Turning Your Passion Into a Career

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RVers are some of the friendliest, most helpful people you will ever meet. Don’t be surprised if you pull into your site and your neighbor, whom you never met, is right there to assist and offer advice!

Keith and Justin at Science Center

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Roadschooling Tool Kits

So you’ve heard a lot about this term “roadschooling“, and you’re interested in getting started but you have no clue if you have the tools to pull this off. You are certainly not alone and that’s where we hope to come to the rescue. We’re here to tell you that with a few essential tools you can jump in with both feet and feel confident in your quest to conquer roadschooling!

3 boys studying at picnic table

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What in the World is Roadschooling?

Roadschooling, like homeschooling, can take on many different forms and no one method is better than the next. You just have to find out what works best for your family. Do you have one child or several children in several different grades? Are you a long-term RVer that needs a very light and portable curriculum? Or do you travel sporadically throughout the year? Do you like the guidance and ease of working from an out-of-the-box curriculum or do you like to develop your own course of study?

Type B RV

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Are You Ready for Boondocking?

When you forego the convenience of a traditional campground and set up your rig on public land without defined sites or hookups of any kind--then you are boondocking or camping off-grid. Many of today’s RV’s are very well suited for this type of camping but taking your RV off-grid requires a bit more preparation and planning than a typical trip to a campground.

Travel Trailer at Campsite

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Packing Up at the Campground

When your camping trip comes to a close, be sure to leave your campsite better than you found it on arrival.

towable on dirt road with clear sky

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The 8 Best RV Navigation Apps For A Smooth And Safe Road Trip

These eight robust RV navigation apps offer additional features that can make your drive smoother and safer.

Skillet Shrimp stir-fry

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RV Cooking Made Easy: Go-To Meals And Staple Pantry Items To Always Have On Hand

Take advantage of traveling with a kitchen and save time and money on meal prep with these RV cooking tips and tricks.

Respect mother nature sign

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Leave no Trace at the Campground

If you’re new to camping, you may not be familiar with the seven principles of Leave No Trace. The principles provide easily understood guidelines for how to have a minimal impact when in the outdoors. With the growing number of people camping and having a bigger impact on wildlife and the environment, these principles are extremely important.

Class C at Night

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The Evening Routine and Prepping for the Next Day

What do you need to do to prep for your next day of adventure? Matt explains what to do the night before your next adventure and when to convert your sleeping areas and settle the family for the night.

relaxing outdoors under awning

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Morning Routine for Keeping you RV Tidy

Hopefully, you’ve unpacked everything you want easy access to and your RV is feeling like home. But, we don’t want to let our living space get overwhelmed with clothes, bedding, and everything we’ve brought with us.

Matt Light systems

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Systems Set-up for the First-Time RVer

After you have done your initial set up, how do you set up your electric and sewer lines? It's not as hard as it sounds and I'll show you how.

Campground Map

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What to Know Before Checking In at the Campground

Matt shares his tips on how to quickly get checked in at the campsite and talks to an expert about ways to make the process more seamless.

Women on the road

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Matt Light's How-Tos for First-Time RVers

Matt Light, former offensive tackle for the New England Patriots, is an enthusiastic and experienced RVer. Through a series of how-tos, he answers your questions about RVing for the first time and how to get started.

Boondocking in Rocky Landscape

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Things to Consider when Planning your First RV Trip

Planning for an RVing camping trip can be a lot of fun. But before you head out, there are a few things to consider when planning your RV getaway.

Camping 101 with Kids

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Camping 101 with Kids

So, your family has decided to go RV camping and maybe you’re not as psyched as they are? After all – this can’t be a real vacation, right?! Actually, it’s probably going to be one of the best vacations you’ve ever had! I’ve been camping my whole life so I have some great tips to share with you on how to make your camping trip an awesome adventure!

Must have essentials for a long RVing vacation

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Must have essentials for a long RVing vacation

When it comes to taking a long trip in your RV or travel trailer, there are a few items aside from the normal camping items you take that can help make life easier (or comfortable) while on the road.