Although it’s currently 64 degrees outside here in Western PA, earlier this week we had a cold snap and the temperatures dipped into the freezing zone. So Jarrett found himself winterizing the camper in the dark … and rain. It certainly wasn’t ideal, but definitely better than risking frozen pipes. Since many of you have been working to winterize your own campers, we thought you
Camper Upkeep
Camper in Training: Camper axle issues
Tires and brakes are a vital part of any camper. They are what make constant contact with the road as you are rolling down the highway. If these are not working properly the chances that you are going to encounter an unsafe situation exponentially increases. That is why I always check tire pressures and condition as we are hauling the camper. I check the tire
Camper in Training: Know thy terms
If you’re new to camping, you may have discovered that campers and RVers throw around a lot of terms like boondocking, dump station, etc., that may leave your head reeling in confusion. So I thought for this installment of “Camper in Training” it might be good to share a little bit about the different types of campgrounds, campsites, and lingo that you might hear used in
Spring cleaning time!
It’s spring cleaning time here at The Touring Camper! In addition to taking our camper in for her annual check-up (i.e., state inspection), we are working to get her gussied up for her summer trips. Here’s a look back at one of our popular posts about how we clean the camper’s exterior. A few years back Kristin purchased some Charlie’s Soap laundry detergent after a friend raved about
Put a lid on it!
For several of our camping stops this summer we decided to book full-hook-up sites in hopes it would make life a little simpler while we are on the road for so long. And I have to admit, being able to shower in your own camper without hauling everything to a shower house is nice. However, we have learned the hard way that showering in your
Camper tour
Hello friends, We thought you all might enjoy a camper tour of our home away from home. Before our final 2014 camping trip I pulled out the video camera to show you what our Keystone Passport looks like all loaded down for a weekend trip. Enjoy! The floor plan for the Keystone Passport Grand Touring 2910BH: