I am a big fan of journaling my camping and travelling adventures. It is wonderful to look back on previous trips but also to remind myself about various campgrounds and RV parks I stayed at and what I thought of them. I personally have two journals. One is strictly a "where I am going and where I stayed" which is more of a review of each place I have stayed. I'll make … [Read more...] about Journaling Your Camping and RVing Adventures
Tips & Tricks
Storing Reusable Shopping Grocery Bags in the RV
I am a huge fan of using reusable shopping bags both in the RV and at home. But I find them kind of disorganized because I end up finding random shopping bags in their little pouches everywhere in the RV except where I need them to be when I'm heading to the grocery store. And they just seemed to add to the clutter in a tiny RV. But for me, not using reusable grocery bags … [Read more...] about Storing Reusable Shopping Grocery Bags in the RV
Organize Your RV With a Hanging Pocket Organizer on Ladder
When I don't have someone sleeping in the bunk of the motorhome, the ladder simply becomes a hanger for my raincoat on days when the weather is rainy. And since I seldom need to go up the ladder to grab extra blankets or pillows stored up there, the ladder space makes a perfect spot to add a pocket organizer. It is great for storing things that need to be grabbed … [Read more...] about Organize Your RV With a Hanging Pocket Organizer on Ladder
15 Collapsible Items to Save Space in an RV
Everyone has seen collapsible bowls, but there are a ton of different items that are great for RV'ers because they collapse almost flat to save a ton of space in the limited kitchen space available in RVs. Another great thing about collapsible kitchenware is that it can mean having space to bring a few extra items that you might not otherwise have. Tea Kettle Yes, there … [Read more...] about 15 Collapsible Items to Save Space in an RV
Conserving Water While Boondocking in Your RV
Keeping enough water on board your RV while boondocking can be a bit of a challenge. First, you are limited to the amount of water your RV holds. If you are a Class A motorhome, it won't be as much of an issue as if you are in a pod-style travel trailer or a van. Throw additional people into the mix who might not understand the realities of water conservation while … [Read more...] about Conserving Water While Boondocking in Your RV
Wrap Around RV Step Rug To Keep Dirt From Tracking In RV
It seems like there is an endless battle to keep dirt, mud, grit, gravel and who knows what else from being tracked in the RV, even with a shoes off rule. While outdoor rugs help somewhat, they can also become catchalls for that same dirt and stuff you are trying to keep from getting tracked into the RV. Camco has come up with a solution - an easily removable piece of rug … [Read more...] about Wrap Around RV Step Rug To Keep Dirt From Tracking In RV
How to Weigh A Travel Trailer’s Tongue Weight
If you are towing a trailer, you have some important numbers to pay attention to - the tongue weight allowed by your ball hitch as well as the tongue weight restrictions your tow vehicle may have. Now, most travel trailers will tell you the tongue weight "dry" - meaning before you load up your trailer with all the stuff you travel with. And if you add an extra propane tank … [Read more...] about How to Weigh A Travel Trailer’s Tongue Weight
How Do You Know If Your Fresh Water Tank is Full?
The first time I went out in an RV, I got the job of watching the water tank meter - you know, those light up panels on most RVs that go from empty, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, full, and watched for it to hit the 3/4 mark. Obviously, when doing a water tank solo, that isn't in the cards, and it is not very practical to run in and out while filling up the water tank, especially if your … [Read more...] about How Do You Know If Your Fresh Water Tank is Full?
Always Keep Bleach in a Spray Bottle for Sanitizing Water Connections
Some RV owners are truly fastidious when it comes to their water hookups. It is always smart to keep your drinking water (white) hose separate from the black hose connections and overall area. But one problem is that your water can possibly be contaminated by those who have come before. One smart thing to do is to keep a spray bottle of bleach with your water hoses, or two … [Read more...] about Always Keep Bleach in a Spray Bottle for Sanitizing Water Connections
How to Connect 30A RV to 50A Service
If you are purchasing a brand new RV, or planning to rent one, you should definitely ask and find out whether your RV is 50A or 30A. While there are workarounds with adapters, it can put limits on what you can and can't do. It is usually the much larger RVs that have 50A connection, so for the most part, if you are unsure, it is probably 30A. If it is a 30A, which is … [Read more...] about How to Connect 30A RV to 50A Service