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How to choose a cool campsite in the hot summer

By Nanci Dixon Whew! It seems that the last several campgrounds my husband and I have stayed at have been closer to solar ovens than...

Quick way to verify a campsite length from afar

By Dave Helgeson Do you camp often in public campgrounds? Maybe you find the maximum length restrictions listed in campground directories unreliable? Do you wish...

A quick, easy way to make sure your RV stays cool at the next campsite

Whew! It seems that the last several campgrounds my husband and I have stayed at have been closer to solar ovens than cool, shady...

Holding tank tips for the stationary RV

By Russ and Tiña De Maris While the term "recreational vehicle" fosters visions of hitting the open road and exploring new sights, new civilizations, we...

Protect your generator from sprouting legs and leaving the campground

By Jim Twamley Dry camping in your RV is much more enjoyable with a generator. These portable lightweight generators are great for recharging the batteries...

Quick way to verify a campsite length

By Dave Helgeson Do you camp often in public campgrounds? Maybe you find the maximum length restrictions listed in campground directories unreliable? Do you wish...

Five quick tips about your RV awning

By Mark Polk, RV Education 101® A patio awning extends the living area of our outdoor world. Similar to the front porch of your home,...

Try out a propane campfire when burning wood just won’t do

By Greg Illes Let's face it — a wood campfire is the ultimate outdoor experience in so many ways. The dancing flames, flickering light and...

Electric power: You pay for it – learn to read the meter

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Spend any amount of time at all in a commercial RV park and you’re apt to get a power...

(Mis)Adventures with pull-throughs

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Is a pull-through site better than a back-in? Friends of ours asked us to stop in for a visit as...

Spiff up your campsite patio with a colorful patio mat

Not all RV campsite patios have a nice surface to walk on outside your door. Or maybe you're tired of the same old green...

Solar lamp for your campsite or picnic table

  This solar lamp gets its power from the sun and converts it into clean electricity to light your campsite or picnic table. No wires...