We recently celebrated our first nomadiversary! In that short year and the 7 months before, The Tin Can has gone through many upgrades and renovations. So, in this post I would like to share some of our favorites. Some of these are just accessories that make the RV life easier. Others are pretty major renovations. …
Beware Of Cheap Trailer Wheels From Amazon
It may be tempting to order inexpensive trailer wheels online. But beware! You could be wasting time, money, and possibly jeopardize your safety. This is a lesson we just learned from some cheap trailer wheels we found on Amazon. In my recent article, Stopping RV Weight Fears With Axle Upgrades, we replaced our axles, rims, …
You Don’t Have to Be Lonely…
No, this isn’t an advertisement for “Farmers Only . com”, but it does have to do with meeting people! So many times in this lifestyle I hear people say “Aren’t you lonely?” or “I couldn’t do it because I’d be lonely.” The short and the long of is that ANY lifestyle can be lonely. You …
Stopping RV Weight Fears With Axle Upgrades
Are you pushing the limits or maybe exceeding your RV weight rating? Or, does your RV have a set of Nev-R-Lube axles that you would like to get rid of? If something like that is the case. You can easily swap out or upgrade your RV axles yourself. Recently we upgraded the leaf springs and …
Making The Tin Can More Rugged With RV Suspension Upgrades
Have you filled your RV up to the rim with clothes, food and other supplies? I know I sure have! Chances are, you are pushing your RV’s carrying capacity to the max. It may be time to consider some RV suspension upgrades. Traveling On Overloaded Suspension Full-timing in an RV can be taxing on an Its …
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Easy RV Closet Storage Solutions You Need To See
You’ve seen how tiny RV closets can be. Especially in travel trailers. The way these closets are designed doesn’t provide much clothing storage. That one little hanging rod… Are you kidding me? Well here are some RV closet storage ideas that will maximize your tiny closet space. Since purchasing The Tin Can back in 2015 …
Service, Fellowship & Community: Assets of a Fulltime Families Rally
For the past few weeks, I have been working on a series entitled “Saving Money on the Road”. While I love saving money, I also believe that some things are worth paying for. Recently our family spent time at the Fulltime Families 2019 Family Reunion Rally. As I have written after the last several rallies we have attended, I can attest again that a Fulltime Families membership is definitely worth the cost. The community and opportunities that this organization provides is priceless.
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Saving Money on the Road: Grocery Pickup Services
In my last installment of “Saving Money on the Road”, I talked about how meal planning is one of the biggest things I do that helps me to save money. Today I’m going to discuss how grocery pickup services help me to keep my grocery budget in check. So what’s the big deal about pick …
Saving Money on the Road: Meal Planning At Its Best
Today is the first installment of a series I will be working on entitled, “Saving Money on the Road”. In my post 2 weeks ago, I professed my love for YNAB from both a professional and a personal standpoint. Today’s topic combines two of my favorite things, budgeting and food. Whether you live in a …
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You’ll Love This Brilliant RV Floorplan Tool
Are you looking to purchase a new RV? Do you find the search for the perfect floorplan tiring? Searching all the different brands. Models changing year to year. Jumping from website to website then dealer to dealer. Up and down RV stairs a half a million times. Well, this RV finder just made your search …