Category: Boomer Blog
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Things you need to know about your RV tire lifespan
If you traveling around the country with your family in tow, safety should be your main concern. Like most people, I tend to glance at my tires now and then and think they look fine. In reality, they should be well inspected on a regular basis to check for wear and tear. The biggest question…
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Best RV Tow Vehicles: The Ultimate Guide to Towing
Do I have options? Every time you see an RV roll past you on the highway it is towing a Jeep of some kind. At least that is the perception people have when researching a TOAD (tow vehicle) for their travels. There are many opinions we get on the topic of “Best RV tow Vehicles”.…
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RV Insurance quote: Things you need to know before you start shopping
I understand everyone has their own experiences with RV insurance companies and their views may differ greatly. I gathered my data from online reviews and BBB complaints to produce this best-of list. Here are 6 great options for an RV insurance quote. RV insurance from Good Sam to our choice of the Charlotte RV insurance…
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Top 10 Spectacular RV resorts to visit in the U.S.
I know RV resorts are not for everyone and they really seem to get a bad rap lately, deserved or not, it is all in the eyes of the camper. when you start to look up the rates at the following luxury campgrounds, it’s possible you may experience some sticker shock. These properties are often…
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So, what is the Average RV Weight? The answer might surprise you!
How much doe’s the average RV weigh? The average Driveable RV weighs around 10,000 pounds (dry weight) give or take. Dry weight is the weight of the RV when tanks are not filled and it has no gear in it. Therefore, When you start loading supplies, water, and yourself it will add around another 12- 1,500 pounds.…
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How long can I shower in an RV?
If you have ever been camping you know how sweaty and smelly you can get. After a long weekend in the woods, nothing is better than a nice hot shower. You may have to make the journey up the road looking for a shower house that is usually not the cleanest place on earth. But,…
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What is the Best Brand Class C Motorhome today?
2020 has seen many highs and lows, above all a pandemic that shut the country down. Firstly, it has ignited a buying frenzy like never before seen in Class C motorhomes. Secondly, manufacturers are pumping models out at a record pace. However, it has created sloppy workmanship as companies race to pump out unit after…
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How to keep your RV cool in the summer
Summer camping in your RV is all about seeing what this country has to offer and making memories with friends and family. The struggle is keeping your RV cool as the temperatures rise outside. If you are one that chases the seasons, it might never be a problem. For me though, I love beaches and…
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RV Battery Charge: 5 things you need to know
I know a lot of questions I get are about the different types of power in an RV. As RVs use both AC, alternating current, and DC, direct current, to power the components of your electrical system. The 12-volt DC system runs the electrical components of the engine and battery of your ride while the 120-volt…
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Fulltime RV Living: Everything you need to know from A to Z
Where do I even begin? Great question, as starting the process of buying an RV can quickly become overwhelming and ruin the fun it was intended to be. I put this article together to hopefully get your process started on the right foot. Everything from the RV search, to getting a loan and then getting…