On Episode #82: RV Makeover 101 with the Pop Up Princess, I shared 5 ways I had given our RV a little face lift this Spring. After that episode aired, I was surprised by a deluge of emails and social media comments asking when we were going to share pictures of the...
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What are You Waiting For? The Scary Leap to RV Ownership
Mar 8, 2016 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
I've refrained from writing this post for a long time because, contrary to what my husband and kids might tell you, I really do not like telling people what to do. And I hate writing posts that inevitably lead to the each to his own reactions, comments, and feedback....
Are We a Travel Trailer Nation?
Feb 15, 2016 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
After a two year infatuation with the possibility of motorhome ownership I find myself firmly back in the camp of travel trailer owners. I still think that I will eventually find myself behind the wheel of a Class A or Class C, but I am fairly certain that day is...
The Wall Street Journal’s Take on the RV Industry. Right, or Wrong?
Dec 29, 2015 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
The Wall Street Journal recently published a feature about the state of the RV industry that was interesting, and very much worth reading, but somewhat flawed in its perspective. RV Sales Revive, but Without Frills (WSJ, Dec. 23, 2015) The article's first sentence...
Teardrop Campers, Jumping Jacks, A-frames and other RV Showstoppers
Mar 10, 2015 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
During our speaking engagement at the Colorado RV Sports, Boat & Travel Show, we spent a lot of time window shopping and taking the pulse of the crowd. It quickly became clear that the smallest trailers were the biggest showstoppers--particularly the teardrop...
RV Family Travel Atlas Holiday Gift Guide: What Was on that List???
Dec 3, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
In Episode 10 of RV Family Travel Atlas, we gave our recommendations for 12 great holiday gifts. Here is a list, with links, to all of the products that we reviewed. Listen to the podcast for the complete lowdown on each item! For the Kids... 1. Globe For Kids...
10 Reasons Why RV Vacations Are Better!
Nov 3, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
You can also listen to our RV Family Travel Atlas podcast: 10 Reasons RV Vacations are Better A few years ago, a great hotel deal tempted us into booking a weekend getaway with the boys. We had never stayed in a hotel with them, and we were quite worried that...
Campground Shrimp Boil: An Easy Summer Dinner for a Crowd
Jul 17, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
While planning our trip to Cape Cod, I was lucky to connect with a dear friend from childhood. When Simone found out where we would be staying in Eastham, she booked a nearby campsite with her family, and they drove out from the Boston area to meet us. I had invited...
RV Organization: Our Old Problems and Some New Principles
Jul 13, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
About two weeks ago, I shared a post about my frustration with getting (and keeping) our RV organized. After two years of good intentions, I decided to get serious and call in an expert. Yvonne Moss showed up with her measuring tape and smart phone, inspecting every...
RV Organization: We Are Calling In An Expert
Jun 27, 2014 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
We spend so much time in our RV, you might think we had the whole organization thing down. Actually, this couldn't be further from the truth. Let me explain how this works. The whole time we are on vacation I take note of all of the things that are out of order and...
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