by Sean Michael | Jan 12, 2021 | Airstream, Blog, Maintenance, Video
EMAIL: Pros@masterpaintguard.com or CALL: 925-922-1714 Our Airstream is a 25-foot 2003 Classic. Over the years we’ve taken it to 49 States (sorry, Hawaii, we’ll see you someday) and several Canadian provinces. Airstreams don’t have odometers, but...
by Sean Michael | Dec 11, 2020 | Boondocking, Destinations, Dry Camping, RV Lifestyle, Video
One of our favorite boondocking experiences this year was in the Alabama Hills of California. In many ways this is a “best case” for RV camping in North America. Stunning scenic views, a nearby town for supplies, and campsites free of charge. Just remember...
by Sean Michael | Oct 30, 2020 | RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
We’ve had a few mouse invasions over the years. If you have a mouse in your RV, you will soon see the signs: mostly mouse poop and torn bits of paper. You may also see chew marks on any bags of food that are within reach of the intruder. If it’s a...
by Sean Michael | Oct 15, 2020 | Destinations, Harvest Hosts, Video
Harvest Hosts is a unique RV travel club. You pay one flat fee to join, and afterwards you can boondock at any Harvest Hosts location. The locations include wineries, breweries, golf courses, and farms. We are just getting started with Harvest Hosts, but have already...
by Sean Michael | Sep 2, 2020 | Camping Gear, RV Products, Tools, Video
We’ve had a lot of “adventurous” experiences with electric RV jacks. You know the old saying: when something goes wrong, the “adventure” begins! Maybe we have just had a run of bad luck, but our electric jacks have been a frequent lowlight of our RV travels....
by Sean Michael | Aug 2, 2020 | Blog, Video
Many of you have asked for some sort of RV pre-departure checklist. So we made a quick video with some ideas. These are several of the issues we address before setting sail. One of the unfortunate truisms of RV adventure, and travel in general, is that you often only...
by Sean Michael | Jul 30, 2020 | RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
We were all “newbies” at one time. When you get an RV, there’s a lot to learn. So every year we like to create some fresh videos for newcomers to RV travel. One of the first big ticket items RV newbs may considering purchasing is a portable inverter...
by Sean Michael | Jun 16, 2020 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
Occasionally we stumble across “game changing” camping gear. This is gear that offers vast improvements to the fundamental RV experience with few real downsides. This has been the case with our Traeger portable pellet smoker grills. Eating is fundamental,...
by Sean Michael | May 25, 2020 | Blog, Essays
Recently Kristy and I were looking for something to watch on TV. We happened across “The Pacific,” the brilliant Tom Hanks / Steven Speilberg production that chronicles World War 2 battles in the South Pacific. We enjoyed the series, and were especially intrigued by a...
by Sean Michael | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog
Life takes interesting twists and turns. Some 35 years ago, I spent a lot of time hanging out with my friend Mike. We did what teenage males in the 1980s liked to do — we played videogames (mainly on our Commodore 64 computers) and listened to music and went to...
by Sean Michael | Feb 10, 2020 | Airstream, RV Products, Tires, Towing, Video
The first glimmer of Spring is in the chilly air. Sure, much of North America remains an icy frozen tundra, but a quick glance at the calendar is reassuring. Soon the winter chill will fade, and long dormant RVs will be broken out of storage and dewinterized. Yes,...
by Joman Olaes | Oct 27, 2019 | Blog, Generators, Product Review, RV Products
“How’s that Champion generator workin’ out for ya?” We are currently traveling with the Champion 3100W unit with remote electric start; but we also own the DUAL FUEL 3400W unit. Overall we have been very impressed with the value proposition...
by Joman Olaes | Sep 24, 2019 | Blog, Giveaways, RV Products
We are giving away a nice rear vision camera system by Haloview Technology (valued at $300). To win, all you gotta do is subscribe to our email newsletter. If you haven’t noticed, we have given the newsletter a swift kick in the pants; it is now updated more...
by Sean Michael | Jul 17, 2019 | Beach, Destinations, State Parks, Video
For many years we have enjoyed the beaches along Florida’s panhandle. The area has received many nicknames over the years — one such name is “the Emerald Coast,” inspired by the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Along one portion of...
