Here’s a quick recap of this week’s NHTSA RV Recall updates, along with some next steps for RV owners. Jayco Recalls The wiring for the auto-level jack travel lockout on certain 2027 Eagle, Eagle SLE, and Heartland Sundance fifth wheels was not installed during production. As a result, a user could activate the leveling jacks via the phone app…
RVs require A LOT of maintenance. Much more than most people expect when they first start the RV lifestyle. This topic came up in our RV Lifestyle Facebook group, and hundreds of RVers shared helpful RV maintenance tips. In this article, we cover the Top 7 maintenance categories and then share fellow RVers’ specific tips… Continue reading 45 Basic…
Especially as a new RV owner, you might wonder whether you can handle winterization yourself. Or whether it’s best to trust it to a professional. The question isn’t which one is better. It’s which one is right for your rig, your experience level, and your situation this season. Here’s a breakdown of professional RV winterization vs DIY, along with…
Skipping RV winterization might feel harmless, especially in a mild fall or in a region where hard freezes are rare. But one night is all it takes. Water left in an unwinterized plumbing system freezes when the temperature drops, expands as it turns to ice, and causes damage. Often, that damage isn’t visible until the spring, and then the…
RVing Friends. That is one of the things I love most about the RV lifestyle. The destination matters, but the people you meet along the way often matter even more. Over the years, Jen and I have visited some spectacular places. We have photographs of those places and stories we will always remember. But when I think back over…
Knowing the most reliable travel trailer brands can help you narrow your search for an RV that is a solid investment, so you can spend your time and money making memories rather than repairs. In a dozen years of RVing, I’ve owned three campers. While we have experienced some frustrations, we haven’t had any major problems. Part of this…
RV near Sleeping Bear Dunes this September from Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort, an Empire, Michigan, base for dunes, beaches, and more. The post Why September Is the Time to RV Near Sleeping Bear Dunes appeared first on RV LIFE.
Is it time to winterize your RV yet? The question comes up for RV owners every fall, and the answer depends more on the thermometer than the calendar. Whether your rig is in storage or still in use is also a factor. You have to get the timing right to protect thousands of dollars in plumbing from a repair…
Everybody has a Dolly Parton memory this week. Mine involves a Class B camper van, a plane ticket I never used, and a case of the flu I have been mad about for more than ten years. Here is something most of the tributes will not tell you. Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean were RVers. Not tour…
Fall changes the experience at these 10 RV destinations, bringing golden aspens, cooler desert trails, quiete beaches, and prime seasonal activities. The post 10 RV Destinations That Shine in Early Fall appeared first on RV LIFE.
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