What works and doesn’t work when I’m not plugged into a campsite?

There are 2 power systems in RVs: 12v system runs off of the batteries; 12v powers things like: lights, water pump, bathroom vents, HVAC thermostat, furnace brains + blower fan, 12v fridge or 2-way fridges, slides, and electric stabilizers/leveling system 120v system comes from the campsite power (or generator or inverters); 120v items are your: […]

How do I make friends with other families who fulltime? Will my kids be lonely fulltime? Will I?

We traveled for 5 years and our biggest and best way of finding families and making friendships came through Fulltime Families. Through the groups and through attending events hosted by the organization and families on behalf of the organization. After a while on the road, it was rare for us to be in a campground […]

What is Thousand Trails?

We have had it for the past 10 years and have over 1,000 nights in the system. At $30-60/night, we’ve saved $20-50,000 in that time. Basically it’s a camping membership. You either pay a yearly fee for the base membership or a one-time fee + yearly fees for an upgraded membership. It’s essentially pre-paying for […]

Who has the best roadside assistance (Good Sam, CoachNET, AAA, or insurance company)?

Good Sam and CoachNET are both big names. They use the same general network of providers and you either get a rock star or you get some doofus who can’t keep his finger out of his nose. Because of that, both have war stories and both have great stories. That said, AAA seems to consistently […]

What is it like traveling in 40’ and longer rigs? Is it limiting where you can camp?

We have traveled since 2012 in long fifth wheels, first a 42′ bunkhouse and then later in a 44’ toy hauler. We traveled extensively before going fulltime in 2015. Once fulltime, we averaged about 50 stops a year and moved an average of every 8 nights. We never once had to skip a destination due […]