Buying an RV for the first time can be quite daunting. There are so many different brands, types, and options to choose from that the entire process can quickly become confusing. In this complete RV buying guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know to get a great deal on a new RV. Before …
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Some people never use their RVs in cold weather. Others find that heating up their RVs is an absolute necessity. How do you heat up an RV? The best ways to heat up an RV are: Gas furnaces Portable gas heaters Built-in electrical heaters Portable electrical heaters Diesel heaters Let’s take a closer look and …
RVs and Murphy beds make great companions because they dramatically increase the amount of space during the daytime when the Murphy bed is folded away. Let’s take a look at some of the BEST RVs with Murphy bed solutions! Before We Get Started… It’s a good idea to use good leveling blocks to make sure …
Do tiny campers with just beds exist? If so, what is their purpose? When a friend of mine mentioned he’d seen a neat camper with just a bed, I set out to find the answer to these two questions. A tiny camper with just a bed is really just a bed on wheels, so it …
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Many small and easy-to-tow campers often lack toilets. This may be convenient when towing but they aren’t very convenient when parked at the campsite. For this reason, I set out to find a small camper that was both easy to tow and equipped with a toilet. Here are some examples of very small campers with …
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Campervans are great for touring. They are easy to drive, easy to park, and can fit into spaces that larger campers and motorhomes cannot. The problem is that many of them do not offer as many amenities as some of the larger motorhomes. One of these amenities is a large toilet area. Through my research, …
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High ceilings on an RV are a must for taller people looking to stand up in their RV. Even if you aren’t very tall you may still want to own a camper with high ceilings. High ceilings make rooms feel less claustrophobic and they give you more room to store gear. They also help with …
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We have remodeled to campers over the last 3-4 years. It’s amazing how you can transform a camper into a modern living space with few hacks and tricks. These are the best inspirational ideas we found during the modern interior make-over of our two campers! It’s a mix of ideas from our own two RVs, …
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It seems like it would be great fun to spend all year long traveling the country in a camper. Most of the country gets cold in the winter though and most people have told me that most campers are rated 3-season only. How are campers insulated for cold weather? A camper often uses the same …
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I’ve always dreamt of owning a motorhome. Being able to go wherever I wanted whenever I wanted while still having a home with me seemed like the ultimate freedom. The problem is, thinking about actually driving a motorhome was never a dream. Motorhomes are big and I’d always driven a car so I assumed they’d …
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Pop-up campers hold many advantages over standard travel trailers. However, these types of campers are quite different than travel trailers and many people wonder whether they will have issues with leaks. Are pop-up campers waterproof? Pop-up campers are waterproof when they are new but there are many factors that can hurt their ability to remain …
Are Pop-Up Campers Waterproof? (Facts & Solutions!) Read More »
Owning a commercial vehicle comes with some complications that owners of regular vehicles don’t need to contend with. Large vans and trucks are often commercial vehicles and special care needs to be taken when registering them. Are RVs and campervans considered a commercial vehicle? A typical RV is registered as an RV and not a commercial …
RV Registrered As Commercial Vehicle? Basic Rules (For Beginners) Read More »
Motorhomes are great fun but this fun does come at a price. New motorhomes can easily cost more than a house and even used motorhomes are often more expensive than several year’s worths of vacation. This leads many to think about some of the different ways they can save money on buying a motorhome. Are …
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If you’ve ever dreamed about traveling the country or maybe even the world, you’ve probably dreamed of doing so in a motorhome. A motorhome gives you the freedom to travel anywhere at any time and all at your own speed. But what about fast lanes and carpool lanes? Are motorhomes allowed in fast lanes? Motorhomes …
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People living or traveling through North America have many different options when it comes to buying an RV. There are many Canadian RV makers and many United States RV makers to choose from. Here’s whether RVs cheaper in Canada RVs are generally cheaper to buy in the United States than Canada. The actual purchase price …
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A camper/RV can be an expensive item to own. If you’ve ever purchased a camper you know how much time and effort goes into buying one and it is natural to want to protect it. It is also natural to want to know how you’ll replace or repair it if it’s damaged or stolen. Are …
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The most common problem RV owners complain about is probably a leaking roof. A leaking roof can quickly destroy an RV and yet most people don’t know how to fix them. In fact, you’ll find many used RV’s selling as-is for dirt cheap prices just because they’ve suffered from a leaky roof. Fortunately, an RV …
Complete Guide To Fixing a Leaking RV Roof (9 Examples) Read More »
