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Thinking of Buying Your First RV? 12 Must-Ask Questions Before You Decide

If you are thinking of Buying Your First RV? You need to ask these 12 Questions Before You pull the trigger. More details are available in our book: Having a travel trailer can be an incredible way to explore the… Continue Reading →

Big Bend to Abilene with a dose of drama!

Our desert adventure in west Texas continues. Now on with Big Bend National Park. Big Bend National Park was named after a large bend in the Rio Grande river. The park protects more than 1,200 species of plants, more than 450 species of… Continue Reading →

October 27, 2025 0

RVIA August 2025 Industry Update

RVIA August 2025 Industry Update – The latest shipment numbers are in, and the RV market remains sluggish. Travel trailer shipments dropped -9.1% while fifth wheels, pop-ups, and motorhomes saw modest gains. Year-to-date totals show little improvement compared to 2024,… Continue Reading →

September 26, 2025 0

The Blessing and Curse of Social Media in the RV Community

What do RV tires, tow vehicles, and debates over the “best travel trailer brand” have in common? Simple: the intense arguments they spark on social media. So, let’s talk about the blessing and curse of social media. If you’ve ever… Continue Reading →

September 10, 2025 0

Support A Small Business Campground – RV Express 66

Here’s an opportunity for RVers to support a small business when traveling through Missouri. The RV Express 66 Campground is located right off highway 44, in Marshfield Missouri. Now what makes this campground unique is that it only has 15… Continue Reading →

September 7, 2025 0

The Challenges of Maintaining a Website: A Personal Perspective

The Challenges of Maintaining a Website: A Personal Perspective Maintaining a website isn’t the relaxing hobby many people think it is—in fact, it can often feel like a frustrating, thankless job. As someone who’s managed multiple websites over the years,… Continue Reading →

August 31, 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

Replacing the RV Power Converter

If you have had a travel trailer for a decent amount of time, you will probably end up replacing the power converter at some point. The expected lifespan of a 12-volt converter is 5 to 10 years under normal conditions. … Continue Reading →

April 12, 2025 0

Industry Update for February 2025

Here’s your RV industry update for February 2025. These numbers are coming from the RVIA shipment report, which you can view at RVIA.org. Remember this report is not indicative of sales, just shipments into RV dealerships. Comparing February 2025 to… Continue Reading →

April 4, 2025 0

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