RV TODAY Nov/Dec 2022

Anytime you start a new business or venture, getting the first full year in your rearview mirror is very exciting, and this issue marks exactly one year of publishing RV Today. There are tens of thousands of people reading RV Today, from the print edition found in your mailbox, libraries, and bookstores, to the digital edition in your inbox and on virtual newsstands. We couldn’t be more thankful for each of you. We’ve been saying this for awhile, but it’s still probably not common knowledge that most publications in the RV space are owned by dealerships, manufacturers, campgrounds, member organizations, or marketing agencies. Most were an afterthought or an acquisition to help build their brands. Meanwhile, our brand is just a magazine, nothing else. We are the only print and…

Penny Rose Jack Huber Carrie Hansen Jamie May Kevin and Taylor Mathers Kate and Curt Gallagher A.J. Forget Paige Marley Rachel Cowle-Healy Karen Blue Matt Clyne Casandra Kier Kaycee Sogard Ashley and Zack Russell Kerisa Tiongson Anne Klumpp Nancy Walters Patty Gill Mark Anderson William D. McLeod Olivia Sain Stephanie Lincoln Mark Koep Andrew Woodmansey Joy Newcomb @ayj_adventures How to Buy a 4-Season RV Joy has been living and working from her home on wheels with her two dogs since 2018. As a photographer and designer, you can find her perfecting her craft and exploring unique places when not working with clients on ayjadventures.com. Nicoll Davis @livingtinywithawolf 10 Scenic Hikes in Sedona Nicoll and her husband Jake travel full time with two dogs and a wolfdog. Nicoll shares travel guides and traveling…

@you.me.andtheboys “We can all be together as a family, have the comforts of home, and value experiences over possessions.” @travelingtiongsons “Because life is too short to stay in one place and not try to see it all!” @cedarandsilver “I RV for the freedom it gives me to explore our lands and live as a local among them.” @kayceesogard “We RV to create adventure and priceless memories for our five children!” @runaway.mattandcass “We RV to adventure and see as much of the world as possible in an economic way!” We want to hear from you—let us know why you RV! Send an email to collab@rvtoday.com.…

WINTERIZATION STEPS Gather supplies, like non-toxic RV/marine antifreeze and a water heater bypass. You may need more specific supplies, like a water pump converter Remove water filters Drain and flush gray and black tanks Drain water heater tank (turn off heater element before starting so water is cold) Open hot and cold faucets, remove drain plugs Bypass hot water heater so antifreeze stays out of your water heater Pump in antifreeze (a water pump converter kit allows you to use an intake line for this) Turn on faucets one at a time until antifreeze comes out (don’t forget your outdoor shower!) Flush toilet until antifreeze comes through the system Ensure that antifreeze enters all plumbing by adding a cup to each sink, toilet and shower drain Close all faucets GEAR…

You want to go on more RV vacations, right? If your finances feel too tight to allow for more travel, you may want to consider whether making some lifestyle changes could help. Living on less than you make is the key to finding the extra money you need to take more trips. Since RV vacations increase your expenses, you’ll want to figure out a way to spend less in other areas of your life. You may be able to find some easy things to cut—for example, can you spend less on monthly subscriptions, eat out less, or cut back on shopping? Alternately, increasing your income can also free up more money for vacations. You can look for a higher-paying job or add on a part-time job, start a side hustle,…

In 2021, we purchased an RV co-op space and shed in Hondo, Texas, so we could winter in a warmer climate. We don’t prefer long stays in Florida or Arizona, so Texas was a natural choice for us. Not long after we arrived last April, a huge hailstorm near two passing tornadoes hit our park, and we decided to stay put until all the damage was paid for. Because of this, we’re now in our second year of continuous living here, which has given us time to put things in perspective. There are lots of things to like about Texas, but these are some of my favorites. 9 (Less) Severe Weather We actually lived in Tornado Alley a few years ago, so we know what severe weather looks like and…