Hey there! Have an old RV just sitting around not being used? Well with some elbow grease and basic skills, we can convert that unused frame into a handy car trailer! I did this myself and saved a ton versus buying new. In this article, I’ll walk through how I transformed my old RV into…
Life on the road in an RV allows you to explore the beauty of the open countryside and make lasting memories with family and friends. But making the most of the limited space in an RV can be a challenge. Installing folding bunk beds is an excellent solution that allows RVers to comfortably sleep more…
RV travel is all about freedom—the open road, the changing scenery, and waking up each morning to a fresh backdrop outside your window. But there’s one essential amenity that makes this lifestyle possible: coffee! As any RV enthusiast knows, that first cup of joe makes those early hours on the road much more bearable. But…
A fifth-wheel trailer is a type of travel trailer that is towed by a pickup truck using a special fifth-wheel hitch that is mounted in the bed of the truck. The fifth-wheel gets its name from the similar coupling on four-wheeled horse-drawn carriages. Determining the industry standard height for fifth-wheel hitches and trailers is important…
RVing adventures don’t have to end when the mercury drops and snow starts falling. But freezing nights require special preparation to avoid devastating winter plumbing damage. The last thing any RVer wants to wake up to is a burst pipe or ice-encrusted holding tank! Avoiding expensive repairs means using antifreeze formulated to handle frigid conditions….
The excitement of an RV road trip can make it easy to forget about one critical piece of regular maintenance – dumping the waste-holding tanks. While not the most glamorous aspect of RV life, proper dumping frequency and technique are essential to keeping tanks in good working order. Fail to drain them regularly, and you…
My family and I began full-time RV living 5 years ago when our oldest child was 7 and youngest was 3. It was a long-held dream to show our kids the country while pursuing a non-traditional remote working lifestyle. While enormously rewarding, the transition has not been easy. As full-time travelers, we face exceptional parenting…
Traveling across the country in an RV can be an amazing adventure. With a Class C motorhome, you’ll have all the comforts of home while exploring new destinations. But you may be wondering – can I also bring my car? The short answer is yes – Class C motorhomes generally can tow vehicles like cars…
As an avid RV enthusiast who enjoys traveling across the country with my Class C motorhome, getting the right leveling system is extremely important for my comfort. However, I struggled to figure out the best option from the dizzying range of manual, electric, and hydraulic leveling systems in the market catering to RVs of all…
As a 6′ 10″ tall person, I’ve always struggled to fit comfortably in most RVs. Standard Class C motorhomes with their 6 to 6 1/2-foot ceiling heights had me hunkering down and bumping my head constantly. Short mattresses left my feet hanging off the ends of beds all night long. Forget having any elbow room…
