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Where Our Camping Story Started.
Like most people I know, I have been camping with my family since I was little. Like most families, we started in tents. A “boys tent” and a “girls tent” to be exact. Our tenting adventures led us to places like Yellowstone and one of our favorites, Thermopolis! As we got older, our parents upgraded to a pop-up camper. We thought we were in heaven! Our pop-up adventures led us to places like the Canadian Rockies. A place I still need to get my husband and daughter to. It is truly breathtaking. Fred’s camping really started as a teenager and adult. Where he used a camper for hunting and fishing…
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Make Sure your Black/Sewer Tank Actually Empties
Nobody wants to deal with a black/sewer tank. Even me. What’s worse is dealing with a clogged tank or a sewer backup into your camper. Maintaining a black tank is not difficult. You just need to follow some simple steps. Honestly, the main problem that I have seen with black/sewer tanks is that people don’t use enough water. If there is not enough water in the black tank when you go to empty it there will not be enough force to get the solid waste out of the tank. Simple as that. Here are some other tips: Only use RV toilet paper! Never use Cottonelle, Charmin, etc. Even the one-ply,…
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Save MONEY buying a used camper! Here is what to look for.
So you have decided to buy an RV! A great way to save some money is to buy a used camper. There are A LOT of used campers available. Just look at your local Craigslist for a number of options. Keep in mind that your local dealers also have a selection of used campers. This is a good option as well. We have discussed the pros of both private party and dealership sales in another article found here. In this article we are going to show you what to look out for when you are checking out that used camper. This could save you $$$$!! When buying a used camper…
