Fellow RVers asked this question and our RV community responded with lots of solutions on how to keep ants out of your RV. Here's what they had to say…
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On the banks of the Arkansas River in the heart of the Sunflower State, the city now known as Wichita has served as a crossroads for travelers ranging from Native Americans to high-powered aviation pioneers. Today, the largest town in Kansas celebrates trailblazers, with restaurants, museums and art galleries that express the town’s dynamic sense of adventure and accomplishment. Walking and biking trails are plentiful throughout the city and the waterfront, and sports fans can cheer for everything from a professional Double-A baseball team to minor league hockey to a flat track roller derby league. But Wichita hasn’t lost touch with its trading post roots, lovingly preserving its rough-and-tumble past.
Discover how Wichita, “Air Capital of the World,” helped end World War II. This was where nearly 1,650 Boeing Superfortress bombers were built — the most B-29s manufactured during WWII. A restored B-29 can be seen at the Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center at Eisenhower National Airport. “Doc” is one of only two B-29s still airworthy and visitors can pay for the ride of a lifetime in this rare warbird. Once you’ve touched down, soar into the Kansas Aviation Museum with three floors of aerial displays and learn why Kansas manufactured 67% of all general aviation aircraft in the world.
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Located within the Historic Airport Terminal, the museum also devotes exhibits to Charles Lindberg and Amelia Earhart, the dashing aviator heroes of the 20s and 30s who set records and frequently landed in Wichita.
Kansas Aviation Museum Display. Photo: Eric Friedebach
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The transition to full-time RVing can reduce the cost of living, but it doesn’t make life free. We need money to eat, travel, and for all the other expenses on the road. However, with few exceptions, traditional jobs are not an option for RVing. So, what can you do to make money while RVing?
People have come up with some amazing solutions that typically involve a lot of creativity, know-how, and confidence. In this article, we’ll discuss creative ways to make money while RVing that you might not have even thought of.
The ongoing pandemic has seen many companies move jobs online so employees could work remotely. If your job is (or could be) done online, you should speak to your employer about your plans to hit the road. Make a list of ways your productivity will be better and detail how it will benefit the company when you work from your RV.
There are many possible campground jobs that you can do while camping in your RV. Private RV parks, national and state campgrounds, and regional campgrounds all need people to staff positions. You could work as a campground host, concession worker, interpretive guide, or groundskeeper.
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The Great Lakes attract visitors all year long. They are the perfect destination for anyone who loves fishing, swimming, boating, or just enjoying the beautiful scenery. Lake Superior campsites are easy to find, but some stand out above the rest.
Lake Superior borders several US states and Canadian provinces. Because it has such a large border, there are lots of places to set up camp. If you want to spend time in Canada, make sure you have your passport ready!
Below we’ll cover the details of a few Lake Superior campsites with great reviews. These have all been rated 8/10 or higher from guests on RV LIFE Campground Reviews, and there is a good range of places to visit. Whether you’re in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, or Ontario, there’s a campsite for you. Plan your travels with RV LIFE Pro to find more great campsites and points of interest along the way.
Work Camping is a practical method of travel, where you can work your way through seeing the country. From working for lodging to working for money, there are several resources that can help you find jobs on the road...
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Tailgating in an RV is one of the best way to enjoy the sports or racing seasons. Whether it’s a home game or away, we can all agree that RVs have a tendency to take things to the next level!
Tailgating in an RV means you have all the amenities and comforts of home. Here are a few features of an RV to use to amp up your next tailgating event.
Pack up the coolers, utensils and condiments and start dreaming up the ultimate tailgating menu. You can grill outside or bake inside — your meal and your preparation options are nearly endless thanks to your RV’s indoor and outdoor kitchen setups.
Image: Camping WorldIf you’ve tailgated before then you know how valuable having a personal RV bathroom nearby is. No more missing out on the fun while standing in line for 30 minutes at the port-a-potties. You won’t miss a minute of the action or the fun. But beware of others wanting to use your RV bathroom too. If you plan to allow it, have hand sanitizer available and a patio mat or rug so people don’t track mud, sand, or dirt on your RV flooring.
RV Tailgating at Country Jam Music Festival (Image: Camping World)You can bring the party inside when inclement weather crashes the parking lot party. Inside the RV, you’ll have a TV that allows you to watch other games before the big game starts. Many people even decide to the game from their RV versus buying expensive stadium tickets.
Having a working A/C is a creature comfort I don’t like to go without. But sometimes, your RV A/C will break in the middle of nowhere and your trip turns into a hot and sweaty one. So, here’s 10 ways to stay cool if your RV A/C breaks...
