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We Did An E-Bike Tour!!

We did something really fun!! We signed up for an “E-Bike” tour in Eugene, Oregon. The cost was $25 each, which included the bike rental, helmets, and a small snack during the ride. Not bad! When we arrived at our meeting spot, we were glad to learn we were the only two on the 2.5-hour tour! This worked to our benefit as we were able to ask a lot of questions about the bikes. Our tour was 20 miles in total and we could have easily done another 20 miles…without questi

Casey's Riverside RV Resort

Sometimes you can’t see something until you are looking for it. How true! For years, Jim and I have driven past the tiny town of Westfir, including a sign along Hwy 58 pointing towards Casey’s Riverside RV Park.....never paying much attention to it. Boy, have we been missing out on a beauty of a spot! Recently, we needed a spot to camp...and the search was on! The annual Perseid meteor shower was coming up and we desperately wanted to find a location. In years past, we ha

Hydraulic Level Jacks "Popping"??

Jim?!!? What's that popping sound? This is what Melinda kept asking me, after owning our Bighorn for a little over a year. So, I did some research and found the solution was simple....if you know the trick. Adding a quart of Cat Hydraulic Oil Additive (model # 1U-9891) stops sticky or noisy hydraulics and for us...it removed the popping noise. Score!! Just remember to take out a quart, before you add this quart in, or you might have a big mess on your hands. How to purc

Better RV Breakaway Cable Setup

We can connect to our 5th wheel hitch and the King Ping with ease. Easy....breezy. However, attaching that DARN emergency brake cable from the King Pin to our truck/hitch...NOT FUN. It's the one step that I don't look forward to. You have be 7 feet tall to reach over the wheel well and get the cable!!! For the record....I'm not 7 foot tall. To complete this task, I have to step up on the tire, pull myself up and then quickly reach under the nose of the 5th wheel to gra

Say GOODBYE to RV Keys

We've all been there! You're outside and remember that you need to grab something from the storage compartment. And..... it's locked. You have to get the keys from inside your RV. It's not the biggest problem however, it gets repetitive. The solution is easy....the Keyless Baggage Handle System from RVLOCKS. With this installed, we can now simply walk up to the storage door, enter our code and grab what we need without having to find those darn keys. Efficient and e

Campground Review - Champoeg State Park (Oregon)

Champoeg State Park, 30 minutes outside of Portland, Oregon, is a great spot to take the family for a long weekend away. This family friendly location offers easy walking and bike trails within the park which follow along the Willamette River. Our favorite area to camp is in "B Loop". This loop offers larger spaces and is located near the walking trails. Below is a picture of our site for this trip, B12. "A Loop" offers smaller sites yet is close to the LARGE play structur

Storm 700 - Emergency Power

You think about it during storms...you hope it doesn't happen...but sometimes it does. ...POWER OUTAGE... Now what? First, you make sure everyone is safe, then you start to think about how to manage through it. Forget those headaches! The Storm 700 by Schumacher will power critical items during a power outage, keep you safe and out the dark. Other great places to use the Storm 700: Football tailgater - Say goodbye to loud and gas smells from generator Camping in remote loc

Campground Review - Salem RV Resort (Oregon)

We spent our Veterans Day Weekend at the Salem RV Resort (Salem, Oregon). While only a short 45 minutes from home, it was nice to get away for the extended weekend. As you near the campground, we learned that you have to really keep a sharp eye out for the small (kinda hidden) sign right at the entrance. Once there, the park is easy to navigate. It's well laid out with plenty of space between sites. We upgraded to the Premium site, which has a separate parking spot for

ClearSource - A Water Filter Built For Your RV

We didn't think about the quality of our water while camping because we installed what most RV campers do.... a Camco water filter. Yet, when we dug a bit deeper into this issue, we discovered that it wasn't doing the job as much as we thought. Our sense of security with our water was washed away!! Sure, sediments over 100-microns were being filtered out with the Camco filter....but it wasn't removing the harmful contaminants such as Silt, Bacteria and Giardia. ICK!! We

Replacing LCI Auto Level Controller

If you have an RV with the self leveling feature, you probably are using a LCI (Lippert Components Inc.) controller. This controller acts as the brains of the leveling system, ensuring your RV is level, regardless of the ground conditions. Now what happens if this controller goes bad....well, you have to replace it of course. In the video below, we walk you through this quick 5 minute process. If possible, make sure your RV is level before starting, as this will help onc

Schumacher - Magnetic LED Flashlights

Flashlights come and go, but sometimes along comes advancements in battery technology and design enhancements combined with a simple, yet unique feature that leaves all other flashlights in the dark. Listed below are is the full feature set of SL137R Flashlight. But the feature that stands out and above all others is the addition of a STRONG magnet at the base. Combine that with the 360° swivel and tilt ball joint, and this flashlight can hold itself in countless positions.

15 Practical Gift Ideas for RV Enthusiasts

It's the season of giving....and everyone is on the hunt for the perfect gift. Gifts for the RV can sometimes be tricky. To help out, we selected 15 items from our RV in hopes that you also find them useful in your RV life. This list includes suggestions from"stocking suffers" to "OMG...Best Gift Ever!!"....and several in-between items. Most are practical, some are fun yet some can really help out in difficult situations. Enjoy the video below! And, Happy Holidays! Link

Create AC Power - Pump Tires - Jump Start Car

While we love "boondocking" (camp with no hook-ups).... we still have a few items we need to keep charged in order play music or our GPS that we use riding our dirt bikes. We've used a Schumacher "Instant Portable Power" unit for about 6 years. I can't count how many times we've used it over the years. It is a solid "work horse" and has never failed to perform. It's an impressive tool! We've used it for big jobs such as jump starting cars and filling tires to the proper

New Lights for Backing Up & Security

Camping during the winter is possible in Oregon as we typically don't have severe weather conditions that require an RV to "winterized" with RV Antifreeze. This means we can leave after work on Friday and come home Sunday afternoon! However, camping in the winter months usually means we are arriving to campsites in the dark. Arriving to the campsite in the dark is not so bad....it's the parking that provides its own set of challenges and struggles. We determined that usin

Review - Lippert RV Water Pump

It will happen... most likely, when you least expect it! The water pump in your RV will....just....stop.....working. (Nooooooooo!!!) Or perhaps, after a long winter with freezing temperatures, there was a bit of residual water in the pump.....which led to cracking within the internal parts the pump. (Boooooo!) For whatever reason, your water pump needs to be replaced. It may seem like a daunting task...but it's really quite easy! We have been researching water pumps.

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