Boondocking 101: What Campground-Only RVers Get Wrong

If you have only ever camped with full hookups, boondocking sounds intimidating the first time someone mentions it. No water hookup. No sewer. No shore power. To a campground-only RVer, that can sound like camping without a safety net. It’s not. It is camping with a different set of skills, and once you learn them, a whole new category…

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RV AC Soft Start Benefits for Cooling Performance

With improvements in solar charging and the availability of portable generators, RVers are no longer so limited by a campground’s hookups. But when you aren’t plugged into a shore power pedestal (and even sometimes when you are), you may not have sufficient power to start your air conditioner. That’s where an RV air conditioner soft start can improve your…

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RV AC Capacitor Replacement Tips for Owners

If your RV air conditioner hums, buzzes, or clicks but the compressor never quite kicks in, or it kicks in and then stalls, the AC capacitor may be failing. It’s one of the most common component failures in RV AC units and often the first domino to fall before the compressor gives out, which is more costly to fix….

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Best Travel Trailers Under $30,000

Compared with other RV types, the right budget-friendly travel trailer arguably offers the most affordable way to explore RV camping. The best options under $30,000 typically offer user-friendly systems that make it easier to set up and break down camp, and they can be towed by a wider range of vehicles. Better yet, popular lineups like Coleman, Jay Flight,…

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10 Tips on Driving an RV in Heavy Winds

Driving an RV in heavy winds can be quite a challenge. Here’s a first-hand story and some advice for all RVers encountering windy road conditions. I should have listened to the heavy wind warnings… Continue reading 10 Tips on Driving an RV in Heavy Winds at RV Lifestyle.

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Why Is My RV AC Dripping Water Inside?

Heating and cooling systems are among the main reasons campers upgrade from tent camping to RVing. They’re wonderful when they work, but what happens if you return after an outing and find your RV AC dripping water inside? A towel to absorb the water or a bucket under the drip are temporary solutions. But you’ll need to troubleshoot this…

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How To Maintain an RV Air Conditioner

Your RV air conditioner works harder than almost any appliance in your rig. And it’s the first you’ll notice when it stops working. Staying on top of maintenance keeps it cooling efficiently, prevents costly repairs, and extends the life of the unit, which can be pricey to replace. Whether you’re learning seasonal camper AC maintenance, need to replace accessories,…

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Top 10 DREAM RV Destinations According to REAL RVers

We asked, and our fellow RVers answered! We recently posed a question in our RV Lifestyle community: My DREAM RV destination is _______________.  And boy, did we get a lot of responses! It may not surprise you that several locations were mentioned A LOT! The following are the top 10 dream destinations real RVers want to visit… Continue reading Top…

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