Posts by nathan

The Best RV Mattress for a Great Night’s Sleep

https://youtu.be/TWmFmkJHw5s We’ve slept on 6 different RV mattresses (and 2 pillow top mattress in our home) over the last couple of years, but our latest mattress is by far the best RV mattress we’ve ever owned. Don’t skimp on your mattress. Few things are more important than sleep. We’ve used 2 different mattresses with the custom…

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How to Tow a Car Behind an RV – Dinghy Towing

Learning how to tow a car behind an RV can be a bit overwhelming. There are multiple ways to tow and once you figure out which way you want to tow, there are still pieces of the puzzle to put together. However, once you figure out the initial setup, bringing your favorite vehicle along with you takes…

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List Flat Tow Vehicles for Your Motorhome

After making the mistake of buying a vehicle that can’t be flat towed, I wanted to create a page that will list flat tow vehicles to help others avoid the same “stupid tax”. It will be updated over time if I find better sources, so if you have suggestions, feel free to contact me or leave…

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The Wrong Motorhome Tow Car Dilemma

I can still remember the pit in my stomach as I sat in my RV and looked at the screen on my laptop. Transfer case? My Jeep doesn’t even have one of those….oh crap. One month earlier we had bought my wife’s dream car of a 4-door Jeep Wrangler to be pulled behind our RV.…

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What is My RV Worth?

Accurately answering the question “What is My RV Worth?” takes more time than punching in your model’s specs on NADAguides.com. I chuckle just a little when I have tried to buy a used RV in the past and the description says “xxx below NADA value!”. NADA value means jack squat. What matters is what your RV…

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How to Drive an RV in the Mountains

If there is one time I white-knuckle my steering wheel more than others it is mountain driving. I am in no way anywhere close to being an expert on how to drive an RV in the mountains, but I feel like I have learned a couple of things along the way and I want to share…

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How Not to Buy a Used Camper Trailer

In July of 2014, our daughter was 3 months old and I was still recovering from bunion surgery on my foot a few weeks earlier. I was under doctor’s orders to rest, stay on the couch, and not put any weight on my foot. That was the plan anyway. While resting, I found a travel…

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Debunking 4 Fears for Not Rving Full Time

The thought of RVing full time can be one of the most exciting thoughts that come to mind, but it can also keep you up at night with fear. When we first starting RVing, I can remember getting sick in my stomach and having a hard time sleeping the night before we left our site.…

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Brake Buddy Braking System Review

I’ve now used my Brake Buddy braking system (Classic version) for almost 2,000 miles so I feel like its time to throw out a review. I don’t have other braking systems to compare this one to from personal experience so take this review with a grain of salt. Install The install wasn’t bad at all.…

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