by Sean Michael | Jul 9, 2019 | Generators, Video
This video is the “Magical Mystery Tour” of generator reviews. (Do Beatles analogies still resonate with anyone out there?) I’m talking about the album, not just the song. The video is a little weird and uneven. It was plagued by a couple of...
by Sean Michael | May 20, 2019 | Blog, Camping Gear, Maintenance, RV Products, Tools, Video
We have received many inquiries about tools. Rather than offer a countdown of our 200-piece wrench and screwdriver set, we thought it might be fun to make a video about the “weird” ones. Some of these (like Sugru & Tenacious Tape) are relatively new...
by Sean Michael | Apr 8, 2019 | Campfire Question, Overnight Parking, RV Lifestyle, Texas, Video
It’s happened many times. We parked our Airstream. And then we slept in it. Overnight. What’s the big deal? Well, in some places, it ain’t easy. Here are a few places that may roll out the welcome mat for your RV, in a...
by Sean Michael | Feb 22, 2019 | Philippines, Video
While most of North America is under a deep freeze, we head to Southeast Asia. Fear not! We are not departing from RV travel forever… just for a few weeks. 🙂
by Sean Michael | Jan 14, 2019 | Video
by Sean Michael | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Product Review, Propane, RV Products
We asked you for recommendations on space heaters, and this was a popular favorite! Unfortunately it’s probably sold out right now, but let’s see what the fuss is about, anyway.
by Sean Michael | Dec 11, 2018 | RV Products, Video
Since 1947, we’ve posted our annual list of “gift ideas for RV owners” here on the InterWebs. Back in the day, an avid camper might have been satisfied with receiving a shiny new shovel with which to dig the community latrine! My, how times have...
by Sean Michael | Dec 4, 2018 | "How To", Airstream, RV Lifestyle, Video, Winter
Cold weather camping can be fun! But only if you do it right…
by Sean Michael | Jun 6, 2018 | "How To", Boondocking, Dry Camping, RV Lifestyle, Video
RV travel is an exercise in water management. This is especially true if you have any interest in “boondocking” or dry camping, which entails using your RV in environments that lack city water and/or dump stations. We’ve noticed that many of our...
by Sean Michael | May 5, 2018 | Blog, Generators, RV Products, Video
Overall I’m impressed with the Atima AY3000i. If you are in the market for a 3000 Watt class portable inverter generator, this one merits consideration. The design is top notch. And it not only looks good while delivering 2600 running Watts of power, it also...
by Sean Michael | May 5, 2018 | Destinations, State Parks, Video
We love the Florida state park RV camping experience. Some of the finest RV camping in North America can be found in these parks, especially when you hit them at the best time of year.
by Sean Michael | Feb 21, 2018 | RV Lifestyle, Video
Theft — it has been with us ever since there have been personal possessions. I’m sure that thousands of years ago, clubs were frequently stolen by cavemen. Moses thought he finally settled the issue by unveiling Commandment number 8 of 10. Sadly, there are...
by Sean Michael | Jan 16, 2018 | Destinations, Essays, Video
“We want more travelogues!” the people said. Or at least some people said. And so, we have delivered. In the grand tradition of Long Long Honeymoon’s “Golden Era,” we offer you a brief tour of the Big Easy. This video is basically an...
by Sean Michael | Dec 6, 2017 | "How To", Airstream, Maintenance, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
When you think about RV maintenance, you probably don’t think about appliances. Most RV appliances offer reliable service with minimal upkeep. But if you own anything long enough, eventually you are going to have some issues. It’s the circle of life:...
by Sean Michael | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog, RV Products
“Baby Girl needs her own t-shirt!” you said. We agreed! You’ve seen her occasionally appear in Long Long Honeymoon videos. Now everyone’s favorite “attack chihuahua” has her very own shirt. Not that she will wear one. Baby Grrl...
