RV Living

Negotiating is a surefire way to save money when buying an RV.  Negotiate well and you could end up cutting the cost of your next camper by thousands of dollars. In this post, we’ll give you some tips to help you negotiate the next time you buy a new or used RV.  We’ll give you […]

Living full-time in an RV has its challenges.  One common problem people run into when living on the road is not being able to find steady work. So, how can you work while spending your life on the road?  There are plenty of ways to ensure that you will have some sort of cash flow. 

Have you ever seen someone driving a massive RV and wondered, does that person need a special license to drive that? I know I have.  This is a common question and the answer can be different depending on what state you reside in. Here’s ALL you need to know about what driving licenses you need

We all know that RVs depreciate in value.  The question is, how quickly do RVs depreciate in value. This is an important question when buying an RV and it’s a really important question when selling your RV. In this guide to RV depreciation, I’ll try to answer this question as best as possible.  I’ll give

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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