# Lana Gates

> Travel blog of full-time RVers Bob and Lana Gates

## Pages
- [About](https://www.lanagates.com/about)
- [Contact](https://www.lanagates.com/contact)
- [Gulliver's Travels Blog](https://www.lanagates.com/gullivers-travels): This is the travel blog of full-time RVers Bob and Lana Gates. Find out about their adventures in their truck, Gulliver, and fifth wheel, Tagalong.
- [Lana Gates](https://www.lanagates.com/)
- [Lana's Book](https://www.lanagates.com/lanas-book)

## Blog Posts
- [Make Today Count](https://www.lanagates.com/p/make-today-count)
- [Palms Up](https://www.lanagates.com/p/palms-up)
- [Satisfaction Not Guaranteed](https://www.lanagates.com/p/satisfaction-not-guaranteed)
- [Real-Life Conversations](https://www.lanagates.com/p/real-life-conversations)
- [Your Smile Is Contagious](https://www.lanagates.com/p/your-smile-is-contagious)
- [Life Sentence](https://www.lanagates.com/p/life-sentence)
- [It Only Takes a Minute](https://www.lanagates.com/p/it-only-takes-a-minute)
- [You Are Unique](https://www.lanagates.com/p/you-are-unique)
- [A Servant's Heart](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-servants-heart)
- [A Bright Afterglow](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-bright-afterglow)
- [Your Words Are Powerful](https://www.lanagates.com/p/your-words-are-powerful)
- [Embracing Discomfort](https://www.lanagates.com/p/embracing-discomfort)
- [2 Simple Words — Or Are They?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/2-simple-words-or-are-they)
- [One Person Can Change the World](https://www.lanagates.com/p/one-person-can-change-the-world)
- [Rare Opportunities](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rare-opportunities)
- [Hidden Treasure](https://www.lanagates.com/p/hidden-treasure)
- [Safety in Numbers](https://www.lanagates.com/p/safety-in-numbers)
- [No Regrets](https://www.lanagates.com/p/no-regrets)
- [The Universal Language](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-universal-language)
- [Life Lessons From Running](https://www.lanagates.com/p/life-lessons-from-running)
- [Your Disappointments Could Help Others](https://www.lanagates.com/p/your-disappointments-could-help-others)
- [Where There's a Will, There's a Way](https://www.lanagates.com/p/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way)
- [The Importance of Slowing Down](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-importance-of-slowing-down)
- [Not Living in the Past](https://www.lanagates.com/p/not-living-in-the-past)
- [Changing Tides](https://www.lanagates.com/p/changing-tides)
- [The Smaller Picture](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-smaller-picture)
- [Surviving or Thriving?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/surviving-or-thriving)
- [Unquenchable Love](https://www.lanagates.com/p/unquenchable-love)
- [Paralyzed by Fear](https://www.lanagates.com/p/paralyzed-by-fear)
- [Everyday Actions That Can Have a Positive Impact](https://www.lanagates.com/p/everyday-actions-that-can-have-a-positive-impact)
- [The Scenic Route](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-scenic-route)
- [A New Endeavor](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-new-endeavor)
- [At a Crossroads](https://www.lanagates.com/p/at-a-crossroads)
- [Willingness to Ask](https://www.lanagates.com/p/willingness-to-ask)
- [Survivor or Warrior?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/survivor-or-warrior)
- [The Art of Collaboration](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-art-of-collaboration)
- [A Gentle Answer](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-gentle-answer)
- [A Clean Slate](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-clean-slate)
- [Why Others Need You to Rejuvenate](https://www.lanagates.com/p/why-others-need-you-to-rejuvenate)
- [Contagious Joy](https://www.lanagates.com/p/contagious-joy)
- [Wanted: Volunteers](https://www.lanagates.com/p/wanted-volunteers)
- [If You Can’t Beat ’Em, Join ’Em](https://www.lanagates.com/p/if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em)
- [Attitude of Gratitude](https://www.lanagates.com/p/attitude-of-gratitude)