by Sean Michael | Nov 13, 2017 | "How To", Overnight Parking, RV Lifestyle, Video
by Sean Michael | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog
by Sean Michael | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog, Video
NOTE: This article originally appeared on our Patreon page. Last week I gave blood to my doctor for testing. This was my first checkup “post-medication.” I now have two months worth of medicine in my system that is targeting my brain tumor. Well, yesterday...
by Sean Michael | Sep 3, 2017 | Blog, Patreon, Video
NOTE: This article was originally published on our Patreon page. I have good news and bad news. The bad news: I have a brain tumor. So, that’s pretty bad. The good news? I have the best kind of brain tumor. If you must have a brain tumor, this is the one to get....
by Sean Michael | Apr 22, 2017 | Blog, Camping Gear, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Yellowstone
THE FOLLOWING IS A TRUE STORY. * A few years ago, my wife and I were hiking in Yellowstone National Park. The trail was no more than five miles in length. It cut a winding swath through mountainous thickly wooded terrain near Mammoth Hot Springs. It was a beautiful...
by Sean Michael | Mar 7, 2017 | RV Lifestyle, SEEMORE, Towing, Video
by Sean Michael After owning our Ford F250 6.0L diesel (nicknamed “SEEMORE”) for 10 years, it was time. We had to do something. While still a solid performer once warm, on a cold morning SEEMORE sounded like a 1960 Bluebird school bus being crushed by a garbage...
by Sean Michael | Feb 12, 2017 | Alaska, Blog, Destinations
There’s more than one way to get your RV home! We drove back to the lower 48 from Alaska a DIFFERENT route than we drove up — and it included taking our Airstream on a ferry ride!
by Sean Michael | Feb 12, 2017 | Destinations, RV Lifestyle, Video
What is “Quartzsite” all about? For RV campers, this tiny town becomes a huge winter destination. This video explores what to expect when you arrive in Arizona.
by Sean Michael | Jan 17, 2017 | Blog, SEEMORE, Video
This video is the first of two YUUUUGE videos we are making at Bullet Proof Diesel in Mesa, Arizona. This “live chat” video was originally recorded on Facebook. (You hate Facebook? I hate Facebook too, but unfortunately its live streaming software is pretty darn...
by Sean Michael | Jan 6, 2017 | Blog, Maintenance, SEEMORE, Towing, Video
Lately it seems our YouTube Channel has become a saga called As The Truck Turns. Indeed, it seems we’ve launched an entire video series that documents its woes. So why are we keeping the truck? Let’s backtrack a moment. We bought SEEMORE, a 2007 Ford F250...
by Sean Michael | Jan 1, 2017 | Blog, Camping Gear, RV Products, SEEMORE
For years, we traveled with no cover of the bed of our Ford F250 pickup truck (also known as SEEMORE). The reason was simple: our chosen generator, a Yamaha EF3000iSEB, was a little too tall to fit beneath most covers. The generator was always locked and chained in...
by Sean Michael | Dec 18, 2016 | Blog, RV Products, Video
Shopping online has never been easier. So relax! Fix a cup of hot cocoa and settle into your favorite chair. Click, shop, save, and laugh – at all those people fighting crowds in the local shopping malls. 12. WeBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster Food, water, shelter,...
by Sean Michael | Oct 31, 2016 | Blog, National Parks, Video, Vlog
by Sean Michael | Oct 13, 2016 | Blog, Boating, Camping Gear, National Parks, Product Review, Video
So, Scout Inflatables sent us an inflatable boat to review: the Scout365. Boats and RVs go together like peas and carrots… peanut butter and jelly… political campaigns and allegations of sexual impropriety. (Err, you get the idea.) Go to any RV campground...
by Sean Michael | Sep 28, 2016 | Airstream, Blog, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
When we first got our Airstream, it was in “bone stock” factory condition, if you know what I mean. The interior and exterior were exactly as they were when the trailer rolled out of the factory in Jackson Center, Ohio. Over the years, we’ve made...
by Sean Michael | Sep 7, 2016 | RV Products, Safety, Tires, Towing, Video
by Sean Michael | Jun 20, 2016 | Airstream, Alaska, Blog, Video
Helpful Resources: “The Milepost” Alaska Highway Guide: http://amzn.to/24UWTbk Two-Way Radios: http://amzn.to/1YvWOuw Alaska looms large. It’s the ultimate adventure for any RV traveler. Take a casual glance at any proper map of North America. There...
