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 Life: An Early Season Snowstorm reinforces importance of FLEXIBLE TRAVEL PLANS and PREPARATION

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 …

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Yet ANOTHER potentially major RV industry disaster…

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 …

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RV Life & RV Travel – Nearly 14 years “On The Road” and I STILL get a real kick out of it

It came into crystal focus while traveling across Wyoming. I was somewhere between Saratoga and Casper. I’ve made that drive just a couple of days ago. It was not the first time I’ve traveled this stretch. Wyoming highway 487 runs between Medicine Bow and Casper. It is a somewhat mountainous road and has been (mostly) …

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RV Buying Tips – inspired by an RV owners nightmare and attempt to get rid of his 5th wheel…

Purchasing an RV and expecting a positive outcome involves several steps to ensure a successful experience. I’m referring not only to the purchase process, but the (ideally) years of ownership that follow. A few of the critical actions to ensure a positive outcome include knowing I’m going to share with you some details from a …

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Sand Hollow State Park – one of Utah’s best

A visit to Sand Hollow State Park to kick off the “kayak paddling” season, share my passion for kayaking with a good bud while I’m still in Southern Utah, and to check out the RV camping areas available at this amazing state park. Utah is a truly amazing state. It is home to no less …

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A “knockout punch” for the RV industry?

Spring 2025… RV sales nationwide are almost non-existent. RV Dealers are LOADED “to the gill” with inventory – that’s going nowhere. The RV industry literally is “flat on its back” with FEW buyers – and loads of sellers. Many (most?) of these sellers are “upside down” as they owe (far) more (to their lender) than …

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Three spectacular Boondocking RV Camping nights at Clark Canyon Reservoir

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and it could have been up to 14 nights – all for FREE… After 10 months of Full hookup RV camping at Anaconda’s Copper Court, I was ready to return to “primitive” camping in Clark Canyon Reservoir. I NEEDED this! Dry camping on my own for a few nights – just me and my resources …

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Thinking about a NEW RV Camper or Trailer? An important CAUTION to all buyers of NEW or RECENT model year campers…

Finding a boondocking friendly RV and what makes RV’s difficult to boondock with? Key points and tips…

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