RV Lifestyle Fellow Travelers know that heading out on a road trip in a recreational vehicle affords a unique opportunity to explore the nation in comfort and style. But for it to truly be financially feasible requires some conscious effort. That’s why I took notice when Nerdwallet recently did a blog post on “5 Ways […]
If you think that the RV rental industry is going away anytime soon, think again. According to the 2019 KOA North American Camping Report, six in 10 non-RV owners say they would consider renting an RV from a peer-to-peer rental service. Further, more younger campers say they would like the option prior to considering purchasing […]Read More
If you ever found yourself wanting to travel more but concerned about the costs, hope is not lost because you can get paid to RV. In fact, it’s possible to travel and stay in some pretty great places without having to pay a cent. It’s called “workamping.” These jobs could be serving as campground hosts […]Read More
When you decide on renting out your RV, one of the biggest factors in finding success will be location, location, location. Just like with real estate, if you’re close to popular places then you can charge a premium to rent out your rig, and you’ll be sure to always have the option to rent it […]Read More
Have you ever thought about renting out your RV? I know that a lot of people in the RV Lifestyle community have. That's why we are putting together the most comprehensive guide and online course available on how to rent out your RV. It will cover all of the ins and outs of renting your […]Read More
Everyone wants to have a safe and enjoyable trip when they venture out in their RV. But we all know — or should know — that accidents happen. Who can forget the story of Marshall Wendler and Kelly Beasley who had to deal with a serious injury while boondocking? That’s just one example. It’s also […]Read More
When it comes to RVing, so many people dream of “someday.” Someday when they retire and buy that RV, someday when they have enough money to hit the road, someday when the kids are grown and they can start traveling. Someday. Thing is, there is no guarantee that “someday” will ever come and the hopes […]Read More
One of the topics that we are asked about a lot has to do with insurance for RVs. It’s an important question because if you make a mistake you can end up overpaying or not having enough coverage. It’s also a tough one to answer because there are so many variables — yet you want […]Read More
Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in making sure our RVs are in tip-top shape before hitting the road that we let our own health become less of a priority. That is, until we’re far from home and it’s too late. Alas, some of you will no doubt will run into a health issue […]Read More
When Penelope Bax left on an RV trip last year, the plan was to relax while camping her way through California and Oregon to visit family in the Seattle area. However, fate had other plans for the 63-year-old flower shop owner from San Diego. One wrong turn led to her being stranded for four nights […]Read More
In more than seven years of RVing, we have tried a lot of RV hacks, tweaks, modifications, and products to enhance our RV Lifestyle experience. We're always experimenting and trying new things! And folks are always asking us about them. So we thought we'd put together this report showing what we're now using and doing […]Read More
Technology has made life easier in so many ways, including the ability to write from just about anywhere — such as your RV. But it isn’t just the ability to actually write. Technological advancements have made it easy to publish your work, as well, meaning others could possibly read your work and actually pay you […]Read More
If you’ve had it with crowded campgrounds, paying upwards of $30 for a simple overnight stay, yet don’t want to overnight in a Walmart parking lot, you’re in luck because there are alternatives. One of our favorites is through the service called Harvest Hosts, a unique membership service that lets you stay for free at […]Read More
A very lucky group of nine Girl Scouts narrowly escaped being struck by lightning at camp last week in the remote Minnesota wilderness — and serves as a reminder of the dangers RVers and campers face when rough weather rolls in. If you think what the Girl Scouts faced was an isolated incident, think […]Read More
One of the greatest things about RVing is the ability to get up close to nature in ways that might otherwise be impossible (outside of visiting a zoo, of course). Unfortunately, the video of a little girl being charged by a bison at Yellowstone this week reminds us of the risk we are often taking […]Read More
As we’ve said before, we like to think of mistakes as educational and improvement opportunities. And we’ve had plenty of “educational and improvement opportunities” along the way. The good news for you is that we’re happy to share those experiences with you in form of tips and how-to advice. But sometimes we find advice to […]Read More
It’s summertime, and a great time to be outdoors with one big, buzzing, bloodsucking exception: mosquitoes while RVing. Of course, there is the overall irritation of “being eaten alive.” We've covered just how bad it can be in places like Maine and Michigan. But mosquitoes while RVing can be much more serious. […]Read More
Is your RV Dog Scared of Fireworks? The Fourth of July is upon us — time to relax and celebrate our independence, and for many that means RVing, swimming, barbecuing, fireworks and more. But don’t forget that to our dogs, the Fourth of July holiday is just another day — and one that can be […]Read More
As we head into the summer months, I thought I would take a few minutes to remind you of one my personal campaigns: How To Find Free Overnight RV Parking and help RVers take control of where they spend the night. A big part of that mission, of course, is helping RVers avoid spending upwards […]Read More
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