TIPS & CHECKLISTS
On the RVing journey, we’re all constantly learning and finding ways to improve our experience and make life easier. Here, we round up some of the tips and checklists you can easily refer to and use on your journey. We also have a handy resources page, and our online gear store. And of course, if you’re serious about learning more about buying an RV to hit the road, the very best places to start your education are with our online courses and our book which all come with even more resources.
What Happens on RV Packdown & Move Day?
One of the big questions we had during our prep and planning phase was just how much work and time would be involved when it came to packing down the RV for move day – that is, putting everything away in a safe place, unhooking and doing everything we’d need to get road ready so we could head
Driving a Gas RV: Our Experience, Advice & Tips
A common question we get asked is “How do we like our gas RV and did we consider getting a diesel?” The short answer is yes, we did explore getting a diesel coach – they are considered superior for many reasons (performance, ride, comfort etc) which is why they also have a much higher price tag which can be a premium
5 Lessons We Learned Running from a Hurricane, Driving and GPS Fails
For the most part, our RV travel days tend to go pretty smoothly. But this was one of those days that ended up being both a comedy of errors and an adventure in itself! While we managed to keep a good sense of humor with everything turning out OK in the end, it wasn’t without
Pros and Cons of a Towing on a Dolly vs 4 Down
We’ve received SO many questions about our reasons for using a tow dolly, the advantages and disadvantages. It was high time we wrote a blog post about it instead of replying to individual emails each time! We’ve compiled the 21 most common questions we get about towing on a dolly versus four-down and shared our
1 Year Full-Time On the Road: Our Video Update
OMG! Can you believe it!? We’ve been living on the road full-time for 1 year as of June 19. Yep, we actually celebrated our one-year anniversary as we came full circle back to Colorado over the summer. As per usual, we sat down to record our honest thoughts, feelings, tips and insights – this time
Tips for driving & staying in Chicago with an RV
As you might imagine, navigating a big city with an RV + tow vehicle is not for the faint of heart! With heavy traffic, impatient and aggressive drivers, numerous low bridges and tunnels, grid-locked lanes snaking the freeway (a misnomer as they’re anything but free) and the lack of campgrounds, it’s not exactly an enticing destination for RVers…
9 months on the road + our big news
On March 19, we hit the 9 month milestone of living, working and traveling full-time in our RV! We filmed our latest video update during a hike at beautiful Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. While the backdrop is stunning, the downside of filming outdoors was having to deal with a few unpredictable elements such as some wind noise in the
29 Tips for Successful Boondocking
We learned a lot during our first boondocking experience in Arizona, staying in Yuma, Quartzsite and Lake Havasu City over 9 days. And we’ve learned even more over the past 9 years! So we pulled together 29 handy dry camping tips and tricks that helped us, working with what we had. That means… no solar, no composting toilet, no fancy
12 things we love about Lake Tahoe + a few tips
Having thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks there, it’s easy to see why millions transcend upon beautiful Lake Tahoe every year. With spectacular weather, stunning scenery and loads of recreation activities to choose from, we were never short of things to see and and do during our summer stay. We’ve shared the highlights in this short video where we showcase 14 days of fun
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