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When Full-Time RVers Travel RV-Free
When Full-Time RVers Travel RV-Free If you are either a tent camper or a seasonal RV camper, what are your thoughts about living full-time in a motorhome or trailer? The idea of full-time RVing can seem overwhelming. There are a lot of things to think about. For example, what do you do with your RV when you want to travel without it? As strange as it sounds, plenty of full-time RVers take the opportunity to travel RV-free. Why? Sometimes it is a matter of necessity. For example, there might be a family emergency that requires getting home quickly. A full-timer may not have enough time to drive. Leaving the RV and flying home is the only option. Regardless of [...]
Why DIY It When AirSkirts Are So Awesome?
Why DIY It When AirSkirts Are So Awesome? Fall is the time of year when RV owners have to start thinking about protecting their rigs against colder temperatures. It is also when a lot of them start buying yards of canvas or vinyl fabric that they intend to turn into RV skirting. For some RV owners, making DIY skirts is an annual rite of fall. Yet there is no need to ever do it again thanks to AirSkirts. We appreciate the DIY mentality. As RV owners ourselves, we get that it is possible to save quite a bit of money by doing things yourself. But RV skirting is different. If you use it year after year, there are definite [...]
The Top 5 Things Every RV Owner Wants to Avoid
The Top 5 Things Every RV Owner Wants to Avoid RV owners invest a lot of time and money in their rigs. Whether it's a motorhome, fifth-wheel, trailer or camper, the RV represents a lifestyle well worth investing in. We are RV owners ourselves, so we know what it's all about. And it has been our experience that there are certain things to avoid no matter the kind of rig you own. Some of the things we RV owners avoid could end up costing us a lot of money. We avoid other things just because they ruin the camping experience. One way or the other, we want to do everything we can to make sure every moment spent camping is [...]
Important Things to Know About Desert Camping Before You Go
Important Things to Know About Desert Camping Before You Go Deserts are unique ecosystems with a lot to offer campers. If you've never experienced desert camping, is it because your mind's eye sees visions of rolling mounds of sand blown around by hot Sahara winds? Desert camping isn't anything like that. But it is also not like camping in the mountains or a lush forest. It goes without saying that any type of camping requires a bit of preparation. Desert camping might require a little bit more. It's wise to bring yourself up to speed before your first desert camping trip by taking in as much information as you possibly can. If you have friends or family members with [...]
Great Winter Camping Destinations for 2021
Great Winter Camping Destinations for 2021 There is nothing quite like taking your motorhome or trailer out on the road during the winter months. Campgrounds are not as busy, and roads are much quieter. And being from Connecticut, we don't see any reason to limit winter camping to warmer southern states. There are lots of great places to visit in other parts of the country. If you're planning on winter camping to close out 2021 and usher in 2022, just remember to pack your RV skirting. You don't want to ruin your trip with frozen pipes. If you are looking for new skirting or you need to replace what you already have, we invite you to take a look [...]
Cooking Over an Open Fire: A Dying Art Among Campers
Cooking Over an Open Fire: A Dying Art Among Campers Camping and campfires go together like baseball and hot dogs. It is hard to have one without the other. Be that as it may, campfires used to be for more than just roasting marshmallows and telling scary stories. Campers used to actually cook over them. We've kind of lost that skill thanks to RVs and motorhomes with built-in kitchens. In fact, you could say cooking over an open fire is a dying art. Today, modern RVs come with gas stoves. And even campers who prefer to keep cooking outdoors are more likely to use propane grills. Part of it is due to campgrounds not being all that enthusiastic [...]
