Newbie RVers Archives

Russ and Tiña De Maris - September 17, 2023

As many as 2,000 people are on hand each time Yellowstone’s Old Faithful geyser pops off. You can bet a lot of them got...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - September 30, 2022

RVs, being built light for easy (and economical) travel, are not "rock solid" in camp. The longer they are, the more they tend to...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - September 23, 2022

Got a new-to-you RV? Live where the outside temperatures drop below freezing? Then you need to winterize your RV. Like you learned in science...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - September 16, 2022

Having hot water, a stove that works, and heat when the temperature goes down is great. For RVers, propane makes all these good things...

RV Travel - August 26, 2022

By Gail Marsh It was a fun night around the campfire as we all shared our personal “newbie misadventures.” The great thing about RVing (and...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - August 19, 2022

One of the great gifts for summertime RVing is that rooftop air conditioner. It can turn a blisteringly hot, miserably muggy day into a...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - August 5, 2022

Nearly all RV water heaters operate on LP gas; there are rare exceptions. But some RVs offer an option on their water heater: an...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - July 29, 2022

Really knowing your RV covers a lot of ground. But before your first trip out of the driveway with a "new to you" RV,...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - July 22, 2022

Got a fifth-wheel or travel trailer? Then your “towable” RV has tires on the ground. If you check your tire pressure regularly, and don’t...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - June 24, 2022

For many new to the RV lifestyle, the RV toilet is a mysterious dweller in a tiny closet. But if you plan on spending...

Russ and Tiña De Maris - June 17, 2022

Are you new to the RV lifestyle? Then this column is for you! Every week we’ll walk you through the basics of recreational vehicles....

Gail Marsh - February 4, 2022

A few nights ago, several campers gathered around the campfire. We began to discuss the “unwritten rules of camping.” Several newbies in the fire...

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