Airstreams are great campers but they do have their problems. Most people have a very romantic (and maybe unrealistic) picture of Airstream trailers. We DON’T want to scare you away from these shiny beauties but we think you should at least be warned. Airstreams do require more work than most RVs and camper trailers. Here …
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RVing with kids can be a great experience for everyone involved. But it can also be a terrible experience. Most of this comes down to two factors: How the trip is orchestrated and the personalities involved. You can’t change your personality (overnight) or your kid’s for that matter. But you can create a trip that fits with …
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You’ve probably seen this too or maybe you’ve even experienced it first hand. The vehicle that seems to be swaying all over the place and you don’t want to drive behind him but you don’t want to risk passing him either. With a little research, I found I was able to learn how to avoid …
How To Keep Camper Trailers From Swaying? (Solved!) Read More »
Figuring out what is needed to tow a camper is confusing and I’ve had to do a lot of research. Through my research, I’ve learned a lot about typical fifth wheel towing systems and gooseneck towing systems. What are the differences between a fifth wheel and a gooseneck towing system? A fifth wheel camper hitch …
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After years of dreaming about buying a camper, I happened to inherit a pickup truck. This opened up a lot of options for me and caused me to start thinking about fifth wheel campers. How much does a fifth wheel cost? The average price of a new fifth wheel is about $35,000. Low-cost fifth wheels …
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We know we can’t stand on most vehicle roofs without damaging them but we also know that we can stand on a home’s roof without damaging it. So what about a motorhome? Can you stand on a motorhome roof? Most smaller class B motorhome roofs are not built to be stood upon. Most larger class …
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Nothing can ruin an RV trip faster than a break-in. If you’ve ever fallen prey to thieves, you know that it can be a painful and emotional experience. Luckily there are some steps you can take to reduce your chances of having your RV broken into. How Do You Secure and RV or Tiny Home …
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The terms RV and motorhome seem to be used interchangeably. This leads many people to wonder, is an RV the same as a motorhome? The answer is both yes and no. The difference between RVs and motorhomes The term RV is just an abbreviated way of saying recreational vehicle. A motorhome is a form of …
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Fitting your motorhome RV in your garage might not be an option. So where do you park it? It will often be very convenient to park it on your street but is that legal? Can a motorhome be parked on the street? Yes, a motorhome can be parked on the street in most cases. A …
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When people think of towing vehicles, motorhomes rarely come to mind. A motorhome is a home on wheels which often eliminates the need for towing a camper. This being said, motorhomes are often used for towing and they can often pull a whole lot of weight. Here’s How Much Motorhomes Can Tow Motorhomes can generally …
RV batteries are an integral part of an RV’s power system. In most cases, they’ll supply energy to all of the interior lights and will help keep essential appliances running while off the grid. In other cases, batteries will supply all of an RV’s power needs. For these reasons, it is important that we take …
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Some RVers move from place to place every week or even every day. These RVers usually aren’t hooking up their RVs every time they stop somewhere. However, many RVers like to stop at different areas for extended periods of time. For these people, it’s often easier to have a tow car. There are a lot …
When I was looking to get into RVing, I had visions of exploring the country and doing work on the road. I knew that while on the road I’d need power and learned that the power would often have to come from my RV’s battery. It seemed obvious to me that the battery would eventually …
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One of the biggest advantages of camping in an RV over a tent is its modern amenities. Camping with a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a heater, and a microwave is great. The problem is that not all camping spots provides the option to plugin in your RV (for electricity). Because of this, many people turn …
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Large motorhomes are wonderful. They provide all the luxuries and amenities of home while remaining almost as mobile as their smaller counterparts. The drawback is that they use up a lot of fuel and aren’t great for day excursions away from the campsite. For this reason, many class A and class C owners use a tow …
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Some people may never even think about how an RV furnace works. In fact, I never considered camping in the winter until after I bought my first pair of snowshoes. After that, I couldn’t imagine buying a camper that I couldn’t use in the winter. This led me to start thinking about how to buy …
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RVs need to be registered in the state you have permanent residence. The type of registration you need to obtain will vary by state. Motorhomes and pull-behind campers fall into different categories and should be registered differently. For example, a friend of mine pays over a hundred dollars a month to get insurance on his …
While it would seem that RVs never need to be plugged in, campgrounds and state parks seem to tell a different story. When driving by an RV park, you’ll notice that all of the RVs are plugged in. Do RVs need to be plugged in? RVs do not need to be plugged in but they …