by Sean Michael | Jun 11, 2016 | Blog, National Parks, Video, Yellowstone
NOTE: this live chat is an unedited rambling discussion. There’s no script or plot, and very little organization. Camera work is shaky. Audio is rough. In other words, it’s pure Internet video gold! If you want to join these live chats, be sure to like our...
by Sean Michael | May 28, 2016 | Camping Gear, Generators, Product Review, RV Products, Video
Choice is good! We’re happy to see Briggs & Stratton entering the portable inverter generator market. In recent years, a number of new options have appeared for RV campers. But Briggs & Stratton commands special attention. This is a time honored...
by Sean Michael | Apr 17, 2016 | Blog, RV Products, Video
A good GPS solution is vital for any RV traveler. Sure, your phone has one – do you want to rely on it? If you do (or don’t) here are a few things to keep in mind.
by Sean Michael | Mar 1, 2016 | National Parks, Video, Yellowstone
If you subscribe to our YouTube Channel, you’re one of us. (You DO subscribe to our YouTube Channel, don’t you? If not, please clicky the linky.) Since you’re one of us, we’re letting you in on a little secret. We love visiting Yellowstone, and...
by Sean Michael | Jan 27, 2016 | Blog, Maintenance, Product Review, RV Products
Let’s say you own an aging 6.0L diesel Ford F250. If you do, you are probably familiar with “stiction,” the chronic condition that causes your truck’s engine to sound like a gigantic interstellar trash compactor. When starting a Ford 6.0L on a...
by Sean Michael | Jan 26, 2016 | Photography, Photos, Video
Today we officially announce a new YouTube Channel. I’m calling it Loloho.PHOTO. (At the moment I’ve taken to branding these efforts as “Loloho.” We own loloho.com and Loloho is a fun, unique brand. Of course Loloho is short for “Long...
by Sean Michael | Jan 6, 2016 | "How To", National Parks, RV Lifestyle, Video, Wildlife
First, allow me to address any fears. We’ve received a few panicked emails from worried newcomers to RV camping. “Is this normal?” they ask, after watching our mouse video. No. What’s depicted in our video is certainly not normal. Our little mouse video...
by Sean Michael | Oct 29, 2015 | RV Lifestyle, Video
Here’s a long overdue video about that least glamorous of glamping topics: the venerable dump station. The process of emptying an RV’s water tanks is quite simple. You’ve got a couple of dirty water tanks. Your job is to cleanly transfer that dirty...
by Sean Michael | Aug 26, 2015 | Airstream, Moneysaving Tips, Video
by Sean Michael | Jul 7, 2015 | Boondocking, Overnight Parking, Video
No one buys an RV with the goal of sleeping in Walmart parking lots. You probably won’t find the word “Walmart” listed in a single scrap of RV industry literature. I’ve never picked up a glossy RV brochure and thumbed through beautiful...
by Sean Michael | Jun 11, 2015 | Airstream, Blog, Generators, RV Products, Video
To buy or not to buy a generator is a dilemma of Shakespearean proportions. (See what I did there?) For many of us, a good old fashioned genset is the easiest route to reliable electricity at the campsite. A generator is actually an incredibly useful device, whether...
by Sean Michael | Apr 5, 2015 | Blog, Photos, Product Review
This review is based upon my time spent with the Sony FDR-X1000V camera thus far. I reserve the right to modify this review if my future experiences with the camera warrant a change. For more information about this camera you can check out my “Long Long Honeymoon”...
by Sean Michael | Mar 5, 2015 | "How To", Alaska, Blog, National Parks, Safety, Video, Wildlife, Yellowstone
Bears are an ongoing topic of interest for many of us who camp. We often joke about the prospects of being killed and eaten by a bear. But hey, it does actually happen to a few people every year. It certainly would be a terrifying way to die. Amongst the general...
