Author: RV Staff

By Russ and Tiña De Maris A gent new to RVing was in a bit of a quandary: Looking for good economy he bought himself “hybrid” travel trailer; the rig provides a hard sided RV with “pop out” beds to increase living space while still keeping the “towed size” down. At 4,000 pounds he felt his new, lightweight rig would... Read More

  By Russ and Tiña De Maris RVs have their own peculiar smells. A frequent complaint about a new RV is that of the acrid odor of formaldehyde. New RVers quickly learn to leave the refrigerator and freezer “cracked open” when turned off and not in use. Of course, there are pleasant smells we associate with RVing: The tangy-crisp scent... Read More

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here’s the typical blurb used by RV toilet paper pushers: “Enjoy luxurious 2-ply comfort in an RV toilet paper that dissolves rapidly to help prevent clogs. Soft, snowy white XYZ Brand is highly absorbent and 100% biodegradable. Two-ply, yet it breaks up fast to make emptying your holding tank easier.” Just what the doctor... Read More

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Summer is a great time for the new RVer to get out on the road. There are plenty of places to explore and activities to pursue. The longer daylight hours allow more miles to be covered. But summertime also brings its own brand of weather. Summer storms can pop up without warning–and even experienced... Read More

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Should I carry water in my freshwater tank when traveling? If I do, is there anything special I should do? It’s a question that comes up a lot among new RVers. The “right” answer (and there isn’t really a “right” or “wrong” one here) depends on your RV lifestyle. First, a bit about water:... Read More