- [Togetherness](https://www.lanagates.com/p/togetherness)
- [Way to Go!](https://www.lanagates.com/p/way-to-go)
- [Laughter Is Good for the Soul — and Brain](https://www.lanagates.com/p/laughter-is-good-for-the-soul-and-brain)
- [New Year's Resolutions vs. Goals](https://www.lanagates.com/p/new-years-resolutions-vs-goals)
- [Seeking Authenticity](https://www.lanagates.com/p/seeking-authenticity)
- [Character Speaks Volumes](https://www.lanagates.com/p/character-speaks-volumes)
- [Getting Back on Track](https://www.lanagates.com/p/getting-back-on-track)
- [5 Ways to Be Happy With Your Life Right Now](https://www.lanagates.com/p/5-ways-to-be-happy-with-your-life-right-now)
- [Finding My Why](https://www.lanagates.com/p/finding-my-why)
- [It's the Follow-Through That Matters](https://www.lanagates.com/p/its-the-follow-through-that-matters)
- [Today Is a Celebration](https://www.lanagates.com/p/today-is-a-celebration)
- [Destined for Greatness](https://www.lanagates.com/p/destined-for-greatness)
- [Labels Aren't for People](https://www.lanagates.com/p/labels-arent-for-people)
- [I Wish the Best for You](https://www.lanagates.com/p/i-wish-the-best-for-you)
- [Enjoy the Journey](https://www.lanagates.com/p/enjoy-the-journey)
- [Perception Is Reality](https://www.lanagates.com/p/perception-is-reality)
- [Difficult Phone Calls](https://www.lanagates.com/p/difficult-phone-calls)
- [Survey Your Surroundings](https://www.lanagates.com/p/survey-your-surroundings)
- [Stories to Tell](https://www.lanagates.com/p/stories-to-tell)
- [Expressing Approval and Gratitude](https://www.lanagates.com/p/expressing-approval-and-gratitude)
- [Setting Goals](https://www.lanagates.com/p/setting-goals)
- [In Search of Community](https://www.lanagates.com/p/in-search-of-community)
- [Follow the Leader](https://www.lanagates.com/p/follow-the-leader)
- [Making Connections](https://www.lanagates.com/p/making-connections)
- [In Your Wake](https://www.lanagates.com/p/in-your-wake)
- [Gut Reactions](https://www.lanagates.com/p/gut-reactions)
- [Dazzling Motivation](https://www.lanagates.com/p/dazzling-motivation)
- [A New Mindset: Chaos = Opportunity](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-new-mindset-chaos-opportunity)
- [The Winds of Change](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-winds-of-change)
- [An Eye-Opening Experience](https://www.lanagates.com/p/an-eye-opening-experience)
- [Making Time for Life's Surprises](https://www.lanagates.com/p/making-time-for-lifes-surprises)
- [Be Careful, Little Brain, What You Think](https://www.lanagates.com/p/be-careful-little-brain-what-you-think)
- [People at Heart](https://www.lanagates.com/p/people-at-heart)
- [Taking Time to Recharge](https://www.lanagates.com/p/taking-time-to-recharge)
- [You Can Run, but You Can't Hide](https://www.lanagates.com/p/you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide)
- [A Valuable Work in Progress](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-valuable-work-in-progress)
- [You're an Important Part of a Collective](https://www.lanagates.com/p/youre-an-important-part-of-a-collective)
- [Changing Speed on the Trek of Life](https://www.lanagates.com/p/changing-speed-on-the-trek-of-life)
- [Assessing Goals](https://www.lanagates.com/p/assessing-goals)
- [Damage Control](https://www.lanagates.com/p/damage-control)
- [An Experiment in Generosity](https://www.lanagates.com/p/an-experiment-in-generosity)
- [Unveiling Our Masks](https://www.lanagates.com/p/unveiling-our-masks)
- [A Little Thank-You Goes a Long Way](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-little-thank-you-goes-a-long-way)
- [Somebody Needs You](https://www.lanagates.com/p/somebody-needs-you)
- [Wanted: Interaction](https://www.lanagates.com/p/wanted-interaction)
- [Connecting with Strangers](https://www.lanagates.com/p/connecting-with-strangers)
- [Facing Fears](https://www.lanagates.com/p/facing-fears)
- [Why Idle Time Needs to Be a Priority](https://www.lanagates.com/p/why-idle-time-needs-to-be-a-priority)
- [The Power of One](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-power-of-one)
- [Who Am I to Judge?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/who-am-i-to-judge)
