Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Some things we’ve learned along the way.

How to Restore Faded RV Decals

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

You might think that those beautiful motorhomes you see driving down the road have a full paint job, just like your car or truck. But if the dominant color on a motorhome is white, off-white, or gray, chances are the … Continue reading →

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Our Ten Favorite Things for the RV

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Now that we’ve been RVing for a while, we thought it would be fun to make a list of our ten favorite things that make RV living easier. It was hard to narrow the list down, and Jeff actually ended … Continue reading →

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All About Thousand Trails

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Several friends have asked us for information about our Thousand Trails membership. We bought our membership from https://www.campgroundmembershipoutlet.com and got a great price with all of the help and information we needed. If you call them, please mention you heard … Continue reading →

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The Royal Flush!

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Ok. Not something everyone needs to know about, but still kind of fun!

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One of My Biggest Fears: Sick pets far from home!

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Okay. There are a lot of things to be “afraid of” when on the road. Accidents. Breakdowns. Break-ins. Bears. Bugs. Robberies. Illness. Stinkbugs. But one of my biggest fears before heading out on our first long RV trip last December … Continue reading →

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A Quick Trip through Disney World

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

It was a cold day in early January when we pulled into the Fort Wilderness Campground at Walt Disney World. But we didn’t let the cold – or the rain – dampen our spirits! Here are some of the highlights … Continue reading →

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Finding the Real Florida

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park If you think of “Disney” when you think “Florida,” then you’re missing the REAL Florida. We hope you enjoy our latest video, which includes alligators, Homeland Security, a quick overview of different kinds of RV … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU OVERWEIGHT?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

When driving a car, most of us rarely give much thought to how much it weighs. But when driving a full-size RV, knowing how much you weigh can literally mean the difference between life and death! FYI: This is a … Continue reading →

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Six Tips for Renting an RV

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Whether you’re single, a couple, a family with kids, or a group of friends, renting an RV is a great way to see America (and Canada). And if you’re thinking of buying an RV, renting is the best way to … Continue reading →

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Five Great Gift Ideas for People who RV

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

Here are five great gift ideas, for Christmas or otherwise, that can make RV travels easier, safer, and more fun! We have and love them all. For the sake of ease, we are listing these from least to most expensive. … Continue reading →

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