An ending to the ski season…RV Travel starts soon!

It’s Saturday April 11th as I share this end of ski season post. It’s pouring outside at the Beanery where I’m writing and enjoying a coffee. Lookout Pass Ski Area is in its final hours of operation for the season. The lifts are scheduled to stop at 1pm tomorrow, April 12th. For me, I was …

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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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Thor makes a move – are Heartland owners safe? Is this isolated to Thor and the RV Industry?

But first… a quick word about a recent excursion into Zion National Park Currently I’m working on a post that will detail our latest excursions into Kolob Canyon, Zion National Park (Zion Canyon), East Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park. MUCH more to come soon. The post that introduces you to Southern Utah and all …

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Zion National Park – A Truly Special Winter Visit

Zion National Park – an RV’ers Perspective. RV Life and RV Travel – a comprehensive guide… This post details an EPIC visit, actually series of visits to Kolob Canyon, Zion Canyon, and “east Zion.” Collectively, all are part of a region known as Zion National Park. I want to share my visit with you, and …

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RV Financing: What you NEED to know and SHOULD consider…

As Spring approaches – and the warmth will be welcome!, folks start thinking about purchasing an RV camper. Many decide to finance to fund their purchase. Should they? Should YOU? Is it a wise decision? RV Financing: Some Initial Thoughts An RV Camper is a DEPRECIATING ASSET. That is, RV’s go down in value, almost …

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Thinking of purchasing an RV camper in the near future?

Smoke and Mirror Season Has Arrived… Don’t Fall For It! Thinking of purchasing a NEW RV Camper? One word of advice… DON’T! Here’s why… RV SHOW SEASON (in other words: smoke, mirrors and HYPE) is nearly upon us. The entire experience is orchestrated to make you WANT to plunk down your hard earned money on …

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I felt like my 5th wheel was on life support…

I had seen it before in my ramblings through the “basement” of my “5th wheel” I had no idea of what it did or of its importance Not until… The furnace would not turn on The “duotherm” thermostat would not illuminate or operate The refrigerator was flashing “low dc” The lights (any and all of …

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