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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

Don’t leave the Dealership Until…

You have heard me say many times that it is not the Dealerships job to tell you what your vehicle can tow. It is their job to sell you an RV, and that is it, plain and simple. However, it… Continue Reading →

September 23, 2024 0

No Tick, Tick, Tick, from the propane Fridge!

I always say the RV is like a dog. It’s never sick until the vet is closed, it’s a weekend, or you’re on vacation! The same thing can certainly be said about travel trailers. Things that break never happen when… Continue Reading →

September 19, 2024 0

Are there any “Pringles” campgrounds left?

If you are looking for a campground chain that is like “Pringles” potato chips, you might be disappointed. I’ll use KOA as an example, and BTW I do have a KOA card, so please don’t think I hate KOAs. I… Continue Reading →

August 18, 2024 0

What frustrates me while camping.

This is the thing that frustrates me the most when we camp. I am going to use Tyler State Park as the most recent example of the things I am seeing on a regular basis. First let’s talk about the… Continue Reading →

July 10, 2024 0

Wheel Bearing Maintenance

Don’t neglect this task. Wheel Bearing Maintenance really does need to be done every year or 12000 miles (Whichever comes first). However, as with everything else regarding RV maintenance, don’t do it yourself if you feel uncomfortable doing so. This… Continue Reading →

June 6, 2024 0

RV Industry Shipments for Q1, 2024

Let’s look at how the RV industry is doing in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. If you will remember, the RV industry did not have a great year last year when compared to… Continue Reading →

May 23, 2024 0

NDA’s and the RV Industry

So, there are several different YouTube influencers that have now been asked to sign an NDA agreement as part of their settlement with an RV manufacturer. Let’s talk about NDA’s, aka non-disclosure agreements for just a minute. An NDA might… Continue Reading →

May 6, 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. There is… Continue Reading →

April 3, 2024 0