When you move in your camper, it moves, too. How to stabilize your travel trailer to make it feel more comfortable when parked. A travel trailer sits on wheels and a suspension system. The suspension has an important purpose in absorbing bumps and smoothing out the ride. But when you are parked, you might prefer…
Our RV Gifts 2021 Holiday Wish List has inspiration and ideas to help you shop for your favorite RVer. Gifts for campers that are sure to please. It’s become an annual tradition for us to share some RV gift ideas. Sometimes we’ll share something we have tested and love. Other items are things we wish…
Our Thule Archway 900XT enables us to take 2 bikes along for day trips and adventures. It’s a great trunk-mounted bike rack. Why We Use a Thule Archway We like our Thule Archway. It’s a great way to bring our bikes when we travel by car. Normally, we take bikes camping and load them onto…
The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a narrow strip of land, a set of barrier islands that run along the coast of the northern half of North Carolina. It’s a popular vacation spot and a great family-friendly place to visit. Judy has been coming to the Outer Banks for as long as she can…
The Virginia Capital Trail is a 52 mile bike path from Jamestown to Richmond Virginia, connecting the historic Virginia capital with the current capital. The path runs along Route 5 and is a paved path separated from the road. It is open to cyclists and pedestrians. Between Richmond and Jamestown, there are nine stops. Some…
The RV Entrepreneur Summit is a fantastic gathering of business owners who RV. Unfortunately, this year, I am unable to attend. What is the RV Entrepreneur Summit The RV Entrepreneur Summit is a gathering of RV-based entrepreneurs. That is, people who run businesses while RVing. It’s run by Heath and Alyssa Padgett. You might know…
Pocahontas State Park is Virginia’s largest and one of the most visited state parks. It’s great for camping and mountain biking. You can learn about the CCC. Note: this post is a significant update from our original Pocahontas State Park review from 2011. It’s fun to revisit some of the places we camped when we…
We enjoyed a visit to Good Luck Cellars in Kilmarnock VA. Good Luck Cellars creates tasty wine. With 14 varieties available, you’re sure to find one you like. We visited Good Luck Cellars on a beautiful day in June. We were camping at Belle Isle State Park and wanted to try a nearby winery. Good…
For safety, we wanted a TPMS on our travel trailer. We selected the TST 507 Tire Pressure Monitor. Check out our review of the TST 507 Flow Thru System. Why Buy an RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System An RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) can be a useful safety improvement. When you are travelling down…
Machicomoco State Park is Virginia’s newest state park. Located in Gloucester, VA, Machicomoco is a gathering place and provides info about the people who lived here. Machicomoco Overview Machicomoco State Park is Virginia’s 40th park. It was dedicated April 16, 2021. The campground opened two weeks later. The name means a special meeting place. While…