One of the most asked questions I get as a full-time RVer is “Why did you choose a fifth-wheel trailer instead of a motorhome?” Rather than constantly rewriting the same answer over and over again, I thought I would consolidate my reasons into a blog post to share. When buying our RV we checked out … Read more
Introduction We do a bunch of boondocking on BLM and Forestry lands and dry camping in National, State and County parks. Because of this we often find ourselves without electrical hookups and no way to run our rooftop air conditioner to cool the RV during hot days. We could fire up our two 2000 watt Champion … Read more
Introduction I’d like to welcome a special guest writer to Love Your RV. George and his wife have gotten back into RVing, even with some physical challenges. I think it’s awesome that they are back out there enjoying themselves and asked George if he could guest post something on the blog. – Ray If You’re … Read more
In the summer after a winter spent down south as a snowbird doing lot of boondocking my pair of 73536i Champion Generators need some tender loving care. I like to pick a nice sunny day, strip off the covers and perform the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance. This includes: Changing the oil Cleaning the fuel filter Cleaning … Read more
Reading through my blog you may come to the conclusion that I’m a pretty competent RVer and would never do something completely bone-headed. Hah! Even the best of us is going to have their moments. I count myself lucky that I haven’t done anything to cause injury or major financial cost, but I done some … Read more
Tips for the RV Life eBook I’m very excited my first eBook Tips for the RV Life is finished! All monthly newsletter subscribers receive a *free* copy! The LoveYourRV.com newsletter is also being changed from basically a weekly blog update to a full-fledged newsletter. Plans are to include the most popular blog post excerpts, a … Read more
Living in our RV Full Time means we need compact, lightweight appliances to take along with us. One piece of equipment that’s been a great addition to the RV cleaning arsenal is the Bissell Little Green Portable Steam Cleaner. I found this unit while researching for a compact portable unit with enough power to tackle … Read more
I’m often asked what tools and maintenance items I carry along while pursuing the Full Time RV Life. While organizing the RV this spring I pulled out all my tools and thought this would be a good time to show to you the stuff I carry. When RVing there is always the balance between carrying … Read more
Review of my Champion Generator I purchased 2 Champion 2000 Watt inverter generators plus the parallel cable so I would be able to run my 13500 BTU RV Air Conditioner and use one at a time if I just needed to charge up the batteries or use the microwave. So far after 2 years I’m quite … Read more
Introduction Every six months or so I wash, wax and detail the RV. Occasionally between, it may get a quick wash if it gets very dirty or dusty, usually after a couple of rainy drives or a desert windstorm. Below you will learn the methods, tools, and products I use to carry out the task. … Read more
Ever since I was a small boy I loved to find treasures. I remember scouring the neighborhood in search of pop bottles or lost coins. When I grew up and metal locators became available I bought one and was hooked. Nothing like the thrill of unearthing that rare coin, gleaming gold ring or historic artifact. … Read more
Introduction With the complexity of the modern RV comes a need for a fair amount of maintenance to keep it running smoothly and safely. Below you will find my personal Fifth Wheel RV Maintenance list. No RVers list will be the same as there are many variables that go into what needs done and when. … Read more
Last spring we rolled down into the Verde Valley of northern Arizona and checked in at the Verde Valley Thousand Trails RV park. Booked in for a two-week stay we were super excited to use it as a base for exploring the red rock in Sedona. Driving into Sedona for the first time was jaw … Read more
Introduction Anne and I have been together for over 11 years and have lived full-time in an RV for 4 years. Thankfully we are very compatible and have grown even closer while RVing. We manage to cohabit in 180 square feet of living space. How do we manage it without killing each other? Here are … Read more
Being members of Thousand Trails with the Zone Camping Pass we noticed they had an RV Park in Las Vegas so drove up from our boondocking haunts in Arizona to the Bright Lights, Big City. I wasn’t sure what to expect having only ever flown into Vegas like millions of others do each year. Visiting … Read more