9 days ago by H.S. Cooper

Winter wind storm at high tide The wonderful thing about RVs is that they are self-contained. Unfortunately, it takes a disaster to remind us that we need to be self-reliant as well. When we think of disasters, many think of natural ones. Yet most of us are just as likely to encounter some sort of m ...

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9 days ago by Politics

Lying in my sleeping bag in New Mexico State Parks’ breathtakingly beautiful Cottonwood Campground last Friday night, I could hear the San Juan River gently murmuring a few hundred feet away, dry cottonwood leaves rustling in the breeze, a guy strumming his guitar a few campsites down — and in the b ...

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11 days ago by H.S. Cooper

One thing that concerns Full-Time RVers is communication from family and friends. With modern technology, it is so much easier to know where everyone is and how they are doing. If you have a cell phone with a great long distance plan and no concerns with roaming, you are all set! If you don’t and ar ...

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11 days ago by H.S. Cooper

If you are in the market for a used RV and have decided to look at a private seller’s camper, you may come across a “homemade” or conversion camper. A conversion is usually a rebuilt or redesigned bus. There are many pros and cons when considering a conversion. School Bus Conversion Camper This phot ...

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12 days ago by H.S. Cooper

A double rainbow appears after a storm in Florida. One thing that does concern Full-Time RVers is severe weather. RVs are self-contained and can withstand reasonably cold temperatures and moderate winds. Yet it is foolish to intentionally weather any type of severe storm in a RV. The first thing eve ...

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12 days ago

It?s been said that Texans know how to do things right?and that claim is evidenced by Texas state campgrounds. Camping sites in the Lone Star state are certainly top-notch, making them a worthwhile tourist destination. In essence, if you love camping, chances are you?ll love Texas state campgrounds, ...

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13 days ago by H.S. Cooper

A popular place to boondock is Quartzsite, Arizona. Last month before the winter “snowbirds” began to arrive, we made a trip to Quartzsite to see exactly what the area looked like and what it had to offer. It pretty much looks like this for about one hundred miles. Quartzsite does have some small bu ...

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14 days ago by RomanticHeart

More and more people cut back on vacationing abroad during slow economic times. Many of these people find a great (and inexpensive) alternative closer to home in camping. If you don’t mind reconnecting with nature, then you should consider a camping trip for your next vacation. Camping Trip Camping ...

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14 days ago

Sure, California is known for its Walk of Fame, Hollywood sign, and other symbols of the movie industry. But you can actually enjoy amenities fit for a star at various California campgrounds. The West Coast state features an amazing variety of different camping sites. In addition to the traditional ...

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14 days ago by H.S. Cooper

One of the biggest concerns when contemplating the Full-Time RVers lifestyle is - how do I make a living? For those with an already stretched pension or Social Security check, campgrounds and resorts can eat up a great deal of money. $300 to $1200 a month for full hookups and extras. And for those w ...

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