Chain of Lakes Hike, Yellowstone

Chain of Lakes Hike, Yellowstone

Yellowstone NP – The Chain of Lakes hike is a 13 mile, one way, moderately difficult hike that requires a shuttle to return to your original starting point. You essentially hike from Canyon to Norris. The trail visits four lakes along this route, in order:...
Microwave/convection oven upgrade in RV

Microwave/convection oven upgrade in RV

We had always thought the convection oven part of the microwave in RVs was pretty much useless until we bought our 2016 Newmar Essex, which had a GE Profile Advantium installed as a special option. It’s an option we specified when ordering our 2020 New Aire. But lo...
Universal Toll Module

Universal Toll Module

We opted for the Universal Toll Module on our 2020 New Aire since we frequent a number of toll roads throughout the country and don’t want to stop to take a ticket and pay a toll. In addition, the Universal Toll Module gives you the discounted rate as if you had every...
Adding Rozie Remote Control to Silverleaf Equipped Coaches

Adding Rozie Remote Control to Silverleaf Equipped Coaches

Our 2020 Newmar New Aire came with Rozie, a poorly named and even more poorly designed user interface for remotely monitoring and controlling a coach that runs Silverleaf. Despite looking like the website was designed in the 90s, it gets the job done. Since we store...
Backpacking Part 4: Electronic Gadgets

Backpacking Part 4: Electronic Gadgets

Communications Communication with the outside world when in remote places may not be vital, but it sure is nice to know it’s there if you need it. At a minimum you can keep concerned family members and friends updated on your whereabouts and that you are, in fact,...