Wi-Fire Long-range WiFi Adapter

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RV Cooking Show - How’s That Tango Made?

Today I’m departing slightly from my normal cooking segment to instead show you how the new RV Cooking Show’s Tango trailer was made. Join me as I learn “how that Tango’s made” during this fun and informative Tango factory tour. Walk the production line, listen in on interviews with key designers and staff, and poke around a couple cool Tango travel trailers. I was certainly impressed and I think you might be, too. Happy Camping! Evanne Schmarder Tell a Friend Read More →

Destinations & Sightseeing – Part 2 – Bernice’s Tips

One of the blessings of RVing is the ability to pursue our passions. By traveling to events and destinations related to a particular hobby or interest we expand our knowledge in a hands-on, experiential way. To help your experiences be as pleasurable as possible, below are some continued tips related to destinations and sightseeing. Check road maps for upcoming rest areas or picnic areas and welcome centers. (You may not think you want information at a welcome center as you approach it, but experience tells me that every time I pass one by, I later wish I had stopped either for a map of that state or for general information that would help me identify what I was seeing.) Pay close attention to the directions to your campground and orient yourself using a map. You may need to know later how to go into town and back. When you’re heading for higher elevations, watch out for altitude sickness. Allow extra time to acclimate yourself to the thinner air. It’s a good idea to stay at 5,000 feet for a day or two before going higher. At 5,000 feet, it’s normal to notice a faster heartbeat and increased breathing rate due to lower oxygen levels. For the first two or three days, some people may experience dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nasal congestion, and difficulty sleeping. If the altitude starts to bother you, take deep breaths; avoid overexertion; eat high-carbohydrate foods; go easy on alcohol, caffeine, and salty foods; and drink more water than usual. You’ll take more pictures... Read more

The Wii-Fit Experiment

When confronted with how to stay fit while traveling in an RV, many of us think of walking, hiking or bike-riding. One RVer decided to try a different route and launched the Wii-Fit Experiment. Tell a Friend Read More →

Can you identify a Stroke?

First I want to apologize to my readers, we have been working on finding and buying a house and have had several close calls but came up short on each of them for one reason or another. We do have to be out of our apartment very soon or suffer a major rent increase, so much so that we have stepped up looking to a fevered pitch and even started packing, and this has caused me to miss several weeks of articles. I do want to report that we have found a nice place (old farm house that has been remodeled) out in the country with 10 acres and once again (cross your fingers!), barring any unforeseen problems, we should have our Own place shortly! And it even has a garage big enough to store the camper in it; we just have to put another door in it! Now back to our regularly scheduled articles on health and safety! Today I want to talk about a problem that is becoming more common as we start to have an older population, that is of strokes. In the medical profession, we call them CVA or Cerebral Vascular Accidents. Most of us fear being left with the crippling after-effects, or maybe I am speaking only for myself. But know this, in today’s world, there are more treatments than were possible even just a few years ago. But what is a stroke or CVA? Well, there are two types. First, let us begin with the most dangerous type which is the least treatable; it is called the Hemorrhagic Stroke. This occurs when a blood vessel in the brain breaks and begins bleeding (or hemorrhaging... Read more

Staying Fit: Budget Friendly Tips

By Lynn Difley In keeping with our Blog theme currently, I’d like to offer some suggestions for budget minded exercises. It needn’t cost an arm and a leg to workout, you can keep both arms and legs, as well as the rest of your body in tip top shape without spending your hard earned cash or your kids inheritance. Walk. Last time I checked, it was free. Walking is the best all around exercise for keeping a handle on the waistline. It is recommended to improve the cardiovascular system, blood sugar, cholesterol, circulatory system, and mental outlook, to say nothing of its benefits as a bone and muscle builder, and it’s joint friendly. The truth is that walking, done for 30 minutes minimum most days of the week is the single best thing you can do for your health, short of stopping smoking (but you already did that I hope). Take your walk in the morning to get a jump-start on the day, at noon for a great energy boost at a time when your stockpile is dipping, or afternoon to put an end to a great day. Anytime you take it, a walk is a great way to increase your fitness, improve your health and it’s absolutely free. Even more points are earned if you take your walk with a friend, loved one, pet or outside in the fresh air, all are proven stress reducers as well as mood elevators. If you have errands that are just a little too far to walk, consider riding your bike. OK, so you haven’t had it out in a while. Go find it, dust off the cobwebs, oil the gears, pump up the tires and... Read more

Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness RV Campground — at Halloween!

Airstream RV Blog #57 - Disney’s Fort Wilderness from Sean Michael on Vimeo. Recently, someone asked us to name a few favorite camping locales we’ve discovered on The Long, Long Honeymoon. I’m partial to remote, rural, dry camping sites out West, in obscure places far removed from civilization. But my wife has different tastes. Her favorite is probably that little full hookup spot we found down in Florida. What was its name? Oh, right… Walt Disney World. Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Any way you slice it, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers an outstanding RV camping experience. Here are a few thoughts about camping with Mickey… Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Casino Camping Location Reports - Joliet, IL and Michigan City, IN

Lately I’ve been writing about casino camping locations across the Midwest.  Last week I told you about the Quad Cities area of Iowa/Illinois.  After that stop we headed east, visiting the Empress Casino in Joliet, IL and the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, IN.  Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Is Synthetic Engine Oil Worth The Buck$?

The need or value of using synthetic engine oils has been a controversy for nearly as long as they have been available. Originally they were wanted solely for their duration and ability to extend the need for an oil change by double or more.  Rumor has it, that when Mobile 1 came on the market, General Motors was approached and pitched on offering their customers’ vehicles that would only need an oil change once every year.  It was supposedly shot down by their dealers’ need to get the customers back in for regular service, a needed steady money maker. Well, it appears synthetic is no longer thought of as an extender of oil maintenance as nearly every engine manufacturer warns against extending the duration of oil changes regardless.  Still there are people that believe it is possible and will work well.  I’m not one of those as I prefer to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.  It may also be questionable as to the quality and type of filtering that we use today equaling the performance that these oils can apparently deliver. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Wifi In Motion - Make Your RV An Internet Hot Spot!

Airstream RV Blog #86 - Wifi in Motion from Sean Michael on TheLongLongHoneymoon.com. As a devout online blogger, an Internet connection is as important to RVing as fresh water, diesel, and smores. More than once we’ve made overnight camping decisions based upon the answer to one crucial question: “Do they have wifi?” Thankfully, we no longer have to ask that question. Now we have our own wifi. We’ve installed a kit from Wifi in Motion (wifiinmotion.com) in our RV, and so far have enjoyed great results. Here’s how it works… Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

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