by Malcolm Callister | Feb 4, 2025 | RV, RV Living
A Summer of Restoring, Fixing, and Servicing: The Journey Begins We spent the summer restoring, fixing, and servicing our van, which Linda affectionately called “the Wee Beastie.” The Wee Beastie was no ordinary van; it was a professionally built 1995 Dodge Ram 3500...
by Malcolm Callister | Jan 18, 2025 | RV, RV Living
Adventures with Benny the Van Let me introduce you to Jake, a guy who once lived a conventional life with a steady 9-to-5 job and a cozy apartment. One day, he stumbled upon Benny, an old van, begging for a second chance. With a bit of savings and many dreams, Jake...
by Malcolm Callister | Jul 19, 2024 | Places to See
On a warm February afternoon, with a clear blue sky and a gentle breeze, a pod of wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins surrounded the boat, delighting passengers with their playful leaps, synchronized dives, and surfing in the wake of the tour boat, the Lady Jane. You...
by Malcolm Callister | Jun 14, 2024 | Maintenance, RV Living
It was the middle of February; we were enjoying a month of luxury camping at Retama Village, in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. At the end of March, we would head back to Canada. After fourteen years of faithful service, our RV water heater sprung a leak. “What!”...
by Malcolm Callister | Apr 18, 2024 | Maintenance, RV Living
Imagine this: You’re camping in the Arizona wilderness in your RV, enjoying the peace and quiet of nature under a star-studded clear January sky. You have a portable electric generator for emergencies. You think you are prepared for anything until one night when your...
