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Black Friday Sale Details:
- The discount is automatically applied and cannot be combined with any other codes. You can choose free economy shipping during the sale. The discount is only for products in this store and does not apply to gift cards, memberships, or CARE donations.
- Order fulfillment using the free shipping option will begin the first week of December. Please choose your delivery address accordingly. Economy shipping usually arrives 7-10 days from the time it was shipped.
- Members who use their Rainbow Dr address will have their product packages shipped out separately by economy shipping on their next mailing.
- Orders with paid 2-day shipping will receive priority to ship. Please allow at least one business day for processing.

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Escapees RV Club was founded in 1978. In the four decades since, so much has happened to move the club forward and grow both the membership and the services and...
Your RV Sewer System: Unclogging Your RV Black Water...
For those who are very new to RVing, your RV black tank is the equivalent of your toilet plumbing or septic tank from your sticks-and-bricks home. It’s where your...

Your RV Sewer System: Unclogging Your RV Black Water...
For those who are very new to RVing, your RV black tank is the equivalent of your toilet plumbing or septic tank from your sticks-and-bricks home. It’s where your...
Points To Consider When Selecting An RV Home Base
This article was originally published in the September/October 2014 issue of Escapees magazine. As the pandemic continues, we see more and more RVers considering finding a home base from...

Points To Consider When Selecting An RV Home Base
This article was originally published in the September/October 2014 issue of Escapees magazine. As the pandemic continues, we see more and more RVers considering finding a home base from...
A Box of Chocolates: 2021 Message from the Board
In many ways, 2021 is our box of chocolates. Sure, we don’t know what we are going to get until we march heads held high into the new year....

A Box of Chocolates: 2021 Message from the Board
In many ways, 2021 is our box of chocolates. Sure, we don’t know what we are going to get until we march heads held high into the new year....
Truck Buyers Beware: Understand Your Ratings for Safer Towing
“I have no problem pulling my 41-foot fifth-wheel with my three-quarter ton diesel.” Statements similar to this quote occur every day on various social media forums. Unfortunately, these statements...

Truck Buyers Beware: Understand Your Ratings for Safer Towing
“I have no problem pulling my 41-foot fifth-wheel with my three-quarter ton diesel.” Statements similar to this quote occur every day on various social media forums. Unfortunately, these statements...
Advocating for RVers: What RVers Can Do Every Day...
If you are a serious RVer, you already know that advocacy is a critical component of the lifestyle. Americans aspire to be free, but those of us who are...

Advocating for RVers: What RVers Can Do Every Day...
If you are a serious RVer, you already know that advocacy is a critical component of the lifestyle. Americans aspire to be free, but those of us who are...
RVing with Cats: Taking Your Adventure Pets on the...
There are many well-documented health benefits of owning cats or other pets. Perhaps most obviously, they provide companionship. Life on the road can be lonely, especially when you first...

RVing with Cats: Taking Your Adventure Pets on the...
There are many well-documented health benefits of owning cats or other pets. Perhaps most obviously, they provide companionship. Life on the road can be lonely, especially when you first...
Wildlife Crossing: Avoid Injury and Damage to Your RV
As temperatures start to drop around the country, we often see an increase in wildlife activity as they venture further and into more populated areas in search of food....

Wildlife Crossing: Avoid Injury and Damage to Your RV
As temperatures start to drop around the country, we often see an increase in wildlife activity as they venture further and into more populated areas in search of food....
Managing Your Family’s Stuff in an RV
As a full-time RVing family of six, Kimberly Travaglino learned a thing or two about managing the stuff in her 350 sq ft RV. We asked her to share...

Managing Your Family’s Stuff in an RV
As a full-time RVing family of six, Kimberly Travaglino learned a thing or two about managing the stuff in her 350 sq ft RV. We asked her to share...
Traveling with Prescription Drugs
In a previous issue of Escapees magazine, a reader responded to an article stating that creating a pill box for all your medication, and keeping those medications in it...

Traveling with Prescription Drugs
In a previous issue of Escapees magazine, a reader responded to an article stating that creating a pill box for all your medication, and keeping those medications in it...
Tips For Buying A Used RV
Thinking about buying an RV? I’ve got good news for you - you don’t need to buy a brand spanking new (expensive) RV off the lot. In...

Tips For Buying A Used RV
Thinking about buying an RV? I’ve got good news for you - you don’t need to buy a brand spanking new (expensive) RV off the lot. In...
Escapees Profiles: Erik & Jeanne Anderson
Who do you have along with you? We are a traveling trio: Erik (59), Jeanne (60) and our Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Hershey (1 ½). He goes just about...

Escapees Profiles: Erik & Jeanne Anderson
Who do you have along with you? We are a traveling trio: Erik (59), Jeanne (60) and our Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Hershey (1 ½). He goes just about...
Staying Strong on the Road (with minimal gear)
Maintaining our strength and fitness routine was at the top of our priorities list as we prepared for this new way of living as full-time RVers. My husband, Aaron,...

Staying Strong on the Road (with minimal gear)
Maintaining our strength and fitness routine was at the top of our priorities list as we prepared for this new way of living as full-time RVers. My husband, Aaron,...
RVing As Latinx
What is Latinx? Latinx is a term used as a gender-neutral or nonbinary alternative to Latino or Latina. It is also used to describe individuals in the United States who...

RVing As Latinx
What is Latinx? Latinx is a term used as a gender-neutral or nonbinary alternative to Latino or Latina. It is also used to describe individuals in the United States who...
Popular Domicile States for RVers- Texas, Florida, South Dakota
Let me introduce myself. I am a law partner in the firm of Loring & Associates. My law partner, Shawn Loring, is also CEO of Escapees. Our firm concentrates...

Popular Domicile States for RVers- Texas, Florida, South Dakota
Let me introduce myself. I am a law partner in the firm of Loring & Associates. My law partner, Shawn Loring, is also CEO of Escapees. Our firm concentrates...
A Look Inside Escapees Mail-Forwarding Service for RVers
The Escapees RV Club operates the oldest and largest private mail forwarding service in the country, with more than 12,500 subscribers. Since 1985, the Escapees Mail Forwarding Service—a commercial...

A Look Inside Escapees Mail-Forwarding Service for RVers
The Escapees RV Club operates the oldest and largest private mail forwarding service in the country, with more than 12,500 subscribers. Since 1985, the Escapees Mail Forwarding Service—a commercial...
My First Year RVing as a Single Parent
Beep, beep, beep…I hear it deep in the tendrils of my dream. The sound is pervasive and persistent in my world of sleep; it’s familiar and I am trying...

My First Year RVing as a Single Parent
Beep, beep, beep…I hear it deep in the tendrils of my dream. The sound is pervasive and persistent in my world of sleep; it’s familiar and I am trying...
How To Clean Your RV… And Keep It Clean!
I love a clean home. But there are plenty of things I’d rather be doing than cleaning. My non-RV friends always laugh when I complain about cleaning. They say,...

How To Clean Your RV… And Keep It Clean!
I love a clean home. But there are plenty of things I’d rather be doing than cleaning. My non-RV friends always laugh when I complain about cleaning. They say,...
Guide to Texas Driver’s License Requirements for RVers
Many RVers are not aware that more than one-third of U.S. states require a special driver’s license to legally drive certain types of RVs. Texas, one of the most...

Guide to Texas Driver’s License Requirements for RVers
Many RVers are not aware that more than one-third of U.S. states require a special driver’s license to legally drive certain types of RVs. Texas, one of the most...
RVing During Hurricane Season: Hurricane Prep for RVers
I moved to the Space Coast of Florida in the mid-1990s. Living beachside on the east central coast of Florida got me quickly acquainted with living in a hurricane...

