Tag: Bob Difley
Dramatic geology and interesting history abound at Red Rock Canyon State Park
By Bob Difley
The 50-site campground at Red Rock Canyon State Park is tucked into the base of colorful desert cliffs where once the Kawaiisu...
Using basic courtesy when boondocking is good for all RVers
By Bob Difley
If you're not accustomed to boondocking, you might think that when you are truly boondocking — camping out away from any hook-ups...
What to do if you encounter a bear in the woods
By Bob Difley
You're hiking a woodland trail when suddenly you come upon a bear. Whether you're boondocking or staying in a campground, if you...
Use common sense to become a happy boondocker
By Bob DifleyBoondocking is not brain surgery. Anyone can camp overnight without hookups. Two or three days takes a little effort — no, not...
Volunteer: Save on camping, do good, have fun
By Bob DifleyCamp hosting is not the only form of volunteer position open to RVers. Though there are volunteer positions available to students, retirees,...
Southwest camping for 85 cents a day!
By Bob DifleyYes, spring is almost here, but for the last bit of winter and if you haven't tried this area yet, the Southwestern...
Stretch your amps and watts
By Bob Difley
Electricity. We take it for granted. Plug in an appliance and turn it on. What could be simpler. But when you take...
There’s more to “RV retirement” than just a lawn chair
By Bob Difley
Since 2011, Baby Boomers have been reaching the potential retirement age of 65 at the rate of about 10,000 per day, with...
Winter camping in “summer” locations
By Bob DifleyNot all RVers are full-timers, and not all full-timers head south to warmer weather in winter. If you are one of those...
Make plug-in electric heaters safer with SmartPlug
Product review
By Bob DifleyPortable heaters are a convenient way to ward off the season's chill, but these devices increase amperage loads that poorly maintained...
Your RV plumbing: Shake, rattle and roll!
By Bob DifleyOne major way our RVs differ from our stick houses is the ability to drive them down the highways to a new...
Safe water made simple
By Bob DifleyIt's a vital resource we need to sustain life. For RVers, it's more critical than for homeowners. It's water.Permanent home dwellers use...