- [What You Tell Yourself Matters](https://www.lanagates.com/p/what-you-tell-yourself-matters)
- [Let the Adventure Begin](https://www.lanagates.com/p/let-the-adventure-begin)
- [Preparing for the Journey](https://www.lanagates.com/p/preparing-for-the-journey)
- [5 Lessons Learned on the First Leg of Our RV Journey](https://www.lanagates.com/p/5-lessons-learned-on-the-first-leg-of-our-rv-journey)
- [New Shoes for Gulliver](https://www.lanagates.com/p/new-shoes-for-gulliver)
- [3 States in 3 Days](https://www.lanagates.com/p/3-states-in-3-days)
- [Mad Dash East: More RV Lessons Learned](https://www.lanagates.com/p/mad-dash-east-more-rv-lessons-learned)
- [6 Must-Have RV Gadgets](https://www.lanagates.com/p/6-must-have-rv-gadgets)
- [Why We’re Making South Dakota Our Home](https://www.lanagates.com/p/why-were-making-south-dakota-our-home)
- [Facing New Challenges](https://www.lanagates.com/p/facing-new-challenges)
- [3 Types of RV Camping](https://www.lanagates.com/p/3-types-of-rv-camping)
- [A Waste-full Adventure](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-waste-full-adventure)
- [An Immersive RV Camping Experience](https://www.lanagates.com/p/an-immersive-rv-camping-experience)
- [World Wide Web in the Wide World of Full-time RVing](https://www.lanagates.com/p/world-wide-web-in-the-wide-world-of-full-time-rving)
- [The Key to RV Success](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-key-to-rv-success)
- [Mission Accomplished: Massachusetts by Aug. 1](https://www.lanagates.com/p/mission-accomplished-massachusetts-by-aug-1)
- [Answers to Your Questions About Our RV Lifestyle](https://www.lanagates.com/p/answers-to-your-questions-about-our-rv-lifestyle)
- [Mission: Educate, Honor, Inspire](https://www.lanagates.com/p/mission-educate-honor-inspire)
- [Reunited, and It Feels So Good](https://www.lanagates.com/p/reunited-and-it-feels-so-good)
- [Changing Seasons](https://www.lanagates.com/p/changing-seasons)
- [A Historical Stop](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-historical-stop)
- [Smackdown: Bob vs. Tagalong](https://www.lanagates.com/p/smackdown-bob-vs-tagalong)
- [Gathering No Moss](https://www.lanagates.com/p/gathering-no-moss)
- [Transitions](https://www.lanagates.com/p/transitions)
- [Scariest Moments in Our First 5 Months of RVing](https://www.lanagates.com/p/scariest-moments-in-our-first-5-months-of-rving)
- [Favorite RV Stops of 2020](https://www.lanagates.com/p/favorite-rv-stops-of-2020)
- [6 Biggest Surprises of Full-Time RV Living](https://www.lanagates.com/p/6-biggest-surprises-of-full-time-rv-living)
- [Most Unique Experiences of 2020](https://www.lanagates.com/p/most-unique-experiences-of-2020)
- [12 Best RV-Related Purchases](https://www.lanagates.com/p/12-best-rv-related-purchases)
- [Holiday Reflections from an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/holiday-reflections-from-an-rv)
- [Escape from the RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/escape-from-the-rv)
- [Pros and Cons of a Long-term RV Stay](https://www.lanagates.com/p/pros-and-cons-of-a-long-term-rv-stay)
- [Surviving COVID-19 in 400 Square Feet](https://www.lanagates.com/p/surviving-covid-19-in-400-square-feet)
- [Our Biggest RV Mistakes](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-biggest-rv-mistakes)
- [A Change of Scenery](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-change-of-scenery)
- [Exploring We Will Go](https://www.lanagates.com/p/exploring-we-will-go)
- [Tagalong Survives a Beating](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tagalong-survives-a-beating)
- [Unusual Experiences](https://www.lanagates.com/p/unusual-experiences)
- [Attack of the Killer Cardinal](https://www.lanagates.com/p/attack-of-the-killer-cardinal)
- [An Authentic Texas Experience](https://www.lanagates.com/p/an-authentic-texas-experience)
- [Tire Pressure Monitoring System Saves the Deja Vu](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tire-pressure-monitoring-system-saves-the-deja-vu)
- [The Importance of a Pre-travel RV Walkaround](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-importance-of-a-pre-travel-rv-walkaround)
- [What an RV Travel Day Is Like](https://www.lanagates.com/p/what-an-rv-travel-day-is-like)