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It's no secret that our RV Lifestyle Fellow Travelers love traveling with their pets.
But there is a lot of confusion about leaving pets unattended in an RV. Here's the law...
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Traveling with our pets adds to the experience of any destination. We can see the world through their eyes and our pets can teach us many lessons about travel. They teach us to slow down and notice the little things. They teach us to take it all in. They teach us that life is meant to be lived to the fullest every day!
But traveling with pets adds an extra layer of responsibility while on the road. We have to ensure their safety at all times, and that includes the temperature inside our RV. The reality is that pets can suffer from overheating and heat stroke. But with a little preparation and planning, we can have peace of mind that we are doing all we can to ensure a safe and comfortable RV temperature.
One of the biggest dangers to our pets that travel with us in an RV is overheating due to high temperatures, or the dangers of freezing temperatures due to cold weather. None of us would leave our pets alone in the sun during summer or in the snow during winter. Although your RV is a home on wheels with a completely different environment than a regular house, it is still a home that your pets will live in.
As pet parents, we must protect our pets at all costs. But how do we know what RV temperatures are safe for our pets? How can we make preparations to ensure their safety? After over six years on the road with our dogs, we have learned many lessons. Some lessons we have learned from mistakes, but when it comes to RV temperatures, there isn’t any room for mistakes — one mistake can be fatal.
On a 78-degree day, the temperature inside a parked car or RV can soar to 100 degrees in minutes, and on a 90-degree day, the interior temperature can reach as high as 109 degrees in less than 10 minutes. Animals can sustain brain damage or even die from heatstroke in as little as 15 minutes. Pets cannot sweat like we do, they can only rely on panting to cool themselves.
We’ve all heard about how to deal with mosquitos, but have you heard about palmetto bugs? These little buggers cause big problems in certain parts of the country.
One of our RV Lifestyle members recently encountered an unwanted bug (or five!). Ann wrote to our community to ask for help dealing with palmetto bugs that have recently taken up residence in her RV.
Here's the advice our community gave...
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If you are looking for a spectacular way to camp without the crowds and expense of commercial and overcrowded campgrounds, try dispersed camping in National Forests...
If your camper has good boondocking capability, you’ll find this the ultimate form of true boondocking, aka “dispersed camping.”
There are no hookups, no designated campsites, no firepit, picnic table, or anything else looking like a normal campsite.
But dispersed camping just may be the best camping you have ever experienced!
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Many RVers love to be outside enjoying nature. Bees are an integral part of nature, doing the huge job of pollinating plants and trees. As they travel from flower to flower, bees collect food to take back to their hives.
Of course, it’s hard to enjoy the natural world when you get stung or your campsite is being swarmed. Bees can be a very real and pervasive problem at many campsites, especially in late summer and fall. Being armed with the knowledge of how to keep bees away from your campsite will help you enjoy nature. It may even save your camping trip from disaster.
Honey bees make delicious honey that can be spread on morning toast when we camp. Bumble bees just bounce and bumble clumsily around, collecting nectar from flowers. They’re actually trying really hard to not get in anyone’s way. Most of the time, neither of these types of bees will sting unless they are provoked.
Honeybees and bumblebees only sting when they perceive a threat to themselves or their hives. However, there are honeybee hives in the southern US that have cross-bred with aggressive African bees. These hives are often far more aggressive than regular honeybees. The honeybees that mix with African bees are more likely to swarm people and sting them aggressively. At the end of the day, honeybees and bumblebees aren’t out to hurt anyone. They just want to collect their nectar and go home.
Dealing with RV waste isn’t glamorous, but it’s essential. If you haven’t learned how to empty your RV’s holding tanks, start there. But if you’re comfortable with how RV waste systems work, you may want to know what an RV tote tank is and why you might need one.
An RV tote tank is a portable waste tank. It allows you to empty the contents of your RV’s holding tanks to the nearest dump station without transporting your entire RV. It’s a popular option for full-time RVers who aren’t always at campgrounds with full hookups, especially campers that tow travel trailers and fifth wheels.
RV tote tanks come in varying sizes, but most are smaller than your RV holding tanks. That means you may need to make multiple trips to completely empty your tanks. Tote tanks are useful for extending your trip a few more days before it’s time to move your recreational vehicle.
There are definite benefits to the ability to dispose of your black and grey water without moving your RV, but there are also some considerations. Let’s look at them closely:
RV tote tanks are great for many reasons. First off, always finding RV parks with full hookups isn’t a reality of RV life for everyone. If you’re a weekend warrior, you probably don’t need an RV tote tank because you’re either camping at full hookup sites or staying for such a short amount of time that hitting a dump station on the way home isn’t too much trouble.
