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“Bigger is better!” Maybe for your retirement account, but what about your house? More house, more to clean, that’s what I say! In recent years, people have opted to live in Tiny Houses. They yearn for a more sustainable way of living, an eco-friendly footprint, reduced cost of living, and
I never would have guessed that renting an RV for the first time would be such a unique and amazing experience. When my partner suggested it for our vacation in Melbourne, Australia, I decided to give it a try. Turns out, I loved it! I had always thought of RVs
“Making Memories One Campsite at a Time” was written in golden calligraphy on the front cover of the notebook. I picked it up. One day, it would be filled with photographs and stories for my newborn daughter. When I showed it to my husband, we both felt the sudden call.
Driving your RV to camp along the scenic country roads on a Saturday morning is an experience in itself. But let’s be honest – what makes the trip successful and memorable depends on how deliciously yummy and mouth-watering the food is. It is true that many RVers prefer to buy
There’s no greater pastime than parking your RV beneath a cottonwood or sycamore tree and dipping your line in the water. Take it from me – I’ve taken road trips all over North America, and I go out of the way to cast my line in the local water at
We have all seen the Instagram model shots of those beautifully converted Sprinter vans with their white cabinets, wooden floors, and 13 throw pillows. We begin to imagine ourselves laying on that bed, back doors open to some impressive mountain glacier, red rock canyon, or surfable ocean wave, just soaking
Traveling down Highway 1 along California? Or maybe you’re interested in hitting up the Atlantic East Coast, from New York to Florida? In any case, you’ll find some amazing beaches that will lure you in and keep you happily stranded! Thankfully, there are some great ways to save on money
I woke up to the sound of the Sunday morning crowd stampeding towards crackling bacon, scrambled eggs and gravy-soaked biscuits. Good morning, Cracker Barrel. Three weeks into my three-month van camping trip around the Southwestern US, and I was getting close to broke. Between pricey campsites, gas, and groceries, I
Are you ready to take a journey across the Atlantic to Europe to explore a multitude of countries and cultures? All while driving through this picture-perfect landscape with your RV? First, you need to know the lingo. In Europe, RVs are referred to as mobile homes, camper vans, or caravans.
From the hazy mountain peak to the salty seashore, and every national park in between, we RVers love being outside! It is only natural that we want to preserve the dignity of the earth’s fragile ecosystems, allowing her to shine for generations to come. Choosing eco-friendly solutions for RVing can
Ever drive by a hapless RV owner stuck on the side of the highway, feet sticking out from underneath the axle? Feel bad for the poor guy, don’t you? If you don’t want that to be you one day, keep a close eye on RV maintenance! As the old saying
Cooking outdoors is great, isn’t it? There’s just something about preparing food in the open air that makes it taste better. Summer sausage and veggies getting a light fry while the biscuit dough browns over the fire. Sorry if we just blew your diet. One of the advantages of RV
Just because you’re living this wonderful thing called vanlife, doesn’t mean you have to put your beauty standards aside. As a female Van Lifer that’s always on the go, I’ve picked up a ton of easy beauty hacks that can make a big difference when you’re always on the road.
The first time I volunteered was in 2001 at my Dad’s Fire Department; a kid holding a smelly fire boot to collect money for the victims of 9/11. Since then, I’ve been involved in some amazing stuff, and then in other cases, I look back and question whether I was
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America invented RVs. They are our ticket to Saturday night campfires, epic road trips, multi-generational memories and remote adventures.
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Car Camping
Car camping, whether out of your sedan backseat or a dedicated conversion van, is an affordable and accessible way to see the world! Check out #vanlife!
DIY
Renovated semi-trucks and DIY “Skoolies” have romanced the American imagination. Learn how to take yours on the road.
Nomads
Becoming a digital nomad, traveling by wheel, plane, hostel, bus and by foot, is an exciting way to see the world. And no, it’s not just for young people!
Changing Gears is your gateway to RV ownership! We maintain online calculators, checklists, references and deep-dive articles into RV ownership FAQs, like insurance, licensing, etc.
Written by a practicing RV design engineer, this site demystifies the technical inner workings of modern RVs. Learn how RVs work (and why sometimes they don't).
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