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If you’ve been doing research on RV and tiny home electrical systems, you know that they can run both AC and DC power. You may have also discovered that they do this by using an inverter and a converter. How do RV inverters and converters work on RVs? An inverter increases the voltage coming from …
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An RV can be much larger and much heavier than a standard vehicle. Because of this, special care and consideration must be used when operating an RV. Here’s what you should know about RVs driving through tunnels: RVs can travel through any tunnel that can accommodate it. This will depend largely on the height and …
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An RV can often have all the amenities of a home. You can find RVs with kitchens and even full bathrooms with bathtubs in them. When you see these RVs hooked up to a sewer line and a water source, it’s obvious where they’re getting water from. But what about when these RVs aren’t hooked …
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There are three types of motorhomes to choose from. These are Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes. What is the difference between Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes? Class A Motorhomes are the largest motorhomes available. They are all longer than 20 feet and can be as long as 45 feet. Class B …
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As an American, I’ve always dreamed of traveling Europe in an RV. I knew I wouldn’t be able to bring my RV but figured I could rent one once I arrived there. I began to wonder, would renting an RV in Europe be different than renting an RV in the States? After some research, I …
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Camper batteries are a core component of a camper’s electrical system. These batteries help to supply power to lights, televisions, radios, and any other device that needs to be powered or charged while on the road. Some people only use batteries when they’re traveling and others rely on them all of the time. How long …
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Before learning about campers and trailers, you may be surprised that they have brakes on them. I know I was surprised to find campers had brakes. Once I found out, I wondered how these brakes were controlled and whether or not all campers had brakes. Do all campers have brakes? No, all campers do not …
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Many people invest in a large RV for more than just seeking adventure. Some people choose to finance their RV much like they would their home. Do large RVs count as a second home? Yes, large RVs can be listed as a second home, but you will have to consider what your RV has to …
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Using an RV for travel is not only great when it comes to storage and size, but also appealing because of their “on-suite” bathrooms. However, this means that you will need to become proficient in using RV dump stations. So, how do RV stations work? RV dump stations allow you to connect your RV’s septic …
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When I was first researching campers, I wanted to know why refrigerators cost so much more money than a refrigerator for your home. I found out that it was because a camper fridge works differently than a regular fridge. How does a camper fridge work? A camper fridge often uses a combination of propane or …
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I have renovated two RVs completely. After tearing down every wall we found that some walls are there for a reason! People like to improve and update their RVs. When we remodel RVs and campers we need to make sure we do not weaken the structure. Do RVs have load bearing walls? RVs do not have …
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If you’ve ever driven on a long highway you’ve probably seen truckers pulling off onto weigh stations. Some motorhomes are built to look more like cars and most people assume that they wouldn’t have to have them weighed at a weigh station. Do motorhomes have to stop at weigh stations? Yes, motorhomes that weigh over …
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With an RV, you’ll typically store your waste and periodically dump it out at a dump station. The most common way of doing this is with a black water tank. How does an RV black water tank work? An RV black water tank has plumbing that runs into a tank. This tank is usually located …
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I decided the first RV I purchased would be a used one. Since I was buying used, I knew it would need to be thoroughly inspected before I bought it. Even a used RV is an expensive purchase and I didn’t want to waste money on an RV that wasn’t in decent shape. How much …
I used to think RVs were easier to maintain than houses. It seemed to me that since they were smaller, they’d require less maintenance. After researching RVs, I found that the exact opposite is true. RVs break down more often than houses and vehicles. How often do RVs break down? A well-maintained RV will rarely ever …
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Having a successful outing in your RV will come down to two things. These are spectacular planning and amazing RV insurance. Because your RV will be putting in a lot of miles, you want to make sure that you are protected at every turn. What does RV insurance cover? Your RV insurance should cover: Collisions …
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There are plenty of ways to update a motorhome before putting it on the market to help increase the sale value. Making small changes can greatly increase the value of your RV. If you’re getting ready to put your precious RV on the market, consider trying these simple tips and tricks to get what your …
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I started my life as a driver with a 1985 Chrysler Le Baron. It got 21 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway. By today’s standards, it would have been considered a gas hog. In the 1980s however, it was quite a fuel efficient little machine. I then moved onto …
