There is something I’ve been reluctant to say publicly for a long time, not because it’s a secret. Anyone who follows us can do the math. And not because I’m ashamed of it. Rather, because saying it out loud somehow makes it real. What’s my age? I’m 80 years old. There. I said it. Continue reading Learning to Travel…
I’ve been an Emmy Award-winning journalist for more than 30 years. My whole career was built on asking hard questions and not accepting the pretty version of a story when the real version is more useful. So let me apply that same standard to something a lot of RV content creators never do: the actual, honest cost of RVing…
For decades, the dream was simple. You went to an RV show, wandered through shiny new rigs under bright lights, imagined yourself parked beside a mountain stream somewhere, and eventually signed the papers on a brand-new RV. Buying new was considered the goal. Buying used was what you did if you couldn’t afford new. That’s no longer true. Continue…
Slow travel works because it attacks the three largest expenses in RV travel simultaneously. The first is fuel, the second is campground costs, and the third is avoiding the unexpected costs associated with constant movement. Continue reading Stop Driving 500 Miles a Day: How the Slow Travel Method Can Cut Your RV Trip Expenses in Half at RV Lifestyle.
IF YOU’RE SEARCHING for the ultimate blend of adventure and luxury, today’s toy hauler RVs offer the best of both worlds. Whether you’re hauling a golf cart, motorcycle, or UTV, or just looking for a separate space for a guest room or office on wheels, toy haulers are designed to keep up with your lifestyle without sacrificing comfort. But…
I remember mine. I pulled up with the confidence of a man who had watched a three-minute video on the subject and therefore considered himself an expert. I had the gloves. I had the hose. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and the guy waiting behind me knew it within about 45 seconds. Here’s what nobody…
The first time most people look to rent an RV, they experience a little sticker shock. I know I did. You see an ad for a campervan or motorhome and think, “That looks like a fun way to travel.” Then you check rental prices and discover that a decent RV can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,500 or more…
HAVING ACCESS to power sets RVing apart from other types of camping. Whether you’re in a travel trailer, motorhome, or 5th wheel, an RV surge protector is one of the most important investments you can make. This essential piece of safety equipment protects your camper’s electrical system so you can enjoy the lights, appliances, outlets, and other amenities that…
Find RV campgrounds near popular national parks that make summer trips easier, from cooler mountain basecamps to family-friendly resorts and scenic places to unwind. The post 10 RV Campgrounds That Make National Park Trips Better appeared first on RV LIFE.
After 15 years and nearly half a million miles on the road, Jennifer and I have towed just about every kind of RV imaginable. And the single most common mistake we see new RVers make is not about the trailer they choose. It is about the truck they chose to pull it, and a dangerous misunderstanding about how much…
Heating and cooling systems are among the…
Your RV air conditioner works harder than…
