With the ever-increasing popularity of camping (and RVing in general), new camping-related services seem to be popping up every month or two. Vetting each one isn’t easy, especially since properly determining the value of any service means actually using it. But that’s just what we’ve done with Campnab. In today’s post, we’ll tell you what …
Travel & Miscellaneous
Pleated day/night window shades are a common feature in just about every class of RV. The design relies on thin fabric cords sliding across hard plastic parts, so cord wear and breakage is not only a distinct possibility but a fairly likely probability. Fortunately, restringing RV pleated shades isn’t difficult… IF you know how. Restringing …
When you set up camp at any site, whether you’re at a campground or boondocking in the middle of the forest or desert, an RV outdoor rug is a great addition to your camping area. Not only is an outdoor rug inviting and aesthetically pleasing, but it also gives you an area off the ground …
We may be The RVgeeks today, but 18 years ago we were RV newbies, and we needed all the tips we could get… and then some! But after spending close to two decades traveling, living, and working in an RV, you can bet we’ve learned a lot and amassed lots of great tips. And we …
There’s been a tremendous surge in RVing over the past couple of years but we’ve also seen a surge in gas and diesel fuel prices lately, so we thought this might be a great time to do a post on some great apps to find cheap gas. For the purpose of this article, we’ll use …
Someone recently asked us if camping in a luxury motorhome is what the term “glamping” means. Well, it might and it might not. It depends. Sometimes yes and sometimes no. So what exactly is glamping? The term was coined as a mash-up of the words “glamorous” and “camping.” So sure, while camping in a 43-foot …
When considering the purchase of a motorhome, it’s important to consider the extraneous costs as well as the cost of the rig itself. In addition to things like maintenance, registration, and gas, you’ll also need to factor in motorhome insurance cost into your budget. The fact that a motorhome is part vehicle and part house …
We’ve lived, worked, and traveled in a diesel pusher that we’ve driven all over the United States, Canada, and even into Mexico for nearly two decades. But we’ve driven a gas-powered motorhome now and again as well, so we’ve got some experience to put behind any comparisons we make relative to the pros and cons …
There’s a school of thought that suggests that RVing and camping are expensive. The folks who subscribe to that theory aren’t necessarily wrong. Camping and RVing can be expensive. But there are ways to save money on campgrounds and overnight stays, and today we’re giving you some of our best suggestions for doing just that. …
When shopping for an RV, there are many things to look for regarding liveability and driveability. First, of course, you’ll want a floor plan that suits your needs, and you’ll want to be sure you’re comfortable driving and parking the rig. But one of the most important aspects of RV shopping is an RV inspection. …
We live and work full time in our motorhome, and there are approximately one million other people who do the same. But we’re a minority when compared to the number of people who vacation in their RVs part of the year, or only seasonally, and who need motorhome storage when their rigs aren’t in use. …
The used Class A motorhome market is absolutely screaming these days for a number of reasons. First, more people than ever before are interested in traveling by RV. Remote work opportunities mean that people don’t have to retire before hitting the road. And entire families are moving into RVs, with parents homeschooling their kids on …
When talking about DIY RVers like us, “washable rugs” probably isn’t the first phrase that comes to mind. But our recent research into a potential new RV has brought up a topic we rarely cover – the impact the decor inside an RV can have in creating a warm atmosphere and the comfortable feel of …
Considering how much of the world is online these days, you may be wondering why we’re posting about how to be an offline RV trip planner. We get it that all of our lives are heavily connected these days, and our tech cabinet is proof that we’re pretty interconnected technology geeks. We desperately need appreciate …
We’ve traveled, lived, and worked in a Class A motorhome for nearly two decades now. Our first rig was a 2002 39’ Fleetwood Bounder Diesel (model 39Z if you’re really curious), and our current home is a 2005 43’ Newmar Mountain Aire. We never considered small motorhomes because we knew that we wouldn’t just be …