- [4 Cool Things to Do Along Lake Huron in Michigan’s UP](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-cool-things-to-do-along-lake-huron-in-michigans-up)
- [The Trifecta: The 3 Great Lakes of Michigan’s UP](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-trifecta-the-3-great-lakes-of-michigans-up)
- [Gulliver Gets a Tow](https://www.lanagates.com/p/gulliver-gets-a-tow)
- [3 Favorite Activities Along Lake Superior in Michigan’s UP](https://www.lanagates.com/p/3-favorite-activities-along-lake-superior-in-michigans-up)
- [Awakened by a Tornado Warning](https://www.lanagates.com/p/awakened-by-a-tornado-warning)
- [Homeless for 3 Days](https://www.lanagates.com/p/homeless-for-3-days)
- [An All-American Stop: Warbirds, Tanks, and Guns](https://www.lanagates.com/p/an-all-american-stop-warbirds-tanks-and-guns)
- [Leveling Challenges](https://www.lanagates.com/p/leveling-challenges)
- [Our Life on the Mighty Mississippi](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-life-on-the-mighty-mississippi)
- [Planes, Farms, and Automobiles](https://www.lanagates.com/p/planes-farms-and-automobiles)
- [Unique Experiences in Missouri](https://www.lanagates.com/p/unique-experiences-in-missouri)
- [Magnificent Rock Formations](https://www.lanagates.com/p/magnificent-rock-formations)
- [Busted While Boondocking](https://www.lanagates.com/p/busted-while-boondocking)
- [Tagalong Gets Vertigo](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tagalong-gets-vertigo)
- [Favorite RV Stops of 2021](https://www.lanagates.com/p/favorite-rv-stops-of-2021)
- [Scariest RV Moments of 2021](https://www.lanagates.com/p/scariest-rv-moments-of-2021)
- [Our Most Unique RV Experiences of 2021](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-most-unique-rv-experiences-of-2021)
- [A Change of Plans](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-change-of-plans)
- [What RV Living Is Really Like](https://www.lanagates.com/p/what-rv-living-is-really-like)
- [How We Determine Our RV Stops](https://www.lanagates.com/p/how-we-determine-our-rv-stops)
- [More Answers to Your RV Lifestyle Questions](https://www.lanagates.com/p/more-answers-to-your-rv-lifestyle-questions)
- [Still More Answers to Your RV Lifestyle Questions](https://www.lanagates.com/p/still-more-answers-to-your-rv-lifestyle-questions)
- [Taking Care of Maintenance and Addressing Issues](https://www.lanagates.com/p/taking-care-of-maintenance-and-addressing-issues)
- [Tagalong Goes on a Diet](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tagalong-goes-on-a-diet)
- [Protective Gear for Gulliver and Tagalong](https://www.lanagates.com/p/protective-gear-for-gulliver-and-tagalong)
- [Relearning Lessons](https://www.lanagates.com/p/relearning-lessons)
- [Frozen Pipes, Armadillos, and Brake Issues — Oh My!](https://www.lanagates.com/p/frozen-pipes-armadillos-and-brake-issues-oh-my)
- [RV Travel: The Fuel Factor](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rv-travel-the-fuel-factor)
- [Expanding Our Cultural Horizons](https://www.lanagates.com/p/expanding-our-cultural-horizons)
- [A Memorable Week in New Orleans](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-memorable-week-in-new-orleans)
- [Pros and Cons of State Campgrounds](https://www.lanagates.com/p/pros-and-cons-of-state-campgrounds)
- [Peculiar Happenings in the South](https://www.lanagates.com/p/peculiar-happenings-in-the-south)
- [Lake Living in Florida](https://www.lanagates.com/p/lake-living-in-florida)
- [Where We Park Our Rig for Flight/Cruise Travel](https://www.lanagates.com/p/where-we-park-our-rig-for-flightcruise-travel)
- [From the Open Roads to the Open Seas](https://www.lanagates.com/p/from-the-open-roads-to-the-open-seas)
- [Blessing in Disguise](https://www.lanagates.com/p/blessing-in-disguise)
- [7 Historical Things to Do in Virginia](https://www.lanagates.com/p/7-historical-things-to-do-in-virginia)
- [Driving an RV Across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel](https://www.lanagates.com/p/driving-an-rv-across-the-chesapeake-bay-bridge-tunnel): Can you drive an RV across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel? The answer is yes. Read more.
