This is an update to an earlier post about fires currently underway in East Tennessee to help those planning a visit in the near future. Federal, state, and local teams worked together to reach 85% containment on the Hatcher Mountain Road/Indigo Lane fire while focus shifted towards a second fire on the Blount and Sevier […]
What you need to know about the wildfire near Great Smoky Mountians National Park
***Updated March 31, 2022 8:00 PM to reflect containment updates ** Updated March 31, 2022 5:36 PM to reflect new containment information *Updated March 31, 2022 3:22 PM to reflect road status updates On March 30, a wildfire broke out between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That fire, called Hatcher […]
I’m on Patreon
It’s a bit awkward to post this, but here it goes. Over the last several months, a growing number of people have asked who thy could support or donate to me, some asking specifically for Patreon. I cannot tell you how grateful I am that people would want to do this. It’s humbling, to say […]
Power Consumption
Is your battery bad? Did the manufacturer rip you off? Did the dealer rip you off? Are you going to be able to use your RV without being plugged into shore power? Frustrated and maybe even a little bit angry. It’s how you feel when you burn through RV battery with seemingly little effort. Understanding […]
What’s She Doing?
What do you get when you cross a thru-hiker with a T@b owner and her friend? Fun conversation. I met Mary Ann Mortensen when I was camping at Mohican State Park in late March. We had such a great conversation and I knew I had to invite her on the channel. Thankfully, Mary Ann graciously […]
Campsite Departure Checklist
The weekend or trip has come to an end and now it’s time to pack up your campsite and head home or to your next destination. If only you had a checklist. You do! Not only am I sharing a checklist with you, on this week’s T@b Talk, I walk you through the process of […]
Dewinterize the 2021 T@b 320
Spring is upon us and if your T@b has spent the winter in hibernation, it’s time to wake it up! Dewinterizing with the Nautilus Water System in the T@b 320 couldn’t be easier. Instructions: For the 2021 T@b 320 with the Nautilus Water System: Connect hose to inlet labeled “City Water Connection”. Set bot the […]
RV Solar Basics
I was clueless. I didn’t even know my dealer battery would only give me a few hours of power, so forget about solar. I didn’t want to learn more. Surely other people could just tell me what I needed to get and that would be all. That was me when I brought home my first […]
Here Are 6 Reasons You Might Get Turned Away From a Campground This Year
It’s getting late and you can see the sun starting to sink, quickly. But you aren’t sweating. You have reservations. You crack open the door, as you stretch and hop out of your tow vehichle. Your progress towards the office halts abruptly when the bold letters on a sign catch your attention. It calls out […]
Stop these 5 things from derailing your first RV trip
That sinking feeling in your stomach. “Did I buy a lemon?” “Is this the “Money Pit?” Most of the time, that feeling is replaced with a sheepish grin as you realize that the problem was user error. Sometimes, however, there is something not quite right about your new RV. A lot of times people become […]