HOW NOT TO RV SALEM, MA // TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Sometimes our RVing style, winging it without a lot of advanced planning, means missed opportunities. We do make the most of the situation however and explore historic Salem, MA. Back…
MAKING THE MOST OF THE MAINE COAST + MORE TRUCK PROBLEMS
As we take in the sights and eat our way around the Portland, ME area, family and friends join us. Sharing these experiences with them is one of our favorite…
IS GETTING UP FOR SUNRISE WORTH IT? // ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
We hit Cadillac Mountain for what is sometimes the first glimpse of the sun in the US and Marissa hikes Acadia’s Beehive with Jessie before we make our way to…
SECRET SPOTS IN ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
Thanks to the great tips from Patrons, we venture off the beaten path in Acadia National Park to explore the scenic Schoodic Peninsula before making our way to the Mount…
A CHANGE OF PLANS // THREE STATES IN THREE DAYS
We had hoped to see the Lake Placid Olympic sites, but that didn’t work out. So we make our way to Whiteface Mountain for a hike. Then we visit an…
MUST SEE TRAIL at WATKINS GLEN // Is HARVEST HOSTS WORTH IT?
We brave car show traffic for Watkins Glen’s Gorge Trail, one of the most spectacular hikes we’ve ever taken. Afterward, we continue to the northeast and our first stay ever…
WHEN EVERY ROAD LEADS TO AN EVEN CRAZIER ADVENTURE
With full-time RV life, there are wrong turns, dead ends, and steep grades along the way, but beautiful destinations and experiences together make the journey completely worth it.
MORE THINGS FIXED THAN BROKEN? // RVING IN BUFFALO
We make improvements to the truck suspension, get our solar configured just in time to go off-grid for a few days, and set out to explore (eat our way around)…
FAILS AND FALLS: MORE TRUCK PROBLEMS ON OUR WAY TO NIAGARA
We continue to experience all sorts of bumps in the road with our new tow vehicle, but there’s no way we are letting them spoil our bucket list visit to…
WOULD YOU RATHER LIVE IN A CROWDED TINY HOUSE OR AN EMPTY CASTLE?
We visit the Thousand Islands region of New York to explore the tragic love story of Boldt Castle and make a travel day stop at the Wild Center for some…
STILL WINGING IT IN OUR 40 FOOT FIFTH WHEEL RV
We finish up the essentials in Cincinnati (Ikea + chili) before an unanticipated opportunity to visit a national park gets us rolling (again) without reservations.
TOWING OUR NEW 5TH WHEEL FOR THE FIRST TIME
The extra room in the 5th wheel has been great while we are parked in TN. It is time to roll along though. As we make our way to Cincinnati,…
Prepping Our 5th Wheel to Run ANYTHING on Solar
With 1240 watts of solar on our roof and 600 amp hours of lithium in the belly of our RV, we are ready for most anything. Our Lithium & Solar…
SAYING GOODBYE TO OUR AIRSTREAM RV
Letting go is never easy. We have loved our tiny, shiny, home on wheels and thought about keeping her. She is meant to bring loved ones closer together and to…
Pros and Cons of Having a Home Base when RVing Full Time
Living the RV lifestyle opens up doors for many exciting opportunities, but it also raises lots of questions. Will I miss family and friends? How do I get mail? What…
GETTING THE NEW 5TH WHEEL AND OURSELVES READY TO ROLL
Before we set out on our next route, we have a ton of things on our to-do lists. There are appointments for the kids and a bunch of new gear…
BUYING THE RIGHT VEHICLE TO TOW OUR NEW FIFTH WHEEL
After an exhaustive search, Nathan takes off for Florida to bring home a truck we think might just be perfect for our journey. Truck Specs * 2015 Dodge Megacab…
HOW DOES MOVING INTO A 5TH WHEEL COMPARE TO A HOUSE?
In some ways, moving into an RV is a lot easier than a house. It does come with its challenges though, and we are expert at finding those.
MOVING OUT! THE LAST NIGHT IN OUR AIRSTREAM RV
After days of painting, we get the Open Range ready enough to start moving into it and spend one last night in our beloved Airstream.
OUR FIFTH WHEEL IS HERE!
Change is hard, and change is good. We keep telling ourselves this as Hensley and Marissa get their first look at our new (not so) tiny house on wheels.