Updated 2026 Trailer Towing Guide includes manufacturer-approved tow ratings, payload capacities, and easy-to-follow towing guidance. The post RV LIFE 2026 Trailer Towing Guide: New Vehicle Ratings and Payload Capacities appeared first on RV LIFE.
If your RV doesn’t have a bed, you might as well be driving a car. What surprises many new owners is that RV mattress sizes differ from those at home. Choosing a mattress that’s too long can prevent you from comfortably walking around the entire bedroom. And one that’s too thick can render a critical emergency exit inoperable. So…
A suspension bolt defect has triggered recalls across more than a dozen RV brands in 2026, including our own fifth wheel. Here is how to check your VIN in 30 seconds and what to do next. Continue reading A Single Bolt Just Got Thousands of RVs Recalled, Including Ours. Check Your VIN Today at RV Lifestyle.
A two story RV is game-changing for campers who want to stretch out vertically. Whether it’s a lofted sleeping space for the kids or an upper-level “bonus room” retreat, these tall campers blend spacious design with next-level comforts. From residential-style destination trailers to towable fifth wheels with lofts, two-story RVs are proving that when it comes to camping, bigger…
If you read any list of the top ten pros and cons of RVing, you’ll pretty much get the same answers. This is a deeper dive into RV life pros and cons beyond the obvious reasons every other list gives you… Continue reading 10 RV Lifestyle Pros and Cons (Beyond the Obvious) at RV Lifestyle.
There is a generation of Americans hitting the road right now that grew up doing something most people under 40 have never actually done: figuring things out without a screen. They read paper maps, made campground reservations by phone, talked to strangers when they got lost, fixed things with their hands, and navigated genuine uncertainty with nothing but experience…
Picture this: you’re embarking on an epic road trip with your loved ones, cruising down scenic highways, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. But amidst all the excitement lurks a hidden problem waiting to ruin your trip. Many of these problems can be avoided with preventative maintenance and by regularly inspecting your RV. But these preventative measures…
RV HOLDING TANKS need to be properly maintained for you to enjoy camping to the fullest. Most RVs have three holding tanks for fresh water, gray water, and black water. Only one is responsible for providing safe water for drinking, showering, and washing dishes: your fresh water tank. To ensure it does that, you’ll need to learn how to sanitize an…
Costs of RV ownership? One of the biggest myths in the RV world is that once you buy the RV, you’ve covered the hard part. The truth usually arrives a few months later. That’s when new owners discover that the purchase price is only the beginning. The RV itself may be sitting in the driveway, but the bills keep…
RV Mistakes? Jennifer and I have been RVing for more than 15 years. We started in a popup tent camper, moved to a 13-foot pull-behind trailer, worked our way through a series of Class B vans, graduated to Class C motorhomes, and are now on our third fifth wheel, a 35-footer we tow with our Ford F-350. Nearly half…
Heating and cooling systems are among the…
Your RV air conditioner works harder than…