RVing During Hurricane Season: Hurricane Prep for RVers
I moved to the Space Coast of Florida in the mid-1990s. Living beachside on the east central coast of Florida got me quickly acquainted with living in a hurricane...
How to File an RV Warranty Claim in 6...
You’ve found your perfect rig, done your research, landed on the right RV protection policy, and you’re ready to hit the road! This is a sweet spot for RVers,...

How to File an RV Warranty Claim in 6...
You’ve found your perfect rig, done your research, landed on the right RV protection policy, and you’re ready to hit the road! This is a sweet spot for RVers,...
Wills & Power Of Attorney for RVers
As soon as the COVID-19 virus started making its way across the United States and Europe, I started getting the same phone call. “I guess I’m not the only...

Wills & Power Of Attorney for RVers
As soon as the COVID-19 virus started making its way across the United States and Europe, I started getting the same phone call. “I guess I’m not the only...
Oil Contamination in LP Gas Systems
Liquid propane gas (LP) packs a large amount of energy into a small package. As a result, it’s an economical choice for RVers, and it is used for heating,...

Oil Contamination in LP Gas Systems
Liquid propane gas (LP) packs a large amount of energy into a small package. As a result, it’s an economical choice for RVers, and it is used for heating,...
Message from the Board, July 2020
By Shawn Loring, on behalf of the Escapees Board of Directors This first appeared in the July/August 2020 issue of Escapees magazine. On July Fourth we began our 42nd...

Message from the Board, July 2020
By Shawn Loring, on behalf of the Escapees Board of Directors This first appeared in the July/August 2020 issue of Escapees magazine. On July Fourth we began our 42nd...
Public Libraries: An RVers Best Friend
As an RVer, have you ever needed a document printed, reliable high-speed WiFi, a quiet conference room or just want to check out the latest magazine without having to...

Public Libraries: An RVers Best Friend
As an RVer, have you ever needed a document printed, reliable high-speed WiFi, a quiet conference room or just want to check out the latest magazine without having to...
COVID-19 Approved: 6 Tips for Revamping Your Summer Plans
It’s unlikely that 2020 will go down as the year that we RVers achieved our travel dreams and hit all the remaining places on our destination bucket list. We’re...

COVID-19 Approved: 6 Tips for Revamping Your Summer Plans
It’s unlikely that 2020 will go down as the year that we RVers achieved our travel dreams and hit all the remaining places on our destination bucket list. We’re...
Downsizing For RV Life: How To Unclutter and Organize...
This blog post comes from the Unclutter Your RV webinar with Donna Smallin Kuper. You can find the whole webinar here. Unclutter Your RV So, in July 2013, when...

Downsizing For RV Life: How To Unclutter and Organize...
This blog post comes from the Unclutter Your RV webinar with Donna Smallin Kuper. You can find the whole webinar here. Unclutter Your RV So, in July 2013, when...
RVing as a Travel Nurse
Travel nursing has always appealed to me, but I wasn’t sure it was possible once I was married and had children. I became a progressive care unit (PCU) registered...

RVing as a Travel Nurse
Travel nursing has always appealed to me, but I wasn’t sure it was possible once I was married and had children. I became a progressive care unit (PCU) registered...
Is It A Scam? Common Scams to Avoid
Our law firm, Loring & Associates, is located at Escapees Headquarters in Livingston, Texas, along with Multigenerational Wealth Strategies (MGenWealth), a financial advisory firm. We are in the same...

Is It A Scam? Common Scams to Avoid
Our law firm, Loring & Associates, is located at Escapees Headquarters in Livingston, Texas, along with Multigenerational Wealth Strategies (MGenWealth), a financial advisory firm. We are in the same...
Winnebago and Escapees: A Shared Vision for RV Innovation
How this research initiative is facilitating RV industry growth While listening to a conversation at the 2018 Xscapers Annual Bash between two different generations of RVers, Winnebago Product Planner...

Winnebago and Escapees: A Shared Vision for RV Innovation
How this research initiative is facilitating RV industry growth While listening to a conversation at the 2018 Xscapers Annual Bash between two different generations of RVers, Winnebago Product Planner...
Taking The Pressure Out Of RV Cooking
“Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult would be deciding what to cook for dinner every single night?” RV cooking can be challenging for some and...

Taking The Pressure Out Of RV Cooking
“Who knew that the hardest part of being an adult would be deciding what to cook for dinner every single night?” RV cooking can be challenging for some and...
The Escapees Parks System: 1990 – 1991
Escapees RV Club was founded in 1978. In the four decades since, so much has happened to move the club forward and grow both the membership and the services and...

The Escapees Parks System: 1990 – 1991
Escapees RV Club was founded in 1978. In the four decades since, so much has happened to move the club forward and grow both the membership and the services and...
Stop Barking! How to Train Your Dog to be...
Does your dog bark excessively at people and other dogs walking by your campsite? Does your dog bark a lot while it’s inside AND outside of your RV? Does...

Stop Barking! How to Train Your Dog to be...
Does your dog bark excessively at people and other dogs walking by your campsite? Does your dog bark a lot while it’s inside AND outside of your RV? Does...
Prepping the Toad for the Road
A couple years into our RV life, we purchased a new toad. To clarify, we decided to ditch our Mini Cooper for an off-road capable Xterrra to tow behind...

Prepping the Toad for the Road
A couple years into our RV life, we purchased a new toad. To clarify, we decided to ditch our Mini Cooper for an off-road capable Xterrra to tow behind...
Mobile Banking for RVers
When you go on the road, there are many things you can leave behind. Two things that you can’t are money and banking. RVers need to bank just like...

Mobile Banking for RVers
When you go on the road, there are many things you can leave behind. Two things that you can’t are money and banking. RVers need to bank just like...
Obtaining Medical Care On The Road
Of all the things we dreamed of while imagining fulltime RV life, being medevaced from Yellowstone National Park to a hospital in southern Idaho was not one of them. ...

Obtaining Medical Care On The Road
Of all the things we dreamed of while imagining fulltime RV life, being medevaced from Yellowstone National Park to a hospital in southern Idaho was not one of them. ...
Escapees Profiles: Rob & Laura Kernodle
Who do you have along with you? We are a retired couple in our late 50’s and have along with us Laura’s mom’s dog Buddy Pool. He’s 14 yrs...

Escapees Profiles: Rob & Laura Kernodle
Who do you have along with you? We are a retired couple in our late 50’s and have along with us Laura’s mom’s dog Buddy Pool. He’s 14 yrs...
Getting Kicked Out due to COVID-19
The following story details the experience of two RVers directly impacted by RV park closures related to the spread of COVID-19. To learn more about how you and other...

Getting Kicked Out due to COVID-19
The following story details the experience of two RVers directly impacted by RV park closures related to the spread of COVID-19. To learn more about how you and other...
Managing Anxiety in Crisis
We are all acutely aware of the global pandemic happening right now. This is probably the first time in recorded history that every human being on the planet is...

Managing Anxiety in Crisis
We are all acutely aware of the global pandemic happening right now. This is probably the first time in recorded history that every human being on the planet is...
Choosing Your Domicile: South Dakota Advantage
Many RVers spend countless hours trying to find the “best” state and county in which to domicile. In the quest to find the ideal state and county of domicile,...

Choosing Your Domicile: South Dakota Advantage
Many RVers spend countless hours trying to find the “best” state and county in which to domicile. In the quest to find the ideal state and county of domicile,...
RV Emergency Planning: What To Do in Case of...
Photo credit: Washington State Department of Transportation on Flickr The following article was originally published in Escapees magazine in our May/June 2018 issue. Though Mac has since retired from...

