Category: Lifestyle

The tiny living movement has been growing off the charts over the last five years as more and more people chase a nomadic lifestyle of adventure. The trend to purchase or build a home on wheels gives so many of us the freedom to travel and take our homes everywhere. When we first became full-time RVers, we purchased a 28 ft travel trailer. Ever since then, we envisioned going even bigger and upgrading to a 42 ft fifth-wheel, but as time passed, we did the opposite – we went smaller. Big rigs are great…

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The tired, huddled masses of the next generation are waking up to realize that flexibility and movement are the keys to unlock joy. The American dream is dead. While still nestled in infancy, star-spangled hopes of anything resembling my parents’ life had pretty much vanished, and a strange subtext for what was to come silently gestated as I grew. The car, the house, and the child before age 30 were all near impossibilities for those of us who inherited the great recession. We were taught to dream small and assign…

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Working by the beaches, in the jungle, on top of a mountain, in exotic locations. That all sounds amazing. We’ve all seen the cool Instagram pictures of the so-called digital nomads. They seem to live the perfect life. I’ve been a nomad since June of last year. Before that, I had left Canada to travel for 1 year. This is what triggered my interest in officially becoming a nomad. It’s definitely a cool lifestyle. I would not have it any other way right now. But it comes at the cost…

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Knowing how to camp for free… it’s pretty much the ultimate road trip hack. Between gas, food, and admission to attractions along the way, travel isn’t cheap. Finding ways to make your money go further means your trip can go a little further, too. Free camping might not be the most glamorous option, but it’s got a certain “romance of the open road” appeal to it. Here’s our advice on how to camp for free… anytime, anywhere. How to find free campsites Knowing which public lands allow free camping makes…

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Winterizing a Truck Camper is easy to do and can generally be completed in less than an hour.  Follow these simple steps to winterize your Truck Camper. Winterizing your Truck Camper may seem like a daunting task, but after reading these easy to follow instructions you’ll be finished before you know it. All Recreational Vehicles must be winterized if they are going to be stored in cold climates!  Some Truck Campers do have the features that allow the unit to be used in cooler weather, however, YOU MUST HAVE THE FURNACE ON…

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Living in a truck camper during winter can be tough and filled with challenges. There are a lot of things that can go right but there are twice as many things that can go wrong. We have learned both and are here to share them with you. in this article will be sharing all the challenges that we have faced. Hang on. It’s not only the challenges that we will see but also all the good things that you can do during winter camping (what works with truck campers) .…

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Tornadoes, flash floods, and high winds can surprise you on the road when you least expect it. Here’s what to do when inclement weather hits. My wife and I were passing time in our Truck Camper at a state park campground, waiting for a violent storm to pass. Heavy sheets of rain pounded the roof and gusting winds caused the vehicle to shake. We could hear a siren piercing through the rain. Switching on the radio, we heard a mechanical voice issuing dire warnings of a tornado. Luckily the storm…

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It isn’t uncommon these days to find couples and even large families hitting the road full-time. Often you’ll see full-timers in large fifth wheels, travel trailers or Class A motorhomes. Is a large rig your only option if you want to full-time, though? What about truck camper living? Let’s see how smaller options can still keep you on the road. When it comes to RV living, the possibilities are endless. If you have a vision for your idea of adventure and freedom, it’s possible to make it a reality. While…

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I have always love nature and being outside. In my younger years I used to camp with my brothers in tents. As I got older it was nothing to see us out in the woods in our old trucks and a bed topper camped out in the back. We just needed a place to sleep, the living was being done around the camp. I soon found myself doing less and less until it got to a point where life just got in the way and family came first. I’m a…

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Truck camping is one of the best ways to take your adventures to the next level. However, to have the best experience possible, you want to perfect your truck camping setup. It can make or break your ability to be comfortable and get a solid night’s sleep at the end of the day. If you’re struggling to figure out how to convert the bed of your truck into a comfortable space, this article is for you. Today, we’re sharing tips for creating the perfect truck camping setup for your epic…

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