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DIY Water Heater Drain

DIY Water Heater Drain

Ever since we started RVing, it has bothered me how the water heater drains water all over the place in a fairly uncontrolled and difficult to stop manner.  In fact, in our first trailer, I once forgot to relieve the pressure before removing the plug and it shot across the storage lot like a bullet.  I never did find the plug and had to replace it. Nylon plugAnode Rod So first off, this project will not work on water heaters…

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Finding Our Way

Finding Our Way

While RV Vacations can be very relaxing, the planning and preparation for one can be a bit of a stress point for many.  Planning is in my nature and I actually enjoy the process, but I know not everybody does.  I have worked as a project manager and fell that I leverage some of that experience when lining out our adventures.  As such I would like to share some of our process and tools that we use in hopes that it…

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Fourth of July in Crescent City

Fourth of July in Crescent City

Over the fourth of July this year we traveled to Redwoods National and State parks in Northern California.  As we started to research this trip we quickly found that Crescent City shot fireworks off over the ocean near the Battery Point Lighthouse.  Living in a landlocked state, this was simply something that we couldn’t pass up and so the trip planning began. Knowing that we wanted to be in Crescent City on July 4th, we started to build out our itinerary and…

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No Campfires Allowed

No Campfires Allowed

For almost two years now we have been enjoying the smoke-free lifestyle.  No, I am not talking about cancer sticks, I am talking about our conversion to a gas firepit.  At first, we were a bit reluctant to make the conversion but now, we wouldn’t consider any other way. Advantages No smoke No stinky clothes Can be placed anywhere in your campsite Instant on and off No buying, hauling or splitting wood More time to enjoy as you don’t have to…

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Getting Melty with a Basting Lid

Getting Melty with a Basting Lid

While researching trailers I came across a lot of people talking about the Blackstone 17″ griddle.  Up until that point I had never heard of the Blackstone and had only seen griddles in commercial applications and small electric ones people used for pancakes.  After finding a great sale I decided to pick one up and give it a shot.  After a few uses, it was obvious to me that this would totally replace my traditional BBQ.  In fact, I have…

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