Let’s talk about something that’s probably crossed your mind if you’re living the RV life or thinking about it: How much crime is really out there, and how safe are we rolling down the highway with our homes on wheels? NOTE: This series arises in response to an email we received from a couple of folks who had long dreamed…
FOR HANDS-ON owners, learning how to grease RV wheel bearings is something of a rite of passage. It can save you money on annual maintenance, but it also gives you an intimate understanding of your trailer’s most critical safety component. While it is a greasy, labor-intensive job, repacking your bearings can be a DIY task with the right tools…
Living the RV lifestyle is fun for you but can be worrisome for your friends and family back home. Set their minds at ease with these family tracker apps… Continue reading Family Tracker Apps: RVers Set Family at Ease with Life360 at RV Lifestyle.
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THERE’S ONE critical feature that many overlook when shopping for RVs: the warranty coverage. RV warranty plans can be complex, but taking the time to understand what a manufacturer covers and for how long helps you make a smarter buying decision. In this RV warranty guide, we’ll define the different types of RV warranties, highlight some gold standards among…
St. Augustine has a fascinating and storied history stretching back over four centuries. It was first discovered in 1513 by explorer Juan Ponce de Leon in his search for the Fountain of Youth. The first settlement was established on September 8, 1565, by conquistador Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. He named it “San Agustín” because his ships first sighted…
Think of your RV wheel bearings as the unsung heroes of your road trip. While they are tucked away inside your wheel hubs, they carry the entire weight of your home-on-wheels while allowing your tires to spin at 60+ mph. Maintaining them is a messy job, but neglecting them is far worse. Failing to regularly grease camper wheel bearings…
One of the biggest lessons Jennifer and I have learned over the years of RV travel when it comes to how to choose the best route for an RV Trip is this: The best route is almost never just the fastest one. The best RV route is the one that fits the way RV travel actually works. Continue reading…
This spring, if you haven’t locked down your summer campsites yet, you’re not out of luck, but you are behind. Booking last-minute camping reservations is an art, and RV owners have it tougher than most. You can’t just claim any open site. You likely need hookups, or at least a site that fits your camper. Pull-throughs are disappearing quickly,…
This week’s NHTSA RV Recall updates hit our desk yesterday. Here’s a quick recap, along with some next steps for RV owners. Keystone Recalls The underbelly of certain 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers may be improperly secured, causing it to detach under certain travel conditions and leading to an increased risk of a vehicle crash. The main warning…
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