Cold Weather RV’ing
Winter in a RV… Advice and Insights (links below to the products I mention in my video) Heated Water Hose – comes in 15, 25, 50 foot lengths Inside vent cover Bubble Wrap Heat Tape
RV Loans – The INSIDE Story, what YOU need to know before…
RV Loans – Securing the BEST deal… (Part 5 of a “How to” buy a RV Series”) It’s fun to dream isn’t it? Many folks shop for RV’s, sometimes for years dreaming of the times they’ll have the lifestyle they’ll live. For many, turning that dream into reality requires a loan as RV’s (especially new …
HUD Proposed Rule Could Impact RV Life
HUD has proposed a rule that as I read it could have repercussions for those who choose to full time in a RV. I know that reports from RVIA suggest this is a welcome rule, but I also know that Escapees (I’m not a member) has chosen to respond in depth and firmly to say …
Beachfront in Brookings – Sun and Warmth on the Oregon Coast
Condensing a 6+ Hour Journey From Portland to Brookings into 15 minutes Enjoy (and GREAT music as well!) The Oregon Coast Beachfront RV Park in Brookings Yep, it happened! After 5 months in McCall Idaho with the warmest temperature being 50F, I reached the Oregon coast (the “shore”?!) to experience sunshine and near 70F in …
On the road again – Always an adventure…
It was 14 degrees and there was a thick frost on the windshield. Fortunately, in the “warmth” of yesterday afternoon (about 35F), I had already broken down the sewer and water connections. All that remained was the removal of my 120 gallon propane tank (rented for the winter) and disconnecting power. The cord was still …
Epic Powder in March at Brundage!
A Brundage Powder WEEK… The temperature sat at 24F as I arrived early Wednesday morning to Brundage. The snow was falling heavily – and it was a “light” or “powdery” snow! I knew immediately it was going to be a special – and rare – day. Ski run after run featured deep, light powder – …
WHERE to buy an RV … and WHAT to look for
Does it Matter WHERE you buy your new (or used) RV? and… What you SHOULD look for when evaluating that rig! Part 4 of a 5 part series. Part 1 is HERE. I learned some interesting facts when I first got into RV consulting in the Spring of 2015. I saw people who lived in …
Winter in McCall Idaho – Brundage Ski Resort
RV’ing AND Skiing all in Winter in McCall After 3 consecutive winters in the small, isolated community of Steamboat Springs, I decided to spend this winter in an even smaller (and more isolated!) town… McCall, Idaho, population about 2900. How remote is McCall? Well, the nearest movie theater is about 30 miles, the nearest Walmart …
Choosing the Right Type of RV – How to buy an RV – Part 3
Choosing the right type of RV – How to buy an RV (Part 3 of a series) Note: This is part 3 of a 5 part series, originally created in late 2016, now being updated in Nov. 2020. Some of the narrative is new, NOT the videos. The first post in this series has an …
How to buy an RV – New vs. Used
How to Buy a RV: New vs. Used Welcome to Part 2 in our How to buy a RV Series. (UPDATED Nov. 2020) This post explores the merits of buying a NEW vs. a USED RV. If you missed part 1, click HERE to access the first post in this series which discusses WHEN to buy …