RV And Camping Shows – Why Go?

Throughout North America each year dozens of cities play host to RV and Camping Shows. They all feature two common things…RVs of all types and sizes and people…plenty of people.

Our first visit to the Tampa RV Show early in our journey as full-timers. So much better than the Hershey, PA show in our opinion.

RV Battery Maintenance – A Filling Helper

RV Battery Maintenance is a routine task that should be performed monthly by every full-time RVer. This usually involves opening the access door to the compartment where the batteries are stowed and sticking your head inside, opening the cell covers to check the water level inside each battery. Even on a bright sunny day or even if the compartment has a dome light inside, you’ll find it hard to see into the battery cell.

RV Window Screens

You probably don’t even give it a thought, but your RV window screens are your first defense against dirt, dust and other particulates floating around in the air. Keeping them clean has two important purposes: First, the air flow through the open windows will be more efficient. Second, you’ll breath better.

Now consider how much air moves through those screens. RVers tend to use their roof exhaust fans to vent out the warm air, and in order for air (and the heat and moisture it holds) to escape, air has to be coming into the rig…through the screens. That constant cycle of of airflow causes the screens to load up with dust, pollen and other things floating around in the air quicker than if you’re using the air conditioning. If you live in areas where there are a lot of Cottonwood trees, you know how quickly it can stick to window screens.

My RV Kitchen

I love getting questions from readers! Janet asked about the realities of cooking from scratch in the RV: What do we keep on board for equipment? How do we manage healthy meal preparation? What are some ideas and tips for buying organic or in-bulk on the road?

I’ll tackle the first question in this post and tell you about my RV kitchen and equipment.

Buyer Beware

When buying a used motorhome don’t take anything at face value. It’s vitally important to understand the real condition of the unit before purchase. It might look great, but what has it been through?