RV Life recently released its 2026 Towing Guide, a comprehensive resource covering vehicle towing capacities, hitch types, and the different weight classifications they are designed to handle. It also includes towing tips for various types of trailers, a guide to backing your RV, and links to owner forums for many RV manufacturers and parts suppliers….
Don’t Be This Guy IX We had an interesting experience at our last campground. Like many campgrounds these days, they closed their office and store at 6 p.m. Why, I have no idea. Staying open a couple more hours seems like a nice perk for campers who suddenly realize they need s’more supplies or something…
We were traveling from Door County, Wisconsin, to Mackinaw City, Michigan. It was an easy run of just under 300 miles. The roads were in good shape, traffic was light, and we had already stopped for fuel and made a stop at a discount store to restock a few items. We were traveling on a…
On our trip to Door County, we stopped in Appleton, Wisconsin, for a big fireworks festival that I have already mentioned on the site. Our next stop was Brussels, Wisconsin, a mere 50 miles away. It seemed a little strange to move such a short distance, but we were looking forward to an easy travel…
If you’ve ever approached a weigh station while towing your RV, you’ve probably wondered whether you should pull in or keep driving. The answer isn’t as simple as many people think. While most privately owned RVs are not treated as commercial vehicles, a handful of states have laws or signage that can require certain RVs…
On our recent trip to Texas, I found myself with plenty of time to think. The long solo drive to San Antonio gave me hours to reflect, and those quiet morning walks along the beach in South Padre Island only added to it. I’ve always enjoyed walking on the beach. Whether I’m alone or with…
Planning the Journey For most people, buying an RV means they plan to travel. Sure, some RVs spend their lives on seasonal or permanent sites, but most of us bought ours to see new places. Years ago, traveling was a little more spontaneous. On travel days, you could decide a couple of hours before stopping…
Camping or Looking? First, I should mention that we tow a 40 foot fifth wheel ourselves, and there are times when you simply have to take whatever parking spaces are available. But situations like the one in the picture give many RVers a bad reputation. Along the Oregon Coast, beautiful overlooks and scenic pullouts line…
We recently began our month long adventure to the West Coast, including our very first cruise. Our journey started aboard Amtrak from St. Paul to Seattle. The trip takes about 37 hours and departs late in the evening, so you spend two nights on the train. We booked a sleeping room. It was considerably more…