If you own an RV full time, then you know that there are a lot of different ways to use it. You can take it on road trips, use it for weekend getaways, or even live in it full-time. No matter how you choose to use your RV, though, one thing is always important: protecting …
Depending on how long you’ve been RVing, it may not take a lot of imagination to picture the following scenario: You’ve reached your campsite, and you need to hook up to the water spigot. You go to connect your hose, but you find that the spigot is warped, stripped, threadless, or otherwise unconnectable. This is …
If you’re like most people, you opted to buy an RV because you wanted the freedom that the open road could provide. So why are you stuck doing the same chores you had to do back at home? Unfortunately, vacuuming is right up there with death and taxes as an inescapable fact of life. That …
When you’re traveling the country, it’s important to know what you can expect when it comes to the weather. Otherwise, you might head out in shorts when you actually need a jacket or wear your nice shoes when you should be toting an umbrella. As avid travelers, we know too well what it’s like to …
Using solar panels to provide at least some of your camper’s electricity can make for a peaceful, off-grid experience. Without the need to hook up, daily driving, or noisy portable generators, you can keep your leisure batteries charged without paying for campgrounds and enjoy some of nature’s best boondocking locations. A few components are needed …
Kitchen space is limited in RVs and campers, and using a campervan oven or stove indoors in a hot climate can be uncomfortable. Being able to cook outdoors is a massive bonus. A portable grill offers you more room to cook when camping and to travel without taking up too much space. The best RV …
Finding a suitable, comfortable cassette toilet for your RV or campervan is crucial. While some people are quite happy managing public restrooms or the great outdoors, others want a functioning toilet they can use in the comfort of their RV. One option is a cassette toilet, sometimes called a cartridge toilet. It’s not entirely portable, …
Drive away awnings are a handy way of expanding your space, especially when you’re driving a smaller campervan or car camping. They give you more room to relax, but they don’t need to be packed away every time you want to go for a drive. If you enjoy spending time at a campsite and getting …
A buyer’s guide to the best portable solar generators. You need electricity in your camper to run your appliances. A 12v fridge, a few small devices, and maybe a roof vent will make living in a van more comfortable. But an electrical installation in a camper or RV is a significant part of any campervan …
Whether you’re living in a camper full-time or use it for gallivanting around on relatively short road trips, things go wrong. Constantly on the move, the camper’s interior is permanently exposed to vibrations, bumps, and twists. So things inevitably go wrong from time to time. However, there’s a simple way to avoid the drama that …
Stepping out of the shower to find your campervan engulfed in steam isn’t a pleasant experience. On the surface, you have to deal with damp floors and countertops, but over time, condensation can also lead to mold, rot, and rust. For this reason, it’s important to invest in a camper roof vent. Even the simplest …
Portable solar panels for RV living and van life can provide a complete energy solution or extend the existing solar system for extra juice. Charging your batteries from solar panels is super helpful when boondocking, even if you spend most of your time on campgrounds. There are many portable solar panels on the market, and …
