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You’ve probably heard the term “digital nomad.” More people are working from home than ever before, and full-time RV-ers are no exception. A Google search will return dozens of suggestions for mobile jobs, and you only need a computer to do most of them (hence the “digital”). Now, if you’re
As a female living that minimal and adventurous thing we call #vanlife, my first priority is always safety. Whether you’re living in a van, bus, RV, or custom rig, there are many safety factors to consider: weather, theft protection, accidents – even other people! Let’s go beyond the obvious like
Think of all the questions you’d ask a contractor before building a house. Now think of all the questions you’d ask a mechanic before buying a car. Now squish those two lists together. Here are eight important questions you should ask your custom RV builder beyond “How long will it
“I took a short road trip in a camper van during the winter and was disappointed with my experience,” says Frank Olito writing for Insider.com. Olito rented a Class B luxury Sprinter van for an impromptu road trip from New York City to Philadelphia. He wrote a listicle about his
Are you ready to throw caution to the wind and go for it? Or, are you absolutely terrified and thinking what if the proverbial bungee cord snaps?! Feelings of fear and excitement are justified. Becoming a digital nomad does require certain skills, both hard and soft. While some may be
As a digital nomad, having access to wifi on the go is pretty much essential. No matter what type of remote work you do – writing, editing, virtual assisting, coding, day-trading, etc. – you’re definitely going to need wifi access at some point. As a blogger / virtual assistant /
Most of us cannot imagine a world with scented, porcelain, flush n’ forget indoor plumbing. We’ve evolved from farmhouses with outhouses 30 yards from the back door to McMansions with jacuzzi bathroom suites for 9-year-olds. But is this bathroom obsession necessary? What if you could live in an RV without
Until recently, the only handicap-accessible RVs that could accommodate people with mobility issues were total custom builds. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) law of 1990 only applied to residences, buildings, and facilities – not to RVs and campers! If you had trouble reaching the top shelf, you were out
I don’t know about you guys, but when the pandemic literally shut the whole world down, I just knew it was time to start working online. I started seeing #vanlife everywhere and it really got my gears turning. All I knew was that there was no way in hell that
Have you got the itch to travel? Tired of seeing the same thing outside your windows every single day? Easy. Get an RV. “Easy,” he says, as if there aren’t 14 zillion different options for recreational vehicles out there. How do you decide which one to buy? It can feel
Hello to all you Class B van fans! In the ring today: The Ford Transit vs the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Which is the better mobile headquarters for #vanlife? People have all sorts of reasons to take up the RV lifestyle. Digital nomad, retirement sightseeing, escaping the zombie apocalypse, etc. In 2019,
When you first started considering the digital nomad life, your inner adventurer (who is likely still childless, working a great job, and has a whole lot of disposable income) probably started firing ideas off with all of the possibilities of sublime fun to be had. Then the parent-guardian voice kicked
Where I live just got blasted by 18 inches of snow. I have to mush a dogsled team just to get my mail. If you live (or travel) somewhere similar, you might be wondering, “Can I tow my RV in the snow?” This is a common question for newbie RVers,
What’s the real reason RV tires blow out? (Hint: It’s not because they’re made by Castle Rock!) It’s actually a pretty simple answer. And it’s a problem you can fix yourself for about $12.50. The Real Reason for RV Tire Blowouts Is … The real reason RV tires blow out
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