When was the last time you thought about turning on the faucet and pouring a glass of water or taking a hot shower but stopped, first to think about your how much water you had or how much room in your sewer you had left? For most people, it never really enters their mind. […]
Lessons Learned: Why Planning matters
I was fortunate enough to be able to spend about three and a half months in my T@b last summer. I spent my time, primarily in Colorado, although I did spend a little over three weeks on vacation in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Before vacation, I worked during the week, and spent evenings and weekends hiking and exploring the high Rockies. I […]
Guilty As Charged! RV Battery Use & Management Part II
If you missed part 1, check it out, here! When I first bought my T@b, I looked into solar and people recommended that you know should how much power you will use before you purchase your solar set-up. They were right. The problem was, I had no idea how much I might use. To be […]
Winter Camping at Punderson State Park
I have been anxious to some winter camping for the last 2 years. Last year it didn’t work out and this year….let’s just say it’s hard to call camping in 50-60 degree temperatures, “winter camping.” I love the cold and snow and until last weekend, it has been scarce fir those of in the eastern […]
T@b Tip: Save Money on Your Bearing Maintenance
This will be a short post but with a big tip to save you some money. RV dealers can charge a lot of money to repack your bearings. In my case, there are no T@b dealers within a two hour drive, and RV dealers in general, are not close. I had a good experience with […]
Walmart Overnight Parking with the T@b
When you are driving from Pittsburgh to Colorado, it takes a couple of days to get there. So, on my most recent trip, I participated in the Rvers rite of passage, I spent a few nights in Walmart parking lots. I had read about this and even watched some videos to prepare myself and finally […]
Guilty as Charged! RV Battery Use & Management
The T@b is the first RV many of us ever own. I thought I would pass along a few things I wish I had known, from day 1, about battery life and maintenance. These are things dealers should educate new RV owners about, but most often do not. I am hoping some of our battery […]
New RV Owners Orientation
New RV owners are often overwhelmed by the things you have to learn about when you decide to join the ranks of those enjoying the RV lifestyle. Conversely, some desire a turnkey operation where they do not need to know much, at all, about their new RV. As a result, there is often anger and […]
Another 5,000 Miles Later: Rest Areas Along I-80 and I-76
When nature calls or you just need to stretch, the rest areas along interstate highways are a welcome sight for weary travelers. I am just wrapping up another trip and wanted to share some feedback about rest areas along I-80 and I -76 between Pittsburgh and Colorado. I-76 in Colorado When making that diagonal […]