What are your must haves to sleep comfortably in your RV? This list can get exhaustive quickly and it is certainly easy to get lost in the weeds. Once you determine the weight your tow vehicle can handle, it’s time to get to the fun part of RV shopping. We simplified our search by boiling […]
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Understanding your tow vehicle and what it can carry safely is a topic I am very passionate about. The amount of disinformation on this topic is shocking, and the ignorance (purposeful or accidental) from sales professionals can literally kill you. Case in point. When Lindsey and I visited our first dealership we were greeted by
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If you’re following along, our initial towing test with the Excursion proved to be quite stressful due to a worn suspension. The rig swayed side to side and at times was difficult to control. This was especially true when met with 40 mph crosswinds on interstate 70. Upon returning from our initial trip I became
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Worn bushings were one of the first things I noticed off when I drove home our new Excursion. Nearly every turn or bump in the road resulted in a knock I could feel through my feet which was actually a blessing as it was an easy diagnosis. To confirm the diagnosis I inspected the front
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In October 2020, we decided to swap our 2013 Ford F-150 for a 2002 Ford Excursion. We outlined our reasoning and initial assessment of the vehicle based on our research of the model in our introduction to the project. The short of it, we wanted an affordable, durable, capable tow rig to better handle lugging
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When we first decided on pulling the trigger on an RV, one of the last concerns we had was the capability of our tow vehicle. At the time we had a 2013 F-150 supercrew with the immensely powerful EcoBoost V6. The truck was a Limited model with every bell and whistle, which we thought translated
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Andersen levels were one of the very first purchases we made after our inaugural outing in our Rockwood Roo. If you have paid attention at campgrounds you no doubt have seen numerous leveling methods ranging from old fashioned wood planks to plastic lego style leveling devices. While I do not believe a silver bullet method
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If you are reading this you are no doubt RV shopping. I thoroughly enjoy this process. Admiring countless photos, floor plans, and dealer sites for the model that best fits your family. While doing so you imagine yourself and loved ones building lifelong memories on the road. This feeling is absolute bliss. Of course, after
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We are on a roll! As folks in this world say, Hello World! In the spring of 2019 we began our RV journey by researching obsessively. Countless nights reviewing models, floor plans, and budgets led us to ordering our first camper in February 2020. Little did we know our Rockwood Roo would be delivered at
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Murphy Rating 4/5 Emerad Beach RV Park in Navarre, Florida offers waterfront sites, private beach, pool, and so much more. This was our first experience planting in an RV Park and will certainly return. Pros: Private Beach and Pier The park offers a white sandy beach on the Santa Rosa Sound which is perfect
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