RV TODAY Oct/Nov 2022

For a lot of RVers, it’s all about the chase, whether that means chasing 70-degree weather, visiting every national park, or tracking seasonal colors. Personally, I have done pretty well at the national park chase, but the weather and colors I have really messed up on, because as I’m typing this, it’s 95 degrees outside. We went to New England in 2019 with the goal of being there when the leaves changed colors, but even with all our planning and research, we missed it by a few weeks. Who knows why, but in 2019 the colors didn’t start to change until late October. Then in 2020, our friends and fellow RVers were posting images of changing leaves in August! Don’t get me wrong, though—it was an amazing few weeks traveling…

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RV Leveling Blocks Blocks are an important tool because you don’t want the jacks to be fully extended, and also because they help protect the metal feet on the scissor jacks. You can place a level on the front of the RV to determine if you need blocks under your tires (left or right), or just under the jacks. Placing RV leveling blocks under each jack will improve your camper’s stabilization and longevity. Bumper Stabilizer The next product we bought was the bumper stabilizer. This goes under the bumper after the camper is level and you can set it up without any tools in just a few minutes. It uses a ratchet strap to make a trapezoid that reduces bouncing and swaying. The one disadvantage is that its feet sit…

“Our philosophy on grilling is simple—we believe that you can cook absolutely anything on a grill. Heck, we even think we can cook anything at a campsite with a campfire.” People’s view of grilling has been limited by generations of under-utilization. They’ll grill steaks, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, and maybe some vegetables, but then they instantly want to cook with a stove in a kitchen when there is a request for something outside of that list, like stuffed manicotti, french toast, chicken parm, chicken cacciatore, pancakes, lasagna, or chicken pot pie. We’re on a mission to change this. Getting over this hump requires a simple shift in mindset. A grill is a heat source and a tool. In fact, grills and ovens are actually way more similar than you’d think.…

1 Choose Your Destination Wisely Before You Hit the Road It may seem obvious, but many people don’t take budget into consideration when choosing where to travel. If you plan on spending most of your time around national parks or other high-traffic tourist destinations, things can be more expensive, as there are fewer affordable attractions, grocery stores, and camping options available. By carefully choosing a lower-cost destination before you hit the road, you’ll have a much easier time sticking to a budget. Don’t go somewhere just because it looks pretty or sounds exciting—do some research and find out what prices are like there. If you have the flexibility, going to popular locations during a less busy time of year can also help. 2 Plan Your Travel Route to Budget for…