The RV Atlas Blog

Thoughts on camping, parenting, and travel.

18 Mar
A Road Trip into the History of American Camping with Ford’s “Station Wagon Living”

A Road Trip into the History of American Camping with Ford’s “Station Wagon Living”

Back in the 1950’s “Station Wagon Living” was a thing, and the Ford Motor Company, through their brilliant and innovative use of content marketing, was there to lead the way. The late 1950’s were an explosive period of growth for American camping and road trip culture.  It was a period of confidence, innovation, and exploration for the “greatest generation” of Americans that won World War II. Men and women like my grandparents, Edmund and Beatrice Nagle. They were having kids, making money, and hitting the... Read More
15 Mar
The Lazydays Difference: What RV Dealers Could Learn from the Lazydays Experience

The Lazydays Difference: What RV Dealers Could Learn from the Lazydays Experience

Most RV owners have heard about Lazydays. It is, after all, the largest RV dealership in the world. There’s even a show on the Travel Channel about RV shopping filmed on site at the dealership. But knowing about Lazydays is different than experiencing Lazydays. And although we’ve never bought an RV from the Lazydays RV dealership, we’ve now visited the Florida location twice. Our takeaway? Other RV dealers could learn a lot from what Lazydays is getting right. The Backstory: Our Visits to the Lazydays RV Dealership in Tampa,... Read More
09 Mar
12 Quick Tips for Gaining Confidence as a New RV Owner

12 Quick Tips for Gaining Confidence as a New RV Owner

I wasn’t terrified of towing and operating our first RV, but I was extremely NERVOUS. If you are a new RV owner you probably know exactly what I mean. Our dealer was almost two hours away, and the walk through was scheduled for two hours on a late Friday afternoon.  Stephanie and I decided that bringing our one year old twins, Max and Theo, would be a big mistake. We tried to find a babysitter so we could avoid multiple potty breaks and potential toddler tantrums. But no babysitter was available.  It looked like I would be towing the... Read More
12 Feb
Light Up the Night (and your Campsite) with a Classic Coleman Lantern

Light Up the Night (and your Campsite) with a Classic Coleman Lantern

Every RV owner needs a classic Coleman lantern, right? For years I have bought inexpensive, battery powered, LED lanterns–and while they may light up my campsite, most of them are pretty cheap looking, and they are definitely not built to last. A few of them have only lasted for a season. So what’s a camper in need of illumination to do? This past fall my buddy Phil got me interested in Coleman’s classic lanterns. We were hanging around drinking coffee on a chilly November day at Old Mill Stream Campground in Lancaster... Read More
29 Jan
Women and Rigs: Towing and Driving RVs

Women and Rigs: Towing and Driving RVs

But do you tow or drive the RV?  As a woman who travels in an RV about 80 days out of the year, I’ve been asked a version of this question so many times. The answer? Yes…and no. And, well…it’s complicated. Because it is complicated. I recently drove a Class C motorhome on actual roads for the very first time. A follow up conversation on social media made me realize that I had never really talked or written about my personal history with towing and driving RVs. So I figured it might be time to do just that. What’s... Read More
05 Jan
The Definitive Guide to Classic Camping Gear Built to Last for Generations

The Definitive Guide to Classic Camping Gear Built to Last for Generations

Are you tired of buying junky plastic camping gear that only lasts for one season, or maybe even just one trip?  Do you have sentimental camping memories with your parents or grandparents, and all of their classic camping gear that seemed to last throughout your entire childhood? Then it might be time for you to upgrade your camping kit with a few of these vintage inspired beauties. Because camping shouldn’t just be fun. It should also be functional, and done with a dash of style that will turn you into the king or queen of the... Read More
20 Dec
A Holiday Message from our RV Family to Yours

A Holiday Message from our RV Family to Yours

Photos compliments of Go RVing Every family goes through seasons, and ours is no different. There are moments when it feels like everything’s moving like clockwork. Schedules run smoothly, everyone’s needs are met, and we all flop into bed at night feeling exhausted, but satisfied. And then there are the other times. Confession: right now our family is going through one of those ‘other times’.  Nothing seems easy. The days feel like sprints and the weeks feel like marathons. Schedules clash, and simple activity drop... Read More

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