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.
8 Holiday Gifts for RVers
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
It’s that time of year again - time to find the perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas gift list! If you have an RVer on this year’s list following are 8 gift ideas to consider.
Digital Tire Pressure Gauge with 5 in 1 Rescue Tools – This 5 in 1 tire gauge can measure tire pressures up to 150 PSI on RVs, tow vehicles, and motorcycles along with ATVs and also features a LED Flashlight, Car Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter and Red Safety Light. Proper tire pressure is essential in preventing blow outs and maximizing gas mileage for RVers. The added safety features of a window breaker and seatbelt cutter could be a lifesaver in an emergency. Plus, what RVer couldn’t use another flashlight?
Ever Wanted to Become A Park Ranger?
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- Written by Bryan Appleby
As many travel throughout the United States in their RVs, National Parks become a frequent destination. There are so many reasons for many to visit our nation’s parks, whether it is the beautiful landscapes, historical significance, recreation or just to revisit places our families visited so many years ago. Whatever the reason, people flock to our National Parks in ever increasing numbers.
While visiting our country’s National Parks, many visitors look upon what a wonderful opportunity it would be to live and work in a National Park. Sometimes those views create thoughts of how wonderful it would be to work as a National Park Ranger, or even to fulfill a lifetime dream of becoming a National Park Ranger. It is not unusual to have someone walk up to a Ranger and comment, “I wish I could be a Ranger too!”
RV Camping Trip at Liberty Campground, WA
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- Written by Emily Helgeson
With our second child born at the end of June, this summer has gone by so fast… and camping season along with it. After only one day trip with our new little one under our belts this season, we were overdue for an overnight. We wanted to pick something close once again in case things got too difficult with our little one. We settled on Liberty Campground, also known as William’s Creek Campground, just before the town of Liberty off Highway 97, about 30 minutes from our house. We only planned to stay for one night, but this campground allows you to stay for up to 2 weeks at a time for free and is a Bureau Land Management Campground.
9 Personal RV Safety Tips
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
While RVing is relatively a safe lifestyle, it never hurts to take a few precautions because you never know when an emergency or crime may occur.
1 - Emergency Exit Windows – Do you know where the emergency exit windows are located in your RV (emergency vents in some truck campers)? Do you know how to use them in the event of an emergency? Gather the family and take the time to practice removing the window screen (if so equipped) and opening the window. Are you and your loved ones physically able to climb out through the window if needed? If not, think about what other items like an escape ladder you might carry to make this possible.
Have You Stayed at a City Park?
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- Written by Dave Helgeson
A recent survey at NorthwestRVing.com (see below) revealed that 5% of those responding have utilized city parks for overnight stays. City parks many times are a great option for overnight or longer stays, but many RVers are unaware that many cities offer overnight stays / camping at their parks.