RV Life and Travel Blog

May 13, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #720

Sun, 13 May 2012 06:58:09 GMT

Looking for tips on how to find work? Either paying jobs or volunteer work? Take a look at this week's Workers On Wheels E-zine. Lots of info to help you get started and to stay on the road RVing, living your dream lifestyle.

May 6, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #719

Sun, 06 May 2012 06:47:18 GMT

Tips for finding campground jobs and other work while RVing...read this weekend's Workers On Wheels E-zine on our website. Click the link below to go to it now.

Apr 29, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #718

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:54:32 GMT

This week's newsletter for working campers and RVers is ready. If you subscribe to it, it should be in your email box. It is also posted on the website.

Apr 28, RV Life and Travel Newsletter #475

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 04:35:54 GMT

Read the newest issue of the RV Life and Travel Ezine.

Apr 28, Picture Frame

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:58:24 GMT

What is good to use for picture framing in an RV? My father is now a full time RV-er and I have a portrait of his granddaughter for him. I am not sure

Apr 22, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #717

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:44:12 GMT

Our weekly newsletter for RVers and campers who work for pay, work for an RV site, and who do volunteer work is posted on the Workers On Wheels website. Click the link below to read the new issue now.

Apr 20, Motorhome Renovations: There's a Glitch with "Our New Motorhome"

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:38:34 GMT

Motorhome renovations, do they ever go as planned? We hit a snag. We haven't yet started on mechanical, body, or systems problems. There's another issue to be on the lookout for when buying a used RV.

Apr 16, Auto Insurance Quotes - Yes, You Really May Save Hundreds on your Premium

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:25:28 GMT

Ads for auto insurance quotes, you know the ones that say you could save if you switched companies, abound. Can you really save any money, or are all the RV and car insurance rates about the same?

Apr 16, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #716

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:28:13 GMT

Need some ideas on how to finance your travels? Think it might be fun to work in a campground while you stay there? Would you like to spend the season at a fancy RV resort, but can't afford it? Our free newsletter may have the answers you need on how to make your dreams come true.

Apr 13, RV Life and Travel: Full-time RVing, Living or Camping in a Recreational Vehicle

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:51:44 GMT

RV Life and Travel shares our experiences as full-time RVers, plus summer camping trips, cold weather RVing in Alaska, snowbird RV parks in the south, and boondocking, along with RV tips and news.

Apr 12, Free Products for Starting an RV Based Business

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:21:58 GMT

Our Watkins Summit Group is offering you a $50 Watkins gift certificate when you enroll this month. Since it only costs $40 to join, you are immediately ahead $10! And, you get full membership rights for a year. This is the perfect business to do while RVing. Visit our website for the details.

Apr 12, Preventing Generator Theft

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:12:35 GMT

This concerns preventing generator theft. We are in the process of buying two 2000 watt Honda generators. My question is, How do you keep them from being

Apr 12, Tunnels and RVs

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:07:19 GMT

Can a recreational vehicle legally go into a tunnel? I've heard that RVs aren't allowed in tunnels and must take detours. I've also heard it is okay if

Apr 8, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #715

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:56:27 GMT

Earn your living while enjoying the RVing lifestyle. Here's another issue of our newsletter for RVers who need or want to work while full-time RVing.

Apr 8, Getting Behind RV Paneling

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:53:30 GMT

If I wanted to run a new tank sensor line to my monitor on the wall, how do I run it behind the paneled wall? Will I have to rip the panel to run the wire?

Apr 8, Portable Generators

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:51:43 GMT

My dilemma is rather to use small portable generator(s) such as Honda or Yamaha 2000 in combination, or purchase one larger generator. Used to power a

Apr 8, RV Depreciation

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:50:43 GMT

Why the small depreciation on used RVs? As a single woman, I've been looking at Class B vehicles, such at RoadTrek and other vans, but even the used models

Apr 1, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #714

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:45:06 GMT

If money is what is holding you back from making the move to full-time RV living, then you need to read our newsletter for working RVers. It is free. It's best if you subscribe and have it emailed to you each week. However, it is also posted on our Workers On Wheels website (free to you). Click the link below to go to it now.

