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33 Awesome RV Gift Ideas for Any Budget: Holiday Gift Guide 2022

It’s here! Our annual holiday gift guide for 2022, and it’s packed with both fun and practical ideas for RV lovers, travelers and adventurers! You’ll find 33 more awesome, fresh, and fun gift ideas for ANY budget, in this year’s collection. From RV and adventure gear, to electronics and entertainment, there’s something for everyone… adults,

All About Thousand Trails In Florida: 40+ Campgrounds

Florida is a desirable state for RVing, especially in winter. And with so many RVers looking for ways to camp affordably, Thousand Trails parks are a popular option. There are over 40 campgrounds and RV parks within the Thousand Trails camping network. But which memberships give you access? And how to decide which ones to stay

Cost of RVing – Full Time vs Part Time?

A common question for many folks considering the RV lifestyle is around affordability. Specifically, what is the cost of RVing? And what about full timing vs part time RVing? After owning four RVs over the last eight years, we dish out the details on what our own costs of RVing added up to, to give

Fun N Sun RV Resort in Southern Texas Thousand Trails

Looking for an alternative snowbird destination to the crowded Florida and Arizona campgrounds? Many people complain about the expense and difficulties of finding RV resorts in Florida and Arizona in the winter. But we hardly ever hear these complaints about wintering in Texas. So we headed to the Rio Grande Valley in extreme southern Texas

Busting 5 Common RV Camping Myths… With Proof!

We’ve all been seeing and hearing complaints about the challenges of RV travel and RV camping over the past couple of years. Everything from the affordability of RVing and finding campsites, to escaping the crowds and getting your RV repaired. And we’re here to bust five of these RV camping myths, with PROOF, from our

9 Important RV Maintenance Items To Protect Your Investment

It is no secret that RVs need maintenance and repairs. And the better job you do with regular preventative maintenance, the more likely you are to avoid costly repairs, and reduce the damage and downtime that prevent you from enjoying your RV travels. In this post we cover 9 common RV maintenance items and share

After the world’s longest RV test drive, we bought this Class C motorhome

Shortly after wrapping up what we suspect may be the longest RV test drive of all time, we purchased our 4th RV – and our 3rd motorhome. Before buying an RV – especially a motorhome – we recommend taking it for a decent test drive first. And renting an RV before buying is also a great

How to Find the Best Campsites Using Campground Virtual Tours

Researching and booking campsites can be exhausting, frustrating, and has almost become a part time job for many RVers these days. Yet after all these years of RVing, we still keep discovering new places, scenic views, and importantly, new tools – to help find them! In this article, we’ll show you a very handy tool

Saddlehorn Campground Review in Colorado National Monument

Saddlehorn Campground is run by the National Park Service (NPS), and is the only campground inside Colorado National Monument, near Grand Junction in western Colorado. It may have no hookups, but it has plenty of appeal. Here’s our review, after our stay in June of 2022. View from one of the scenic pullouts on the drive

Save Money On Fuel With These 7 Top Tips

Looking for ways to save money at the pump? Don’t let the current high fuel prices cramp your RV travel style. While none of us have control over fuel prices, there are ways you can reduce – or at least offset – your fuel expenses by making a few tweaks to reduce the pain, and

What We Wish We Knew Before RVing Across America – Interview with Alyssa Padgett

It is guesstimated less than 1% of Americans will visit all 50 USA states before they die. Yet young newlyweds Alyssa and Heath Padgett bought an old RV and hit the road to visit all 50 USA states in ONE year. Yes, it sounds crazy. But they lived to tell the tale (with a few

We did an 8,500 mile RV road trip to Florida and beyond. What did it cost? How did we save?

Here’s the recap on our epic 8,500 mile, three and a half month RV rental road trip to Florida and beyond. In it, we answer all your questions, like… What is this new RV? Where did we stay? And how many gallons of fuel were guzzled? In this post, we share our road trip stats, campgrounds,

How Much Does A Thousand Trails Membership Cost? New Pricing (2022 Update)

So what does a Thousand Trails Camping Membership cost in 2021? Here’s the latest pricing for all new Thousand Trails (TT) memberships, and the latest promotional deals. We cover the Zone Camping Pass, Trails Collection, Elite Basic, Elite Connections and NEW Adventure upgrade – with an overview of each membership type and key benefits.

Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort In South Carolina

Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort in South Carolina is a beautiful, lushly landscaped RV resort that welcomes Class A, Super C, and Class C motorhomes (25 feet and over). It’s a resort we have heard a lot about over the years, and we finally got the chance to experience Hilton Head Island for the first

6 Favorite RV Hacks from RV Lifestyle Content Creators

Looking for great tips and hacks to enhance your RV lifestyle? We’ve been having a lot of fun meeting up with many fellow RV content creators on our travels. So we invited a few of our friends to pick a favorite hack from our latest book RV Hacks, and share a quick video on social

Blix Packa Genie Cargo Ebike Review (2022) + Save $50 with code RVLOVE

Why a cargo electric bike? After riding the Blix Pack Genie Cargo eBike more than 300 miles across a variety of terrains, I share the features, specs, riding experience, range, speed, and my overall thoughts in this detailed review. I’ll also share the reasons for choosing this particular ebike. After trying MANY different brands and types

Blix Vika+ Flex Folding Ebike Review (2022) + Save $50 with code RVLOVE

Ebikes are hotter than ever, and with so many new features available, we recently upgraded and added two new Blix ebikes to our fleet. I (Julie) upgraded to the new 2022 Blix Vika+ Flex electric bike. In our in-depth review, we share the specs, range, and features of the Blix Vika+ Flex. And we answer the question:

Camp Margaritaville RV Resort and Cabana Cabins in Florida (Auburndale)

The new Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale Florida is one of the nicest RV resorts we have ever stayed at. Honestly, we have to admit, this is actually our favorite RV property (to date), from all of our years of RV travel. This is a surprisingly special and well appointed resort, with laidback, friendly

Class C or Class A Motorhome? Which is best?

Which style of RV travel is better – a Class C or Class A motorhome? After experiencing both, we’ve had a lot of questions about how the smaller Class C RV compares to our bigger Class A’s. Which do we like better? In this quick blog post, we compare the two types, and share our

Sunshine Key RV Resort And Marina Thousand Trails In Florida

Sunshine Key RV Resort and Marina is truly a scenic RV destination, located in the beautiful Florida Keys. We stayed here in our RV for just $20/night. Probably one of the nicest Thousand Trails resorts in Florida. Want to learn more about this campground and how you can stay there affordably? Read on for more

We've been following Marc and Julie for over three years and have learned sooooo much from them! We love their upbeat spirit, sense of adventure, and how they share their knowledge and experiences with everyone. As we get ready to set out on our own full-time RV journeys, we feel so much better prepared because of Marc and Julie and RVLove!

Great couple that have provided so much information and insight to the RVing life. We have followed them for years and find them both to be a great inspiration! We spent a couple of years learning and planning to become full time RVers and have recently taken the leap! We couldn't have done it without Marc and Julie's guidance.

Marc and Julie are down to earth people that tell it like it is. Lots of good information from friendly folk.

Your book arrived today! It looks fantastic and has all the information I really wanted to know. I can’t wait to really dive in!

This couple is so much fun to watch as they continue on their journeys. I love watching their videos, reading their posts and blogs. Thanks for sharing your journey and entertainment with us all, guys!

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