RV Emergency Planning: What To Do in Case of...
Photo credit: Washington State Department of Transportation on Flickr The following article was originally published in Escapees magazine in our May/June 2018 issue. Though Mac has since retired from...
USPS General Delivery: What Is It and How Do...
If you’ve browsed many RVing forums or discussion groups, you’ve likely seen the term “General Delivery.” Whether you use a mail-forwarding service or enlist a friend or family member...

USPS General Delivery: What Is It and How Do...
If you’ve browsed many RVing forums or discussion groups, you’ve likely seen the term “General Delivery.” Whether you use a mail-forwarding service or enlist a friend or family member...
How to Choose The Right RV For You: Tips...
This post is a transcript from the Webinar: Choosing Your RV with Brandon Hatcher and Kerensa Durr, edited for clarity. To watch the Webinar, scroll to the bottom of...

How to Choose The Right RV For You: Tips...
This post is a transcript from the Webinar: Choosing Your RV with Brandon Hatcher and Kerensa Durr, edited for clarity. To watch the Webinar, scroll to the bottom of...
Escapees RV Club History: Back to Rainbow’s End
Escapees RV Club was founded in 1978. In the four decades since, so much has happened to move the club forward and grow both the membership and the services and...

Escapees RV Club History: Back to Rainbow’s End
Escapees RV Club was founded in 1978. In the four decades since, so much has happened to move the club forward and grow both the membership and the services and...
Avoiding Lyme Disease During RV Travel
At last we can finally shed the winter clothing layers and hit the hiking trails. Where ever we go as we travel along in our RV life style we...

Avoiding Lyme Disease During RV Travel
At last we can finally shed the winter clothing layers and hit the hiking trails. Where ever we go as we travel along in our RV life style we...
Escapees Hangout Gives Back to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Photo Courtesy of David Larson Our country’s National Park System is truly one of its greatest treasures. Covering more than 85 million acres in every state across the nation...

Escapees Hangout Gives Back to Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Photo Courtesy of David Larson Our country’s National Park System is truly one of its greatest treasures. Covering more than 85 million acres in every state across the nation...
The Ten Commandments of Texas Domicile
It usually starts when a couple comes to see me at the legal offices of Loring and Associates. They are happy because they have driven to Livingston, Texas, in...

The Ten Commandments of Texas Domicile
It usually starts when a couple comes to see me at the legal offices of Loring and Associates. They are happy because they have driven to Livingston, Texas, in...
Fitness on the Road
Are you on the RV Fitness yo-yo? We are! RV living comes with its own set of challenges. Trying to also keep a healthy lifestyle can sometimes go to...

Fitness on the Road
Are you on the RV Fitness yo-yo? We are! RV living comes with its own set of challenges. Trying to also keep a healthy lifestyle can sometimes go to...
What’s Ahead For Escapees
We stand at the vestige of a new year—2020—and it promises to be an exciting year for the club! Many of the plans we put into motion, in 2019,...

What’s Ahead For Escapees
We stand at the vestige of a new year—2020—and it promises to be an exciting year for the club! Many of the plans we put into motion, in 2019,...
Protecting Our Public Lands: The RVers Boondocking Policy
I love to boondock! While I do stay in RV parks and campgrounds at times, my favorite place to park is out in the boonies. There’s nothing like watching...

Protecting Our Public Lands: The RVers Boondocking Policy
I love to boondock! While I do stay in RV parks and campgrounds at times, my favorite place to park is out in the boonies. There’s nothing like watching...
Escapade: Escapees RV Club’s Annual National Rally
Every year, RVers come from near and far to gather at Escapade, an annual rally hosted by Escapees RV Club. Those who are new to RVing, and even wannabees,...

Escapade: Escapees RV Club’s Annual National Rally
Every year, RVers come from near and far to gather at Escapade, an annual rally hosted by Escapees RV Club. Those who are new to RVing, and even wannabees,...
RVing With Kids – Managing It All As A...
The last 50 amp spot “Think we can fit in this spot?” I ask my co-pilot. It’s the last 50-amp, full hook-up spot in the park. This is just...

RVing With Kids – Managing It All As A...
The last 50 amp spot “Think we can fit in this spot?” I ask my co-pilot. It’s the last 50-amp, full hook-up spot in the park. This is just...
Must See National Parks
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument From towering mountains to vast deserts, culture & history to sports & recreation, there is incredible diversity within the US National Park system. But...

Must See National Parks
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument From towering mountains to vast deserts, culture & history to sports & recreation, there is incredible diversity within the US National Park system. But...
Keeping Our RV Road-Ready With Escapees SmartWeigh
You don’t need a scale to know when it’s time to drop a few pounds, but it’s easy to live in denial until your pants no longer fit. When...

Keeping Our RV Road-Ready With Escapees SmartWeigh
You don’t need a scale to know when it’s time to drop a few pounds, but it’s easy to live in denial until your pants no longer fit. When...
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: How SKP Co-Ops Got...
The RoVers Roost Clubhouse Upon Completion In this edited excerpt from History of the Escapees Club, a book written in 1998 by Kay Peterson and Todd Paddock, we share...

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: How SKP Co-Ops Got...
The RoVers Roost Clubhouse Upon Completion In this edited excerpt from History of the Escapees Club, a book written in 1998 by Kay Peterson and Todd Paddock, we share...
Ditch The Diet – Eat Well On The Road
With all of the holiday hubbub and talk of resolutions, this time of year our goals and dreams come to the forefront. Whether you are one of the 41...

Ditch The Diet – Eat Well On The Road
With all of the holiday hubbub and talk of resolutions, this time of year our goals and dreams come to the forefront. Whether you are one of the 41...
Rainbow’s End: Where Escapees HQ Began
First Gathering at Rainbow’s End – Rigs Circled Around The Only Power Pole Escapees RV Club was founded in 1978. In the four decades since, so much has happened...

Rainbow’s End: Where Escapees HQ Began
First Gathering at Rainbow’s End – Rigs Circled Around The Only Power Pole Escapees RV Club was founded in 1978. In the four decades since, so much has happened...
Is a Montana LLC Right for You?
A newly retired couple, let’s call them David and Dianne, did their homework before becoming full-time RVers. In a deliberate break with their home state of California, they sold...

Is a Montana LLC Right for You?
A newly retired couple, let’s call them David and Dianne, did their homework before becoming full-time RVers. In a deliberate break with their home state of California, they sold...
How To Rent An RV For The First Time
Dreaming of seeing the world at your own pace? Love to travel, but don’t want to stand in even one more TSA line at the airport? Sick and tired...

How To Rent An RV For The First Time
Dreaming of seeing the world at your own pace? Love to travel, but don’t want to stand in even one more TSA line at the airport? Sick and tired...
RVing With Chronic Illness
Five years ago, our 13-year-old daughter, Haley, was transported by ambulance after experiencing severe abdominal pain for over a month. She was transported for what the medical technicians believed...

RVing With Chronic Illness
Five years ago, our 13-year-old daughter, Haley, was transported by ambulance after experiencing severe abdominal pain for over a month. She was transported for what the medical technicians believed...
Quick and Easy RV Upgrades
Do you find yourself building a list of ‘wanna-do’ tasks to make your RV feel more like home? Mark Nemeth, author of RV Gadget Box, can help you knock...