- [Navigating Low-Clearance Bridges in an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/navigating-low-clearance-bridges-in-an-rv)
- [Getting a Taste of History in Boston](https://www.lanagates.com/p/getting-a-taste-of-history-in-boston)
- [A New Type of Camping](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-new-type-of-camping): We stay at campgrounds. We boondock. We moochdock. But have you heard of tradedocking? Read more.
- [4 Highlights of Touring with a WWII Bomber](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-highlights-of-touring-with-a-wwii-bomber)
- [How a Flat Tire Helped Us Work Together](https://www.lanagates.com/p/how-a-flat-tire-helped-us-work-together)
- [Experiencing Maine](https://www.lanagates.com/p/experiencing-maine)
- [Tagalong Goes on a Cruise](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tagalong-goes-on-a-cruise): We took Tagalong, our fifth wheel, on a ferry. Find out what it was like.
- [Gulliver Gets a Transplant](https://www.lanagates.com/p/gulliver-gets-a-transplant): Find out how and why we exchanged our Dodge Ram fuel tank for a larger-capacity one.
- [Starlink for RVs: An Upgraded Internet Experience](https://www.lanagates.com/p/starlink-for-rvs-an-upgraded-internet-experience)
- [Farm Living in Michigan](https://www.lanagates.com/p/farm-living-in-michigan)
- [4 Entertaining Things to Do in Branson, Missouri](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-entertaining-things-to-do-in-branson-missouri)
- [Albuquerque or Bust](https://www.lanagates.com/p/albuquerque-or-bust)
- [Experiencing the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta](https://www.lanagates.com/p/experiencing-the-albuquerque-balloon-fiesta)
- [Our Biggest Challenges in Our Third Year of RV Travel](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-biggest-challenges-in-our-third-year-of-rv-travel)
- [Favorite RV Stops of 2022](https://www.lanagates.com/p/favorite-rv-stops-of-2022)
- [Our Most Unusual Experiences in Year 3 on the Road](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-most-unusual-experiences-in-year-3-on-the-road)
- [5 Must-Do Activities in Vermont](https://www.lanagates.com/p/5-must-do-activities-in-vermont): Touring Vermont in the summer offers abundant opportunities. Here are five activities we enjoyed while visiting friends in August.
- [4 Benefits of Buying a Used RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-benefits-of-buying-a-used-rv): When veteran RVers were asked what advice they’d give newbies, their No. 1 tip was to avoid buying new. Let’s look at four benefits of buying a used RV.
- [Wrapped with a Bow](https://www.lanagates.com/p/wrapped-with-a-bow)
- [A Week of Water Woes](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-week-of-water-woes): We had planned to organize our RV cellar to make room for some new ground-mounted solar panels but found a puddle with no clearly identifiable source. Read more.
- [Driving Across the Border to Mexico](https://www.lanagates.com/p/driving-across-the-border-to-mexico): We packed Gulliver for a sans-Tagalong week of camping in Rocky Point, Mexico. Find out what it was like to cross the border.
- [More Water Woes](https://www.lanagates.com/p/more-water-woes): We thought we had fixed our water leak and made our rig watertight. An inspection revealed otherwise. Read more.
- [Gulliver Gets a Face-Lift](https://www.lanagates.com/p/gulliver-gets-a-face-lift): We had talked about getting a grille guard for our truck since embracing our RV lifestyle. Read more.
- [3 Cool Things to Do in Yuma, Arizona](https://www.lanagates.com/p/3-cool-things-to-do-in-yuma-arizona): While visiting my parents in Yuma, Arizona, we found some other cool digs besides the Yuma Territorial Prison.
- [Bob and Lana’s RV Terms Glossary](https://www.lanagates.com/p/bob-and-lanas-rv-terms-glossary): Like many trades and industries, the RV industry has its own lingo. Here, we explain some of the common vernacular, plus our own terms.
- [Confessions of a Full-Time RVer](https://www.lanagates.com/p/confessions-of-a-full-time-rver): Although I relish our RV lifestyle, I have a few confessions to share.
