While I was visiting St. Regis, Montana, one of the more spectacular explorations was to Hot Springs, Montana. Hot Springs itself is a town that looks like a “throw-back” to the 1950’s. The Symes Hotel and Hot Springs is a landmark that began operations in 1930. The town itself it quite compact. It has a …
Is my trailer’s condition typical after 8 years? AND… what can YOU expect from your RV Camper over 8 years of full time use? Underlying theme: RV Maintenance! The answer is: It depends upon how well built your camper is. IF it is well built, an 8 year old camper that has been well maintained …
RV Campgrounds have raised their rates to the financial breaking point for many RV travelers I’ve been an RV traveler, “on the road” since 2011. When I started, you could pull into many (most?) campgrounds, drop $20 or $30 for the night and receive full hookups and a safe place to stay. Weekly rates were …
What to expect and lookout for when buying a RV Camper – a Hard Hitting, DIRECT analysis… RV Predators Part 2 – Welcome Back! Didn’t read part 1? Its right HERE. Part 1 introduced you to John (here’s his video.) John is clearly a victim of the RV industry. His problems while most directly attributable …
A True RV’ers Story Experiences becomes a real “learning experience” for us all… I wrote this to provide Insider Tips to enable you to navigate the minefield you enter when purchasing an RV Camper. This post amounts to the first (in a 3 part series) that can serve you as an RV Buyers Guide. Have …
It’s October 15. Yesterday I finally got the willow tree that “ate” my RV to resume its normal place in nature. That action was followed by clearing off the snow and leaves from my slides and roof. You see, this is what happens when significant snow falls before the leaves have fallen off the trees. …
An overnight MID-OCTOBER SNOWSTORM Anaconda, Montana October 13, 2025 Monday Morning – change of plans… As I share my thoughts, it’s nearly Noon. I was PLANNING by now to be pulling out of the Big Sky RV Park in Anaconda. In fact, I should be well on my way to my next destination, Philipsburg. The …
What you NEED to know about Motorhomes and VIN Numbers (and Newmar’s mess) For the SECOND time in recent months, I find myself addressing a potential blockbuster problem in the RV industry. In May of this year I shared with you a Potential Knockout Punch to the RV industry. A class action lawsuit regarding frame …
Clark Canyon Reservoir – a truly historic location Clark Canyon Reservoir is my first real camping location after leaving the Idaho Falls region. Be sure to check out my post about Jefferson County Lake if you want to get the inside scoop on some great stuff in and around Idaho Falls. Clark Canyon Reservoir is …
My journey on September 11, 2025 was stormy in numerous ways. Nine-eleven has been a powerful day in many lives, mine included since the towers came down in 2001. This year, it was amplified 1000-fold by the “turning point” that occurred the day earlier. And on that day, I had travel plans that could not …