Quick and Easy RV Upgrades
Do you find yourself building a list of ‘wanna-do’ tasks to make your RV feel more like home? Mark Nemeth, author of RV Gadget Box, can help you knock...
All The Things You Need To Know About Domicile...
In our four decades of service to RVers, we’ve learned a few things about helping you navigate the unique issues faced as an RVer. From finding ways to stay...

All The Things You Need To Know About Domicile...
In our four decades of service to RVers, we’ve learned a few things about helping you navigate the unique issues faced as an RVer. From finding ways to stay...
Six Common Questions About RVing in Europe
Ever thought about RVing in Europe? It was a dream of ours for a long time, so last year we moved to France and did exactly that. And it’s...

Six Common Questions About RVing in Europe
Ever thought about RVing in Europe? It was a dream of ours for a long time, so last year we moved to France and did exactly that. And it’s...
RVing in the Yukon: Slow Down and Enjoy This...
Sunset at Squanga Lake Government Campround an hour south of Whitehorse Many American RVers have Alaska on their bucket list and for them, Canada’s Yukon is just a pit...

RVing in the Yukon: Slow Down and Enjoy This...
Sunset at Squanga Lake Government Campround an hour south of Whitehorse Many American RVers have Alaska on their bucket list and for them, Canada’s Yukon is just a pit...
RV In Peace: Resolve Family Conflicts
Question: This year I will begin full-time RVing with multiple members of my family. With so many people living in a small space, I anticipate an occasional conflict may...

RV In Peace: Resolve Family Conflicts
Question: This year I will begin full-time RVing with multiple members of my family. With so many people living in a small space, I anticipate an occasional conflict may...
When a Purchase Deal Turns Sour: RV Lemon Law
In April 2016, Nina purchased a new 40 ft. fifth-wheel trailer. Having already been a full-time RVer for many years, Nina met with several dealers and shopped around for...

When a Purchase Deal Turns Sour: RV Lemon Law
In April 2016, Nina purchased a new 40 ft. fifth-wheel trailer. Having already been a full-time RVer for many years, Nina met with several dealers and shopped around for...
Escapees Hangouts Program Debuts in New Hampshire
After months of anticipation and planning, the new Escapees Hangouts program finally kicked off in mid-June with a fun-filled week at the New Hampshire Walldogs Festival Hangout in the...

Escapees Hangouts Program Debuts in New Hampshire
After months of anticipation and planning, the new Escapees Hangouts program finally kicked off in mid-June with a fun-filled week at the New Hampshire Walldogs Festival Hangout in the...
RVing in Arkansas
Arkansas: The Natural State. Nowhere is that motto more fitting than this place I love and call home. Located in the Boston Mountain range of the Ozarks, I can...

RVing in Arkansas
Arkansas: The Natural State. Nowhere is that motto more fitting than this place I love and call home. Located in the Boston Mountain range of the Ozarks, I can...
Tips for Communicating in an RV
The best advice I can give based on my familys RVing experience: “Communication is your ticket to success, if you pay attention and learn to do it effectively.” –...

Tips for Communicating in an RV
The best advice I can give based on my familys RVing experience: “Communication is your ticket to success, if you pay attention and learn to do it effectively.” –...
Escapees RV Club History: Roots Run Deep
Part 1: Escapees Club History By Cathie Carr The First Generation- Serendipity at it’s Best! Against all odds, like a seedling on a rocky cliff, a dream can take...

Escapees RV Club History: Roots Run Deep
Part 1: Escapees Club History By Cathie Carr The First Generation- Serendipity at it’s Best! Against all odds, like a seedling on a rocky cliff, a dream can take...
Seasonal Jobs for Working RVers
Are you looking for seasonal jobs to help fund your RV adventure? Do you need to make money to maintain your RV life? If you answered “Yes!”, then you’re...

Seasonal Jobs for Working RVers
Are you looking for seasonal jobs to help fund your RV adventure? Do you need to make money to maintain your RV life? If you answered “Yes!”, then you’re...
RV Tire Speed Limits
Who would think that tires have a speed limit? “The best way to find the speed limit for your tires is to use the tire manufacturer’s load inflation charts.” For...

RV Tire Speed Limits
Who would think that tires have a speed limit? “The best way to find the speed limit for your tires is to use the tire manufacturer’s load inflation charts.” For...
RV Generations – Seeding a Legacy
One of the great things about RVing is that it is a family-friendly way to explore new places while bringing along the youngest adventurers in your life. As you’ll...

RV Generations – Seeding a Legacy
One of the great things about RVing is that it is a family-friendly way to explore new places while bringing along the youngest adventurers in your life. As you’ll...
Grandparenting From Afar: How to Be a Great Grandparent...
There are three moments in an adult’s life deemed their happiest; our wedding day, the day our children are born, and when we become grandparents. In late November of...

Grandparenting From Afar: How to Be a Great Grandparent...
There are three moments in an adult’s life deemed their happiest; our wedding day, the day our children are born, and when we become grandparents. In late November of...
Sun Safety Tips for RVers
Where are you traveling this summer? The beach, the mountains, or maybe a weekend at the lake? Whether your summer travel plans take you on a winding journey up...

Sun Safety Tips for RVers
Where are you traveling this summer? The beach, the mountains, or maybe a weekend at the lake? Whether your summer travel plans take you on a winding journey up...
6 Reasons Why You Should Always Rent an RV...
When we bought our first RV, I had never RVed a day in my life. I didn’t know anything about how RVs worked, what the lifestyle was really like,...

6 Reasons Why You Should Always Rent an RV...
When we bought our first RV, I had never RVed a day in my life. I didn’t know anything about how RVs worked, what the lifestyle was really like,...
Hangouts are the Best RV Rally You Haven’t Heard...
We RVers crave real-world connections with others who share our fondness for travel, adventure, self-discovery, and just plain fun. But our nomadic lifestyle often makes it difficult to find...

Hangouts are the Best RV Rally You Haven’t Heard...
We RVers crave real-world connections with others who share our fondness for travel, adventure, self-discovery, and just plain fun. But our nomadic lifestyle often makes it difficult to find...
Census Results Are In — Who Are RVers?
You can take a look around BLM land any given winter the last few years and see that the RVing lifestyle is changing more rapidly than in previous decades....

Census Results Are In — Who Are RVers?
You can take a look around BLM land any given winter the last few years and see that the RVing lifestyle is changing more rapidly than in previous decades....
My Personal Story of Memorial Day (and Why It...
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day,...

My Personal Story of Memorial Day (and Why It...
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day,...
A Trick for Snowbirding Canadian RVers
Canadians traveling North America year-round in their RVs who want to escape the cold winter weather while still playing by the rules regarding time spent in the USA face...

A Trick for Snowbirding Canadian RVers
Canadians traveling North America year-round in their RVs who want to escape the cold winter weather while still playing by the rules regarding time spent in the USA face...
Escapees 59th National Rally – Escapade: A Homecoming for...
From the pre-event RVers Boot Camp through the Farewell Fiesta, the 59th Escapade was jam-packed with opportunities for community-building, growth and learning! This year, we returned to warm and...

Escapees 59th National Rally – Escapade: A Homecoming for...
From the pre-event RVers Boot Camp through the Farewell Fiesta, the 59th Escapade was jam-packed with opportunities for community-building, growth and learning! This year, we returned to warm and...
Oh, My Aching Back!
How lucky you are if you have never experienced back pain. This type of pain can be hard to describe, or to be understood by someone who hasn’t experienced...

Oh, My Aching Back!
How lucky you are if you have never experienced back pain. This type of pain can be hard to describe, or to be understood by someone who hasn’t experienced...
Protecting Overnight RV Parking Options: The History of Escapees’...
The Good ‘Ole Days Many of us are quick to complain about the legislative process, but most of us also zealously defend it as being the best system there...