- [4 Reasons We Avoid RV Resorts](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-reasons-we-avoid-rv-resorts): Although RV resort options may sound like good places to visit, we typically avoid anything that has “resort” in the name. Here are four reasons why.
- [3 Fun Things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland](https://www.lanagates.com/p/3-fun-things-to-do-in-ocean-city-maryland): Discover three highlights from our time in Ocean City, Maryland.
- [Water Problems Can Make RVers Do Crazy Things](https://www.lanagates.com/p/water-problems-can-make-rvers-do-crazy-things): After many weeks of daily shammy wringing to eliminate water that had been collecting at the front of our fifth wheel, I had had enough. Read more.
- [Roof Repair, Take 3](https://www.lanagates.com/p/roof-repair-take-3)
- [The Pros and Cons of Boondocking](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-pros-and-cons-of-boondocking): Campgrounds offer electricity, running water, and security. Boondocking has its own allure. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of boondocking.
- [Exploring Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada](https://www.lanagates.com/p/exploring-valley-of-fire-state-park-in-nevada)
- [New RV Experiences](https://www.lanagates.com/p/new-rv-experiences)
- [Investigating Idaho, the Country’s 43rd State](https://www.lanagates.com/p/investigating-idaho-the-countrys-43rd-state)
- [Mammoth Marvel in McMinnville, Oregon](https://www.lanagates.com/p/mammoth-marvel-in-mcminnville-oregon)
- [Ready for Alaska](https://www.lanagates.com/p/ready-for-alaska)
- [Crossing the Border into Canada in an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/crossing-the-border-into-canada-in-an-rv)
- [Fifth Wheel to Alaska: Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway](https://www.lanagates.com/p/fifth-wheel-to-alaska-mile-0-of-the-alaska-highway)
- [5 Amazing Things to See on the Alaska Highway](https://www.lanagates.com/p/5-amazing-things-to-see-on-the-alaska-highway)
- [Driving the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Ocean](https://www.lanagates.com/p/driving-the-dalton-highway-to-the-arctic-ocean)
- [4 Amazing Things to Do in Fairbanks, Alaska](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-amazing-things-to-do-in-fairbanks-alaska)
- [Experiencing Alaska’s Uniqueness](https://www.lanagates.com/p/experiencing-alaskas-uniqueness)
- [Can You Drive a Fifth Wheel on the Alaska Highway?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/can-you-drive-a-fifth-wheel-on-the-alaska-highway)
- [Why We Don’t Like to Drive Our RV in the Rain](https://www.lanagates.com/p/why-we-dont-like-to-drive-our-rv-in-the-rain)
- [A Week and a Half in Homer, Alaska](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-week-and-a-half-in-homer-alaska)
- [Living Large in Valdez, Alaska](https://www.lanagates.com/p/living-large-in-valdez-alaska)
- [Close Encounters of the Bear Kind](https://www.lanagates.com/p/close-encounters-of-the-bear-kind)
- [A Visit to Chicken, Alaska](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-visit-to-chicken-alaska)
- [Is a Trip to Alaska All It’s Cracked Up to Be?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/is-a-trip-to-alaska-all-its-cracked-up-to-be): Wondering if a trip to Alaska is worth it? Find out about Alaska's negative aspects.
- [Experiencing the Wonder of the Northern Lights](https://www.lanagates.com/p/experiencing-the-wonder-of-the-northern-lights): The wonder of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, has been captivating people for millennia. Find out about a divine appointment to see them while in Yukon.
- [5 Favorite Things About Our Summer RV Trip to Alaska](https://www.lanagates.com/p/5-favorite-things-about-our-summer-rv-trip-to-alaska): Before we set out on our RV trip to Alaska, we wrote down five things we wanted to experience there. Find out what they were and if we did.
- [Unwanted RV Guest](https://www.lanagates.com/p/unwanted-rv-guest): I found nothing but a couple of small bird droppings. So much for my birds-on-the-roof theory. It seemed evident we had an unwanted RV guest.
- [4 of the Best-Kept Secrets of Missoula, Montana](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-of-the-best-kept-secrets-of-missoula-montana): Missoula, Montana, is famous for trout fishing, as well as a few other things you might not be aware of. Find out what they are.
