Northwest RVing
The Northwest RVing Blog site is hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. Each year, MHRV presents three important trade shows in the greater Seattle area to promote and display the RV Lifestyle. We are all about RVing and hope you will enjoy the many articles posted here about RVing in general and about our upcoming shows.
5 Good RV Features for Dry Camping
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
When I conducted my dry camping (aka Boondocking) tips seminar at the recent Enumclaw RV Show, I was asked by several people what is the best RV for dry camping. While some types of RVs are more suitable for dry camping than others, the question really should be, “What features should I look for in an RV if I want to use it for dry camping?”.
More Than RVS at Enumclaw RV Show
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
When you attend the Enumclaw RV Show August 1st – 4th come prepared to absorb lots of useful information and learn more about RVs and the RV lifestyle. Here is a sampling of the opportunities that await you:
Seminars: At the Enumclaw RV Show you will find two seminar areas featuring 19 different subjects with over 20 hours of instruction by industry experts. Subjects cover the gamut from technical, safety and lifestyle.
Noah the Brave and the Needed RV
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- Written by Cheryl Johnston
Editor's Note: Noah's story has touched the hearts of everyone in the MHRV Association. We wanted to share this extraordinary story of community compassion and generousity and send our hopes for a successful journey and operation.
We all know how much fun an RV can be and how it enables family memories for a lifetime. But for one little boy in Spokane, WA, finding a suitable RV could mean life-saving surgery.
Our Trailer, Our Spare Bedroom: Building a Playset
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- Written by Emily Helgeson
This spring my sister and brother-in-law announced their excitement of getting a brand new play set for their kids. Having a large play set of our own for our son, we knew it would be such a joy and provide so many countless hours of entertainment through the years. What we could count was the number of “man” hours the play set said it would take to assemble: 22 hours! When we heard that figure, my handy-man of a husband was happy to plan a weekend trip to come help ease the load for their family.
Exploring Leisure Options - Manufactured Housing
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
RVs offer great leisure adventures but some people are often looking for a more permanent option for their vacations with something to place on their vacation property. Or, they may be looking for an economical “home-base” so that they can have more resources to travel in their RV. An alternative worth considering is a manufactured home.