Mar 26, Fishing - Freshwater Angling, Catch and Release, Deep Sea Charters - RVers Do It

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:06:59 GMT

Fishing and RVing ... Do fisherman RV or do RVers fish? We decide where to travel based on what's biting. For the sport, the catch, or as a job, you'll often find us with a line in the water.

Mar 26, Single RVers' Clubs Offer Socialization and RVing "How-to" Support

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:06:02 GMT

Single RVers' clubs and organizations give solo RV travelers a special network. Whether the focus is on having fun at campouts or sharing RVing information, the groups form a support system.

Mar 26, Full-time RVing Stories: What It's Really Like to Live in a Recreational Vehicle

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:04:53 GMT

Full-time RVing stories from our readers who actually live in a recreational vehicle - a travel trailer, motorhome, bus, camper, fifth-wheel, or other home on wheels -- along with why they do it.

Mar 18, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #712

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:04:06 GMT

This weekend's issue of our Workers On Wheels E-zine to help RVers and campers who want (or need) to earn money as they travel is now posted. Click the link to read it on the WorkersOnWheels.com website.

Mar 17, RV Life and Travel Newsletter #474

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:34:06 GMT

A new issue of RV Life and Travel E-zine is ready for you. Subscribers, check your email boxes. If you aren't a subscriber -- subscribe now -- it is FREE. We also post it on the website for you. Click the link below to read it on the website.

Mar 17, Motorhome Renovation: The Story of the New Fixer-Upper RV Continues

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:12:27 GMT

The motorhome renovation story continues…. Wouldn't it be fun to buy a brand new RV instead of a fixer-upper? Oh, wait, we have bought brand new ones and Bob still did major work on them

Mar 15, National Park Week, April 21-29, Features Free Admission and Nationwide Events

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:26:39 GMT

National Park Week, April April 21-29, 2012, is a time to explore the stunning beauty and amazing stories found in your national parks -- for free.

Mar 11, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #711

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:24:17 GMT

There's a free newsletter for folks who want (or need) to work while RVing. And, yes, I publish it. If you subscribe to, you should now have a new issue waiting for you in your email. If you don't subscribe to it, but are interested in how you could work while RVing or camping, we invite you to subscribe now -- it is free. (No credit card required!) You may also read it on our Workers On Wheels website by clicking on the link below.

Mar 10, RV Life and Travel Newsletter #473

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:31:13 GMT

Another issue of our newsletter about our life as RVers, sharing what we do and what we know about RVing, to encourage and help you with your RVing life, and to give you a chance for some "arm chair" travels as you join out adventures.

Mar 10, RV Renovation Comes to Life: Follow Along as We Repair and Remodel a Motorhom

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:10:37 GMT

RV renovation, repair, and remodeling are part of RVing for us. Whether we get a brand new RV or a new-to-us used RV, there are always things to fix or change in our travel trailer or motorhome.

Mar 4, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #710

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:37:37 GMT

Find out how you can afford to be a full-time RVer. Get free RV sites and utilities -- and oftentimes hourly pay besides. Or, pay for your life and travels with a business you run from your RV. The new issue of the free newsletters for working RVers is now ready for you.

Feb 26, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #709

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:02:30 GMT

Who'd want to work at a campground where the electric meters were hung with bungee cords? Or where the rec hall was regularly turned into to drunken party room? Or where the lights were close to be shut off because the electric bill was delinquent? Well, it just so happens some RVers seek out those kinds of campgrounds when they are looking for work. Read this issue of the newsletter to find out what this is all about.

Feb 26, A Salmon Charter Introduces Bob to the Fun and Challenges of Fishing for Silvers

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:57:54 GMT

A salmon charter out of Seward, Alaska, is a dream fishing trip for many RVers. This was Bob's first Seward fishing charter going after silvers. He'll always remember this one.

Feb 24, Future Full-time RVers Road vs. Roots

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:09:40 GMT

We are a future full-time RVer couple in our fifties that not only have grown children scattered all over the country, but also want to get out of our

Feb 19, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #708

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:22:15 GMT

Jobs for RVers that pay wages and provide a FHU site and utilities from Washington to Florida, from Minnesota to Texas, and states in between are listed in this issue. For those who prefer to barter, there are some work-for-site positions, too. Please be sure to tell your RVing friends about our newsletter and our Workers On Wheels website. Let them know that they can go to our website and get all of the job listings free -- there is no subscription fee to pay.

