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10 clever ways to reuse holiday gift wrap 

Gail Marsh -
I love holiday wrapping paper. There is such a wide variety of available papers. They come in eye-popping colors and feature everything from whimsical...

Make RV life easier with these 396 tips using everyday items

Gail Marsh -
Living the RV life means relaxation, new places to see, and many more relationships to enjoy. You’ll have more time for all of that...

20 smart uses for rubber bands while RVing

Gail Marsh -
Sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference when camping. Take rubber bands, for example. They are small but mighty! And they can...

12 RV travel tips to make life easier

Gail Marsh -
Here are 12 great RV travel tricks and tips that are sure to make your RV life even better. Why? Because they make things...

12 unusual uses for pennies inside and outside your RV

Gail Marsh -
“Find a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck.” You may have heard this saying when you were little, like...

Even more incredible tips for reusing Pringles cans in your RV

Gail Marsh -
A couple of weeks ago we ran a story about various ways to reuse or upcycle the iconic Pringles cans. So many of you...

My top 5 favorite RV hacks and tips

Gail Marsh -
I see them everywhere: RV tips and hacks. Well, I’m throwing in my two cents' worth! Here are my personal favorite RV tips and...

7 tips for keeping a happy marriage while RVing

RV Travel -
Imagine that you and your partner just got married. You dated for three years, got married, and have now decided to buy an RV...

Don’t throw out your Pringles can! Use it these 11 ways in your RV

Gail Marsh -
They are a favorite for campers: Pringles® crisps. You know what they look like and how they taste, but did you ever wonder how...

20 bar soap hacks to make RV life easier

Gail Marsh -
In my local store, the bar soaps have been demoted to the lowest shelf. Liquid soaps, in all of their various scents and colors,...

10 easy ways to fix 10 irritating problems in the RV

Gail Marsh -
Okay, fine, I’ll admit it. After four days cooped up inside our RV because of steady rain, little irritants can really get to me!...

How it Happened: The invention of the tea bag (plus unusual tea bag tricks!)

Gail Marsh -
As with so many things, there is debate about the actual inventor of the tea bag. While I’m not an expert, I prefer the...

You MUST have a set of microfiber cloths in your RV. You can do SO much with them!

Gail Marsh -
They aren’t a luxury anymore. No, microfiber cloths have become cleaning staples in many RVs today. Here are some reasons why you should consider...

Brilliant camping hacks and tips using steel wool

Gail Marsh -
I used to think it was smart to pack some steel wool along when camping so that I could scrub our cookware and grill...

You’ll be surprised by these 19 unusual uses for wax paper

Gail Marsh -
It was in use long before the plastic, zipper-type sandwich bags made their appearance. It had its own designated place of honor, inside the...

Don’t waste any wall space – maximize it with canvas cubbies

Kate Doherty -
RV closet and storage space – there never seems to be enough of it! When downsizing and downsizing again, it’s easy to talk yourself...

16+ brilliant ways nail polish comes in handy while RVing (for men too!)

Gail Marsh -
Way back when I was much younger, wearing nylon stockings to work was part of the obligatory “professional attire.” My meager budget necessitated that...

Quick tip to keep recyclables and compostables organized in the RV

Nanci Dixon -
Most campgrounds have recycling containers where you are hopefully putting your recyclables! The county park we are at right now has an organic collection...

14 little-known (but helpful) uses for aluminum foil

Gail Marsh -
We saved it, cleaned it, and reused it. That’s right, aluminum foil was that precious when I was a child. We rarely called it...

9 great uses for baby powder that will have you running out to buy some

Gail Marsh -
At our work camping job this week we’ve been installing insulation. Itchy stuff, for sure. I never would have guessed that baby powder could...

Reader reminds us: Don’t make RV park newbies outcasts – include them!

RV Travel -
Reader Lisa Adcox sent this to us and we thought it deserved its own post. Thank you, Lisa, for this great reminder! Lisa writes: How do...

You can do way more with leaf blowers than you think! Here are 6 other ways to use them

Gail Marsh -
If you think leaf blowers are just for blowing leaves into piles to easily pick up, you're wrong! We originally packed our leaf blower...

Here’s how to better organize your RV. It’ll make a huge difference

Gail Marsh -
When we first purchased our RV, we could hardly contain our excitement! Family and friends were excited for us, too. In fact, family members...

You’ll be surprised by these 5 ways to use chewing gum in or around your RV

Gail Marsh -
It wasn’t allowed in school, yet the underside of every desk contained some! What’s that? Gum! What’s your earliest recollection of the sticky, chewy,...