- [A Jurassic Adventure](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-jurassic-adventure): Playing paleontologist made our Jurassic adventure a fun and memorable experience. Moab, Utah, offers three dinosaur track sites. Learn more.
- [A Tale of 2 RV Lifestyles](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-tale-of-2-rv-lifestyles): RV lifestyles come in two major forms: seasonal full-time RV living and life on the road. We’ve found that combining the two is the best of both worlds.
- [Favorite Stops of our Fourth Year of RV Travel](https://www.lanagates.com/p/favorite-stops-of-our-fourth-year-of-rv-travel): Of eight campgrounds, 14 boondocking sites, 14 overnight spots, and seven moochdocking locations, discover our favorite stops in our fourth year of RV travel.
- [Our Scariest RV Experiences of 2023](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-scariest-rv-experiences-of-2023): Each year of full-time RV living leaves us feeling more comfortable and experienced. Despite that, we still encounter challenges and scares. Read more.
- [7 Best Boondocking Hacks](https://www.lanagates.com/p/7-best-boondocking-hacks): Boondocking offers wide-open spaces, beautiful views, quiet serenity, and economical cost. Learn boondocking hacks for easy and enjoyable off-grid living.
- [When Things Go Wrong in RV Life](https://www.lanagates.com/p/when-things-go-wrong-in-rv-life): Although we’ve had plenty of RV challenges, we haven’t encountered anything we couldn’t get through. Find out some of our things gone wrong in RV life.
- [The Logistics of Full-Time RV Living](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-logistics-of-full-time-rv-living): RV life can look alluring: open roads, camping next to rivers and lakes, living a life of luxury. Learn the logistics of full-time RV living that make that possible.
- [Our Most Unusual Experiences in Year 4 of RV Life](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-most-unusual-experiences-in-year-4-of-rv-life): The sound of nearby gunshots marked one of many unusual experiences we encountered during our fourth year of RV life. Discover some others.
- [Is RV Life as Glamorous as It Looks?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/is-rv-life-as-glamorous-as-it-looks): Is RV life as glamorous as it looks on YouTube, where RVers showcase magnificent travels, amazing destinations, and exciting adventures? Find out.
- [Finding Meaning in a Cluttered Christmas](https://www.lanagates.com/p/finding-meaning-in-a-cluttered-christmas): I gingerly stepped over boxes for the umpteenth time to turn on the lights adorning our little Christmas tree, the clutter starting to get to me. Read more.
- [Our Favorite Phone Apps for RVing](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-favorite-phone-apps-for-rving): Apps for RVing abound, many of which we haven’t tried in our four years on the road. But a few have become standbys. Find out which ones and why.
- [4 Perks of Full-Time RV Living](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-perks-of-full-time-rv-living): The RV lifestyle offers numerous perks. After four years on the road, we have a pretty good grasp of the perks of full-time RV living. Find out what they are.
- [RV Living vs. Vacation](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rv-living-vs-vacation): We get away to somewhere new every week or two as part of everyday RV living. We sightsee and get out in nature regularly. Find out what we do for vacation.
- [How do RVers get Hawaii on their map?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/how-do-rvers-get-hawaii-on-their-map): To add a state sticker to our RV map, we have to sleep in our rig in that state. The map includes the state of Hawaii, but how do RVers get Hawaii on their map?
- [Hole in the RV Roof](https://www.lanagates.com/p/hole-in-the-rv-roof): “I need to drill a hole in the roof,” Bob told me. A red flag sprang up in my brain, reminding me of the many months of roof troubles we had encountered. Read more.
- [Spring Cleaning for Full-Time RVers](https://www.lanagates.com/p/spring-cleaning-for-full-time-rvers): Spring cleaning takes on new meaning when you live full time in an RV--especially if you stay in one place for the winter months. Read more to find out why.
- [RV Maintenance for Continued Success](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rv-maintenance-for-continued-success): When you travel regularly, proper RV maintenance becomes a priority to keep issues from exacerbating. Discover some maintenance tasks we’ve had to tend to.
- [Disturbance in the Desert](https://www.lanagates.com/p/disturbance-in-the-desert): Someone called to notify us of a disturbance in the desert: a loud beeping emanating from our rig that could be heard inside a nearby RV above the sound of rain.