Protecting Overnight RV Parking Options: The History of Escapees’...
The Good ‘Ole Days Many of us are quick to complain about the legislative process, but most of us also zealously defend it as being the best system there...
Pension and Workamping = More Choices for Where and...
Could we get by on half our current income? That’s a decision point our family faced when my husband, Tim, retired from a 25-year career as a military officer...

Pension and Workamping = More Choices for Where and...
Could we get by on half our current income? That’s a decision point our family faced when my husband, Tim, retired from a 25-year career as a military officer...
Wild Camping in Comfort and Style
Getting away from it all and camping on America’s beautiful public lands is wonderful, and the ability to do it with all the luxuries of home in an RV...

Wild Camping in Comfort and Style
Getting away from it all and camping on America’s beautiful public lands is wonderful, and the ability to do it with all the luxuries of home in an RV...
Introducing Escapees Flotillas!
Ahoy mates, have you always wanted to travel to Hawaii, but don’t want to leave your motorhome behind? Perhaps you have pets that you don’t want to leave behind...

Introducing Escapees Flotillas!
Ahoy mates, have you always wanted to travel to Hawaii, but don’t want to leave your motorhome behind? Perhaps you have pets that you don’t want to leave behind...
Finding and Enjoying Farmers Markets While Traveling
Brilliant green shoots of new grass popping up everywhere and pastel pregnant buds ready to burst declare one thing in my roadabode, prime farmers market season is upon us....

Finding and Enjoying Farmers Markets While Traveling
Brilliant green shoots of new grass popping up everywhere and pastel pregnant buds ready to burst declare one thing in my roadabode, prime farmers market season is upon us....
Exercising Your Mind
Visions of a relaxing retirement with 4pm happy hours help many of us hang tough during our working years. Unfortunately, brain health science reveals that the leisure life isn’t...

Exercising Your Mind
Visions of a relaxing retirement with 4pm happy hours help many of us hang tough during our working years. Unfortunately, brain health science reveals that the leisure life isn’t...
Fire Safety for the RV
One of the worst things about RVing is the dreaded fire. This can ruin anyone’s day. When a fire occurs in an RV you must decide to “Fight or...

Fire Safety for the RV
One of the worst things about RVing is the dreaded fire. This can ruin anyone’s day. When a fire occurs in an RV you must decide to “Fight or...
Organize and Declutter Your RV
QUESTION:We are RVers on the road full-time, and it is a constant struggle to keep our rig clean and organized. Do you have any tips to help us? -Cluttered...

Organize and Declutter Your RV
QUESTION:We are RVers on the road full-time, and it is a constant struggle to keep our rig clean and organized. Do you have any tips to help us? -Cluttered...
How to Find and Select an RV Park or...
You’re excited because the camper is packed. You’ve picked a dream vacation spot. The only thing left to do is find that perfect campsite. But, finding that ideal spot...

How to Find and Select an RV Park or...
You’re excited because the camper is packed. You’ve picked a dream vacation spot. The only thing left to do is find that perfect campsite. But, finding that ideal spot...
Where do you live? Domicile for Full-Time RVers
There are approximately 11.5 million RVs currently in use, and approximately 1 million are used by full-time RVers. Because there appears to be so many full-timers around the campfire,...

Where do you live? Domicile for Full-Time RVers
There are approximately 11.5 million RVs currently in use, and approximately 1 million are used by full-time RVers. Because there appears to be so many full-timers around the campfire,...
Running a 5k in all 50 States
Running is what people do when being chased by a bear, not an activity for fun. This was my belief before May 2015, and no I did not wake...

Running a 5k in all 50 States
Running is what people do when being chased by a bear, not an activity for fun. This was my belief before May 2015, and no I did not wake...
Creativity on the Move – Taking Your Talent on...
Creativity might meander down a winding path for some, but add wheels to your lifestyle and it races. Is it the new sights that inspire us? Or “headin’ out”...

Creativity on the Move – Taking Your Talent on...
Creativity might meander down a winding path for some, but add wheels to your lifestyle and it races. Is it the new sights that inspire us? Or “headin’ out”...
Staying Fit on the Road
Keeping fit and active on the road can be both challenging and a fun filled adventure. Running We started our travel in 2008 as avid runners. Our goal was...

Staying Fit on the Road
Keeping fit and active on the road can be both challenging and a fun filled adventure. Running We started our travel in 2008 as avid runners. Our goal was...
A Message from the Board: Our Pursuit of Excellence
We stand at the opening of 2019, our 41st year as a club, ready and able to take on grand plans and continue to be a total support network...

A Message from the Board: Our Pursuit of Excellence
We stand at the opening of 2019, our 41st year as a club, ready and able to take on grand plans and continue to be a total support network...
Home for the Holidays – Christmas at Escapees Rainbow’s...
Home for the Holidays Being “home for the holidays” is where my heart is content and my mind is at ease, where I can combine traditions of memorable Christmases...

Home for the Holidays – Christmas at Escapees Rainbow’s...
Home for the Holidays Being “home for the holidays” is where my heart is content and my mind is at ease, where I can combine traditions of memorable Christmases...
The Lincoln Highway – A Big-Rig Friendly Travel Route
Driving a big rig doesn’t mean you have to stick to the interstates. My husband, Bob, and I have been full-time RVing in our 40-foot motorhome with a Jeep in tow...

The Lincoln Highway – A Big-Rig Friendly Travel Route
Driving a big rig doesn’t mean you have to stick to the interstates. My husband, Bob, and I have been full-time RVing in our 40-foot motorhome with a Jeep in tow...
The Affordable Alternative of Mexican Dentistry
Last winter I had a terrible toothache. Fortunately, I had been enjoying a winter season of RV travel in Arizona with my husband, Mark, in our 36-foot, fifth-wheel trailer....

The Affordable Alternative of Mexican Dentistry
Last winter I had a terrible toothache. Fortunately, I had been enjoying a winter season of RV travel in Arizona with my husband, Mark, in our 36-foot, fifth-wheel trailer....
How to Winterize Your RV: RV Winterization 101
When you are an avid RV enthusiast, winterizing your RV can be one of the saddest times of the year. But hopefully your enthusiasm is strong enough to prepare...

How to Winterize Your RV: RV Winterization 101
When you are an avid RV enthusiast, winterizing your RV can be one of the saddest times of the year. But hopefully your enthusiasm is strong enough to prepare...
Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner in an RV
Talking Turkey Conventional wisdom says cooking a Thanksgiving meal in an RV can’t be done but I’m here to tell you otherwise. Sure, RV kitchens are compact. Yes, you’ll...

Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner in an RV
Talking Turkey Conventional wisdom says cooking a Thanksgiving meal in an RV can’t be done but I’m here to tell you otherwise. Sure, RV kitchens are compact. Yes, you’ll...
Raising A Puppy in an RV: What Do You...
Congratulations, you’re bringing home a puppy! If your home is an RV, either full- or part-time, there are some considerations to take when dealing with the amount of energy...

Raising A Puppy in an RV: What Do You...
Congratulations, you’re bringing home a puppy! If your home is an RV, either full- or part-time, there are some considerations to take when dealing with the amount of energy...
RV Tires: Safety and Maintenance
The most common problem among all RVers is associated with tires. Tires carry the weight of the RV by air pressure. This makes the RV tires the most vulnerable...

