The RV Atlas Blog

Thoughts on camping, parenting, and travel.

16 Nov
8 Budget-Friendly RVs Under 30K (RV Trader Monthly Round-Up)

8 Budget-Friendly RVs Under 30K (RV Trader Monthly Round-Up)

Are you shopping for budget friendly RVs under 30K? Then look no further. Here is a great list of (mostly) used travel trailers and motorhomes that all come in for under $30,000. There are a wide variety of options here from adorable towables by Casita, Winnebago, and Riverside Retro–along with some cool motorhomes from Roadtrek, Dynamax, and Thor Motor Coach. Read on just below for a quick description of each of our 8 featured picks of RVs under 30k and click on the links for complete listing details from our friends at RV Trader. 2009... Read More
23 Oct
RV SnapPads Are Easy to Install: +10 Other Reasons Why We Love Them

RV SnapPads Are Easy to Install: +10 Other Reasons Why We Love Them

We have added RV SnapPads to our last three rigs and they are easily one of our favorite RV accessories. Using them on our Jayco Eagle HT and on our Airstream Basecamp was a complete pleasure–so adding them to our new Grand Design Imagine 2800BH was a no brainer. We added them almost immediately after purchasing our new rig (along with a Zinus Mattress and a Maxxair Vent Fan) and we are so glad we did. RV SnapPads are permanet jack pads that easily attach to tongue jacks, stability jacks, and leveling jacks. There are a variety of... Read More
08 Aug
The Camco Travel Toilet: Great Gear for the Great Outdoors

The Camco Travel Toilet: Great Gear for the Great Outdoors

If you are like us, and spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors, then you know that it is not fun getting stuck without a bathroom when you really need to go. It’s happened to everyone at some point or another. It’s bad enough when you are traveling alone or with another adult–but it can get really bad and really messy when you are traveling with kids that NEED TO GO NOW. (And they always need to go NOW don’t they?) That’s why we take a Camco Travel Toilet with us on many of our camping and... Read More
26 May
Camco’s Big Red Campfire: 12 Reasons Why We Love It

Camco’s Big Red Campfire: 12 Reasons Why We Love It

We love a traditional campfire just as much as anyone else does. But we also think that having a portable propane firepit like Camco’s Big Red Campfire can be incredibly useful for a wide variety of reasons. In fact, we have started to think of our Big Red Campfire as an essential piece of camping kit. We keep it in the front storage bin of our RV so we always have it at the campground when we need it. Have you been thinking about adding a propane firepit like the Big Red Campfire to your growing collection of camping gear? If so, here... Read More
25 Apr
15 Tips for Getting the Most Out of an RVshare Rental

15 Tips for Getting the Most Out of an RVshare Rental

Have you ever thought about renting an RV but found yourself a little nervous before booking your trip? While many of us are familiar with renting cars, renting an RV may seem like a more stressful experience. But it doesn’t have to be. While it may have a few more steps than renting a car it can definitely be a smooth and enjoyable process. RVshare is an RV rental marketplace that has tons of resources to make renting an RV easy and fun.  Whether you want to rent an RV to go on an epic road trip with friends, try an RV before you buy one,... Read More
01 Feb
Which Solo Stove Should I Get for Camping?

Which Solo Stove Should I Get for Camping?

More and more tent campers and RV owners are bringing portable fire pits like the Solo Stove camping with them. But why are they bringing Solo Stove fire pits to the campground if they have fire pits there already? And what Solo Stove models are good for camping? Let’s take a look at this relatively new phenomenon and then briefly review each of the Solo Stove models in case you want to toss one in the back of your truck and join the party. So why are some tent campers and RV owners bringing a Solo Stove with them when they camp?... Read More
18 Nov
9 Reasons Why the Aventon Sinch Step-Through Electric Bike is Perfect For RVing

9 Reasons Why the Aventon Sinch Step-Through Electric Bike is Perfect For RVing

If you are intrigued by the idea of purchasing foldable eBikes for your RV adventures, then take a good look at the Aventon Sinch Step-Through. The brand new Sinch is an incredibly good looking eBIke that also boasts a fine-tuned fit and finish that will please the pickiest camper. It is easy to fold and store in your RV or truck, and it will perform on sand, grass, gravel, snow, and pavement. We recently tested two Aventon Sinch Step-Through models in Cape May, New Jersey for four days–and had an absolute blast doing so. The four inch... Read More

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