Dead along the highway... there is no worse predicament to be in.  In some cases, it could even be life-threatening. 

I’ve put in plenty of hours driving across endless desert regions in the southwest with temperatures well over 100 degrees.  Shade is a pretty scarce commodity out there, so making sure you're prepared for problems can mean the difference between inconvenience and disaster.

Of course, proper maintenance and servicing is the best way to avoid breakdowns in the first place.  Taking shortcuts and letting things go will greatly increase the possibility of something quitting on you at the most inopportune time. 

Having appliances like the refrigerator or plumbing give you problems can be annoying, but when the motor sputters to a halt and all you get is a Click, Click when you attempt to restart...  things can get serious real quick.

Your options for seeking roadside assistance vary greatly, depending on what type of RV you have.

You've worked hard all your life.  The one thing you’ve looked forward to is that day you could hit the road and travel with the wind.  There is one tiny little concern that may be bothering you... How do you maneuver a vehicle that's practically as big as a house?!

The largest thing you’ve ever driven was a string of sub-compact cars that provided cheap, yet reliable, transportation for your commute to and from the suburbs.

The thought of piloting a 38-foot long, 8-1/2 foot wide behemoth through the narrow streets of a city is a terrifying prospect, to say the least.  And the notion of directing something that large down the freeway at 70mph seems more like navigating a run-away  train that could easily destroy everything in its path. 

Should you give up your dream of traveling in luxury and stick with the motel routine?  Or is there hope for the first time motorhome driver?

One thing's for sure... driving a Class A motorhome can be intimidating. But it's a skill that can be easily learned -- with a little practice.

When Jim and I get ready to go to a new place, I am the one who goes to the computer to plan a route for us.

I have the 2005 version of Microsoft Trips and Streets software, but there is a newer version published in 2008.

Here's why I like Microsoft Streets and Trips...

Well, it looks like we're going to be driving an RV for the first time in the winter snow.

I have to admit, I'm a little nervous about it. I mean it's hard enough keeping a regular car on the road... let alone a long & skinny motorhome!

Here are some winter driving tips that we found helpful...

Following are "the best of the best" websites for RVers on the go.

No matter where you are in your journey -- far from home or right in your own backyard -- you can access this one page and find the information that you want to know about the state(s) you'll be traveling through.

We're talking things like road conditions, fuel locations & prices, dump stations, propane service locations, and more!