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In this blog we explain why we bought a Renogy 200 watt solar suitcase, and how to decide if portable solar power is right for you. You can see a great summary in our video! Although Kathy and I have camped almost exclusively in state, county, and private campgrounds, we know that some of the most beautiful campsites in the U.S. are free. Most of these are on state or federal land, often in remote locations with stunning views. Most allow two-weeks stays. But there’s a catch. No hookups! No running water. No electricity. No sewer connections. This is affectionately called boondocking. Now, in ourRead More →

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In Moab, Utah we explored Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Canyonlands by Day and Night. Highlights in this video include a great hike for children at Arches, a river tour that’s both hilarious and inspiring, scenic vistas that take your breath away, and tips for getting the most out of your visit to Moab. There is so much to do and see in the Moab area that we feel like we only scratched the surface! Next time we’ll try to schedule at least a full week to enjoy all of the fun and beauty that it has to offer. IN THIS VIDEORead More →

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I (Kathy) was happy being the navigator while Jeff drove our 37-foot Class A coach, fondly named Windy. On the other hand, Jeff happy being the sole driver? Not so much. The first time I drove Windy was three years ago. I’d had a lesson from a guy who it turned out had no idea that I needed to learn how to back into a campsite, maneuver around low branches, and drive on both interstates and narrow back roads. But at least I’d had a lesson. So on a rather deserted divided highway in rural Texas, I agreed that it was time for me toRead More →

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The water from our RV water heater was hot — too hot — 160 degrees hot. And much to our surprise, there was no way to adjust the built-in thermostat. Fortunately, Atwood does sell a replacement thermostat with adjustable settings, so during some down time, Jeff set out to install one. IN THIS VIDEO:Atwood Adjustable Thermostat – https://amzn.to/2XrpRpSArctic MX4 Thermal Compound – https://amzn.to/3aUyDkdRead More →

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One of my (Jeff’s) earliest memories is sitting in front of our tiny black-and-white TV, watching John Glenn blast into space atop a Mercury rocket. Fast forward a few years and I remember the excitement of staying up late to watch Neil Armstrong become the first human to walk on the moon. But despite watching many rocket launches on TV, I had never been in the right place at the right time to see one in person. That is, until now. While at the Thousand Trails Orlando RV Resort, we learned that there would be a daytime rocket launch from Cape Canaveral during our stay.Read More →

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We’re not into gambling, but Las Vegas seemed like a great place to fly our kids for their spring break. Of course there are lots of ways to spend money in Vegas, and we enjoyed some great shows, walking the strip, and delicious buffets. But for our video we decided to focus on three great Las Vegas day trips (well – one night trip) that were the highlights of our stay. Valley of Fire State Park is stunning and offers great hiking opportunities for all levels of fitness. We even brought our little dog Mitzi along! But get there early. Like so many “remote” sites,Read More →

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One of the top problems reported by RVers is waste tank monitors that just don’t work! In theory, with a simple push of a button on your RV’s control panel, you can see just how full your tanks are so that you know for sure when they need to be dumped. The problem is that most monitoring systems installed by RV manufacturers are simply, excuse the expression, “crap.” After a couple of uses the monitors typically read “full” all the time, which means that you really have no idea how much capacity you have left. THE CAUSE Factory tank monitors rely on a series ofRead More →

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We finally made it to New Orleans! Last year we planned to stop at the Big Easy on our way from Florida to Texas, but our plans were foiled by freezing weather and closed interstates. By the time the roads opened (and after we’d spent three shivering days in Theodore, Alabama) we had to bypass NOLA and hightail it to Texas for a church meeting. But this year things worked out great! We pulled into beautiful Bayou Signet State Park and headed out to explore. Now, if you’ve been following us for long, you know that we are not “party animals,” so hitting all ofRead More →

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In the “real Florida” we take you to an eccentric artist’s castle, kayaking on an alligator infested river, and eating Greek in the sponge capital of the world. And, along the way we manage to find oranges and BBQ. Opa! Do you have any suggestions for our next trip to Florida? Please let us know in the comments below!Read More →

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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 white is plain fiberglass, and the graphics (swoops and swirls) are vinyl decals (not paint). Vinyl is cheaper than paint. And in the RV world, particularly with older rigs, “full paint” is a luxury for higher end coaches. The problem with decals is that while they look nice at first, they don’t tend to age well. The UV rays of the sun often cause themRead More →