RV Tires: Safety and Maintenance
The most common problem among all RVers is associated with tires. Tires carry the weight of the RV by air pressure. This makes the RV tires the most vulnerable...
Buying an RV – Personal and Financial Considerations
The decision to acquire an RV is a weighty one, as the RV, for some, is a replacement for a brick-and-mortar home. The purchase requires significant thought, as it...

Buying an RV – Personal and Financial Considerations
The decision to acquire an RV is a weighty one, as the RV, for some, is a replacement for a brick-and-mortar home. The purchase requires significant thought, as it...
The Escapees Co-Op Parks: an Under-Appreciated Member Benefit
The 11 SKP Co-Op Parks are the crown jewels of the Escapees parking network, offering fantastic RV parking at an amazing value. That’s why I’m constantly surprised to learn...

The Escapees Co-Op Parks: an Under-Appreciated Member Benefit
The 11 SKP Co-Op Parks are the crown jewels of the Escapees parking network, offering fantastic RV parking at an amazing value. That’s why I’m constantly surprised to learn...
Take Your Travel Photography to the Next Level
Copyright Brock Brinkerhoff Travel photography has become much easier. It used to take extensive gear to get decent pictures while on the road. Now we have smartphone cameras capable...

Take Your Travel Photography to the Next Level
Copyright Brock Brinkerhoff Travel photography has become much easier. It used to take extensive gear to get decent pictures while on the road. Now we have smartphone cameras capable...
Escapees Advocacy – Protecting Your Right to RV
Advocacy is in our DNA The longstanding slogan of our club explains why we feel that advocacy is a calling. Escapees RV Club is a Total Support Network for...

Escapees Advocacy – Protecting Your Right to RV
Advocacy is in our DNA The longstanding slogan of our club explains why we feel that advocacy is a calling. Escapees RV Club is a Total Support Network for...
Winter Camping Destinations in The West
Winter camping has always been one of my favorite things, not because I’m a winter person per se, but rather because I’m drawn southwards like the birds towards warmth...

Winter Camping Destinations in The West
Winter camping has always been one of my favorite things, not because I’m a winter person per se, but rather because I’m drawn southwards like the birds towards warmth...
You Can Regain That Spark and Improve Your Marriage
Question: My husband and I have an okay relationship, but I would like to make it better. We have been married 35 years. While we get along most of...

You Can Regain That Spark and Improve Your Marriage
Question: My husband and I have an okay relationship, but I would like to make it better. We have been married 35 years. While we get along most of...
RV Insurance Vs RV Extended Warranty: Do you need...
RV Insurance vs. RV Warranty Protection: What Do They Cover, How Are They Different, and Do You Need Both? RV life can be unpredictable. In fact, that’s a huge...

RV Insurance Vs RV Extended Warranty: Do you need...
RV Insurance vs. RV Warranty Protection: What Do They Cover, How Are They Different, and Do You Need Both? RV life can be unpredictable. In fact, that’s a huge...
You Already Have The Best Tool for a Roadside...
Beep! Beep! Beep! The sudden alarm shattered the peaceful morning drive like a stray bullet. I grabbed the tire pressure monitor while Jim white-knuckled the steering wheel and slowly...

You Already Have The Best Tool for a Roadside...
Beep! Beep! Beep! The sudden alarm shattered the peaceful morning drive like a stray bullet. I grabbed the tire pressure monitor while Jim white-knuckled the steering wheel and slowly...
RV Roof Maintenance – DIY Lap Sealant for Fiberglass...
Since we purchased Meriwether (our RV), my wife, Brittany, and I have been thinking about preventative RV roof . We don’t have any known leaks, but we know that...

RV Roof Maintenance – DIY Lap Sealant for Fiberglass...
Since we purchased Meriwether (our RV), my wife, Brittany, and I have been thinking about preventative RV roof . We don’t have any known leaks, but we know that...
RV Happy Hours are the Best Happy Hours
We were only a couple months into our RV life when I found out that another RVer had described me as a “happy hour every day” kind of girl....

RV Happy Hours are the Best Happy Hours
We were only a couple months into our RV life when I found out that another RVer had described me as a “happy hour every day” kind of girl....
Escapees RV Club – Then and Now – 40...
Roots of Escapees RV Club July 4, 1978 The Escapees RV Club was founded by Joe and Kay Peterson. Joe and Kay were traveling with their children full-time in...

Escapees RV Club – Then and Now – 40...
Roots of Escapees RV Club July 4, 1978 The Escapees RV Club was founded by Joe and Kay Peterson. Joe and Kay were traveling with their children full-time in...
RV Trip Planning: When, Why, Where, and What
It’s time to lift the jacks and hit the road RVing. You’ve spent countless hours and many late nights zombie surfing the Internet, grabbing ideas from other RVers who...

RV Trip Planning: When, Why, Where, and What
It’s time to lift the jacks and hit the road RVing. You’ve spent countless hours and many late nights zombie surfing the Internet, grabbing ideas from other RVers who...
Former State Breakup
By Miri Kim Wakuta #126136,Loring & Associates, PLLC, California Licensed Attorney “It’s not you, it’s me.” Breaking up with someone isn’t easy. It takes some planning and it takes...

Former State Breakup
By Miri Kim Wakuta #126136,Loring & Associates, PLLC, California Licensed Attorney “It’s not you, it’s me.” Breaking up with someone isn’t easy. It takes some planning and it takes...
Full-time RVing and Absentee Voting Protect Your Right
By K. Susie Adams #134068 In 1776, our forefathers declared our independence from England. In that Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,...

Full-time RVing and Absentee Voting Protect Your Right
By K. Susie Adams #134068 In 1776, our forefathers declared our independence from England. In that Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,...
Living La Vida Luxe
By Evanne Schmarder #65409 Whether you travel in a mega class-A RV or motor along in a more modest road abode, there’s a particular sameness when it comes to...

Living La Vida Luxe
By Evanne Schmarder #65409 Whether you travel in a mega class-A RV or motor along in a more modest road abode, there’s a particular sameness when it comes to...
Keep your green thumb while Gardening on the Go
By Kimberly Travaglino #123940 Even though the ground is constantly moving under your home, you can still grow a garden while you’re on the go. Here are tips to...

Keep your green thumb while Gardening on the Go
By Kimberly Travaglino #123940 Even though the ground is constantly moving under your home, you can still grow a garden while you’re on the go. Here are tips to...
Enhance the Essence of RVing with Essential Oils
By Diane Berry #102219 Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about essential oils. I would like to try a few but don’t know where to start. Do you have...

Enhance the Essence of RVing with Essential Oils
By Diane Berry #102219 Question: I’ve been hearing a lot about essential oils. I would like to try a few but don’t know where to start. Do you have...
The Gypsies and People You Meet on the Road
Make your home on the road and I guarantee you will see The Law of Attraction come alive. We did. The people we meet and connect with wherever we...

The Gypsies and People You Meet on the Road
Make your home on the road and I guarantee you will see The Law of Attraction come alive. We did. The people we meet and connect with wherever we...
Cooking Under Pressure
By Bill McGrath #102931 A One-pot Wonder for the RV Kitchen The RV lifestyle has many benefits that enhance our lives. We can travel to those distant places we...

Cooking Under Pressure
By Bill McGrath #102931 A One-pot Wonder for the RV Kitchen The RV lifestyle has many benefits that enhance our lives. We can travel to those distant places we...
Big-Rig Camping in a National Park
By Diana Graham #126095 At 39 feet, our fifth-wheel is big. And, add a rack on the back for my husband’s adventure bike, we’re 44 feet long. Generally, our...