by Sean Michael | Jan 28, 2015 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Products
The Dorcy “Green Lantern” power bank lantern is a useful multifunction camping gadget that addresses several needs in one tidy package. AREA LIGHT Every camper needs a lantern. (If that’s not the law, it probably should be.) Yes, with the press of the yellow...
by Sean Michael | Jan 23, 2015 | Airstream, Safety, Tires, Towing, Video
Of all the endeavors associated with Airstream ownership, towing is most fraught with risk. Sure, you may fear your first tentative trips to the dump station, but to my knowledge no one has ever died from a tragic “black water” incident. (Indeed, if death...
by Sean Michael | Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Product Review
Sony is first and foremost a technology company, and they are doing things with the A7 series that are currently unequaled. This camera is unique in the marketplace. As of this writing, there’s literally nothing else like it from Sony’s direct competitors...
by Sean Michael | Dec 13, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products
We’ve reviewed some premium flashlights over the years, but the Dorcy Metal Gear XLM (http://amzn.to/1wNngo4) may be the best yet. When testing the Metal Gear XLM, our first reaction was, “Holy…moley. What a flashlight!” This is not an ordinary flashlight;...
by Sean Michael | Dec 3, 2014 | Alaska, Blog, Canada, Destinations, Wildlife
Everyone enjoys a good bear tale. So let’s talk about the time a wild grizzly bear marched right through our campground, even stopping to bite the picnic table next door. Sound like a tall tale? We have video evidence below that proves it really happened. This...
by Sean Michael | Oct 31, 2014 | Blog, Maintenance, RV Products
Have you cleaned your water heater recently? Most of us, sadly, have not. Water heaters are often ignored until they stop working. All it takes is one icy cold shower to appreciate the importance of this hardy appliance. One step towards maintaining a water heater is...
by Sean Michael | Oct 21, 2014 | Blog, Safety
It’s one of the most terrifying situations an RV traveler can experience. It’s also among the most deadly. And it’s something that happens to almost everyone, sooner or later. That’s why we carry this $7 purchase (http://goo.gl/ssLBho). You...
by Sean Michael | Oct 21, 2014 | Blog, Product Review
My uninhibited lust for gloves is well documented. It is a personal addiction. I can wear a different pair of gloves every day, and not repeat myself for at least three years. My favorite pair of outdoor gloves are Head Digital Sport Running Gloves...
by Sean Michael | Oct 16, 2014 | "How To", Blog, Video
A few years ago we posted a video on YouTube revealing our “secret sauce” for backing up a travel trailer. Quite simply, there’s a simple technique that makes things go MUCH easier. We call this technique “The Scoop” ™. Once we mastered this...
by Sean Michael | Oct 3, 2014 | "How To", Blog, Cooking
by Kristy Michael “Honey, what’s for dinner?” How often are you asked that question? Heck, how often do you ask yourself that question?! If you’re like me, it’s a daily challenge to find something out of the ordinary to cook at meal...
by Sean Michael | Sep 22, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products
Packed with quality components, the Trie TL3100 (http://goo.gl/653MYV) portable task light has several thoughtful design features that set it apart from its competition. The Trie company recently sent us a TL3100 for review; here’s what we discovered. If Apple...
by Sean Michael | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog, Photography, RV Products, Yellowstone
Like many photographers, in recent years we’ve acquired a drone for aerial shots. Our drone of choice is the popular DJI Phantom series (http://goo.gl/uklwdh), but there are many such products on the market. What is a drone? Simply stated, it’s a remotely...
by Sean Michael | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
A few years ago, we decided to upgrade our binoculars from a set of K-Mart Special el cheapos to something better. After a lot of research, we ended up choosing Nikon MONARCH (http://goo.gl/kw7UOr) binoculars. We opted for the 8×42 magnification, but the...
by Sean Michael | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Camping Gear, Photography, Photos, RV Products
One of the most interesting camera purchases we’ve made in recent years is our stealth camera. (http://goo.gl/ZcifuD) These cameras are commonly known as hunting cameras, game cameras, trail cameras, and scouting cameras. They are invaluable for taking pictures...
