Our path to full-time RV travel was far from straightforward. We’ve tried part-time and full-time travel with various rigs since 2012. It’s now been four years since we last lived in a house and we can’t imagine going back. Here we share a candid account of what it’s like to travel full-time.
The last two months have brought to light the non-essential nature of our careers. In March, as COVID began to tighten it’s grip on the US, the need for what we do (Mark, a flight instructor and me, a wedding photographer) came to a screeching halt. Most of April turned in to an unsettling game of “wait and see”. We stayed home, going out only for groceries and walks. At any given time in...
I’m beginning to think I love sharing our gear with you guys as much as Mark loves sourcing it. What happens is, he thoughtfully researches every purchase (something he is really good at and I am not) then I get to use or benefit from said purchases. THEN…he undoubtedly finds the coolest stuff and I immediately think, you guys, our awesome readers, should know about this stuff! ...
Our first few months of living on the road has been divided between campgrounds and boondocking. We thought a week boondocking with limited resources followed by a week at a campground with amenities would be a nice balance. While it’s been working out great, we’re definitely craving more boondocking. And since Mark has gotten us all set up with solar and other gear...
When we bought our Casita travel trailer in September, we lucked out with a gently used 2012 that we bought from the original owner. It was clean, well-cared for, and really didn’t need any repairs or cleaning. While we could have left it aesthetically as-is, I wanted to make it feel more like home…since, after-all, it was going to be our new home. In my mind though, I thought...
If we’ve learned anything thru owning a truck camper, 30′ travel trailer and now a 17′ travel trailer, it’s that you’re just getting started when you purchase your RV. No matter what you get, they never come outfitted to serve all your comforts and needs. Outfitting your RV to make it the most fun, functional and comfortable is a project, but the more it...
During our stay in Hurricane, Utah some friends invited us to hike The Subway in Zion National Park. We only knew two things about The Subway: 1) it’s one of Zion’s most popular hikes 2) a permit is required and can be very hard to get. Our friends said if we wanted to go, this was the time to do it as permits are far easier to come by in November than the Spring, Summer and Fall. ...
There are various terms that are common in the RVing and camping community that we’d never heard of before we got our truck camper. Today I thought I’d talk about a few of those terms that describe how or where you’re camped. If you’re new to camping, whether it be with a tent or motorhome, it’s a good idea to think about what you need/want out of a campsite before setting out to find one. Do...
Tim & Amanda Watson have been traveling the country since 2012, living and working from their renovated 25 ft Airstream travel trailer. Their method of slow travel, typically staying in each location for at least a week, has been a huge inspiration in our desire to travel full-time and experience the unique towns and cities across the country the way they have. Their route, days...
Megan & Michael are the creative force behind FreshOffTheGrid.com. Undoubtedly one of the best, if not THE best camp recipe and lifestyle blogs on the internet. From August of 2015 to September of 2016, they traveled the country in their Ford Focus hatchback reminding us that you don’t have to break the bank on the perfect rig to travel full-time. I’m delighted that...
Seth is a professional photographer living and traveling with his wife Drea and dog Emma in their Ford F250 and Airstream travel trailer. Three years ago they left the comforts of home in exchange for the ability to pursue adventure and since have covered countless miles throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Seth’s photography is magnetic and remarkably captures the majesty...
