RV Life: Keeping your RV Lifestyle AFFORDABLE

RV Life and RV Travel can be VERY economical – or very expensive – much of it is your choice! Let’s face it, times are tough all over. Rising costs in many areas are tapping our savings. The choice to enter the RV Lifestyle, especially as a “full timer” is one that CAN be affordable. …

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RV Life: How to PREPARE for AND survive winter storms and power outages in your RV camper

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ALSO… RV Buying Tips: What to look for in an RV Camper so you have the BEST chance of surviving and thriving during crazy winter (and summer) weather I’ve gotta share… THIS POST was INSPIRED by the recent winter storm that impacted much of the nation and especially the deep south… allow me to share …

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Winter RV Life and Living in North Idaho’s Silver Valley

Winter and RV Life in the Silver Valley – WHAT winter? Ok, ok, it HAS been a weird winter. RAIN at Jackson Hole (Wyoming) during Christmas at 6000 ft. (and higher.) Temperatures WAY above normal on many days. Recently, in mid-January, Billings Montana reached 66 with widespread 50’s and 60’s across SKI country in the …

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Back Forty Farms – A visit to a family farm that produces clean and natural food

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Ideal for RV Travelers who wish to store quality food in their campers Allow me to share a treasure I encountered in my travels. While I was searching for eggs during the “great egg shortage” a few months back, I ran across Back Forty Farms. As I explored their website, I discovered they are an …

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Hot Springs Montana – and the spectacular drive to reach it

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 …

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My 5th Wheel Trailer after 8 YEARS of full time living…

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 …

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How to save on ever increasing RV Camping costs

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 …

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RV Predators – The Dirty Tricks they’ve planned for YOU the RV buyer…

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 …

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Predators AND PREY in the RV Industry – a Powerful RV Buyers Guide

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 …

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RV Life – Looks like Christmas in October

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. …

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