by Sean Michael | Sep 4, 2014 | Alaska, Blog, Campfire Question, Camping Gear, National Parks, RV Products, Wildlife, Yellowstone
From time to time we receive questions about bears and camping. Often these questions mention firearms. For example, “What kind of gun should I carry into national parks to shoot and kill attacking bears?” For most people, we recommend carrying bear spray...
by Sean Michael | Aug 26, 2014 | Camping Abroad, Europe & UK, Video
We recently returned from an extended European and North African walkabout. For this trip, we left the Airstream and most of our worldly possessions at home. We brought only a couple of backpacks as our principal luggage. I also brought a day pack that contained extra...
by Sean Michael | May 19, 2014 | Airstream, Alaska, Blog, Boondocking, Generators, Propane, RV Lifestyle, Video
Here’s a new episode of “The Loloho Show,” our ongoing chat series that broadcasts to our YouTube Channel (http://goo.gl/8iyFmH). In this episode, we yap about RV boondocking and power. How do we get power when we are camping in the wild (including the wild...
by Sean Michael | May 6, 2014 | Blog, Camping Gear, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Wildlife
Maybe I am just getting old. In the past, a proper “wildlife” viewing needed to include claws, horns, antlers, or tusks. Yes, when we ponder wildlife viewing, our thoughts might first go to wild moose in the Grand Tetons, the famous bison herds of...
by Sean Michael | Apr 25, 2014 | Airstream, Alaska, Video
Here’s a new episode of “The Loloho Show,” our ongoing chat series that broadcasts to our YouTube Channel (http://goo.gl/8iyFmH). In this episode, we talk about how our Airstream travel trailer got a new floor (after Alaska destroyed the old one!). One of the...
by Sean Michael | Apr 16, 2014 | Video
Here’s another episode of “The Loloho Show,” our ongoing chat series that broadcasts to our YouTube Channel (http://goo.gl/8iyFmH). In this episode, we talk about boondocking and water management. Anyone who RV camps eventually does some boondocking. And why...
by Sean Michael | Mar 28, 2014 | Airstream, Blog, Interviews, People We Meet, Vintage
Can you guess the really cool thing about Airstreams and vintage trailers? It’s not the history. It’s not the aluminum. It’s not even the pink flamingos. It’s the people. Sure, we love Airstreams. Others love vintage campers of other brands....
by Sean Michael | Mar 3, 2014 | Airstream, Alaska, Destinations, Florida, National Parks, Video, Yellowstone
Ta da! This is the first episode of our new “chat show.” Our new show will address key questions we’ve received from viewers over the years. The idea is to talk, and hopefully to pass along information that you will find helpful. These will also be...
by Sean Michael | Mar 1, 2014 | "How To", Blog, SEEMORE
Mind the belt!
by Sean Michael | Feb 20, 2014 | Blog, Vlog
We’re planning to put together a vlog series (or should we just call it a “show?” I rather dislike the term vlog.) This series of videos will supplement our existing Loloho videos (see how I slid “Loloho” into that sentence without making...
by Sean Michael | Feb 6, 2014 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, SEEMORE
Here’s a straightforward “how to” topic that doesn’t need a lot of explanation. When you buy a Ford diesel pickup truck, the odds are pretty good that you’ll get one keyless entry remote. While keyless entry isn’t exactly necessary for survival...
by Sean Michael | Jan 27, 2014 | Airstream, Blog, Camping Abroad, Europe & UK, Photos
One of the best magazines has always been National Geographic (http://goo.gl/rLhnAJ). In an era when many magazines are going the way of the dodo, National Geographic is still going strong – because it delivers quality, as it has done since 1888 (right about the time...
by Sean Michael | Jan 26, 2014 | "How To", Product Review, SEEMORE
Most of us who tow our RVs use burly pickup trucks for the task. In our case, we have a Ford F250 diesel we call SEEMORE. Sadly, our truck came with only one keyless remote. Some dealerships want more than $100 for these remotes. So I’d rather pay $2.82 for this...
by Sean Michael | Jan 17, 2014 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Last year Kristy embraced a major change in lifestyle. And I’m not talking about boondocking. Like many of us, she wanted to lose some weight. Unlike most of us, she actually followed through! To date Kristy has lost 33 pounds and is nearing her goal weight. As...
