Creating Family Connections One RV Adventure at a Time
In preparation for our 2015 West Trip I needed to reorganize the compartments under the camper for two main reasons: 1) We will be taking more clothes, food, toys, etc., and I needed to drop some camper weight to accommodate the additional weight; and 2) since I am going to be setting up and tearing down multiple times on this trip, the storage compartments needed a
Earlier this year I shared about how poop wipes almost ruined our camping trip, and I promised to follow up with an experiment to discover toilet paper brands that should work better in a camper bathroom. I modeled my experiment after one that Gone with the Wynns did, but I wanted to try different toilet paper brands in hopes of finding the most economical and
With five people in our camper, we found on camping trips that the entry area was always getting clogged with shoes. So in preparing for our 2015 West Trip we needed a better shoe storage solution. Once again I headed to Pinterest for some ideas. I saw one idea that used small PVC piping to create a shoe rack just inside the door. I was intrigued
After owning our camper for two years, we’ve found some features and designs that don’t work well for our family’s needs. Some of those things we can’t change, like the location of the camper’s CO2 detector, which is low on the wall within easy reach of our curious kiddos. Other things can be modified to make them work better for our family, like fixing
Campfires are one of our kiddos favorite parts of camping. But as parents it can be a stressful time due to the danger associated with an open flame. The following are a few of the ways we make campfire time safer for the kiddos. (Note: This post contains affiliate links. Our full disclosure policy can be found here.) Our primary strategy with the kids is
Camping with kids in tow can be such a fantastic way to spend quality time together as a family. But camping with little ones isn’t always easy: From disrupted naps and bedtimes, to keeping them safe around campfires and campground roads, it can be exhausting! We’ve found a few gear items, though, that can make the camping trip go much smoother for everyone. (Note: This
So over the past two years I have had a series of unfortunate events involving the camper–resulting mostly from my own stupidity! I wish I had these incidents on video as I might have been able to turn my pain into gain on YouTube. Live and learn. (Note: This post contains affiliate links. Our disclosure policy can be found here.) Mishap 1: While pulling the
One of our favorite parts about having a travel trailer is the ability to leave it packed with most of our camping gear. Over the years we have added and eliminated items as we determined what we wanted to have with us on our camping trips. Today I’m highlighting our top 10 favorite items to keep in the camper–in no particular order. (Note: This post
Yes, I just used the word poop in a blog title. But that’s what the kiddos call them–and if it weren’t for having kiddos, I never would have paid any attention to the advent of “moist flushable wipes.” In theory they are a great idea–and super helpful for potty-training toddlers. But apparently they have caused a lot of problems with regular sanitation systems. And in
For many families making their rounds of the Utah 5 National Parks, a visit to Bryce Canyon is a highly anticipated stop. With its sweeping vistas and spectacular hikes, Bryce offers something for everyone. But with most of the camping options concentrated immediately around Bryce, families that want to escape the crowds and explore Bryce…
For many families planning a trip to the Utah region, their itineraries often center on hitting the high points of iconic stops like Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, and Arches. Several lesser-known parks are also worth the stop, though, and for families looking for ways to escape the crowds, Cedar Breaks National Monument should be on…
