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We’ve read a number of articles about 12V coolers, but most of them conflate them with portable refrigerators, which are not the same thing. They combine 12V compressor refrigerators and fridge/freezers in the same article. A 12V cooler is <strongnot a compressor fridge. 12V coolers use a different cooling method than 12V compressor fridges do, …

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When your RV holding tanks are nearly full, the most prominent thought in your mind becomes, “Where’s there an RV dump station near me?” If you’re camping at a campground or RV park with a dump station, or you’re connected to the sewer at your full hook-up campsite, then you’ve got nothing to worry about. …

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It’s that time of year again when many people are considering upgrading their RVs ahead of the new camping season, and consulting the NADA RV guide for assistance with pricing, both to sell their RV and to buy a new one. But is the information in the NADA guide all you need to consider when …

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Sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows, making s’mores, talking, singing, or telling stories can be loads of fun for the whole family. But, campfire games can take it to another level. So, as this year’s camping season looms on the horizon, we’re tossing out a few ideas for campfire games for kids, campfire games for …

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There are lots of ways to light a campsite, but when we’re boondocking under the stars, harsh lighting can be more of a hindrance to the setting than anything. That might be why camping string lights are so popular. Moderate, muted lighting options are best in camping settings. They create a nice ambiance without overwhelming …

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If your RV has a diesel block heater and you never use it because you only travel where it’s mostly above freezing, you may want to consider the information in this post. A diesel engine block heater is designed to heat the block in cold conditions in order to help the engine start. Many people …

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There’s nothing like the versatility of a pickup truck. But there are times when an owner wishes they had more enclosed space. Enter the Flated truck topper inflatable pickup truck cap! The problem with traditional pickup truck caps is where to store them when you’re not using them. Well, we’re pretty sure we’ve landed on …

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Is your RV (or home) carbon monoxide detector beeping? This post is all about why it’s beeping, what to do about it, and what not to do… ever! A carbon monoxide detector’s chirping sound in the middle of the night may seem annoying when it’s occurring, but it’s a small price to pay for the …

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That’s right… truck bed camping. It’s a hidden gem of truck ownership! Everyone knows that a pickup truck is a versatile vehicle, especially for hauling stuff from place to place or for towing. Many RVers use a truck to tow a camper, like a fifth wheel or travel trailer. But even if you don’t have …

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As we head into a new camping season, you may be considering RV memberships in an effort to save some money on campgrounds. Today we’re taking a look at the Passport America membership. Is it as good as it seems? We’ve used Passport America, so we can weigh in here based on our personal experience. …

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The dawn of spring means the height of camping season is just around the corner. We’ve been at this for 20 years now, so we know that when you’re getting your RV ready for travel, a checklist can come in very handy! The anticipation of a new camping season means that getting your RV ready …

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In certain camping scenarios, there are times when a small propane heater is the perfect remedy to chilly weather. The Little Buddy propane heater is exactly the right size for a personal camping heater, but is it the best option available? In this post, we’re taking a good look at the Little Buddy, a portable …

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In the early 1970’s, General Motors released into the wild one of the most iconic RVs in history. From there, the GMC motorhome would change the trajectory of the motorhomes of the future. The distinctive capsule that brought the front-wheel-drive home-on-wheels to market not only retains a place in history for GM’s motorhome innovations, but …

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We’ve seen our share of interesting homes on wheels. In fact, we’ve lived full-time in a pretty nice one ourselves for 20 years. But there are some really cool school bus conversions (“skoolies”) out there. So we wanted to share our thoughts on these different, whimsical, and even elegant skoolie conversions. Are they for everyone? …

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