17 unusual uses for dryer sheets in your RV

Gail Marsh -
Yes, you use dryer sheets in your dryer. They help keep clothing soft and static-free. But there are many other ways to use those...

5 unique uses for elastic hair ties in an RV

Nanci Dixon -
Here are the top five uses for elastic hair ties in an RV. I struggled with clipping cords together with rubber bands, clothespins, and...

18 brilliant uses for tension rods in your RV

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh Storage is always an issue for RVers. At least it is for me. That’s why I use tension rods. Yep, those little...

12 ways to support your favorite campground

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh Do you have a favorite campground? Maybe it’s a state or national park. Or maybe it’s an RV park close to home...

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

Nanci Dixon -
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...

Don’t skimp on sleep! Tips to get better sleep in your RV

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh You’re away from home and surrounded by the wonders of nature. The only thing you don’t particularly love is the fact that...

Do you end up paying more for less? These hints might help

Kate Doherty -
By Kate Doherty Do you fall for those advertising teasers and end up paying more for less? When shopping for groceries do you estimate per...

9 helpful ways to use pool noodles while RVing

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh RVers put pool (aka "swim") noodles on slide-out corners and awning braces to protect our noggins from hard knocks. But did you...

Simple ways to keep RV pipes fresh and clean

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh “Away go troubles, down the drain!” This old Roto-Rooter advertising jingle has been looping through my brain lately, as we’ve recently experienced...

Hot weather? Prevent food from spoiling and melting with this trick

Kate Doherty -
Kate Doherty Here I go again, learning the hard way. A couple of summers ago we spent time exploring Utah. Many days, the afternoon temperatures...

20,000 RV fires occur each year. Here’s how to prevent one

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh What is the word that brings fear and trepidation to RVers worldwide? FIRE. And no wonder! The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)...

Create a cozy “entryway” by transforming your RV’s dash

Kate Doherty -
By Kate Doherty Do you have that special picture or piece of art that doesn’t seem to fit anywhere in your RV, but you want...

Dirty RV? Forget cleaning supplies – all you need is this kitchen item

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh As an RVer, storage is limited. This tip will help you free up storage space by eliminating the need for several cleaning...

Cables in a tangle? Use this quick tip to tame them

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon The multitude of thin power and charging cords for phones, tablets and computers need to be accessible, of course, but they can...

Try this! Labeling your supplies will save you lots of time

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon We store a lot of our cleaning supplies, spray lubricants, fluids, etc., in a large plastic container in one of the storage...

Hiding places for your valuables in your RV

RV Staff -
By Peggi McDonald There are many places to create "out of sight" hiding places for your valuables in your RV. It's difficult to steal something...

A hot tip for a cold RV night

RV Staff -
By Jim Twamley Everyone has a different RV sleeping profile. Some folks like to sleep with the windows open even during winter. Others prefer the...

Kneeling gets a helping hand

RV Staff -
By Jim Twamley We RVers spend a lot of time on our knees. Sometimes in prayer (depending on what brand of RV we have), but...

Leaving home – A checklist for successful domicile “abandonment”

Greg Illes -
By Greg Illes Every RVer's dream is to wander off, leaving home and hearth behind, on a weeks- or months-long meander through far unknown lands....

Getting along – Pointers for a great RV partnership

Greg Illes -
By Greg Illes It is said that wherever your relationship is going, traveling together in an RV will take it there sooner. Here are some...

Try this easy DIY trick to trap fruit flies (watch the video, it works!)

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon It is fruit fly season here in Minnesota and boy, they are everywhere! They particularly seem to enjoy bananas (well, all fruit...

Use creative exercises to tune up your life

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes Exercise shouldn’t mean that you have to curl a telephone pole with your fellow Navy Seals (photo below). In fact, it can...

How to get rid of “the corner of death” in your RV

Emily Woodbury -
We saw this posted in the Facebook group RV Tips and couldn't help but giggle. We know everyone has at least one "corner of...

Get a serious grip on RV condensation

RV Staff -
By Jim Twamley Dealing with condensation is a fact of RV life. Moisture is the RV’s worst enemy so you need to be aggressive in...

How to tell if your black tank is almost full

Emily Woodbury -
For those that are new to RVing… Factory-installed tank sensors are wholly inaccurate. Previous polls on this site also substantiate this information. Deposits of paper...

Have you remodeled your RV? These folks have, and it’s gorgeous!

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon Don’t like the furniture in your RV? Doesn’t fit your style? Dare to remodel! Dare to decorate! Our neighbors in the RV next...
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