You probably don’t give your RV black tank sensors much thought – that is, until they start misbehaving. After all, there’s nothing glamorous about your RV’s black tank sensor. But as any seasoned RVer knows, it’s a vital part of keeping your rig in good working order. If your black water tank shows full when…
Camping in the summer means foggy windshields. Moisture forms inside your vehicle because the temperature and humidity difference between inside and outside. Condensation often comes from breathing and wet clothes inside the RV, fogging up the windshield. Here’s how to defog your windshield in the summer. Turn your heat and A/C up at the same…
When camping trip, hot water makes everything better. Hot coffee, hot showers, and clean dishes. But boiling water is also important for killing unwanted bacteria and viruses. Heating water makes it an unsustainable living condition for possible viruses and parasites. Here’s how to boil water while camping. You can boil water over a campfire. You…
Planning an outdoor event or a camping trip? How will you keep your food cold (and safe)? How long does ice last in a cooler? Here are 4 types compared, with water and dry ice time frames. Plus five tips for extending how long ice lasts. Ice in a cooler will last from 12 hours…
When do you need to ground your generator? You don’t want to start a fire or shock someone. In this guide, you’ll learn when you need to ground your generator, according to experts. And how to ground a generator when camping. To ground your generator while camping, you’ll need a few supplies: an 8-ft copper…
Friends food, good weather, and lots of fun: what else does your barbecue need? Well, it depends on what kind of fun you want to have at your barbeque. When it comes to children-friendly activities, you probably have some idea of games to choose from. Planning a BBQ is easy. Invite guests. Buy food. Hope…
Winter camping means being ready for whatever weather comes. Cold temperatures mean having the tools for your tent or RV. Can propane freeze? Here’s what you need to know. While propane has a freezing temperature, it is never that cold on Earth. When someone complains that their propane tank froze, they mean that ice has…
There’s nothing like the great outdoors. Camping gets you out of the house, out of cell service, and away from your shower. How will you stay clean? In this post, you’ll learn how to shower when camping. To shower while camping, you can use the campground’s public showers if available. Or you can purchase a solar…
Camping is one of summertime’s great pleasures. Nothing beats the taste of simple meals cooked outdoors after a long day in nature, but the last thing you want to do after you finish dinner is struggle through the clean-up process! Here’s how to wash dishes while camping. Bring the necessary supplies, clean the work area,…
Eggs are a great source of protein for a long, active day hiking, fishing, and chopping firewood. I love starting my day with some fried eggs over the campfire. What are the best ways to pack eggs for your camping trip? Here’s how to pack eggs for camping. Storing eggs in a cooler will keep…