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 Timothy Fowler | Jul 5, 2023 | RV Living
If you don’t have a pie iron and like to cook meals over the fire while camping, you might want to pick up a pie iron. Likely, your RV Dealer or favourite hardware store has a version. I used the double-wide rectangular Bass Pro branded one for this test, which worked...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 30, 2023 | Product Reviews
With its debut at the New York Auto Show, Ram’s REV is now the third all-electric pickup offered by Detroit builders. While Ram is last to the party, behind Ford and GM, it’s possible that they saved the best for last. The REV is estimated to offer over...
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,...
by Gail Aller-Stead | Jun 14, 2023 | Galley Kitchen
It’s June, and we’re finalizing our travel plans for the balance of the RV season: A trip to Nova Scotia to celebrate a milestone birthday and then to the 25th annual Explorer RV Club Rally in Hanover. This year we’re making a conscious effort to apply the rules of...
by Malcolm Callister | Jun 7, 2023 | Gear
If you enjoy exciting RV camping road trips and travelling North America looking for great new boondocking and RV resort locations, you should always be prepared for emergencies. That includes RV breakdowns. Depending on your situation, an RV repair can become very...
by Timothy Fowler | May 21, 2023 | Galley Kitchen, RV Living
Craving a quiet day with a gentle start? Want to sleep in? There’s a good reason no one has brunch at seven o’clock in the morning. No need for a muffin tin; this mixed berry skillet muffin is as gentle and luxurious a launch to the day as you can get. A sizzling...
by Howard J. Elmer | May 19, 2023 | DIY, Maintenance
Good maintenance is preventative maintenance. Opening your RV on a nice spring day provides a great opportunity to begin the prep for the coming season. Like most annual rituals – it’s best to follow a step-by-step checklist to avoid missing important details....
by Malcolm Callister | May 16, 2023 | Places to See
Saint John, New Brunswick’s young entrepreneurs are reinventing the city as a tourist destination, a place to live, and a place to camp. First View of the City Be daring; you can take a detour on approaching the city from the southwest. Use your GPS and cross...
