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Travels And Road Trips With Your Dog This year, National Dog Day is Friday, August 26th. It may seem like there is a National Day celebrating almost everything, but I think we can all agree that dogs really are deserving of a national holiday celebrating their existence. If you want to celebrate your canine companion, what better way than planning a trip for you and your dog? RV owners have a higher rate of pet ownership than the average population. Around 68% of RVers travel with pets …

According to a recent report by the American Automobile Association (AAA), prices at the pump fell by $0.05 down to $3.90 in the last week following stable global oil prices and domestic demand for gas. A AAA spokesperson by the name of Andrew Gross stated, “Drivers are now benefiting from gas prices that are $1.11 less than their peak in mid-June, but now we need to keep an eye on the weather as hurricane season arrives. These storms can affect prices by disrupting oil production in th …

Chances are you have been driving on the road and passed an RV with a ladder mounted on the back. It doesn’t seem like a very safe place to hang out, so why the need for a ladder? In this article, we will examine the reasons for having an RV ladder and what types are available. What is the purpose of an attached RV ladder? RVs with attached ladders on the back typically have some sort of rooftop appliance, but not always. The ladder is installed by the manufacturer to make it easy to …

Keystone RV has begun a new chapter in its life with the introduction of a super lightweight product line for its Arcadia brand.  Arcadia Super Lite will soon begin production with four new floorplans. These unique floorplans will range from 28 feet to 34 feet while offering weights easily within most half-ton pickup trucks towing capacity. Colin Clark leads the Raptor brand of toy haulers in addition to Arcadia. As a result of several strategic personnel moves, Clark has recently been de …

Managing the power supply in your RV is one of the primary responsibilities of an RV owner in order to keep their motorhome’s electrical systems fully functioning. RVs are designed to utilize AC and DC power for various purposes, including off-grid living. Check out our previous RV Electrical Systems Basics article for more information on this subject. RV batteries utilize DC power, while the majority of home appliances require AC power. The main differences between AC and DC power ar …