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Vintage camper “trailering” has rolled onto the scene as one of the newest ways to enjoy the age-old hobby of camping.  Trailers, manufactured from the 1930s through the 1970s, are being rescued from years of idleness and given new life through restoration. Many are back on the road to once again bring joy to their owners.  Gathering together at rallies across the U.S. and Canada, trailerites (vintage trailer enthusiasts) are a passionate group who appreciate the mystique of mid-century America. Rallies that feature an open house give the public a chance to interact with the trailrites, who are more than...

#10 Rookie mistakes — like forgetting to retract the entrance steps, slide room, patio awning or TV antenna before pulling out of a campsite. #9 Not showing your holding tanks some love — a little attention here can avoid some unpleasant problems down the road, like foul odors and false tank readings. Use the appropriate tank chemicals and flush your tanks frequently. #8 Failure to level your coach when camped — this is so simple that sometimes we forget to do it. The result can be the RV refrigerator not cooling properly, issues like slide-out rooms twisting and not opening or closing completely,...

STUNNING FOLIAGE, COOLER WEATHER AND THINNER CROWDS MAKE FALL A PERFECT SEASON FOR RVING. MAKE THE MOST OF IT WITH THESE TIPS. It may seem natural, as you’re packing away the flip-flops and bathing suits at summer’s end, to pack away the RV, too. In locations where the temps drop in autumn, however, you may also see a drop in campground rental rates, crowds and insect populations. Those three reasons alone should have avid RVers prepping the motorhome for another trip. Ready to give a new season a try? A few simple tips will ensure your first (or fifteenth) foray...

 Ok so summer is over that doesn't mean its time to stop enjoying the great outdoors. Fall is the primetime to enjoy the outdoors, warm days, cool nights, bonfires without sweating, no or limited bugs. Its not time to put a cover on the camper just yet continue exploring, and on the way we have have found 5 camping essentials  and maybe one non-essential we think will make fall 2021 camping memorable.  17" TABLETOP GRIDDLE WITH HOOD  By: Blackstone Products   Restaurant-ify your camp kitchen with the Blackstone 17" Tabletop griddle. The portable design lets you take everything you love about cooking...