With record heat this summer, many RVers are struggling with cooling down the RV when they either have no air conditioning or simply the air conditioning can't keep up with the higher than normal temperatures. And this summer, the heat wave has started even earlier, so it looks to be a record breaking summer for heat this year. But many don't want to give up their trips this … [Read more...] about 22 Ways to Cool Down Your RV Without Air Conditioning
Tips & Tricks
Commando Camping Dress Makes Campground Showers Easy
If you are staying at a campground or RV park, chances are good you have opted to use the campground showers at some point, whether to conserve water, to avoid filling up the tanks or simply because you want to have a shower longer than three minutes! The downside to using the showers at campgrounds is that the level of cleanliness can range from spotless to absolutely … [Read more...] about Commando Camping Dress Makes Campground Showers Easy
Water Leak Alarms for RVs and Travel Trailers
Water leaks are one of the worst things that can happen to an RV. Depending on the type of leak, it can cause significant damage from flooding if the tanks fill. And water damage can affect the integrity of the entire RV if your RV has a leak and it is not discovered, and it will cause rot. This is one of the reasons why older RVs can be hit or miss, because they are often … [Read more...] about Water Leak Alarms for RVs and Travel Trailers
RV Parking Lot Etiquette for Free Overnight Stays
There are many places that allow you to stay overnight in your RV but there are often rules that apply even when it is just a parking lot, as well as courtesy tips and tricks so you don't alienate the business or other overnighters. It has become a problem lately where businesses are now refusing to allow RVers to stay in their parking lots overnight because unfortunately, … [Read more...] about RV Parking Lot Etiquette for Free Overnight Stays
Best RV & Camping Trip Planner Apps & Websites
Gone are the days when you had to lug around an actual book that would show campgrounds and RV parks in your area or to the area you were headed to. But today, there are a multitude of trip planner apps and websites that have done all the work for you - you just plug in where you want to go, and it will do the rest from suggesting stops along the way, recommended campgrounds or … [Read more...] about Best RV & Camping Trip Planner Apps & Websites
Things To Do While Solo Camping… Avoid Being Bored or Feeling Alone
Many women are understandably nervous the first time they go solo camping, whether they're boondocking or in a campground. Aside from safety issues, the other big thing is some are worried they will get too bored and not have enough to do. And while sometimes people will give snarky responses like well that's the point of going camping, so you don't have to do anything, some of … [Read more...] about Things To Do While Solo Camping… Avoid Being Bored or Feeling Alone
Journaling Your Camping and RVing Adventures
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
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