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BTW, love the meme! 🙂
When I’m trip planning at home I just use Google maps to get a good idea of the route. On the road, I use a Garmin 795. An RV GPS, and especially Google Maps, are not perfect. But an RV GPS is invaluable when it comes to RV-specific features like avoiding low clearances, steep grades, and more.
I also carry a Rand McNally Motor Carriers Road Atlas, but I hope i never have to break it out…lol
Keep’em coming! 🙂 I wouldn’t say there is a specific MPH of wind to look out for, as each motorized or towable camper will be different, the comfort levels and experience of the driver will be different, the unpredictability of winds, and so on.
That said, there are specific measures you can take if you find yourself caught in strong winds, like slowing down to give yourself more control, steady steering (proper countersteering and preventing oversteering), and knowing when to pull over and wait for the winds to die down.
Hope that helps.
@ia_camper is correct. You’ll hear just as many people say they work as they don’t work. And there’s no evidence they do other than anecdotal. Peppermint oil and chili oil have been tested to be effective, but really the only way to keep mice out is to seal off all entry points, which I detail here: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-camper-best-methods
I don’t have a specific product I use. I think I currently have Turtle Wax Bug & Tar that I picked up from my local Farm & Fleet. However I think more important than what you use is applying a fresh coat of wax right before your trip and presoaking the area for a bit before applying the bug remover. I’ve never had an issue with bug guts coming off just following those two steps.
Between 40-60 is typically what most set there’s at. Check your manual to see what the recommended PSI is
Yeah, we usually take I70 when traveling east/west through Colorado, but I know 50 is a pretty popular road, too. Have fun in CO!
There’s not a universal pass that wil work nationwide, but for the region you’ll be traveling in you have a few options like EZ-PASS, Sun Pass, And UNI 19 State Pass (which is the EZ-PASS plus a few states). BUt even those might not work in every toll pass.
The TollSmart ap will tell you how much each specific toll is and what passes will work: https://www.tollsmart.com/. Might help with your route planning and figuring out what pass will work for you. Or just try to avoid tolls. In most cases it can be done without driving too far out of the way.
Thanks for the feedback! Glad to have you here. Please feel free to ask any question you have or help out other members. We are a small but experienced and knowledgeable group with the goal of helping out others no matter where they are in their camping journey.
Hey Tim, welcome. What you’re experiencing isn’t terribly common, but it is a thing. And its likely to due to either a cracked vent pipe connection, cracked drain pipe connection, or a crack black tank itself. Here’s an image to better illustrate what I mean.
I cover it in more detail here: https://camperfaqs.com/rv-black-tank-leaks-when-full
Just let a little air out of the tires 😉
This is a great question. And ultimately, no matter what advice you get from others on the internet, you should always check your manual first for your specific model of CO detector to help identify what the issue might be. If you don’t have the manual for whatever reason, you can find a copy with a quick search online.
That out of the way, if you’re 100% sure it’s not due to the presence of carbon monoxide, it’s likely one of a few things:
- Low voltage to the detector
- It expired
Do whatever you want. Some people will slide them in, others leave them out. If you leave them out, you might want to invest in some slide toppers to keep debris out, block UV rays, and prevent leaks from potentially happening when you’re not there. Otherwise, slide them in. And you don’t have to worry about anything.
Good question and one that I’m sure has crossed almost every RVers mind at some point. In my opinion, some of the benefits would include:
- You can enjoy a variety of great views whenever you like. If you want to live next to a lake or wake up to enjoy the fresh air of the ocean, go for it.
- The RV community, for the most part, is known for its welcoming and supportive nature. You’ll meet friendly people who share similar interests.
- Living in your camper will teach you how to be a minimalist. You can’t keep clutter, and this will teach you about things that really matter to you.
- Being closer to nature is a benefit for many.
- Cost savings are a potential benefit, though not guaranteed. Proper budgeting and lifestyle adjustments can reduce living costs.
- This is an excellent choice for someone who wants to travel full-time.
- You have the potential to work from anywhere
Just a few off the top of my head. 🙂
