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10 Things New RV Owners Should Do When They Check Into a Campground

April 25, 2023 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

For a new RV owner, it can be a bit intimidating arriving at a new campground... especially if it is your every first trip to a campground ever!  What is the etiquette?  What should you do first?  We are here to help! Check-in at the office or registration desk While some RV parks and campgrounds allow you to proceed straight to your campsite, if you are brand new to the … [Read more...] about 10 Things New RV Owners Should Do When They Check Into a Campground

Where to find water to fill the RV tanks on the road

March 3, 2023 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

People are finding it harder and harder to find places that allow you to hook up to water in order to fill your RV water tanks.  And this is not all that surprising - with so many more RVs on the road since covid, and the popularity of vanlife, many usual places that used to allow free water have stopped doing it, or are now charging a fee. Even if you are conservative with … [Read more...] about Where to find water to fill the RV tanks on the road

How to Get Your RV Refrigerator Cold Fast & Keep it Cold

August 8, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

When you go camping on weekends only or only get out every couple of weeks, you might not want to leave the refrigerator running throughout the rest of the week, especially if you remove all food from the RV after every trip.  But especially if you live in hotter climates, or are in the midst of a heatwave, both getting the fridge in the RV cold initially, as well as keeping it … [Read more...] about How to Get Your RV Refrigerator Cold Fast & Keep it Cold

22 Ways to Cool Down Your RV Without Air Conditioning

June 28, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

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

Commando Camping Dress Makes Campground Showers Easy

June 20, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

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

May 7, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

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

May 1, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

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

May 1, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

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

April 25, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

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

April 9, 2021 by RV Chick Leave a Comment

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

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