING POPULAR travel trailer floor plans, rear kitchen campers deserve your attention. Many offer spacious kitchens, panoramic windows, and smart living areas in compact, easily towable packages that don’t require a more complicated fifth wheel hitch. Is a rear kitchen travel trailer your ideal RV type and floorplan? Key Takeaways Why Rear Kitchens Stand Out: These travel trailer…
We absolutely love traveling in our RV all year long. This of course means dealing with some extreme temperatures from time to time, something that’s easy enough to do in summer as long as we have power hookups and can run the air conditioner. That said, boondocking is one of my favorite ways to camp, meaning we don’t always…
KEEPING YOUR RV’S BATTERY SYSTEM in top shape is essential to reliable performance and long service life. Regular maintenance can prevent surprises, extend battery life, and improve your RV lifestyle, whether you have lead-acid, AGM, or lithium (LiFePO4) batteries for your camper. This guide covers RV battery maintenance across all three battery types, plus special considerations for winter RV…
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