camping Archives - Page 3 of 10 - Travel Trailer Nation

Listen to the voice in your head!

Always listen to your gut feeling. I could tell something was slowly falling apart with our Thetford toilet flush valve. I had changed the seal maybe two years ago, but now I believe the flush ball itself was a problem…. Continue Reading →

October in Wisconsin

We actually left with three days left in September, but by the time we got to Missouri the weather had changed. The first day of travel was pretty uneventful until we about thirty miles south of Big Cabin, Oklahoma. At… Continue Reading →

October 3, 2024 0

Travel Trailer Cult or Culture

I just finished writing a blog on the VW Beetle culture. It is apparent that the beetle has always had a certain cult following, at least from the 1960’s, and a strong VW culture exists within the country. Is there… Continue Reading →

April 3, 2024 0

Need to get away from it all?

Need to get away from it all? Then come down to Texas and enjoy the Texas State Park system. However, if you already live in Texas, well there’s absolutely no excuse not to be camping here. The parks are spread… Continue Reading →

March 26, 2024 0

Dallas RV Show – All that glitters is not gold.

I have to say that I found the Dallas RV show to be underwhelming. There was a lack of knowledge by the sales reps in a few different dealer areas. Here’s a piece of advice for Dealers: Send your experts… Continue Reading →

March 21, 2024 0

Get Going On Your Reservations

If you haven’t started thinking about 2024’s camping season, you better get going! Tammy and I jumped on the Racine Wi camping site on opening day, and still couldn’t reserve our preferred site. So, we took our second choice. It will still… Continue Reading →

February 4, 2024 0

Understanding your RV electrical System

This will give you a brief overview of your RV Electrical system. I’m not discussing generators or solar right now because this overview focuses on what most RVers use in their trailers. As always, use extreme caution when troubleshooting the… Continue Reading →

November 8, 2023 0

Dodge City, Kansas – Part 2

I want to reiterate my opinion briefly on KOA campgrounds. Back in the 80’s everyone of them seemed to be the same, just like Pringles potato chips. They were affordable, well maintained, and you knew exactly what you were getting…. Continue Reading →

October 20, 2023 0

Dodge City, Kansas – Part 1

October might be the best time to hook up your travel trailer and head to Dodge City, Kansas. The heat of the summer is over and the vacation crowds have dropped off. This will give you an open spot at… Continue Reading →

October 17, 2023 0

Daingerfield State Park and Brake Issues

I have to say that Daingerfield State Park, is my favorite of the Texas state parks. It is by far the quietest of the parks we have visited. It is a 540 acre park with fishing, boating, hiking, and biking… Continue Reading →

September 19, 2023 0

Tag camping