Bucket lists have become part of the overall conversation simply because they denote what tends to be the things we want to do most in life. Of course, you want your list to “go big”, which naturally means the Lone Star State and Texas festivals. With a state as large as Texas, you are certain […]
Lists and Checklists
RV ing lite – Things you really NEED in an RV for a good experience
(this is an excerpt from my book: The Spartan RV) There is an old Zen saying – “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” What that means is that even though you may have really arrived at the pinnacle of mental states and internal peace, life still goes on. You still […]
Surprising things to bring camping that make your journey MUCH more fun
This is a guest article by Joey Ader. Joey loves talking about the ins and outs of financial situations. He is a freelance editor and writer in the finance niche. A road trip in an RV is somewhat of an American rite of passage, and to do it right, you’ll need several things to bring camping […]
52 things I would like to get for my RV, big or small
I thought it would be fun to think about all the things I would like to get for my RV, or have with my RV that I don’t currently have. These are NOT rank ordered. But maybe they are in the order I think of them so they ARE rank ordered! Some of these may […]
RV Basics : List of Enzymes for RV Black Water Treatment
[ This article will be updated from time to time. ] I thought I would provide a short list of different enzymes you can get to treat your RV black water tank to reduce odors and prevent build-up of waste. I am not endorsing these, but I’m putting this list together as a service so […]
List of Insurance Companies You Know that Carry RV Insurance
[ This is a list we’ll update from time to time, but hopefully it helps you save time and comparison shop. Please leave comments that help people find the best deals or best coverage. ] The links should take you to their RV insurance pages. Good luck! It is worth mentioning that Geico and Progressive […]
Checklist for Equipping your RV for Living
[ We’ll update this list from time to time. ] These are things that you’ll want to have in your recreational vehicle (RV) but won’t carry back and forth. Think of this as equipping your second home. Some of these are household items, and some will be technical manly items. * IMPORTANT : Always identify […]
RV Basics : List of Component Suppliers
This list of RV component suppliers is specific to our RV Puma, but I think people would find it very helpful for their own fifth wheel or travel trailer. RV Antennas Winegard RV Awnings Carefree of Colorado Awnings Dometic Axle Assembly Alko-Kober Axle Assembly Lippert RV Fireplace National Supply / Dimplex RV Frames Lippert RV Furnace Atwood […]
Checklist for Leaving RV at the Park and Going Home
Sometimes you will leave your RV ( recreational vehicle ) setup like we are doing so you have it as a vacation home. When you leave it, you have to do a certain amount of preparation. I think this list would need to be augmented for leaving for period of more than 2 weeks. Certainly, […]
RV Basics : Types of RV
Understanding the Different Types of RV’s Recreational Vehicles are divided between ones with a motor and ones without – called towable. –> Click Here for a Nice Top Level Pictorial showing Motorized versus Non-Motorized RVs <– Motorized RV’s are categorized as Class A Motorhome, Class B Motorhome or Class C Motorhomes. If you think good, […]
List of RV Unfriendly Towns
I would think that RV vacationer’s ( or visitors under any pretense ) would be welcome in any town. I realize that the vehicles are large, fairly slow, and could cause some traffic issues, but wouldn’t it be nice if everyone just slowed down a little bit anyway. I like the idea that this fellow […]
Mini Catalog of Useful RV Things
[ This is a list that we’ll update from time to time… ] [ PS – These are all things that we are using, have used, or are REALLY close to what we are using. ] Recreational Vehicle Outdoor Mat or Rug – A great mat that will keep you recreational vehicle CLEAN and it […]
Things to Have in the Trailer At all times
Things to have in your RV [ that might not be obvious ] Note : This blog entry will be updated as time goes on! There are a few things other than clothes and groceries that might surprise you that you need or will find very happy to have around your recreational vehicle. This list […]