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Curtis Carper

I’ve been involved in RVing for over 50 years — including camping, building, repairing, and even selling RVs and motorhomes. I’ve owned, used, and repaired almost every class and style of RV ever made. I do all of my own repair work. My other interests include cooking, living with an aging dog, and dealing with diabetic issues. If you can combine a grease monkey with a computer geek, throw in a touch of information nut and organization freak, combined with a little bit of storyteller... you’ve got a good idea of who I am. To date, I've shared my RV knowledge in over 300 articles here at The Fun Times Guide! Many of them have over 25K shares.

The best way to get to know people that share the same interest as yourself is to join groups and participate in events where like-minded people get together. Nowhere is this more common than in the RV lifestyle. RV clubs, groups, and rallies are a great way to interact with other RVers.

Some precautions that RVers need to take before they plug into electrical power -- at home, at the campground, or elsewhere. If you don't know the facts about your RVs power cords and adapters, then electrical problems are sure to arise.

Liquid when allowed to freeze expands, distorts, and even cracks.There is a liquid-based material within the screen of LCD TVs. Will it be damaged overnight in freezing weather? Worse yet, if left in storage through the winter where temperatures can get bitterly cold, will an LCD flat-screen TV survive?

Any amount of snow beyond a few inches is enough to cause serious damage. The melting and refreezing cycle will force water to creep into all kinds of little places. When it freezes and expands, any slightly leaking seams will turn into major entry points for water. Soon the insulation will be saturated and water stains will start appearing on the ceiling. Here's what you need to know.

Here are a few good reasons to register your RV in the state of Montana. See how registering your RV in Montana can save you a few bucks, effectively eliminating the sales tax on your new RV.

Did you know there are ways to travel at a reduced cost to you AND have an opportunity to actually make money out of the deal? If you're self-employed and you own an RV, there are a number of tax deductions you can take each year. Here's the scoop.

Just like homeowners are starting to downsize their homes in order to become more cost & space-conscious, RVers are also downsizing these says, as a way to save money while still having fun out on the road. Here are the pros & cons of downsizing your RV lifestyle, plus a few things you may want to think about.

The main theme is to be conscious of the world around you, as an RVer. Take the time to learn, to enjoy, to participate. But more importantly, take the time to consider others. Following are some things we can ALL can do to make a difference for future generations of RVers.

Some very famous people have enjoyed the RV lifestyle. Here are some of the rich and famous stories surrounding RVs, motorhomes, and Airstream trailers.