Informational Posts

I sold my wonderful RV to put down roots off the road. Here are the specs that drew me to the RV in …

Working and living on the road, internet is important! Wilson Electronics' weBoost technology has be…

I was interviewed on The RV Entrepreneur podcast about my experience of building a business on the r…

If you're looking for power on the go, there are tons of options. I reviewed a ruggedly well-made so…

Death Valley is an iconic, gorgeous national park, but it's not for the faint of heart. Here are my …

Driving the Class A motorhome was like driving a boat… until I learned about RV stabilization! Che…

Joshua Tree is a beautiful national park, and even though it's not huge, there can be an overwhelmin…

Among RVers, Quartzite, AZ is a winter gathering spot due to its annual RV show. But there's a lot m…

How do you stay in shape when you're on the road, without access to your home gym? Here are some ide…

Hey car drivers! There are a few things you ought to know when you're driving around RVs. Here are m…

Solar panels and house batteries are a game changer for RVers who love to camp off the grid. Stay po…

Want to know what to expect when you're driving your RV for the first time, and setting up your firs…

With a year of full-time RVing under my belt, here are the top lessons I've learned and what I'm pla…

The main question prospective RVers have to answer is "Should I get a towable (trailer) or a motorho…

Planning to drive your RV from Washington to Alaska? Learn from my experience! Here are my 15 top ti…

Water damage terrifies RVers, and rightly so. One great way to keep your RV leak-free is to recaulk …

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. In celebration of the new Ardent Camper logo and website, I'm hosting a giv…

If you love to cook, you might wonder how to fit all the kitchen gadgets you need inside your RV. I …

What happens when you're RVing, you're not set up for boondocking, and there's (gasp!) no sewer conn…

RVs are notoriously uncute, but this quick, easy bathroom makeover made a huge difference.

I'm a font of wisdom after just over a week of living in an RV! But seriously, here are some beginne…

It's exceptionally easy to have a disaster on your hands when you dump your RV's tanks for the first…

Intimidated by the idea of driving a big honking RV for the first time (not to mention living in it)…

After selling 80% of my belongings to prep for full-time RV life, I've become fairly comfortable wit…

Is living and working remotely on the go an achievable dream for you? Maybe! I debunk 5 myths about …

If you sell your home to buy an RV to live in full-time, like I did, you might consider having a gar…

Obsessed with camping but can't get away? Why not camp in your own home? Yes, I am THIS nerdy. This …

Dream of swinging in the trees? I'm contemplating hammock camping, so here's my list of pros and con…

It's a LONG drive from one end of Texas to the other, and I've explored so much of it while living i…

Over the years, I've gotten plenty of inspiration, knowledge, and enjoyment out of camping-related b…

You pitch your tent, sit back to relax, and a downpour starts. Oh no! What do you do to make the mos…

I've been using my Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4 tent for over a decade. Here's my review, in case you'r…

Planning a trip to Big Bend National Park? Here's where to stay, what to pack, what to do, and how t…

Here's what I brought with me for a multi-night trip to Big Bend National Park. I didn't end up need…

I had a chance to interview a pair of full-time RVers about their lifestyle, how they got started, w…

What do you drink while camping and hiking? Here are my favorite cold and hot beverages. See if you …

Human waste is a natural part of life. But it can get tricky to deal with when you're in the middle …

If you're new to outdoors exploration and want to be a responsible visitor, you might not know your …

Sometimes arriving at a campsite after dark is inevitable. So what do you do to keep from getting lo…

What goodies go in a backpacker's backpack? Here's my (probably way too extensive) packing list to g…

I LOVE camping with my dogs. But there are some safety and courtesy considerations dog parents have …

Here are 6 tips to stay safe and have a nice time in the backcountry, inspired by the Hunger Games f…

Camping supplies are often high-quality and sturdy, so have you considered using them at home instea…

Ever made food wrapped in foil packets over a campfire? This is one of my favorite recipes for the c…

I've been camping most of my life, but I've never taken it up to a glamorous level and gone glamping…

Over my years camping, here are a few of my personal food-related backpacking lessons learned the ha…

I reviewed the BioLite CampStove, which doesn't need a fuel canister, uses an electric fan to tend t…

Do you love camping or hate it? It is one heck of a polarizing activity! Here are the reasons I'm on…