January 17, 2014
By Mike Wendland
Last fall we wrote about how to check the oil in your Onan 2500/2800. The next thing to know is…
January 10, 2014
By Mike Wendland
My Roadtrek has been encased in ice and snow for the better part of a week now with several days…
January 8, 2014
By Mike Wendland
The temperature outside is in the negative digits as we ready the Roadtrek for a trip south. All those little…
December 26, 2013
By Mike Wendland
Roadtreks are blessed with lots of storage, but unless you keep it organized there will never be enough space. The…
November 29, 2013
By Mike Wendland
It is Thanksgiving travel season and as we prepare our Roadtrek for a trip, we worry about the heavy holiday…
November 24, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
Few RV subjects get as much scrutiny and exhaustive analysis as winterizing – protecting your plumbing from freezing when you…
November 20, 2013
By Mike Wendland
One of the most discussed how-to threads on the blog and our Facebook Group has to do with the latches…
November 12, 2013
By Mike Wendland
It's hard to believe how much a $15 purchase from Amazon can brighten your day. But such it was for…
November 10, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
When I started out five years ago selecting modifications for my Roadtrek to support a full-timing, boondocking lifestyle, one thing…
November 9, 2013
By Mike Wendland
I know we've talked a lot about winterizing over the past few weeks. But here's one more report, this one…
November 1, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
One thing about fulltiming is that you need to be thinking about how to make everyday activities easier for yourself…
October 31, 2013
By Mike Wendland
We've been talking all week about winterizing our RVs. Yes, the time has come for those living in the northern…
October 30, 2013
By Mike Wendland
This is Part 4 of our series on winterizing an RV. Part 1 covered draining the fresh water system, Part…
October 29, 2013
By Mike Wendland
Note: Third of four parts. In Part 1 we drained the fresh water tank and the water heater. In Part…
October 28, 2013
By Mike Wendland
Note: This procedure assumes you have a Suburban Water Heater. In Part 1, we drained the water heater and the…
October 27, 2013
By Mike Wendland
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the time to start winterizing our RVs. And when it comes to Roadtreks, it seems there…
October 26, 2013
By Mike Wendland
No matter what kind of RV we have, one thing that we are all interested in is the weather. Nothing…
October 24, 2013
By Mike Wendland
If your Roadtrek is equipped with an Onan 2800/2500 there are a few things you should know how to do.…
October 17, 2013
By Mike Wendland
One of the challenges of showering in the camper is adjusting the water temperature for your shower. It seems that…
October 12, 2013
By Mike Wendland
About the 3rd week of a road trip we begin to have problems fitting stuff into the freezer. It has…
October 9, 2013
By Mike Wendland
Blaaaaaaaaaaah! We woke up to the shriek of the propane detector at 5 am in a parking lot outside a…
September 17, 2013
By Mike Wendland
I love kayaking. Except for occasional rental places I find in our travels, though, it's pretty hard to do while…
September 10, 2013
By Mike Wendland
We've traveled a lot in our RV this year with Tai, our 70-pound Norwegian Elkhound. Our Roadtrek eTrek is 24…
August 27, 2013
By Mike Wendland
We all love sharing the pictures we take while RVing – of the beautiful places we visit and of our…
August 24, 2013
By Mike Wendland
RV traveling with dogs adds to the fun and adventure but comes with its own challenges. One of the main…
August 20, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
So what does it cost to live on the road? Less than you would think, if you do it right.…
August 14, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
Well, Mike Wendland hasn't been heard from, and we're getting worried. It's not like his E-Trek came back to camp…
July 24, 2013
By Mike Wendland
There needs to be a place for everything and everything should be in its place. Here's how to unclutter your…
July 23, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
Unlike those effete passenger cars with their sealed steering components, your one-ton Chevy van has grease fittings which will prolong…
July 16, 2013
By Mike Wendland
We RVers love to share modifications we've done to our vehicles to make they fit our personal style. So it…
July 14, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
Last time I covered which food items I carry in my Roadtrek while we roam the country, following the good…
June 27, 2013
By RV Lifestyle
In an earlier post, I covered electrical use while unplugged – how your coach batteries store electricity for use while…
May 21, 2013
By Mike Wendland
At first glance, the 250-plus Roadtrek Class B motorhomes gathered at the 40th anniversary corporate rally in Branson, MO look alike. But…
April 4, 2013
By Mike Wendland
Advances in power management and solar power have made big news in the RV world of late, especially with the…
January 22, 2013
By Mike Wendland
I am a huge fan of the Webasto Dual Top RHA 100 diesel-powered combined air and water heater for the Roadtrek…
January 5, 2013
By Mike Wendland
I've been an amateur (ham) radio operator for decades, My call is K8ZRH and there was a time when I…