Do you love the sound of a railroad passing by at 2:00 in the morning? How about the roar of 10-wheelers passing by all night long on a freeway a stone’s throw from your campsite? Have you ever camped on the flight path of an airport? I’ll bet you answered no. RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury has advice about RV parks…
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Under-value RV check-in/check-out checklists at your peril
I know you’re thinking, I won’t forget anything when I arrive at my RV campground or when I pull up stakes and move on. Why would I need a checklist? I’m glad you have a perfect memory and don’t get distracted. But I have known several – lots – of fulltime RVers that have, in fact, forgotten something. And it’s especially…
Read MoreLet your uncles visit your RV, but keep the ants away
Would you think that ants in your RV would be a big deal? Not a few ants, no. But once they get started, look out? So when you see the first ants it means it’s time to do something. Did you know that ants can tunnel into some RV’s walls just like in the Uncle Milton Ant Farms that many…
Read MoreOf course you can RV with your pets. Here’s how.
If you think RVing without your pet canine or guard cat is unthinkable, you’re not alone. Nearly every pet owner I know wouldn’t think of going RVing without their best friends. And you can do it. RVtravel.com talks with an RVer who travels with dogs and explains why he travels with his pets and the basic rules of the “campground”…
Read MoreThe RV Doctor shows how to inspect slide seals
Keeping water leaks out of your RV is of paramount importance to avoid mold, mildew, and rot. But do you know how to inspect your slideout seals (yes – plural)? Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor, explains that RV slide outs have two seals – one outside the coach and one inside. In this short video he shows you how…
Read MoreIs towing a car necessary when traveling in your motorhome?
Having a car with you when camping enables you to shop for supplies, go for scenic drives, access hiking trailheads, and do so much more without having up put your motorhome back together and drive it for each trip. But is there an alternative without having to tow a car, making driving, getting gas, and entering a campsite easier as…
Read MoreAmerica’s farms and wineries invite you to stay overnight in your RV
Harvest Hosts is a service for RVers that enables members to stay free overnight at hundreds of participating farms, wineries, museums and other locations, where they actually want you to come and visit, and stay a spell. In this video, Harvest Hosts owners Kim and Don Greene explain how the program works including benefits for members at farm and…
Read MoreSuperbumper can save you severe damage in rear end collisions
RVtravel.com contributor Gyro Gearloose reviews the Superbumper and shows how his truck survived a rear-end collision with virtually no damage while the vehicle that hit him was totaled. Presented by RVtravel. Sign up for our newsletter, published weekly since 2001. The Superbumper is available from Mohr Manufacturing.
Read MoreBattery charger and space-saving adapters for AAA to D batteries
Get rid of those extra battery chargers and save space in your RV with these clever adapters. In this video Eric Brotman of RVtravel.com shows you an ingenious rechargeable battery set that features rechargeable AA and AAA batteries that can do double duty as D and C batteries as well. This product is available on Amazon.com. And don’t forget to sign…
Read MoreDo this before seriously considering buying an RV
RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury has advice about buying an RV that you do not want to ignore. . . Too many potential buyers do not think of this one thing that could make them regret their new toy on their first camping trip. You don’t want to be sorry about your purchase. Sign up for one of our newsletters about…
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