Tag Archives: Southwind

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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THE ADVENTURE BEGINS: AN ACCIDENT AND ADVICE

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

It was a rainy, sleety day in late November when we bundled ourselves up and buckled in our three dogs and cat into “Windy” (our new nickname for the RV). This year, we told ourselves, would be different. We’d reset … 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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An Ostrich Farm, A Mud Hole, A Hell Hole, and A Hole in Our RV

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

It’s always something in as we visit South Carolina and Virginia. We visit Misty Morning Ranch Ostrich Farm where we enjoy Ostriches dancing, but our friends’ RV gets stuck in the mud! In Virginia we visit the National D-day Memorial, … 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!

Posted in Tips & Tricks, YouTube Video | Tagged Do it yourself, Dometic, Dometic Toilet, Fleetwood, journey, motorhome, Repair, RV, Southwind, Toilet | Leave a comment

Deep in the Heart of Texas

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS We finally caught up with some warmer weather last January as we headed into Texas, and we had a blast exploring the San Antonio and Houston areas. This video has some of the highlights … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Our Journey, RVing with Pets, Uncategorized, YouTube Video | Tagged Camping, Church, Cowboy Church, Fleetwood, Houston, Hurricane Harvey, journey, motorhome, our story, pets, RV, San Antonio, Southwind, Texas, Thousand Trails, YouTube | 1 Comment

Orange Picking at Ridge Island Groves

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

It was cold – in the mid-40s – as we pulled off of the main highway to experience another slice of the “real Florida.” If you’ve never tasted oranges straight off of the tree, or savored orange juice fresh-squeezed on … Continue reading →

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Lions, and tigers, and… Krispy Kreme donuts? Oh my!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Jeff & Kathy Wildrick

This week’s short video highlights some of our favorite stops while traveling around southern Florida. Whether it’s drinking a fresh, frozen pineapple drink in Fort Lauderdale, marveling at the lions, tigers, and other big cats at Big Cat Rescue in … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Our Journey, Stuff We Like, Uncategorized, YouTube Video | Tagged Big Cat Rescue, Fleetwood, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro River State Park, journey, Krispy Kreme, motorhome, our story, RV, Southwind, Tampa, YouTube | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Our Journey, Tips & Tricks, Towing, YouTube Video | Tagged Camping, Escapees, Fleetwood, journey, motorhome, our story, RV, Safety, Smartweigh, Southwind, tire inflation, tires, Weight | 2 Comments