“Enjoy it now while you can! You won’t be able to keep doing that once you have a baby!” Sooner or later, most adventurous couples will hear something like this, usually from a well-meaning older friend or relative. For those who enjoy RV camping, there is no need to give this up when you add…
Motorhome and travel trailer rentals are popular ways to enjoy a family camping vacation. But if you have a child that is required to travel in a car seat, you’ll have a little more to think about on your family road trip. Not all RVs are created equal, so you’ll want to look at the…
“Do I need a special license to drive an RV?” and “Which RV class needs a special license?” These are two common questions we are asked nearly every week at Outdoorsy. Here is the simple answer: You don’t need a special license to drive most motorhomes. If you’re driving any vehicle under 26,000 pounds —…
Driving is one of the most common activities in everyday life, but it’s also one of the riskiest. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic crashes injured more than 2.7 million people and killed more than 38,824 in 2020. The latter figure makes motor vehicle accidents one of the most significant…
One of the first rules you learn before you start driving is “always check your blind spot.” That’s easier said than done when it comes to driving an RV, as they’re larger than the average car. That said, where does the most damage to Outdoorsy rentals occur? The blind spot behind the driver’s side of…
Tire blowouts are one of the more common causes of RV accidents. Fortunately, a small amount of attention and care can go a long way in ensuring it never happens to you. A little RV tire safety goes a long way. In this blog, we cover 3 ways to keep your tires in check and…
Traveling in an RV can pose anxious moments in the event of a storm or inclement weather. I’d be lying if I told you that in our three and a half years of full-timing, it has been all sunshine and rainbows. You can’t control what Mother Nature is going to throw at you, but you…
The United States may be united as one nation, but they each have their own set of rules when it comes to highway safety. As an RV enthusiast, you want to be aware of the rules for the states you will be traveling in. Speed limits are one of the tricky areas and the one you are most likely to run afoul of. Each state has their own rules and each road can have its own variations.
Avoiding tire blowouts can be the difference between an RV day from heaven or hell. Do you want to deal with replacing a tire and repairing RV damage when you could be on the road headed to a fun-filled destination? Luckily there are a few things RV owners can do in order to avoid the vast majority of tire blowouts…
The Outdoorsy RV Owner Community is filled with great ideas to help people make more money renting out their RV on Outdoorsy.It’s also a place for experienced RVers to share what they’ve learned over the miles. One such tip came up yesterday from Paul Johnson, owner of a brand new Forest River Sunseeker in Theodore, Alabama…