Feb 17, RV Life and Travel Newsletter #472

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:36:26 GMT

The costs of full-timing are on most RVers minds these days. Part-time campers, too, are wondering how -- or if -- they'll be able to afford to spend time in their RVs this year. This issue of our newsletter has cost cutting tips. Bob's back with an article, too, in this issue, on choosing a toy hauler. And, we answer readers questions and share your views.

Feb 17, Cost Cutting RV Tips

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:43:49 GMT

What tips do you have for cutting the cost of RVing? How do you use your RV to save money on vacation? What frugal tips can you share to help your fellow

Feb 17, Campground Costs Can Be Low with These Money Saving Tips

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:14:16 GMT

Campground costs don't have to drain your RVing budget. These cost cutting tips show you how to save money on camping fees while staying at nice campgrounds and RV parks, even luxury resorts.

Feb 16, Choosing a Toy Hauler - Things Bob Looks For

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:43:51 GMT

Choosing a toy hauler is somewhat different than buying an RV in general, because of all the storage room and how they are used. If I were buying a toy hauler, these are things I would shop for.

Feb 12, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #707

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:03:52 GMT

This weekend's e-zine for working RVers is now posted on our Workers On Wheels website. We encourage you to subscribe and receive it by email -- free of charge -- each week. To read this week's issue on the website, click the link below.

Feb 12, My Personal Planner is an Indispensable Tool for Organizing our RVing Lives

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:00:57 GMT

My personal planner is my portable filing cabinet. I use it for keeping track of basic vehicle, medical, banking, and other important information. It's my journal to track our RV life and travels.

Feb 5, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #706

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:16:50 GMT

To find out about earning a living while RVing, read our RVers Workers On Wheels E-zine. Click the link below to read the issue that went out a few minutes ago. And, while you are there on our Workers On Wheels website, sign up for the e-zine so that you receive it in your email -- there is no subscription cost, it is free to you.

Feb 4, RVers and Camper, Check Out the New Good Sam

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:00:13 GMT

Feb 3, Turkey Creek RV Village, a Campground Near Branson, MO

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:30:19 GMT

Turkey Creek RV Village makes a fine headquarters while taking in the sights and sounds of Branson, MO. It is a pet friendly campground and has Internet access. It is clean and reasonably priced.

Jan 29, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #705

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:15:13 GMT

Restoring a ghost town. Distributing free shoes. Playing in a blue grass band. Being paid hourly wages for every hour worked at an RV resort, besides receiving a FHU site and utilities. Writing romance novels. Designing video games. These are just some of the ways working RVers earn their livings that we discuss in this issue.

Jan 28, RV Life and Travel Newsletter #471

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:41:51 GMT

This week's newsletter for RVers, answering your questions about RVs and RVing, and giving you tips that make RV living easier and better.

Jan 27, Work Camper with Disabled Partner

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:49:55 GMT

I would like to try some work camping with my husband who had to retire early due to health issues. Possibly a three month stint of a summer north or winter

Jan 27, Fulltime RVer Living in Alaska

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:46:48 GMT

How can you be a full-timer and live in Alaska? My wife and I have been considering the full-time RV lifestyle, but we live in the Yukon Territory, Canada.

Jan 22, RVers Workers On Wheels Newsletter #704

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:15:25 GMT

Our newsletter for working RVers was emailed out to subscribers (it is free!) and is posted on the Workers On Wheels website. Clicking the link below should take you to it.

Jan 22, RV Life and Travel Newsletter #470

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:11:19 GMT

Answering your questions about full time RVing and sharing our experience as full time RVers. Subscribe (it is free) to received our newsletter by email. It is also posted on the website for you.

Jan 20, WiFi while Fulltime RVing

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:36:29 GMT

What is the best way to get WiFi for my laptop while traveling? Coleen, the RVing editor replies: For many RVers, it isn't one best way to connect to

Jan 17, Cold Weather RVing: Winter RVing in Freezing Temperatures

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:08:54 GMT

Cold weather RVing requires preparation. Much of it has to do with the RV or camping unit. However, the mind-set of the RVer is nearly as important. We find the joys of outweigh the problems.