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.
Which Permits or Passes Do You Need - Part 2
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
In the last article we looked at a bunch of acronyms representing federal and state land agencies and what passes and permits were required on each. While it would take a novel-sized book to adequately outline all your camping options for each agency, in this article we will take a quick overview in the hopes of introducing readers to new places to find campsites.
Water, Water, Everywhere
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- Written by Bryan Appleby
Whether you are Full Timing, Long Tripping or just traveling on a family vacation in your RV, water becomes an important question and/or need. Should you bring your own potable water, fill up with water upon arrival at your destination, or just acquire water along the route? These are questions often thought about by the RVer during their travels, whether new to RVing or a long time RVer.
Tips and Tricks for RV Winter Living
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- Written by Shari and Hutch
“If you're already committed to the lifestyle of traveling on your own path, slightly outside of the mainstream, then the challenges of winter in a van (or RV) are well within your grasp. Get out there. Have fun.” -Sara Sheehy, Fellow VanLife Nomad
Snow flurries whirl around our vintage “canned-ham” camper that we call Hamlet, as we back it into our free national forest site for the next few days. Within minutes we’ve got it leveled, stabilized, and ready for the night. We jump inside and fire up the kettle on our 2-burner propane stove and our tiny portable heater. Before the water comes to a boil, our bones thaw and we strip off extra layers. Changing from damp snowshoeing gear into dry, fuzzy fleece and down slippers before cuddling a piping hot mug of Earl Grey is one of the simplest and most satisfying pleasures of camping in a trailer. It’s cold, wet, and windy outside, but inside our little camper feels like a cozy log cabin.
Which Permits or Passes Do You Need?
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
Another year is coming to an end. This is a great time to start planning your RV outings for the New Year and make sure you have the right permits and passes for the places you plan to recreate and camp.
In Washington State, there are so many passes and permits available that it can be confusing for an active RVer to know what pass is required where.
10 More Gifts for RVers
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- Written by Emily Helgeson
Holiday time is fast approaching! Do you have some RVers on your gift-giving shopping list? Whether you’re looking to get your shopping done early or you’re drawing a blank for ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to find a collection of great, practical ideas for the RVers in your life. If you’re on a shoe string budget, just trying to cut corners, or overwhelmed by the amount of people on your gift list this year, this list is sure to include items within your price range.