RV storage may not be foremost in your mind when you purchase an RV. You bought it to go out and travel! Why would you store it? There are actually many reasons you may need to store your RV, both for the short-term and for the long-term. In this article, we’ll look at the different types of RV storage so you can determine what’s right for you. We’ll also look at what you can expect to spend on the different types and at RV storage tips for owners. What is RV Storage? RV storage is where you’re keeping your rig when it’s not being used! This can be anywhere from a professional lot, where you ..read more

Owning an RV means learning how to care for your RV! This might include gathering some new skills to keep up with maintenance, being prepared to have a running fix-it list, and, once in a while, taking your rig somewhere to have it worked on. Living full-time in your RV can make maintenance an extra challenge since you may have to reroute travel plans or find a place to stay while your home is in the shop. We’ve gathered a few tips and tricks for planning maintenance, and have learned a few lessons for when we unexpectedly had to leave our RV to have work done on it. Repairs are inevitable Wh ..read more

RVshare recently hosted an RV owners meetup webinar alongside Director of Education and head trainer at NRVTA, Todd Henson. NRVTA trains RV owners to become experts of their own vehicles, as well as provides training for those wishing to become an RV technician or inspector. We’re thrilled to work with Todd, and to offer RV owners 5% off a course with code RVSHARE. The goal of this meetup, as well as NRVTA, is to empower RV owners to conduct their own maintenance on their RVs whenever possible, as opposed to relying on pricey visits or long wait times at a service center.  We cover ..read more

Spring into early Summer is one of the most gorgeous times to hit the road and explore the country. I recently did a 2,500 mile cross country roadtrip in my Majestic 19g RV. It was an experience of a lifetime, going through the sunkissed deserts of the West, the majestic Rocky Mountains that take your breath away, to the lush green forests of the Atlantic Coast. All with the weather changing every moment. Thankfully, I was able to get there with zero breakdowns, leaks, or blowouts. All thanks to keeping up with my RV’s maintenance. I’m excited to share some of the ways I keep my RV in tip-top ..read more

If you’re brand new to RVing, you’ll soon realize that RV camping can get pretty difficult without a power source. You won’t be able to use your air conditioning or appliances, and after a few days your RV batteries will die. Which is why you’re going to need an external power source if you’re planning to camp anywhere that doesn’t have hookups! The easiest way to start getting that extra power is with a generator. Generators can seem a bit intimidating if you’ve never used one before, but we’ve got you covered with all you need to know to operate an RV generator. Types of RV Generators The f ..read more

Having plumbing on the go is one of the more awesome things about RV travel. But one of the less awesome things? Dealing with the RV water tanks that make said plumbing work.  Honestly, RV holding tanks aren’t something many people think about when buying or renting an RV. This is understandable. They are about to acquire the ability to adventure anywhere, so why would they be focused on something as trivial as tanks? However, the truth of the matter is that water tanks are a very important part of any RV, and knowing how they work and how to care for them is crucial.  Not sure wher ..read more

One of the most important things you can do as an RV owner is stay on top of your RV maintenance. This includes a whole slew of tasks such as resealing your roof, winterizing your rig before freezing temperatures hit, ensuring your motorhome engine is in good working order, and of course, fixing broken things.  All of these are crucial for ensuring you get the most out of your RV, and skipping any of them might mean your home-on-wheels doesn’t last as long as it should. That said, the most important piece of maintenance you’ll do is brake maintenance. Skipping this job might cost you muc ..read more

RV travel is an incredible adventure, and for the most part, it’s all fun and games—that is, until the wastewater tanks need to be dumped. At that point, there are some less fun things that need to be done.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there who know nothing about RV water tanks, meaning those less-than-fun parts of RVing are a complete mystery to them. That’s where this article comes into play.  Today, we are going to discuss RV water tanks in depth so you can jump into the world of RVing with all of the knowledge you need to properly use and care for your RV holdi ..read more

How our vacation was frozen Picture this. You’re RVing within 40 miles of the biggest sandbox that exists in Southern California and OH NO! The pipes have frozen and burst and the toilet’s leaking and you are out in the middle of nowhere in an RV. Every time you flush the toilet water comes seeping around the toilet base and you have to keep drying the floors until you can get it fixed. And…you only have so many towels to mop things up.  Sounds easy enough to fix, but what if ?  The memory of camping at the dunes and having our pipes break on that fateful trip still sticks in m ..read more

The feeling you get when your RV or trailer is loaded up and ready to hit the road for an adventure just can’t be beat. Whether you’re headed on a family vacation, or a longer flexcation, or even planning to live full-time in your rig, there’s something about the day when all your planning and packing and anticipating comes to fruition that is very exciting. So it’s understandable that you don’t want to slow down on your road trip to weigh your RV. After all the excitement and build-up, it’s kind of anti-climactic to have to take care of business. You may even be tempted to skip it. How to W ..read more