54% of RVers bring pets on the road with them*. With this in mind, we wanted to share some tips and advice to help you and your four-legged companions better experience the RV lifestyle together.

So whether you’re a dog lover or more of a cat person, you’ll find information that will ensure you and your furry friends safely enjoy your next journey.

We’ve got another free guide for you – 50 Quick RV Tips.

Throughout our nearly seven years on the road, we’ve constantly been testing new gadgets, gizmos, and ideas to improve our RV Lifestyle. We’ve
also had the great benefit of talking to lots of other RVers and seeing what innovations they’ve made to improve their rigs!

In this guide we’ll show you some of the ideas that we’ve seen and used that you can take to improve your own RV Lifestyle.

It’s aimed at helping you improve all aspects of your RV experience and it covers everything from helping to improve your storage and space organization in your rig, to cleaning tips, food and cooking tips, and traveling tips.

Source: 50 Quick RV Tips every RVer can use

• By John Gaver
  Certified RV inspector

When buying a new or used RV, one of the most important things to do, is inspect the roof. After all, the roof is where most leaks begin and that’s where to look for signs of moisture intrusion, which you will follow up by looking inside the coach.

You’ll also want to look at the air conditioners, antennas, and other equipment on the roof. But getting on the roof requires that you use a ladder.

By Sharee Collier

Throughout our time living in the RV, the subject of many conversations has been the sewer tanks. Learning how to dump them was the first lesson and how to keep them from smelling was the second.

After graduating from what seemed like RV Sewer Tanks 101, we’re now learning how to unclog them, when you treat them badly.

LAND BETWEEN the LAKES –  Friends of Land Between the Lakes host Eagle Viewing Cruises for the public on the CQ Princess, a 96-foot, double-decker luxury yacht, on Jan. 19, 20, 21 and Feb. 14. Each cruise includes a hot catered meal and opportunities for great views of bald eagles.

LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES, Ky. — A small group of volunteers gathered today at the Kentucky Lake Scenic Road at Land Between the Lakes to pick up trash. It’s all a part of a monthly program Friends of LBL does.

“It kind of reflects the whole area and public around here,” says Shane Luecke.

Lauan pressed wood is normally utilized in RV development and it is heavier than composite materials that makers are starting to coordinate into their development forms today.

From Fox2 News:

JACKSON, Mich. — A Michigan family has arguably become one of the most traveled families in the United States, and it could earn them a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. —  Flooding almost dampened family plans at Land Between the Lakes after the Forest Service was forced to close the campgrounds for an extra week, finally opening Friday.

Tom Daughhetee says his family doesn’t camp, they ‘glamp.’

“King size bed, closet, washer, dryer – I mean this is set up like a house,” says Daughhetee. “It’s got leather recliners. It’s got an island kitchen. A home away from-home is what it is.”

Do It Yourself RV has featured several ways you can use an inexpensive 5-gallon bucket while camping. However, the 5-gallon bucket is one of those handy items that should be part of every RV packing list.

For around $3 you can pick up the ubiquitous Homer bucket from Home Depot, or choose from a variety of other buckets on Amazon for these five camping projects.