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 … Read more
The tiny trailer craze is real. The US saw record sales in 2020 and even more expected in 2021. Tiny towables like the teardrops, fiberglass trailers, and a-frame trailers started to surge in in the earl 2000’s and rocketed to new highs when more people took to camping for refuge when the pandemic broke. In … Read more
Battery life, capacity, voltage, series, parallel, amps, amp hours. You might as well be speaking another language, right? Let’s make it a little more simple for you, right now.
Driveway camping went perfectly and you are ready for your first weekend at that nice little National Forest Service Campground a few hours away from home. You arrive just before dusk and rush to set up your campsite. You quickly cook dinner, running the fan to exhaust food odors and cool the a…
The T@b is connected and your tow vehicle is packed, fueled, and ready to go. Your destination? Relaxation. Until your vision comes to screeching halt. The lights on your trailer aren’t working. You can’t go anywhere like this; it isn’t safe. Corrosion is a common problem with 7 pin connectors. They are exposed to the … Read more
It feels familiar. You try not to obsess about it, but it’s there. It’s like the dread you experience as a new car owner, except somehow, it’s more personal. “When is that first mistake coming and how bad will it be?” Mistakes are a part of the human condition. We rush, we get overwhelmed, we … Read more
You have worked your way through the must-haves and might even have a couple of trips under your belt. You are feeling confident that you are starting to get a handle on the jargon, the set-up, and getting to and from the campground, But then the unexpected happens and you don’t have everything you thought … Read more
“What do I need for my new RV?” It’s one of the most common question asked after someone purchases or orders a new RV. Usually, the question gets a variety of answers based on the camping style of the person answering the question. I was a traveler, not a hang out at the campsite kind … Read more
Taking care of your body is as important as regular maintenance is to your T@b. If you don’t take care of them both, it will eventually catch up to you, and that could keep you out of the campground and at home.
