This post is inspired by my mom, who just sold her house and is about to start full-timing. She asked me how many towels we actually use in our RV—and as I started to answer, I realized it might be worth writing down. Because RV life brings its own set of towel challenges: limited space, … [Read more…]
When we first hit the road, I assumed we’d need a hose. Maybe two if we wanted a backup. Something safe for drinking water and we’d be good to go. But RVs come with multiple water ports—each with its own purpose. You’ve got a city water connection for your fresh water. A separate inlet for … [Read more…]
What’s the worst thing you’ve found in your RV after winter? A surprise mouse nest? Chewed-up wires? That unmistakable smell of something living where it shouldn’t be? Every spring, I fully expect to find some kind of unwelcome surprise—mouse poop, broken seals, tires that look fine but aren’t, and an exterior that’s absolutely filthy (because … [Read more…]
When most people think “truck stop,” they picture semis, long-haul drivers, and maybe a questionable hot dog spinning under heat lamps. What they don’t picture is a fenced dog park, potable water, a clean shower, and full RV hookups—sometimes all in the same place. But that’s exactly what you’ll find at many truck stops today. … [Read more…]
You’d think after all our time RVing, we’d have campsite reservations locked down. We thought we had this one locked down. I was sure of it. And yet… somehow, I got the dates wrong. So there we were, rolling into Marfa, Texas—this tiny, artsy, middle-of-nowhere town—when we realized: we don’t actually have a place to … [Read more…]
RV life has a way of keeping you humble. No matter how many times you’ve done this, mistakes still happen. There’s a lot to remember every time you set up, break down, and hit the road, and sometimes? You get a little too comfortable. You assume you won’t forget anything… and that’s when it happens. … [Read more…]
Every year, I swear to my accountant that this is the year I’ll be organized. I’ll track every receipt, write things off properly, and file early. And every year? I do the exact opposite. Today is already February 7th, and the only tax-related thing I’ve done is open one random 1099 and immediately get stressed … [Read more…]
This is a bit different than my usual content, but it’s something that’s been on my mind since the election. As someone who supports public lands, national and state parks, public schools, single-payer healthcare, reproductive freedom, and protecting our planet, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the next four years could look like for … [Read more…]
Frankie wasn’t always an RV dog. Before we rescued him, he spent a few months surviving on the streets after Hurricane Michael. When he was found by his rescue org, he was matted, skinny, and unsure about everything. But once he moved in with us, he quickly figured out that life with us meant soft … [Read more…]
When we picked up our R-Pod 192, we thought it was road-ready—and technically, it was. But after our shake down trip, we realized a few things needed to change. Whether it was about comfort, safety, or making day-to-day life easier, these upgrades made a huge difference in how we travel. If you’re new to RVing … [Read more…]