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I’ve often contemplated moving into a houseboat or an RV. In fact, I’ve spent hours upon hours daydreaming about it, reading about it, and watching YouTube videos about it. One problem that always seemed to worry me was the legal issues that I assumed would come with this type of alternative lifestyle. Can RVs and boats …
Can RVs & Boats Qualify as Primary Residences? (Quick Guide) Read More »
Being able to measure your camper or RV the right way is important. None of the manufacturers does a good job explaining just how their camper measurements are calculated. So the best way to go about it is to measure the length and height yourself. How do you measure the length and width of your …
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When I grew up, people didn’t have to wear seatbelts. Kids didn’t use car seats either and nobody questioned whether or not they were allowed to have people in the back of their RV or camper while driving. Of course, when I grew up car accidents were more likely to result in serious injuries as well. …
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One of the questions I had after buying our first RV was about how to level them. I also wanted to know if they even had to be leveled. Obviously, a level RV would be more comfortable, but was it necessary? And what happens I couldn’t get it done right on a hillside? How level …
How Level Should RVs Be? Explained (For Beginners) Read More »
We can’t go RVing without getting them dirty. I love using my RV, but I hate cleaning it. This is a good reason to get it cleaned professionally each year. How much does RV detailing cost on average? The average RV is between 21 feet – 27 feet in length. Getting it washed and waxed …
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A pop-up camper can be daunting for first-time campers, especially when it comes to setting up. Here’s how pop-up campers work: Setting up your camper will depend on the type of pop-up RV you own. Most use special mechanisms in order to easily “unfold” your camper, others take a more manual work. However different the …
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Pop-up campers are a great way to find your own slice of heaven wherever you park. However, what about the colder seasons? Can a pop-up camper be used in the winter? Pop-up campers can be used in winter. But you need to take some preventive measures to ensure that you don’t damage your camper. You …
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Big purchases always come along with a great deal of stress and worry. This is especially true when looking to buy a vehicle that will also double as a home. The number one thing potential purchasers want to know is how long will their new-found motorhome last them. How long does a motorhome last? Motorhomes …
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I’ve lived in houses and apartments most of my life and I’ve always had a general idea of how much electricity I used. When I started to think about moving into an RV, I figured I’d use less electricity, but how much less? Would the cost savings be significant? Would I actually end up using …
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For many, the classic look of a vintage RV just can’t be beaten. Vintage RVs have their own unique style that almost everyone will appreciate. Because of this, many RVers decide to buy vintage RVs over newer ones. The question is, how much does a vintage RV cost to buy? A vintage RV has an …
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When it comes to finding the ideal motorhome for your journey, one of the big questions for many families is fuel efficiency. The expenditure on gas money can make a considerable dent in your budget. Given the wide range of RV types available in the market, it would be wise to find out what the gas …
How Many Miles Per Gallon Do RVs Get? (5 Examples) Read More »
I always really liked the Airstream trailers. But I didn’t want to buy an Airstream, only to find out that it wasn’t what I wanted. After all, they are quite expensive and not your average camper trailer! I think the best way is to rent before you buy. This way you know first-hand whether or …
How Much Does It Cost To Rent An Airstream RV? (Solved) Read More »
Everybody loves the beautiful Airstream trailers. They are simply beautiful and iconic. Who wouldn’t like to see the world with this amazing camper? But before you rush out and buy one, here’s a list of 14 things you need to consider. Getting an Airstream is a big investment and they differ from other types of RVs …
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We LOVE the small teardrop camper trailers. Not only are they super cute but they can be cheap too. Even a small car can tow it which makes it a very attractive option for everyone who is eager to get out and explore nature. The ultra-light construction and size of the teardrop designs are just …
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Sometimes we are contacted by people with a creative and unique idea that really surprises us! The Hitch Hotel is one such idea! The idea is pretty simple: An expandable trailer, that you can attach on the back of your truck or car. When you arrive at your destination, you can detach it, pull it out, …
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Here’s our packing list. We are light travelers, so we only bring our carry-on. Let’s start with the things we are most likely to forget. Passport Cash (local currency) Power converters (remember to check the size of the wall sockets too!) Small backpack for daily use Playing cards Earplugs Sunglasses Painkillers Music / Podcasts / …
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This is a project Maria has been wanting to do for a long time. We finally found a cheap vintage camper ($459), and in this video, you can see what it looks like today before we start. We don’t really know how we are going to use this camper yet. It all depends on how …
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