Downsizing RVs: Bigger’s Not Always Better

Downsizing RVs: Bigger’s Not Always Better

After much deliberation and discussion, we decided to take the plunge and downsize our 40 foot Class A Newmar Dutch Star for a 24 foot Class C. Our new motorhome is a 2017 Winnebago Navion 24V, a diesel powered RV based on the Mercedes Sprinter Chassis. We will post a...
Border Crossing

Border Crossing

We crossed the border into Canada from I-15 at Sweetgrass, Montana. The crossing was very easy and fast, perhaps due to the fact we crossed on a Saturday morning at about 8:30 am with no other vehicles in sight. When we pulled up to the booth at the border, there was...
How to handle mail when away from home

How to handle mail when away from home

The US postal service only holds mail for a maximum of 30 days. But what if you’re gone longer than that? Luckily, modern society has mostly freed us from the physical bonds of mail, but not entirely, especially when it comes to health care. There are a few...
Leaving a home unoccupied for an extended period of time

Leaving a home unoccupied for an extended period of time

Leaving your house unoccupied for an extended length of time requires a few basic maintenance items to be performed to minimize damage and vandalism. This list is part common sense and part tips scraped from other web sites. If you have any suggestions we would love...
How to fuel a diesel RV at a truck stop

How to fuel a diesel RV at a truck stop

I decided to write this post when I remembered the intimidation I felt upon first driving into a truck stop to fuel our motorhome. Do I belong here? Are the truckers going to be upset because this is their job and why are we RVers here? Do the pumps function like...
Finding RV Campgrounds

Finding RV Campgrounds

Whether planning a trip from home or looking for a place for the night, there are numerous places to find RV campground information. Once we have an idea of where we want to travel, we start looking at the campground options. We look on a map to determine what public...