07 Apr
15 Mar
5 Awesome Gear Recommendations from the RVFTA Forums
This week’s podcast episode was Part 1 of our 2016 Spring Gear Guide, focusing on great products for the inside of the camper. We thought we would stick with the same theme in our blog post of the week, sharing some of our forum members’ favorite gadgets. Head over to the RVFTA forum to find more recommendations from our resident experts in the Gear and Gadgets and the Camp Food threads! #1: LED Lights Many people with RVs that were manufactured before 2015 are interested in switching over to LED lights. Brett, Nikki, and Janna... Read More
08 Mar
What are You Waiting For? The Scary Leap to RV Ownership
I’ve refrained from writing this post for a long time because, contrary to what my husband and kids might tell you, I really do not like telling people what to do. And I hate writing posts that inevitably lead to the each to his own reactions, comments, and feedback. I respect that everyone has their own set of circumstances and reasoning behind life decisions. But still. We receive so many emails and messages on social media from people who are saying a version of the following: I wish we could own an RV. One day we will get an RV. We... Read More
02 Mar
Trip Planning: 6 Research Tips for Your RV Vacations
We are in serious trip planning mode for the spring season here at RVFTA and if you are a longtime listener and reader, you know that our number one travel tip of all time is to talk to the locals and trust their recommendations. But that doesn’t mean we don’t do our research ahead of time. Our current operating method is to arrive at any new destination with an understanding of what it is known for and a list of possible activities that we might enjoy. We also have a loose schedule in our minds since we have discovered it is easy... Read More
23 Feb
Shopping IKEA: Your Budget RV Superstore
I know when you think about stocking your RV on a budget, IKEA may not the first place that comes to mind. But it should. With over 40 stores in the United States, there is probably an IKEA within driving distance of your home. And if you need to purchase products for your RV, a day trip to IKEA should be on your calendar. The Great RV Budget Stock Up Growing up in a (maybe) once-a-year camping household, I witnessed a common phenomena. Whenever a new gadget arrived in the kitchen, the old one would get stuffed in the camping bins stacked in... Read More
15 Feb
Are We a Travel Trailer Nation?
After a two year infatuation with the possibility of motorhome ownership I find myself firmly back in the camp of travel trailer owners. I still think that I will eventually find myself behind the wheel of a Class A or Class C, but I am fairly certain that day is decades away. So why the change of heart? Is it just an economic reality? Does a motorhome simply not fit into our current budget? Or is it a matter of taste? Do I actually like travel trailers better? It’s actually a combination of both. When I look at the price of the... Read More
09 Feb