by Sean Michael | Jan 16, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
If you read our website on a regular basis then you are well aware of my husband’s love of gloves. I joke with him that it’s an addiction. He has a ridiculous number of gloves– for warm weather, cold weather, wet weather, hitching, sewer duty, camera duty…...
by Sean Michael | Jan 3, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
An organized Airstream is a happy Airstream. With this truth in mind, we are always seeking ways to better organize our little aluminum home on wheels. Products like Vaultz Mesh Storage Bags (http://goo.gl/zBrOVP) can help. It’s a simple truth of RV travel: you...
by Sean Michael | Dec 28, 2013 | Blog, Boondocking, Generators, Overnight Parking, Product Review, RV Products
DEAL: Anyone in the market for a nice generator should check out the Yamaha EF2000is (http://goo.gl/Ao1urV), which is currently on sale $100 off. If I was buying a generator, I’d buy it online for a significant savings. The lack of sales tax (in most states) is...
by Sean Michael | Dec 27, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
Recently I was discussing winter storage with an RV owning friend of mine. “We don’t winterize our RV,” he explained. “Instead we keep a DeLonghi Safeheat radiator (http://goo.gl/919ogm) running during our coldest nights. It helps to keep the pipes and tanks...
by Sean Michael | Dec 25, 2013 | Blog
When I was a child, I knew a little boy who was a bit of a troublemaker. Let’s call him, “Fred.” Oh, little Fred wasn’t too much of a rapscallion. We’re talking about an elementary school kid here. But he was naughty. He had a knack for sneaky...
by Sean Michael | Dec 19, 2013 | Blog, Destinations, Dry Camping, Wildlife
We’ve taken our Airstream travel trailer to 49 states, camping in a wide variety of locations. We are often asked the question: “What’s your favorite campground?” Good question! Tough question. That’s kind of like asking Wilt Chamberlain to choose a...
by Sean Michael | Dec 14, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products
Here’s a money saving tip: buy refurbished electronics. This week Kristy and I picked up our second Roku box, a refurbished Roku 2 XD (http://goo.gl/E2Jf0f), a 1080p media streaming device. Someone at Roku obviously graduated from the Microsoft school...
by Sean Michael | Dec 10, 2013 | Blog, RV Products
This year we’ve been examining all those products that have made our Airstream travels enjoyable. After wading through the stack of posts (including our recent Black Friday & Cyber Monday scribes), here are 20 great gift ideas for RV campers… 20....
by Sean Michael | Dec 5, 2013 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, RV Products, Video
You asked for it. You DEMANDED it. (Well, some of you, anyway – you know who you are.) “BRING BACK THE T-SHIRTS!” you exclaimed rather rudely in all caps. Your insistent cry for satisfaction became our command. Now, after some 17 months of diligent (and mostly...
by Sean Michael | Dec 2, 2013 | Blog, RV Products
It’s CYBER MONDAY! (http://goo.gl/gRjGd5) Time to scoop up some great deals online. Here are five ideas for RV campers… 5. TRAILER AID If you have a twin axle trailer, you need a Trailer Aid. This is especially true if you own an Airstream. Why? It...
by Sean Michael | Nov 29, 2013 | Blog, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
With the leftover Thanksgiving turkey safely packed away in the fridge, we can now officially concentrate on Christmas gift shopping. (at least we know our food needs will be met for the next month.) Here are ten “Black Friday” (http://goo.gl/XuTju6) ideas...
by Sean Michael | Nov 15, 2013 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
One of our all-time favorite RV camping purchases is our memory foam mattress topper (http://goo.gl/6qy80E). It transformed our lousy RV mattress into a comfy place to sleep. But if we were shopping today, we might instead replace the entire mattress with a memory...
by Sean Michael | Nov 14, 2013 | Alaska, Blog, Product Review, RV Products
Sometimes we men make clothing purchases that our wives don’t quite understand. Take my balaclava (http://goo.gl/CefSl9), for example. No, I’m not talking about a delicious sweet dessert made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened...
