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.
DIY Baby Travel Feeding Kit for the RV
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- Written by Emily Helgeson
When planning a camping trip with a little one, it seems like the list of “essentials” can get much longer than when I was just packing for my husband and I. From special blankets and toys to bulky baby gear and diapers, there’s no doubt about it - kids come with a lot of stuff. And when our son started eating solid foods, then came along a list of feeding essentials. Now that our little man is two years old, we have a pretty good system in place for making meal and snack times as easy as possible. And it all started out with a homemade “baby feeding kit”.
National Parks' Spectacular Fall Season
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- Written by Bryan Appleby
O.K., now is the season to really get out there and enjoy our National Parks! The crowds have diminished as have the number of cars clogging the roads, parking lots and pull outs. The only drawbacks are that services begin to shut down, as the parks begin their changeover to the winter season.
But don’t despair, there are abundant locations that cater to the fall season RVer! It just takes a bit of research in the parks your itinerary will take you through. Often the northern National Parks will start closing their services and campgrounds by the third week of September, with final services closed by mid-October.
Favorite RV Accessories
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- Written by Shari and Hutch
Simple Things That Make Our Simple Life EVEN Better!
If you are the type that wants to get out into the woods and keep it simple in a basic travel trailer, these products will enhance your experience without all the expensive bells and whistles. They are easy to use, robust, and do the job without any unnecessary flash or gadgetry…and will help you boondock in style without investing in a large, more expensive RV.
Giving Back
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- Written by Cheryl Johnston
The RV community offers comradery in many ways. Friends are made along the way and there are a multitude of resources to make travels easier. MHRV (Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles) Association strives to include as many helpful seminars, exhibitors and attractions at the shows that we do (Seattle RV Show, Puyallup RV Show, Enumclaw RV Show). As a not-for-profit organization, it is also a goal to help with philanthropic needs that relate to the industry. In 2019, here are some of the organizations/needs that the association has assisted.
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?”.