Big-Rig Camping in a National Park
By Diana Graham #126095 At 39 feet, our fifth-wheel is big. And, add a rack on the back for my husband’s adventure bike, we’re 44 feet long. Generally, our...
Downsizing Possessions
By John F. Rowan #122092 My wife, Yvette, and I decided to sell our home and most of our belongings in order to travel by RV full time. As...

Downsizing Possessions
By John F. Rowan #122092 My wife, Yvette, and I decided to sell our home and most of our belongings in order to travel by RV full time. As...
RV Cell Signal Booster Review and Installation Tips
Anyone who has been following our adventures over the past 10+ years knows that I am a big advocate for our satellite internet dish. I’ve always postponed getting a...

RV Cell Signal Booster Review and Installation Tips
Anyone who has been following our adventures over the past 10+ years knows that I am a big advocate for our satellite internet dish. I’ve always postponed getting a...
Behind the Scenes at the Tournament of Roses Parade
Article and photos by Joyce Space #61818 Among my dreams were to help decorate a float for the Tournament of Roses Parade and to have a front-row seat at...

Behind the Scenes at the Tournament of Roses Parade
Article and photos by Joyce Space #61818 Among my dreams were to help decorate a float for the Tournament of Roses Parade and to have a front-row seat at...
Take Your Business on the Road
By Rene Agredano #103274 and Michelle Boyer #99588 Did you know that launching a small business from your RV can be one of the best ways to ensure your...

Take Your Business on the Road
By Rene Agredano #103274 and Michelle Boyer #99588 Did you know that launching a small business from your RV can be one of the best ways to ensure your...
RV?Gadget?Box | Keep a Dinosaur in Your Tool Box
Compiled by Mark Nemeth #45776 The technology used in RV propane appliances, like the refrigerator, water heater and furnace, has advanced very little in the last 20 years. One...

RV?Gadget?Box | Keep a Dinosaur in Your Tool Box
Compiled by Mark Nemeth #45776 The technology used in RV propane appliances, like the refrigerator, water heater and furnace, has advanced very little in the last 20 years. One...
Mark, My Words
By Mark Nemeth #45776 Carbon Monoxide DetectorQ. We do not currently have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector in our travel trailer. Are there specific units for travel trailers, or...

Mark, My Words
By Mark Nemeth #45776 Carbon Monoxide DetectorQ. We do not currently have a carbon monoxide (CO) detector in our travel trailer. Are there specific units for travel trailers, or...
RV Gadget Box | RV Escape Ladders
Mark Nemeth #45776 I hope the outstanding article and video (escapees.com/url/015) provided by Mac the Fire Guy has made you aware of your RV escape hatch and prompted you...

RV Gadget Box | RV Escape Ladders
Mark Nemeth #45776 I hope the outstanding article and video (escapees.com/url/015) provided by Mac the Fire Guy has made you aware of your RV escape hatch and prompted you...
Thoughts for the Road
By Kay Peterson #1, Escapees RV Club Co-founder and Director Most full-time RVers head south when the leaves start turning color. Stragglers getting a late start often find themselves...

Thoughts for the Road
By Kay Peterson #1, Escapees RV Club Co-founder and Director Most full-time RVers head south when the leaves start turning color. Stragglers getting a late start often find themselves...
Giant Metal Sculptures
Article and Photos By Doug Imberi, Guest Contributor After a three million-year hiatus, the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Anza Borrego area of Southern California are back. Thanks...

Giant Metal Sculptures
Article and Photos By Doug Imberi, Guest Contributor After a three million-year hiatus, the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Anza Borrego area of Southern California are back. Thanks...
Apps for RVers
By Karen Ballentine #68014 It took six months, but I finally made the decision in December 2011 to purchase an iPad 2 with WiFi, 64 GB and 3G....

Apps for RVers
By Karen Ballentine #68014 It took six months, but I finally made the decision in December 2011 to purchase an iPad 2 with WiFi, 64 GB and 3G....
Holiday Cooking
By Evanne Schmarder #65409 Maybe it’s because I’m a confirmed foodie or maybe it’s because I’m a dedicated full-time RVer, but, either way, ask me about a gift idea...

Holiday Cooking
By Evanne Schmarder #65409 Maybe it’s because I’m a confirmed foodie or maybe it’s because I’m a dedicated full-time RVer, but, either way, ask me about a gift idea...
Reduce Your Mental Burden
Okay, so I’ve talked before on IO about the mental load that you carry from having a lot of material possessions, and that after downsizing, as painful as the...

Reduce Your Mental Burden
Okay, so I’ve talked before on IO about the mental load that you carry from having a lot of material possessions, and that after downsizing, as painful as the...
A Nest Plan
By Karen Minard #64779 Having a plan for your health care and housing is important, and this plan is best made, at least tentatively, before you must place the...

A Nest Plan
By Karen Minard #64779 Having a plan for your health care and housing is important, and this plan is best made, at least tentatively, before you must place the...
Life-Changing Decisions After 50
Question: My husband and I are thinking about selling our home and becoming full-time RVers. My close friend and her husband are planning to move clear across the country,...

Life-Changing Decisions After 50
Question: My husband and I are thinking about selling our home and becoming full-time RVers. My close friend and her husband are planning to move clear across the country,...
San Diego, California
Article and photos by Joyce Space #61818 My husband, Larry, and I like inexpensive or free activities but found that many places in San Diego, California, were out of...

San Diego, California
Article and photos by Joyce Space #61818 My husband, Larry, and I like inexpensive or free activities but found that many places in San Diego, California, were out of...
Escaping an RV Fire
By “Mac the Fire Guy” McCoy #48271 CM#310 • www.macthefireguy.com Recently, an RV fire took the lives of John and Sue Thomas, long-time American Coach owners. The fire started...

Escaping an RV Fire
By “Mac the Fire Guy” McCoy #48271 CM#310 • www.macthefireguy.com Recently, an RV fire took the lives of John and Sue Thomas, long-time American Coach owners. The fire started...
A Final Visit to Mexico
My dear Mexico traveling buddies, Hans and Ursula, helped me welcome the 2017 New Year from my hospital room in Guadalajara, so it was only fitting that we reunite...

A Final Visit to Mexico
My dear Mexico traveling buddies, Hans and Ursula, helped me welcome the 2017 New Year from my hospital room in Guadalajara, so it was only fitting that we reunite...
Weight & Safety | Winter Driving
By Jim Koca #86367 Escapees RVers Boot Camp Instructor If you have been traveling for a while and are like most RVers, you probably head south for the...

Weight & Safety | Winter Driving
By Jim Koca #86367 Escapees RVers Boot Camp Instructor If you have been traveling for a while and are like most RVers, you probably head south for the...
Tips | Helpful Hints, Ideas and Solutions for Today’s...
Build a Smokeless CampfireMost of us love a warm, crackling campfire. The experience can evoke pleasant feelings of dancing flames, s’mores toasting, ghost stories and sharing time with friends...

Tips | Helpful Hints, Ideas and Solutions for Today’s...
Build a Smokeless CampfireMost of us love a warm, crackling campfire. The experience can evoke pleasant feelings of dancing flames, s’mores toasting, ghost stories and sharing time with friends...
Another Cool Use for Zus – Great for RVers
In the madness that is Quartzsite this time of year, we recently attended the Xscapers Bash. We only parked about 800 feet away from the main gathering point, but...

Another Cool Use for Zus – Great for RVers
In the madness that is Quartzsite this time of year, we recently attended the Xscapers Bash. We only parked about 800 feet away from the main gathering point, but...
RV Gadget Box | Portable Induction Cooktops
Compiled by Mark Nemeth #45776, Escapees Technical Advisor Most RVs don’t have large stove tops, and the burners are usually fairly low output. This can be a challenge when...

