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Welcome to Friday RVers, Whether planning a trip or on the go, it's imperative that you know how to find RV-friendly gas stations. After all, not all gas stations are designed to accommodate the specific needs of RVs. To ensure a smooth refueling experience, it's important to know how to locate gas stations that cater to your RV's fuel type, height clearance, and length. In this post, you’ll find out more about: 1. TSD Open Roads App 2. Mudflap 3. Gas Buddy 4. RV-Friendly Gas Station Chains...

Welcome to Thursday RVers, Do you want a quiet few days in nature? A relaxed scenic route with a couple of interesting stops? A destination trip where the campground is just the base? A short getaway close to home? A longer road trip with several overnight stops? Are you looking for rest, adventure, sightseeing, family time, or just a break from routine? Jennifer has always been especially good at this part of the process. She has a natural instinct for asking the question behind the...

It's Wednesday, Stories from the Road Podcast Day - They thought RV life would be freedom and adventure… Instead, they got breakdowns, detours, and the kind of bad luck you can’t make up. In this episode, we talk with a full-time RV couple who say they have the “best bad luck” of anyone they’ve ever met. From mechanical failures to unexpected setbacks, their journey is filled with moments most influencers never show. But here’s what makes their story powerful… They didn’t quit. They adapted....

Good Tuesday morning, everyone. It's RV Travel Time again. We hope your 2026 RV adventures are the best yet! But getting them all figured out can be stressful. And we hear about it constantly from people just like you. You want to take a trip. You have the RV. You have the time. And then you sit down to actually plan it and the whole thing falls apart. Campground options scattered across a dozen websites. Routes that look great until you realize there's a low bridge or a road your rig cannot...

Good Monday morning! It’s hard to believe Easter weekend has already come and gone. We hope yours was filled with the same kind of joy, reflection, and family time that made ours so special. For us, this season in Florida has been a gift. These past three months have given us something we rarely get when we are constantly on the move: time to slow down just enough to really focus. We have been writing, building, creating new travel guides, and working behind the scenes on some new tools and...

It's Sunday again RVers, Tune in TONIGHT (Sunday) at 7 PM Eastern for our Ask Us Anything livestream! Got RV Lifestyle questions? We’re answering them LIVE, unfiltered, and in real time. Don’t miss out—join the fun! An Afterglow livestream follows at 7:45 PM on our RVCommunity.com While you are waiting for the livestream: Your First Night in an RV: What to Expect and How to Relax What to Pack for Your First RV Trip, and What to Leave Home How to Start the RV Lifestyle 11 Critical Tips on How...

Welcome to the weekend RVers, We still remember how different that first night in an RV felt. Even after a full day of driving, setup, and getting settled, there is something about that first evening that makes you extra aware of everything. The sounds feel different. The space feels different. The bed feels different. Every little creak, every passing footstep outside, every hum from the refrigerator or air conditioner can make you think, "Is that normal?" A lot of new RVers are surprised by...

Welcome to Friday RVers, One reason beginners overpack is that they pack for imaginary trips rather than the one they are actually taking. If your first RV trip is two or three nights at a full-hookup campground an hour or two from home, you do not need to prepare as if you are crossing Alaska in winter. You need enough to be comfortable, safe, and reasonably self-sufficient for a short getaway. Before you pack a single thing, ask a few simple questions. How long is the trip? What will the...

Hello fellow RVers, Campground prices are out of control. You know it. I know it. Jennifer and I have been shaking our heads at what some of these parks are charging lately.So I wanted to make sure you knew about this.We put together a 33-page ebook called The Ultimate Guide to Cheap or FREE RV Camping Sites. And right now it's on sale - $15, down from $17.This guide is exactly what the title says. Where free and cheap camping actually exists in this country, how to find it safely and...

Happy Thursday RVers, We have a great post for you today. It's not only good for complete newbies and even those who haven't taken their first steps yet, but also for those of us who started this lifestyle years ago. Did we have all this info when we started? No. So we wrote it all out so you can double-check your own progress, and to share with your friends who are thinking of stepping into this amazing lifestyle. How to Start the RV Lifestyle Read this important post HERE LAST DAY for our...