by Josephine Matyas | Sep 7, 2023 | Places to See
Unhurried should be the operating system for exploring western Nova Scotia along the pretty Annapolis Valley. Enroute to an annual gathering of Class B camper vans, we took the ferry “shortcut” from St. John, NB, to Digby, NS, a town synonymous with irresistible Bay...
by Howard J. Elmer | Aug 22, 2023 | RV, RV Living
Over the past half-year or so I have become very concerned about my weight. My truck and trailer weight that is. I’ve explored truck classifications and the reasoning behind the payload limits on our trucks that manufacturers give us – and, if you’ve followed my...
by Josephine Matyas | Jul 7, 2023 | Places to See
Only when I unfolded the paper map of Minnesota, did I appreciate its nickname, the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Granted, many of those lakes are small, but the state is graced with pockets of blue, as well as the winding ribbon of the grand Mississippi River. It’s the...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 25, 2023 | Maintenance, RV Living
Last month I set out an RV Spring Tune-up list – all the things that needed attention and service before heading off this season. Most of us have experienced tire failure at some point in our lives. When you get a flat, everything suddenly stops – often stranding you...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 21, 2023 | Product Reviews
The best part about solar energy is that it’s free; however, collecting it is different. Solar energy is particularly interesting to RVers, as our energy needs are greatest when off-grid. With solar, we can store power in house batteries, power from generators,...