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How do you choose an RV dealership? An RV dealership can make a huge difference in how much you enjoy the RV lifestyle. We have the top six ways to find a great RV dealership to save money and camp StressLess. These tips can help you avoid disaster and potentially save thousands on your RV purchase.
12 volt refrigerators are being installed in more and more new RVs but is this a better technology than what we’ve had for years? What are the challenges and advantages of 12 volt refrigerators in RVs? Should you consider even replacing your existing RV refrigerator with a 12 volt model and what about using a residential refrigerator? We have some answers in this story.
Six tips to help you beat the heat this summer in your RV. Stay cooler longer and enjoy summer camping more.
We changed our domicile state - what is a domicile state and why would a full-time RVer change states? What’s the best state to claim for RV domicile? What do you need to change your state and why would you want to change your domicile state as a full-time RVer? What about mail? Health and vehicle insurance?
Eight tips for downsizing your life for RV living, whether you plan to go on the road full time or even hope to travel more with less. These tips could help you in downsizing, decluttering and freeing your life of the stuff that’s holding you hostage.
15 resources for finding work while full-time RVing along with a list of answers from the experts.
What if you get lost and need assistance? While many RVers hope that their cell phones provide the answer to this, there has been a recent story about a couple whose GPS got them so lost that one them died of dehydration. How do you prevent this from happening to you? And how do you avoid getting lost in the first place if your phone’s GPS isn’t the answer?
Thinking of canceling that trip because of gas prices? Don’t! You can still go on that epic adventure. We have tips for improving your RV’s fuel economy, including tips for how to get better mileage when towing a trailer. Don’t change your plans, these few simple and mostly free tips can help you enjoy that trip and use less fuel in the process.
Why are they taking away boondocking? Is there something we can do to stop this privilege from disappearing? We have the answers in this article.
What do the RV model numbers mean? Is there any logic to the model numbers in RV names, or are they just random? We have the meaning as well as a way to decode some of these confusing numbers and letters.
A great inexpensive gadget to so you can safely sanitize your RV’s fresh water tank
Should you get a slide topper awning for your RV? Are they a great idea or just trouble waiting to happen? We answer that question based on our years of handling warranties and RV sales.
