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4 Ways You Can Travel More Safely in Your RV
RV Life The RV life is one that many people enjoy. RV stands for a recreational vehicle, and these are the big campers you often see cruising from state to state or parked in suburban driveways. Some RVs are very fancy inside, better even than some apartments. Some retired people like purchasing RVs because they’re a way to explore the country, seeing the sights, and meeting people. If you’re an older individual, and you’ve always wanted to see the Grand Canyon or the California redwoods, this is a way to do it in style. Some younger people purchase RVs too, especially if they want to take their family on vacation,…
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What Should You Know About Living in an RV?
If the idea of living in an RV is something you dream about, you’re not alone. It’s increasingly common, but it’s not always as easy as selling everything and hitting the road. For example, there are zoning ordinances and laws for RVs if you want to live in your camper in certain places. You may have limitations to face, such as restricted storage and cooking space. It can be risky if there’s extreme weather, too, such as storms or flash flooding. The following are some of the things to know about living in an RV, some of which might make it a less appealing option for you. Parking An RV…
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WenTop WiFi Wireless Smart Phone Controlled LED Light Strip
Several years ago a friend of mine told me about some LED Light Strips. She was like – “you’ve got to get a set of these for your daughter’s bedroom”. Well I never did – in fact I forgot all about it until I saw these. Well now I have finally gotten around to checking some out and I am trying this set – the WenTop WiFi Wireless Smart Phone Controlled LED Light Strip. Simply set up (pretty intuitive plug ins) and download the software on your phone via the QR code provided. The setup is pretty easy – the software walks you right through it. Just make sure you…
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Replacing A Mattress In Your Camper
One of the first things we noticed when we bought our first camper was that the beds are not a standard size. Sure our “master bedroom” mattress is queen size and that is a standard size. But the bunk beds in the bunk house and the mattresses for the dinette/bed combo are definitely not a standard size. There is no way to just walk in somewhere and pull a product of choice off a shelf. So what do you do when you need to replace any of them? Let’s face it with kids they need to be replaced. And as much as I’d love to pretend mice didn’t exist but…
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Preparing Your RV For Winter Storage
Ah the life of owning an RV. It is an exciting one for sure and offers so many amazing opportunities. We have an RV but we no longer move it. It is parked at a resort campground and stays at that location year round. The result is that it really is our home away from home. Everything you could want in a summer home – we have with our RV. I really enjoy the life of not having to pack and unpack all the time – for the most part. Here are some things I didn’t know about or hadn’t considered when we first bought our RV. In theory we…
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7 Ways Renting an RV is Not What you Imagined
If you want to spend some quality time with your family while exploring the countryside, a rental RV will definitely quench your thirst for adventure. If you have not considered RV rentals before, there are some important things you need to know to make the most of your vacation. There might be a lot of questions about RV rentals that are lingering in your mind. Are you going camping in developed campgrounds? Are there amenities that will keep you entertained or occupied? Here are 7 things you need to know about renting an RV: RV-driving is not as challenging as everyone thinks It is normal to feel a bit worried…
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Easy Foldup Camping Table #CampingTable
We camp seasonally in Maine and have for 9 years now – seems like forever. RV camping is so much fun – if you haven’t tried it, you should. You don’t need to buy an RV, you can rent one and drive it there or most campgrounds actually have RVs on site that you can rent. That is how we started – renting an RV on site and we were hooked. But camping life is very different than life at home. At home we tend to spend most of our time in the house or at the barn with our horses. At the campground – we pretty much only sleep…
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RV Camping in North Carolina? 3 Tips to Make the Most of Your Trip
Pop quiz: why does North Carolina attract so many RV enthusiasts year after year? Well, while there may not be one major reason, consider three of the top selling points of the Tar Heel State when it comes to RV camping: The Great Smoky Mountains, which boast tons of outdoor activities, up-close encounters with wildlife and amazing photo ops North Carolina offers a truly unique taste of the South in terms of local food, culture and climate that can’t be replicated by its neighbors The state is incredibly friendly to RVs and campers of all shapes and sizes, where you’re traveling solo or as part of a family For those…
