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RV Accessories: Why You Should Use a Surge Protector
Posted by Family RV in RV Accessories, RV Camping on July 22nd, 2009
The below video is an example of what happens to your RV when you get bad (too high or too low voltage) power from the RV park. It isn’t pretty and it cost us $300 to fix it.
Get the surge protector mentioned in this video:Portable Surge Guard
CA Camping: Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
Posted by Family RV in California camping, Family Camping, RV Camping, Western USA RV Parks on July 20th, 2009
We spent the weekend at a local county park that was a surprisingly great place to RV.
We wanted to go somewhere close to save on gas. So we settled on Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. It is a park in the foothills above Gilroy, CA and managed by the Santa Clara County.
We weren’t [...]
RV Gas Mileage: How to Beat High Gas Prices!
Posted by Family RV in Getting Better Gas Milage, Money Saving Travel Tips, RV Camping, RV Travel on July 14th, 2009
This video from Sean Michael of the Long Long Honeymoon has an excellent message about beating the high price of gasoline. In another words there are many ways to go RVing.
Though gas isn’t as high as it was last summer, it is still probably the largest item you pay for on your RV trip.
CA Camping: Calaveras Big Trees State Park- June 19 – 21, 2009
Posted by Family RV in California camping, Family Camping, Family RV Fun, RV Camping, Traveling with Kids, Western USA RV Parks on July 9th, 2009
My family and I spend the long weekend (from 6/19- 21/09) at Calavaeras Big Trees Stat Park. It is located 10 minutes above Arnold, CA in the Southern Sierra Nevada. Below is the account of our stay and some tips on how to make your stay there more enjoyable.
Getting to the Campground – No Wide [...]
Camping at New Brighton State Beach
Posted by Family RV in California camping, Family RV Fun, RV Camping, RV Travel, Western USA RV Parks on June 18th, 2009
We had a really good time at the New Brighton State Beach park. The state park is located off of Highway 1 just outside of Capitola, CA.
It is a state park (though its not threatened of closing with the Cal budget crisis) sitting on the bluffs above the beach. We had power and water, but [...]
A New RV Camping Accessory
Posted by Family RV in California camping, Family RV Fun, RV Camping on June 17th, 2009
We just got a new canoe last week and we can’t wait to use it.
Luckily we only have to wait until this weekend. We have a trip planned to the Calaveras Big Trees National Forrest in the Southern Sierra Nevada.
It is along the Stanislaus River, so I’m sure we will have a chance to use [...]
Getting Internet Access in Your RV
Posted by Family RV in RV Accessories, RV Camping on June 8th, 2009
Besides all the other comforts your RV provides, you probably want Internet access in your RV where ever you may be.
The below video gives a good basic overview of the options.
Cellular Internet access equipment mentioned in the above video.
California Camping in Danger by State Budget
Posted by Family RV in California camping, Family Camping, RV Camping, Western USA RV Parks on June 3rd, 2009
You may have heard of the budget problems with the state of California (my home-sweet-home). It seems we are $20 billion in the red.
Well the governor is proposing some prettry draconian measures with the State Park system. He wants to close up to 220 state parks with over 50 in Northern California alone.
This could mean [...]
Good Sam Coupons for RV Parts and Service
Posted by Family RV in Family Camping, Money Saving Travel Tips, RV Accessories, RV Camping, RV Travel on May 29th, 2009
Thoughts Before Going On a Family RV Travel Trip
Posted by Family RV in Family Camping, RV Camping, Traveling with Kids on May 21st, 2009
You are itching to go and your RV is gassed-up and ready to roll. You’ve reserved and you’re excited to experience the new campground you read so much about in the travel directory. Your ready for the open road.
This is all fine and good but – what about the kids. You know they aren’t going [...]