Camping in an RV presents endless opportunities for people to have unique journeys around the globe. There are different levels of camping and adventures, but each requires a baseline of essentials to ensure that you and your group are always safe. Having critical camping gear or a camping “kit” is the best way to go!
Having emergency / essential supplies provides peace of mind and security to any travel environment. Most adventures require you to rely on yourself in some capacity, so having these essentials empowers you to take control of your situation and survive no matter what.
Some essentials can be carried with you, while others are tools, systems, or components that work with your RV. There are survival levels, so it is important to be ready for all of them, even if it is just fixing an AC on a hot day. Essential is essential.
Critical gear starts with ensuring your equipment works or can be fixed. A toolbox composed of electrical tape, wrenches, screwdrivers, superglue, self-tapping screws, tinsnips/wire cutters, white lithium or lubricant, and a carpenters knife will cover most jobs that may arise.
Ensure that your tools fit the bolts or screws in your RV, and you will be ready to tackle most jobs. Come to expect minor repairs. For example, lights fall, jackets rip, and leaf springs rattle loose. Good preventative maintenance is one of your best defenses against a crisis or significant problem.
It's time to talk about dangerous weather while camping. You are going to be threatened by it. Because besides sunny weather and blue skies, unfortunately, storms, heavy winds, tornadoes, hurricanes, and hail are also a part of camping life.
So when bad weather hits, what should RVers do?
That's what we discuss in detail in Episode 404 of the RV Podcast, sharing our suggestions and those from the RV community at large.
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Get all the space you need and more when you take home a Highland Ridge travel trailer with 4 slides! These incredible travel trailers are packed full of amenities and features that will keep you and your entire family comfortable no matter how long you plan to stay! Learn more about four of our favorite floorplans below.
You’ll love traveling with this RV in tow!You won’t want to pass up this deal going on right now! You can save over $20,000 on this Highland Ridge Mesa Ride MR330BHS travel trailer that features a bunkhouse and a private master bedroom. Additionally, the interior gives you ample floor space because of the four slides outs!
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Front Private BedroomRear Private BunkhouseKitchen IslandDual Entry BathroomOutside KitchenCheck out this massive seating area!Sleeping for seven and two outdoor awnings are just a couple of the features you’re going to love about the Highland Ridge Open Range OT338BHS travel trailer. There’s a full and a half bath on board to ensure everyone has space to get ready for the day, and you’ll love that the outdoor kitchen makes it easy to cook around the campfire! Plan your next multi-family vacation in this amazing travel trailer!
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These Bozeman RV parks provide the perfect home base. Photo via Shutterstock.
Bozeman is a growing university town that has retained its small-town charm. The picturesque town is in the Gallatin Valley and has the Rocky Mountains as its backdrop.
This town has over 300 days of sunshine each year and plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to keep every traveler entertained. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the biking and hiking trails of Gallatin National Forest and nearby Yellowstone National Park. The area is home to streams and rivers brimming with fish. Bozeman has some of the best skiing in the country. Bridger Bowl is popular with experienced skiers, both locals and tourists.
Arts are important in Bozeman, and they have regular symphony, theater, opera, and ballet performances. You won’t want to miss the Museum of the Rockies, which showcases the people and animals who have called this area home for millions of years. The Taylor Planetarium is located on the museum’s grounds and is both informative and fun. Downtown Bozeman is extremely walkable. It is overflowing with amazing restaurants and quirky shops.
So, you want to buy your family an RV? Awesome! RV ownership and all that comes with it can be one of the most rewarding things you can do.
By buying an RV you’ll learn new skills, travel to breathtaking locations, and show your family all that this great country has to offer. There are state parks, national parks, lakefront campsites, and so much more.
Before you hit the open road though, you’ll need to purchase your RV. Where do you start when shopping for an RV? I thought you’d never ask.
It might sound kind of odd, but you should really start at your kitchen table. You need to sit down with your family, specifically your spouse or significant other, to go over your finances and potential budget to determine what you can afford. Snacks are optional, but one thing should be mandatory: don’t go into the RV buying process without knowing what you can easily afford.
You should have a full dollar amount that you feel comfortable paying for the RV and a monthly amount that you can easily afford. If you’re taking out a loan to buy the RV (the vast majority of buyers choose to finance an RV purchase) then you need to make sure you have a number that you can pay each month without putting needless strain on your family.
