RV TODAY RVT 000 Dec/Jan 2022

Welcome to this special edition of the newest RV owner magazine, RV Today. My name is Demian Ross. I’m a full-time RVer who has lived and worked all around the lower 48 states since 2017, and I love everything about the RV lifestyle. But to be honest, before 2016 I knew nothing about RVs! As someone who loves magazines, when the idea hit me to buy an RV, I went to my local bookstore, snagged the only RV magazines I could find, and dove in. Back in 2016, the magazines were segregated by the type of RV you had—motorhome or travel trailer—and at that point, I had no clue what I wanted, so I had to buy both. At the time, these were okay resources, and I learned a few…

Welcome to RV Today! RV Today is a magazine for RVers, by RVers. Our goal is to create a reliable and trustworthy place for RV owners to get the information they need to make the most out of owning or buying an RV. RV Today’s first issue launches on February 15, 2022, and will be followed by new issues eight times a year—that’s two issues per season. Our goal is to make sure we have each season and region covered for all different types of RVers. We will be adding a lot of new features to upcoming issues and to RVToday.com. We are excited to have real RV owners helping us create content in every region in the United States, as well as the rest of North America. (That’s right,…

Whether you’re out for a weekend or on a cross-country road trip, having an epic campsite every night is the secret ingredient for a memorable camping experience. For inexperienced campers, finding a campsite that meets all of your requirements can seem daunting, but have no fear. With these apps, you can customize your search to anything and everything you’re looking for. From boondocking sites that are way off the grid, all the way to paid campgrounds with all the amenities, we’ve got you covered. Campendium is a large database of almost every campground in the country, and includes prices, amenities, and reviews. You can search for specific campgrounds or browse the map in the area you want to go. This app allows you to compare campgrounds quickly and easily. Harvest Hosts is…

From the window of my Airstream, I saw a woman setting up her tent across the way. We were in a nice campground with water, power, and all kinds of creature comforts close by. I loved camping there. I loved how RV sites were mixed with tent sites and we were all enjoying camp life together. But seeing that woman setting up her tent made me long for something more rugged. Tent Lady stayed beside us for seven nights, cooking her meals over the fire, waking up with the sunrise, reading by firelight late into the evening, and waking up the next day to do it all over again. I saw her leave the campground with her hiking gear every morning and return hours later looking tired, sweaty, and exhilarated.…

Baxter is a large state park and most of its campsites are backcountry or remote, so you won’t find many amenities nearby. That means you must pack in your food, water, and all the provisions you’ll need during your entire stay. ☐ All the water you’ll need for your stay (There’s no potable water inside the park.) ☐ Flashlights and headlamps (They’re required if you hike in the park, even in the daytime.) ☐ A lantern or other lighting for your campsite, but no firewood (You can’t bring your own firewood into the park, but you can buy bundles there.) ☐ Cooking equipment, utensils, supplies, and a tarp and rope to cover your cooking space in case it rains ☐ Somewhere safe to store your trash (There are no trash…

1 Check the weather before you go. Winter weather conditions can change fast, so be sure to verify weather conditions for your destination as well as your driving route before you leave home to avoid a surprise blizzard. 2 Check propane levels before you leave home. Propane may not last very long in super cold weather, so be sure to know how much you have and how far away the closest refill station is. Consider bringing extra propane if you’re hoping to stay longer than a few days. 3 Check batteries to ensure they are charged and the connections are not corroded or degraded. Batteries holding a partial charge are more likely to die in cold temperatures. 4 Test your furnace before you leave home. Check for dirt in the…