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 …
Trading our Sorrows: A Story of Grief on the Road
No, this isn’t your typical RVing how-to story. But hang in there. It’s about lessons we can all learn from during a time many of us will face on the road. The Backstory Philip’s mother passed away about 3 years prior to us meeting. Philip is the youngest of 6 children and his sister, Kim, …
Review Of The Thetford Smart Tote 2 RV Waste Tank
Often referred to as blue boys or honey wagons, a portable RV waste tank can come in handy on the road. It allows you to be setup at a non-sewer campsite and not have to move to the dump station every time you fill one of your tanks. And though I know people who don’t …
Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Island, GA
During a recent visit to Georgia, we had the opportunity to stay at the Jekyll Island Campground. It was not our first trip there. We also visited in June of 2016. During the 2016 visit, we were caught in a tropical storm on the island and didn’t venture out much to explore. We tried to …
Making A Checklist To Set Up And Take Down Your RV
Do you struggle with remembering everything you’re supposed to do when taking down or setting up your RV? I know I’ve struggled at times. I’ve been several hours into a trip and remember that I didn’t turn off the hot water heater. This struggle can be frustrating. That is why you need a good checklist. Creating …
Restaurant Review: Tacos4Life
Rarely ever will you see me post restaurant reviews on our blog, especially fast food. I’m a foodie at heart and enjoy eating interesting foods out, when locally available. However, generally I’m so ready to eat that by the time I get my food, I’m not interested in taking pictures. Today’s really no different, I …