Category: How To’s
Why RV Travelers Aren’t Safe — But Could Be
By now, many of you have heard the sad news about Ron and Beverly Barker, who went missing 12 days ago while RV traveling in Nevada. Sadly, Ron passed away before they were finally found on a remote Nevada mountain. Tragedies like this are not uncommon. Take the camper who died on the Gulf Coast last month, or the former Navy Seal who went missing in Yellowstone, or the nomad who was found dead in her van, all after a protracted search. These heartbreaking stories might make you think you can’t travel safely — but you can. Here are the two simple steps that can save your life. Continue reading “Why RV Travelers Aren’t Safe — But Could Be”
5 MISTAKES I MADE BUYING NEW RVS (AND 5 THINGS I DID RIGHT)
I made five whopper mistakes buying RVs–I also did 5 things right. Before you buy your next rig read this cautionary (but triumphant) tale.
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3 RIDICULOUSLY EASY WAYS TO KEEP YOUR RV WATER TASTY AND CLEAN
Something dank and funky is living in your RV water tank. The water looks clean, but it smells strange and tastes even worse. You filled your freshwater tank with potable water, so what’s the problem? It’s probably bacteria lurking in the dark, hot corners of your holding tank.
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Full-Time RVers Experience a Strange Sensation When Boondocking
You’re lounging solo in front of a beautiful sunset with no interruptions, no people, and no stress. “I did it,” you think. “I’m finally free.” But days later, a strange unease bubbles up. What time is it? You wonder. What was that noise? Why do I keep bumping into everything? Was living an RV Life a terrible mistake? You cling to your camp chair as the feeling grows, because by then you’re certain: if you let go– you’ll float away.
Today I’ll explain why this happens to full-timers and what you can do to stop it. Continue reading “Full-Time RVers Experience a Strange Sensation When Boondocking”
RV & CAMPERVAN POWER: 4 WAYS TO POWER-UP WITHOUT BEING PLUGGED IN
Solitude? Check. Beautiful views? Check. But does your cell phone have a charge? Maybe not.
I recently had a viewer comment that nomads don’t “need” power. They might want it…but they don’t need it. I agree in theory. If your goal is to completely check-out and unplug, sure, you can get by with a fire and a bottle of water. But for most travelers, whether they are working digital nomads or simply trying to enjoy retirement, most have some power needs. But, how do you get that power without being plugged in?
Today I’ll share FOUR WAYS to keep you POWERED-UP when you’re untethered and in the wild.
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Boondocking vs RV Park: Is One Better Than the Other?
I’ve said it a gazillion times: the beauty of living on the road is that you get to choose where you go and how you spend your time. You get to camp like YOU. But, with the myriad of camping options available, it’s sometimes tricky to separate out the pros and cons of each so you can decide what style best suits you. Two common options are RV Parks and Boondocking. Is one better than the other? Maybe so. These are two very different styles of camping, each appealing in it’s own way. Today, I’ll break it down.
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Top 6 Spots to Find Potable RV Water
When your home is on wheels, finding fresh drinkable water in each new place can be tricky. But there’s no reason to let your tank go dry! I’ve found more than SIX WAYS to get potable water on the road (and most of them are FREE). Read on so you may never be without water.
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It’s Nomad Christmas in July!
If you know me at all by now, you know I LOVE MY GADGETS! What kind of gadgets? Anything and everything that keeps my full-time RV life organized, powered up, and blissed-out. That’s why July 15th and 16th are going to be my favorite days of the year. It’s Amazon Prime Day ya’all! That means it’s the perfect time to stock up on the items you’ve been waiting to buy including my most recommended and viewer approved gear. I have a special plan to help the Creativity RV Community get the most out of these two days. Want to know it?
You’re going to LOVE this new Book Update!
Most people don’t like change, but If you already own a copy of Be A Nomad Change Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Living Full Time in a Van or RV, you’ll LOVE the changes we made this quarter!
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