The CURT Rambler tow bar is manufactured for flat-towing a dinghy or toad behind a motorhome or heavy duty tow vehicle. Through our own rigorous field testing, here’s our RV gear product review along with the CURT Rambler Tow Bar Step-by-Step Installation and Usage Guide. We’ll show you how to install and hook up a motorhome tow bar to get it ready for towing.
10 Year Rule: Why Old RVs May Not Be Welcome at RV Parks
Some older RVs motorhomes or campers may not be welcome at some RV parks because of the 10 year rule. Your RV may be denied entrance or even a reservation because its’ age. Does your motorhome, older fifth wheel, travel trailer or other RV fit in this criteria?
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Motorhome With a Toad Vehicle? Pros vs. Cons of Towing
We drove our small Winnebago Class C motorhome six months without a towing a toad vehicle. However, we found that we wanted more freedom and versatility to explore once we parked our motorhome. So, we decided on a Jeep Wrangler (JK) off-road vehicle so we could expand our adventures. Now, having experienced RVing in a motorhome with and without a toad vehicle, we’ve finalized our pros and cons of motorhome towing.
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How to Survive Winter Camping in an RV
Winter camping in an RV has its’ own set of challenges. You must prepare your motorhome or camper to be able to survive the elements. From keeping the cold outside and your pipes from freezing, there are important tasks you need to prepare your RV for winter camping and survive the freezing elements.
Downsizing to a Smaller RV or Van?
Living in a van down by the river is a figurative expression meaning being a complete failure at life, a drain on society. However, nothing could be further from the truth for many, including us, who choose to live minimally in vans or even downsizing to small RVs and campers while enjoying freedom and travel.
Our Winnebago View Class C Suspension Upgrades
When we took ownership of our 2019 Winnebago View Class C Motorhome, we were dismayed at the excessive body roll which made our driving days a little disconcerting. We needed a few suspension upgrades that would minimize our small motorhome’s body roll while making our drive more comfortable.
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Outdoor Camping Gear for Small RVs and Campers
Downsizing from our big 42′ fifth wheel to a small Class C motorhome, we found our outdoor camping gear was too way big for our tiny exterior storage compartments. So, we had to get rid of all of camping accessories and literally start over. We found new camping gear that’s more conducive to our smaller fun-size RV lifestyle.
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Solar Upgrades for Our Winnebago Class C Motorhome
Since upgrading our RV batteries, solar panels and solar charge controller, our Winnebago View motorhome can now sustain longer-term off-grid boondocking capabilities. We no longer need to be plugged into electric pedestals to produce electricity. Here’s exactly what we did to improve our small Class C motorhome’s solar upgrades.
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Must Have RV and Camper Toys for Kids!
Now that we are grandparents, we’re always on the look out for cool RV and camper toys to buy for our grandson. And what better timing to showcase our favorite hand-picked collection. This cool kiddie RV and camper toy collection makes it easy for parents, grandparents, family and friends to pick out age-appropriate RV and camper toys to put under the tree, wrap-up for their little’s birthday or even just because! Continue reading “Must Have RV and Camper Toys for Kids!”
Why We Downsized to a Class C Winnebago View
Is the Winnebago View an RV or is it a van? That is the question! While it provides all the comforts of what we’re used to in an RV, it offers much more compact RV design when it comes to maneuverability. We downsized from our big fifth wheel to this amazing little compact Class C motorhome to enable us to experience and explore on a much grander scale.
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