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Solo Trip with Eva Part 2

The solo trip with Eva, continues. On to Lake Eufaula/Checotah KOA. Again, this was a very hot day for travel. We left Tyler state park pretty early and got a jump on the day. Pulling out of the site at… Continue Reading →

Solo Trip with Eva Part 1

It’s time for a solo trip with Eva! Back in February my Son Jeff and his wife had their baby Kiya. Tammy and I drove up for the birth, and Tammy stayed behind to help take care of the baby…. Continue Reading →

August 4, 2025 0

May Shipment/Industry Update

Hello Travel Trailer Nation! Here’s your RV industry shipment update for May! These numbers are coming from the RVIA shipment report, which you can view at RVIA.org. As always, please remember this report is not indicative of sales, just shipments… Continue Reading →

June 28, 2025 0

Seal the Sidewalls to the Front Cap

I must admit, doing any caulking (silicone or otherwise) is my least favorite part of maintaining the travel trailer. However, that being said, it is essential that you constantly check all your possible water intrusion points. If you find anything… Continue Reading →

June 5, 2025 0

Complete Wheel Bearing and Race removal and replacement!

Bearing and race replacement is not a job that I really look forward to mainly because it is time consuming when you decide to replace the races inside the hubs. Make sure you don’t just throw new bearings on old… Continue Reading →

May 24, 2025 0

Could RVing ruin a marriage?

Could an RV problem really ruin a marriage? A few months ago, I read about a couple whose marriage broke up after months and months of dealing with a frame flex issue on their newer Grand Design RV. Then last… Continue Reading →

March 14, 2025 0

Top 5 Reasons to Camp in Texas

We’ve lived in Texas 12 years now. So let me tell you our top 5 reasons to camp in Texas with your RV. 5. Ten Months out of the year the weather is pretty much fantastic for camping. July and… Continue Reading →

February 27, 2025 0

Is it really cheaper to Vacation in an RV?

OK so you have probably heard about the studies done that compare RV vacations to a non-RV Vacation. A 2023 study sponsored by the RVIA, analyzed vacation costs using two sets of hypothetical travel groups: a four-person travel party of… Continue Reading →

January 16, 2025 0

How forgetting a tent heater changed our lives!

Remember these? Yes, I still have them! If you are a child of the 60’s through 80’s, you probably do! That is a Coleman Tent heater and the white fuel that goes with it. I think I bought it for… Continue Reading →

December 13, 2024 0

Does the good outweigh the bad at Hot Springs KOA Holiday?

This KOA overall gets very good reviews online with a few exceptions. But, does the good outweigh the bad at the Hot Springs KOA Holdiay? Well, let’s talk about the good first: Let’s move on to why we wouldn’t be… Continue Reading →

November 5, 2024 0

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