There aren’t many RV parks in the Raleigh area, and the ones close to the city tend to stay full. I called Bannister a few times over several weeks before a spot finally opened up. When it did, we booked by phone, paid by check, and pulled in for what ended up being two full … [Read more…]
Clare is a small town in the middle of the Lower Peninsula, and I’ve been coming here most of my life. We had property near Lake George growing up, and Clare was the town you drove into on weekends. Burgers at The White House, a swim at the Doherty Hotel pool, camping supplies from Jay’s … [Read more…]
We’ve done some version of no-hookup camping in some genuinely uncomfortable heat. Two weeks in my cousin’s driveway in Dollar Bay, Michigan, where it hit 90 on several days. One night in a Cracker Barrel parking lot in Bay City in August where the temperature didn’t drop below 76 by 6am. And four days in … [Read more…]
When you’re new to RV life, something breaking feels like a bigger deal than it usually is. Most of the time it’s not a repair; it’s just knowing where to look. Here are three things that have happened in my R-Pod 192 that had me stumped for a minute until I figured out the fix. … [Read more…]
Sometimes you just need to get off the road. You’ve been driving for eight hours, crosswinds are pushing the trailer around, or your toddler finally fell asleep and there is no universe where you’re unbuckling her to back into a dark campsite at 11 p.m. Sometimes you just want a free overnight, set the alarm … [Read more…]
Whether you’re heading in for a college football game, a Hurricanes game, a graduation weekend, a big concert, or just a few days chasing good food and better art, the Triangle makes a great base. And camping can be one of the best ways to experience it. There’s no shortage of options. From full-hookup RV … [Read more…]
How We Actually Conserve Water in Our Small Travel Trailer We spent last week at a state park in an electric-only site. No water hookup or sewer. Just a shared spigot a few campsites away. It was $27 a night (awesome), and we knew exactly how to make it work. But even with solid habits, … [Read more…]
There’s always something to fix in the RV. Most of it’s minor—tighten a hinge, reset the fridge, figure out why the water pump’s acting weird again. But when the toilet starts leaking, it feels like a bigger deal. Messier. More annoying. And honestly, kind of intimidating the first time. So when we pulled into the … [Read more…]
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…]