Northwest RVing
The Northwest RVing Blog site is hosted by MHRV (Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle) Show Association. Each year, MHRV presents two 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.
First RV? List of Most Common Mistakes
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
Did you take the plunge and buy your first RV at one of the recent RV shows? Are you ready to head out on your first camping trip? If so, take a moment to review the list of the most common mistakes made by RVers (both new and seasoned). We are all bound to make mistakes from time to time, but learning via the experiences of others is far better and cheaper than committing the error yourself.
2019 Seattle RV Show Highlights
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
The 56th annual Seattle RV Show is coming up February 7th – 10th, 2019 at the CenturyLink Field Event Center. It is the oldest and largest indoor RV show in Washington state.
In addition to a huge selection of RVs displayed by over 20 local dealers, following are a few of the highlights you can expect at the 2019 show:
RV Cleaning Routine - Short & Sweet
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- Written by Emily Helgeson
With over a foot of snow at our house and temperatures in the 30’s, camping season has been on hold for us for over a month now. After our last vacation of the season, the after-trip clean up was especially important to keep our trailer fresh and in good condition for the duration of the off season. Having a good cleaning routine after each trip can really save you time and stress, as well as keep you prepared for your next getaway.
Though each of us may have our own unique cleaning needs for our RV, I’ve put together a summary of my basic cleaning routine to help you keep your home away from home spic and span in no time. Check out my RV Cleaning Checklist printable at the end of this article!
RV Adventures – 14 Resources to Get You Started
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- Written by Cheryl Johnston
Although the weather isn’t really making you think about the outdoors right now, now is the time to be planning your RV adventures. Spending a little time early in the year will result in access to the campgrounds you want to visit AND the best spots. It's also a good idea to get prepped and be ready to go when you want, you can find a handy packing checklist here.
Some of the many places you’ll want to go are our National Parks. Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor and Chuck Woodbury, editor of RVTravel.com, sat down and discussed the opportunities of RVing at national parks, state parks, commercial campgrounds and public lands.
Learning Opportunities at Seattle RV Show
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
Since knowledge is the key to success, be sure to attend the RV show in your area with the most learning opportunities. In the Pacific Northwest, that show would be the 56th annual Seattle RV Show on February 7th-10th at CenturyLink Field Event Center. The Seattle RV Show provides the largest variety of RVs and dealers under one roof. Variety matters when you are trying to decide which type of RV is right for you.