A few articles ago I shared some of the apps that we use to help save money on fuel while RVing. In this article I am going to share the ones we use to navigate our trips. Google Maps The first app is Google Maps. Who doesn’t or hasn’t used Google Maps? It works really …
Pennsylvania Ren Faire
During a recent stay in Pennsylvania, we had the opportunity to visit the Pennsylvania Ren Faire. The Andersons, who we have traveled with for the past 6 months, are huge renaissance faire junkies and often plan their stays around ren faires. We were super excited to be able to share this adventure with them. What …
The Fulltime Families 2019 Canada RV Rally
This year our family, along with our friends the Andersons, co-hosted Fulltime Families, Canada RV rally. It was a week-long of potlucks, activities, and competitions. Everyone, especially the kids, had a blast! The Rally The rally kicked off on Monday, Sept 9, in Mattawa, Ontario with an opening ceremony. There was a teen and tween …
Apps We Use For RVing: Fuel Savings
During our RV travels, there are several apps that we use to make our trips as smooth as possible. Many of these apps are free and can be helpful for more than just RV travel. Apps for saving money on fuel are some of the most important of these. Here is a look at some …
5 Things to do in Plymouth, MA
Recently we took a day trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts to see the sights and hear the sounds of America’s first Pilgrim settlement. We had a wonderful day, including a picnic in the Pilgrim Memorial State Park. Here are our top 5 things to do in Plymouth, Mass. Plymouth Rock Plymouth Rock is situated in the …
How To Position RV Dump Valves
It’s an age-old question in RV life. Which position are my dump valves supposed to be on full hookup? Which one open, which one closed? And some people just assume. Assuming the wrong way at times. So, let’s look at the situation and find the proper RV dump valve positions for full hookup. A Story …
Saving Money on the Road: Thousand Trails
How in the world can anyone afford this nomadic lifestyle? Today I am continuing my “Saving Money on the Road” series. One of the best ways our family saves money is our Thousand Trails membership. Please note that all prices and benefits are current as of the writing of this article. What is Thousand Trails? …
Why You Should Have An RV Water Filter
Are you getting clean water into your RV? Do you sometimes get weird taste or smells from your water? Having clean water in your RV may be more important than you think. An RV water filter is an essential and not necessarily an expensive investment. Many RV parks do not necessarily have good clean water. …
Best Countertop Ice Maker: FirstBuild’s Opal
I don’t know about you, but I love a good cold drink. Especially a big sweet tea with lots of ice. When we launched fulltime, we needed to find a solution for having ice. We started out with 4 ice trays in our tiny RV freezer. That was a disaster! Where was the food supposed …
Tinting Rv Windows For Less Heat And More Privacy
Would you like to cut down some of the sun’s heat from coming through your RV windows? Do you wish you could have privacy in your RV without the use of curtains, shades or blinds? Tinting your RV windows may be your solution. The Problem We were using Reflectix on our windows to block out …