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Nov 27, 2024 | 
rvlife.com | Rene Agredano
When we hit the road full-time 17 years ago, our expensive rooftop mounted mobile satellite internet dish and modem enabled us to enjoy RV internet access anywhere we camped. Eventually that system got retired as cellular broadband data became more available nationwide. Before long, we were depending on our smartphones and cellular hotspots to get online. But relying solely on cellular service to get online was never a reliable solution. Until now, that is.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
escapees.com | Rene Agredano
You don’t need a scale to know when it’s time to drop a few pounds, but it’s easy to live in denial until your pants no longer fit. When that day comes and you’re ready to do something about it, SmartWeigh has the only kind of RV scale that will tell you the whole ugly truth for less than the cost of one tire.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
escapees.com | Rene Agredano
Happy hours are as much a part of the RV lifestyle as are black tanks and flat tires. In this article originally published in Escapees magazine, Rene shares how she and her partner embraced sobriety on the road. Sobriety found us at the worst possible time. Halfway through our first “Dry January” challenge of 30 days without alcohol, we stumbled into another epic Xscapers Bash. That night’s free-flowing margarita throwdown and wild party vibe was unlike anything Quartzsite had ever seen.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
letsrv.com | Rene Agredano
Table of Contents show Spring is a great time for us to de-winterize our RV in preparation for the upcoming summer camping season. And it’s also a good time to clean the RV holding tank system that makes up your septic and freshwater system, including the holding tank, and water lines. Get this RV plumbing maintenance done and your tank sensors should work better too. Let’s start with the dirty job of deep cleaning your RV septic system.
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Mar 13, 2024 | 
rvtravel.com | Rene Agredano
By Rene AgredanoStorage space is precious for most RVers, especially in smaller rigs. RV kitchens are extremely challenging to keep well-stocked without being cluttered. One way to ensure the most efficient use of your RV’s limited kitchen storage is to only pack cookware and gadgets that have multiple uses. One of the best examples of a multi-use RV kitchen tool is a cast iron skillet.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
letsrv.com | Rene Agredano
Table of Contents show While shopping for our first RV, one salesman told us, “Go big! Nobody ever comes back to buy a smaller one.” Upsizing into a motorhome or trailer is a common rite of passage for many former tent campers. Not many will downsize to a smaller rig later on, but for some like us, lightweight pop-up truck campers possess an irresistible appeal that takes us back to our camping roots. And when you can tow one behind your RV, you get the best of both worlds.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
rvlife.com | Rene Agredano
Table of Contents show “RVers are supposed to go up in size, not down!” our friends told us when we announced our decision to downsize from a fifth-wheel to a pop-up truck camper. But after 16 years of full-time RVing in a trailer, this radical change was a long time coming. Trading a fifth-wheel for a pop-up truck camper is allowing us to dive even deeper into the RV camping lifestyle we love so much. Today we enjoy a greater sense of ease on the road, and at a much lower cost of ownership.
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Jan 13, 2024 | 
rvlife.com | Rene Agredano
Table of Contents show As RVers, our sense of adventure sometimes puts us in freezing weather when we least expect it. We hunker down in campers that usually aren’t built for such cold. Then we try to stay warm and survive the ordeal without too much damage. Usually our worst fears aren’t realized, as long as we know what to do before, during, and after a blizzard, snowstorm, or other dramatic winter weather event.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
doityourselfrv.com | Rene Agredano
Table of Contents showCampers like us know the value of every inch of space in our RV kitchens. While it’s tempting to fill up our cooking area with every collapsible colander and mini ice tray available at RV supply stores, too many gadgets can lead to clutter and disorganization. To maximize the efficiency and functionality of your tiny culinary space, it’s essential to pack smartly.
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Dec 28, 2023 | 
letsrv.com | Rene Agredano
Table of Contents show Can you believe 2024 is just around the corner? This year flew by, but starting in January we have a whole new lineup of the best small camping trailers to drool over. Today, we’ll check out seven of the best. Like always, some of the newest RVs are big rig motorhomes, travel trailers, and toy haulers with all the bells and whistles. But in 2024, we have a good number of small camping trailers to choose from. They’re perfect for if you prefer to to skip the big truck.
