What’s new. What’s hot. Notes from the RVIA Show.
Hi all, in early December James and I made a trip to Kentucky where we attended the annual RVIA trade show in Louisville. This is a significant show for the RV industry because it’s where manufacturers...
View ArticleGoGear: 10 Top Must Haves for the Brand New RVer
So, you bought a new RV! Fantastic! Now what… At least that’s what we asked ourselves once we made our first big RV purchase. Between reading all the manuals and trying to learn the systems,...
View ArticleSmartphone v. Camera: Which is Better?
Any photographer will tell you that, “the best camera is the one that you’ll use.” And given the impressive quality of cell phone cameras these days it seems like we’re finished here. But wait. Not...
View ArticleLocker Love
Full timing in an RV is amazing, but there are some adjustments. I was a frequent customer of the Amazon Prime service at my sticks and bricks home, but up until recently, it’s been tricky to try to...
View ArticleGoGear: Best Box Ever
Every now and then we come across a product that checks all the boxes. And in the case of Meori, it literally is a box — a folding one. RVs and Meori were made for each other. Whether it’s loading up...
View ArticleWhy the Berkey Water Filter is our #1 RV Must-Have
Getting clean and fresh water while you are traveling in your RV can be a challenge. Yes, a lot of RV parks have water hook ups and they say it is drinkable, but you just never know what you are...
View ArticleGo Gear: The Never-Ending Quest for Better Connectivity
Today the desire for being connected in your RV is more popular than ever. And you’re pretty much going to get connected one of two ways: either via a cellular or wifi signal. On the cell side,...
View ArticleBasic Supplies for RV Winterization
I know it seems like summer just ended last week (because it did), but the weather in our neck of the woods has gotten suddenly cold. That’s turned my mind to winterizing the RV. And even though you...
View ArticleGoGear: Bluetooth Bike Lock
We’ve written here before about locking your bikes up as an RVer. Since we usually travel with bikes, it’s an important topic for us. We’re always on the lookout for anything that can make securing our...
View ArticleWinnebago joins the Korked Baseball crew
World Champion baseball manager, Joe Maddon, and his partner apparel brand, Korked Baseball, released a new t-shirt this week featuring a retro-style Winnebago with Joe’s iconic glasses on the...
View Article7 Helpful Gear Upgrades for RVers
Life on the open road brings a feeling of exuberant excitement and endless curiosity for what lies ahead. Adventurous engagements like exploring miles from the nearest cell tower or dry camping at a...
View ArticleHow to Add a Portable Solar Cell System to Your RV
Having RVed in a Winnebago 30-ft motorhome for the past seven years, and loving to camp at National Parks, National Forests, and Bureau of Land Management sites, we have gotten used to not having hook...
View ArticleWhy Dual-Pane Acrylic Windows are a Must-Have RV Feature
When RV shopping, it can be difficult to decide if upgrades or optional equipment add enough value to warrant the extra charge. Should the optional items actually be standard? Will they truly make my...
View ArticleHow to Wash Your RV with Little to No Water
Keeping our RV clean and well maintained is important to us. When we started to travel full time we were surprised by how many campgrounds would not let us use their water to wash our RV, so we had to...
View ArticleSetting Up a Travel Trailer for Towing: Gear & Tips
As we explained in our previous posts, the first steps into moving into a travel trailer was picking out our trailer and tow vehicle. With that complete, it was time to get everything in place so that...
View ArticleStaying Connected on the Road
You’re nestled among some pines, with a clearing overlooking a majestic mountain or a pristine lake. Taking it all in with a deep breath of fresh mountain air. You get ready to roll out the awning,...
View ArticleIntroducing the New “Parts & Service” Feature on WinnebagoInd.com
At Winnebago, we are always striving to improve the owner experience by listening to challenges and creating solutions. You’ve told us that you want quick answers and help regarding your parts and...
View ArticleInstalling Additional Solar Panels on a Winnebago View
Since we became full-timers, we rely on our Winnie for everything that our home in Boulder, Colorado, used to provide. We often choose the path less traveled, and spend a majority of our time exploring...
View ArticleUpgrading RV Battery Capacity
Almost 18 months ago, we boosted our solar generating power by adding two 160-watt panels to our factory installed Zamp Solar system. (You can learn more about how we installed the panels here.)...
View ArticleHelpful Travel Trailer Upgrades
Being on the road for over three years, we knew there were some things that we wanted to upgrade right away to our travel trailer setup. We sat down and made the list and then started to figure out...
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