Witnessing pure and untarnished wilderness in the middle of a thunderstorm is a sublime, awe-inspiring experience. But as much as it can move us when we are well-guarded inside a wooden cabin, the sounds and sparks feel different when staying in an RV. Plus, there is something about metal components and electricity that’s dangerous, right? …
The RV lifestyle is supposed to be about minimalism and freedom: you cut off the strings that attach you to a specific location and allow the road to let you decide where to take you. However, release from a residential address may also cut you off from indoor plumbing – and the smaller you go, …
Before you embark on a camping trip into the wild, you’ll want to be sure that you’ve still got the juice to enjoy the modern appliances of your RV. To do that, however, you’ll first need to see to it that your battery is fully charged, which introduces a whole range of questions for beginners …
The bathroom in your RV can be its own, special kind of headache. While the presence of a clean, reliable bathroom is likely one of the reasons you invested in your RV in the first place, it can also be the location of many problems for beginners to the RV lifestyle. One of the first …
Containing all the conveniences of a stationary house and the freedom of a vehicle, an RV is a true “home away from home.” However, that magic doesn’t happen on its own. To really take advantage of the luxuries an RV offers, you need to first invest in the best generator for your recreational vehicle. A …
Determining “what size of generator do I need to run my 50 Amp RV?” may feel like a secondary question for new converts to the RV lifestyle. After all, shore power is available at most parks and resorts, right? In reality, in many rural or remote parts of America, it may still be difficult to …
A travel trailer, recreational vehicle, or mobile home is the ultimate adventure setup. Ideally, you should pack all your basic necessities and travel equipment and then hit the road! However, towing power and load capacity can become limiting factors. If you are fond of sailing, you may be wondering, “can you pull a boat behind …
When you are on the road, and away from shore power, an RV relies on its batteries to power up all its appliances. An RV’s batteries will feed everything from your cooking gear to the HVAC system. Therefore, it makes sense to ensure you will have enough juice until you reach your next rest stop. …
For many newcomers to the RV lifestyle, a flat battery is a scary perspective. Therefore, many opt for leaving their RV batteries charging for weeks on end. But is it bad to leave your RV plugged in all the time? What are you risking with this practice? In reality, overcharging can be just as damaging …
Thanks to modern, well-kept roads, towing a travel trailer down a highway is now relatively easy. Sure, you will still need to be a good driver, and if possible, have prior experience controlling heavy machinery. But the longer your convoy, the more safeguards you will need to keep it under control. One of the most …