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Being the driver on a road trip is not easy. When you are driving an RV there is even more responsibility and attention needed. Wouldn’t it be great to have a four-hour break and still arrive at your destination? If traveling from one side of Lake Michigan to the other is on your travel plans, booking a spot on the SS Badger can shave off three hours and about 500 miles off the 1,000 mile journey around the lake. As an added plus you get to bypass Chicago traffic on the lower loop and save …

The black and gray water system in your RV is sensitive, with different needs than a fresh water tank. Because of this, many RVers can find themselves in the frustrating situation of dealing with odors, clogs, and more. So, how do you avoid this? Well, first, it’s important to know that what you flush down the toilet, sink, and shower really matters. These contents have a huge impact on the health and function of your black and gray water systems. Because of this, you’ll need to be p …

You love being on the road in your RV, but you sure miss gardening. If your love of plants is only equaled by your love of the RV lifestyle, you can have it all. There are ways to satisfy your green thumb while still enjoying all that RVing has to offer.Plants are one of those accessories that make a house into a home. Whether it is that hanging pot of wave petunias on the porch, pots of fresh herbs growing in a kitchen, or just-picked produce from the backyard garden, plants perk up our s …

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you might be scrambling to get your dad a gift he’ll really love. In past years, we’ve talked about Father’s Day gifts that your old man can use when he goes camping or as an addition to his RV. You can find other lists just like that with a little online searching. But, why not do something a little different this year? There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic changed everyone’s lives in some way. People haven’t been able to do much travel …

It’s one of the first places you stop when you enter a campground to check in. That place is the site where the camp host can be found. It is the hosts who set the tone of your stay – if they are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, your stay is off on the right foot. But a surly, impatient or temperamental host can ruin the stay for everyone.A campground host really is the representative of the owner or operator. So, the first impression they give you is important. There are opportunities …