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Hitting The Road In A RV

Call me naïve, but I figured with the price of fuel hitting record highs there would be far fewer gas guzzling recreational vehicles on the road this summer. Boy, was I wrong. Apparently, Americans (at least those driving through Illinois and Wisconsin) are denying high gas prices and hitting the highways in RVs. I know this because I was stuck behind a caravan of them on the way back from our family’s 4th of July festivities. About a year ago I wrote a blog about the costs involved in traveling in a RV. Price, it seems, has not affected the … Continue reading →

Overnight Guests? Use Your Camper or RV as a Guest Room

If you plan on entertaining guests over Fourth of July (or anytime really) there is no reason that you cannot transform your camper or RV into a guest house or guest room. Of course, you don’t want guests to feel like you’re saying, “Go to your room,” but you might just find that they too will appreciate a little extra space and privacy. Of course, it depends on your guests, and you are the best person to judge the situation. If you already have a nice guest room or guest house, you may not need this option. However, if you … Continue reading →

Home away from Home: Decor for Your Recreational Vehicle

Do you camp? If you own a camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or an RV, you may be looking for ways to make it feel more like a home away from home. This is especially important if you have small children, and familiarity is the key. Bring along a few well-loved items from home, special toys, a blanket, or other items that will help your child feel more comfortable. I also had one mom ask about decorating a camper or other recreational vehicle. She and her husband have been shopping around for a used one, and while she’s found several … Continue reading →

Tips for Vacationing in an RV

Today, we see a growing number of people taking road trips with the family RV. This way, you can stay where you want, pull over to rest, and travel in style to see the things you want to see. Vacationing in an RV is an excellent way to experience the country but because you are in close quarters, you definitely want to plan well. To make your next RV vacation more enjoyable, I wanted to provide you with some great tips. For starters, expect to have lots of patience, realizing that it will be tight quarters. By having realistic expectations, … Continue reading →

“RV” Rolls Into Theaters

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RV is one of the first summer movies to hit the big screen, opening in theaters April 28th. The movie is about a father who rents an RV and decides to take his family on a camping adventure. When Bob Munro’s (Robin Williams) boss asks him to go on a business trip to Colorodo the same time as his family’s planned trip to Hawaii, Bob gets a brilliant idea. Scrap the families Hawaii plans, rent an RV, and take the family on a camping vacation in Colorodo rather than a tropical Hawaiian vacation. Sounds like a fabulous plan to me. … Continue reading →

RV-ing: Is it Right for You?

You would think that with gas prices hitting record highs that recreational vehicle (RV) travel would be experiencing record lows. But, according to trade groups, while sales of large motor homes have hit a road bump, there has been a boom in sales of smaller, lower-priced models that get better gas mileage. Americans spend $14 billion a year on recreational vehicles. From fully contained motor homes to popup campers. Travel experts say it is an ideal way to strengthen family bonds. It lends itself to adventure and convenience, which makes it increasingly popular with parents looking for vacation options that … Continue reading →