RV Gadget Box | Portable Induction Cooktops
Compiled by Mark Nemeth #45776, Escapees Technical Advisor Most RVs don’t have large stove tops, and the burners are usually fairly low output. This can be a challenge when...
A Message From The Board | 40 Years of...
By Shawn Loring #76442, Escapees CEO, and the Escapees Board of Directors When Escapees founders, Joe Peterson (a traveling electrician) and Kay Peterson (a traveling nurse), started Escapees RV...

A Message From The Board | 40 Years of...
By Shawn Loring #76442, Escapees CEO, and the Escapees Board of Directors When Escapees founders, Joe Peterson (a traveling electrician) and Kay Peterson (a traveling nurse), started Escapees RV...
Mark, My Words
By Mark Nemeth #45776, Escapees Technical Advisor Water Hose OdorQ. My travel trailer’s water hose has a strong plastic smell and taste. It is coming from the hose, not...

Mark, My Words
By Mark Nemeth #45776, Escapees Technical Advisor Water Hose OdorQ. My travel trailer’s water hose has a strong plastic smell and taste. It is coming from the hose, not...
From the Bookshelf
By Marcella Gauthier #12371 Full-time RVing and Grilling on the Road Take Risks: One Couple’s Journey to Quit Their Jobs and Hit the Open RoadJoe Russo #126844 • Weretherussos.com...

From the Bookshelf
By Marcella Gauthier #12371 Full-time RVing and Grilling on the Road Take Risks: One Couple’s Journey to Quit Their Jobs and Hit the Open RoadJoe Russo #126844 • Weretherussos.com...
Different Viewpoints
Joining EscapeesI was on a consulting contract in Florida when I came across a copy of Full-time RVing. I thought it was interesting and sent a copy to my...

Different Viewpoints
Joining EscapeesI was on a consulting contract in Florida when I came across a copy of Full-time RVing. I thought it was interesting and sent a copy to my...
Why Yes – You Can have Scenic Views AND...
A few weeks ago in the Internet for RVers & Cruisers group we host on Facebook – we had a member make the claim that it’s impossible to really be...

Why Yes – You Can have Scenic Views AND...
A few weeks ago in the Internet for RVers & Cruisers group we host on Facebook – we had a member make the claim that it’s impossible to really be...
The Good Samaritan Law | Is it safe to...
By K. Susie Adams #134068 Years ago, I was in the bathroom at a local cinema washing my hands. Next to me, a young girl popped a peppermint in...

The Good Samaritan Law | Is it safe to...
By K. Susie Adams #134068 Years ago, I was in the bathroom at a local cinema washing my hands. Next to me, a young girl popped a peppermint in...
Ditch the Diet | A fun, flexible and nutritious...
By Evanne Schmarder #65409 With all of the holiday hubbub and talk of resolutions, this time of year our goals and dreams come to the forefront. Whether you are...

Ditch the Diet | A fun, flexible and nutritious...
By Evanne Schmarder #65409 With all of the holiday hubbub and talk of resolutions, this time of year our goals and dreams come to the forefront. Whether you are...
Enchantment Times Two
As colder temperatures descended upon Colorado in November, I began to get restless. It felt unnatural to stay in one place as the season changed after years of full-time...

Enchantment Times Two
As colder temperatures descended upon Colorado in November, I began to get restless. It felt unnatural to stay in one place as the season changed after years of full-time...
Tire-SafeGuard TPMS Review and Installation Tips
Usually about this time of year I write about some Christmas present we got ourselves that made more work for me. This time the job was simple, and long...

Tire-SafeGuard TPMS Review and Installation Tips
Usually about this time of year I write about some Christmas present we got ourselves that made more work for me. This time the job was simple, and long...
Does the Internet Kill the Full-time RVing Adventure?
The other day at FoY we met another remarkable #SuperSenior. Verlene is 81 years young and snowbirding around the Southwest in a 34′ motorhome — solo! After her husband died,...

Does the Internet Kill the Full-time RVing Adventure?
The other day at FoY we met another remarkable #SuperSenior. Verlene is 81 years young and snowbirding around the Southwest in a 34′ motorhome — solo! After her husband died,...
Coping Skills
By Diane M. Berry #102219 Question: I hear a great deal about coping skills to deal with stress. What can I do to obtain these skills and how can...

Coping Skills
By Diane M. Berry #102219 Question: I hear a great deal about coping skills to deal with stress. What can I do to obtain these skills and how can...
RV Window Shades
By Joe Russo #126844 Insulation for your RV can make a huge difference in terms of comfort. One of the first modifications my wife, Kait, and I tackled was...

RV Window Shades
By Joe Russo #126844 Insulation for your RV can make a huge difference in terms of comfort. One of the first modifications my wife, Kait, and I tackled was...
Snowbird Options
By Kimberly Travaglino #123940 If you are one of those 70-degree RVers, chances are your wheels follow the weather. Seeking out temperate climates during the winter has many benefits, such...

Snowbird Options
By Kimberly Travaglino #123940 If you are one of those 70-degree RVers, chances are your wheels follow the weather. Seeking out temperate climates during the winter has many benefits, such...
Stay cozy and warm while Camping in the Cold
By Emily fagan #99408 For a lot of folks, RVing is synonymous with summer, and there’s nothing like camping in short sleeves on bright sunny days and balmy nights....

Stay cozy and warm while Camping in the Cold
By Emily fagan #99408 For a lot of folks, RVing is synonymous with summer, and there’s nothing like camping in short sleeves on bright sunny days and balmy nights....
Fearless Boondocking | Venture into the Wild
By Kelly Beasley #120701 Photo by Marshall Wendler Boondocking sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? The dreamy magic of having America’s most iconic landscapes to call your backyard. It’s freedom to escape...

Fearless Boondocking | Venture into the Wild
By Kelly Beasley #120701 Photo by Marshall Wendler Boondocking sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? The dreamy magic of having America’s most iconic landscapes to call your backyard. It’s freedom to escape...
Diminished Value | A Hidden, Recoverable Insurance Claim
Prerequisites to Qualify for Diminished Value1. You must not be at fault in the accident and seek diminished value under the responsible parties’ insurance carrier. 2. You can seek...

Diminished Value | A Hidden, Recoverable Insurance Claim
Prerequisites to Qualify for Diminished Value1. You must not be at fault in the accident and seek diminished value under the responsible parties’ insurance carrier. 2. You can seek...
Heirloom of RVing
By Rene Agredano #103274 Great books and songs about life on the road can ignite the wanderlust inside each of us. But, Kelly Beasley #120701 didn’t need prose or...

Heirloom of RVing
By Rene Agredano #103274 Great books and songs about life on the road can ignite the wanderlust inside each of us. But, Kelly Beasley #120701 didn’t need prose or...
Another Easy RVDataSat 840 Repair
Recently, while stowing our RVDataSat 840 satellite internet dish I thought the worst when I heard an ugly grinding sound coming from the mount on our roof. Then I...

Another Easy RVDataSat 840 Repair
Recently, while stowing our RVDataSat 840 satellite internet dish I thought the worst when I heard an ugly grinding sound coming from the mount on our roof. Then I...
The Editor's Desk | July/August 2013
By Tammy Johnson #39557, Editor, Escapees Magazine As Escapees celebrates its 35th birthday, I can’t help but look back over all the previous Escapees magazine issues that have progressed...

The Editor's Desk | July/August 2013
By Tammy Johnson #39557, Editor, Escapees Magazine As Escapees celebrates its 35th birthday, I can’t help but look back over all the previous Escapees magazine issues that have progressed...