- [What It’s Like to Live Off-Grid in an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/what-its-like-to-live-off-grid-in-an-rv): If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live off-grid in an RV, we’re happy to share about our experiences doing so. Find out what it’s like.
- [3 Adventurous Things to Do in Alamogordo, New Mexico](https://www.lanagates.com/p/3-adventurous-things-to-do-in-alamogordo-new-mexico): Our schedule didn’t allow for us to explore the White Sands Missile Range Museum, but we did find three adventurous things to do in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
- [Witnessing a Total Eclipse of the Sun](https://www.lanagates.com/p/witnessing-a-total-eclipse-of-the-sun): The 2024 solar eclipse extended viewing opportunities to numerous Americans, from Texas to Maine, for a chance to witness a total eclipse of the sun.
- [Finding Hidden Gems in Western Texas](https://www.lanagates.com/p/finding-hidden-gems-in-western-texas): Although we didn’t come across anything as big as the world’s largest pistachio near Lubbock, we did find a few hidden gems in Western Texas worth sharing.
- [6 Essentials for Fifth-Wheel Towing](https://www.lanagates.com/p/6-essentials-for-fifth-wheel-towing): When converting to full-time RV living, we opted for a fifth wheel. In five travel seasons, we’ve found six essentials for fifth-wheel towing.
- [Immersion in Cajun Country](https://www.lanagates.com/p/immersion-in-cajun-country): These are some of the sights, sounds, and smells of the South we grew to appreciate and delight in after two weeks of immersion in Cajun country. Read more.
- [Staying Healthy and Fit on the Road](https://www.lanagates.com/p/staying-healthy-and-fit-on-the-road): Convinced a virtual reality headset would provide the avenue we wanted for staying healthy and fit on the road, we invested in one. Read more.
- [Lightning Strike: A Close Call](https://www.lanagates.com/p/lightning-strike-a-close-call): As Bob and I texted, lightning literally hit the property with a loud BOOM! at just past 11 p.m.
- [Tow Truck to the Rescue](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tow-truck-to-the-rescue): We got our RV stuck in a yard. A tow truck arrived. After assessing the scene, the driver determined the best way to correct the situation was to winch us out.
- [What It’s Like to Stay at a Truck Stop in an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/what-its-like-to-stay-at-a-truck-stop-in-an-rv): Can RVers stay at truck stops? We’ve overnighted at a couple. Find out what our experiences were like, plus a new overnight truck stop option.
- [Removing an RV TV Antenna](https://www.lanagates.com/p/removing-an-rv-tv-antenna): Bob had wanted to remove the RV TV antenna since we became full-time RVers. It led to some major issues. Find out what the removal process was like.
- [5 Memorable Things to Do in Charleston, SC](https://www.lanagates.com/p/5-memorable-things-to-do-in-charleston-sc): Charleston, S.C. offers varied architectural styles, delicious cuisine, and a beautiful waterfront. We found five memorable things to do in Charleston.
- [Commemorating the Civil War](https://www.lanagates.com/p/commemorating-the-civil-war): We decided to explore some of the amazing landmarks that commemorate the Civil War as we made our way up the East Coast. Find out how we did that in Virginia.
- [Driven Out of the RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/driven-out-of-the-rv): Despite our efforts, Tagalong couldn’t combat the area heat advisory. With sweat beading on our foreheads, we were driven out of the RV. Read more.
- [The Benefits of Moochdocking](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-benefits-of-moochdocking): Of hookups at a campground, boondocking off the grid, and moochdocking, the last has a lot of appeal. Let’s look at the benefits of moochdocking.
- [Gulliver Goes on a Warbird Tour](https://www.lanagates.com/p/gulliver-goes-on-a-warbird-tour): Typically, we board an airline to a warbird tour stop and fly with the B-25 to the next couple of stops. Find out about Gulliver’s first warbird tour.
- [Making a Mark with Our RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/making-a-mark-with-our-rv): Bob spun our 18,000-pound trailer around so he could back it into position, carving 6-inch deep ruts in the process. You could say we made a mark with our RV.
- [Buc-ee’s Supersized Convenience Store: Is It Worth It?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/buc-ees-supersized-convenience-store-is-it-worth-it): Ever wondered “Is a visit to Buc-ee’s is worth it?” Decide for yourself based on our visit to the mammoth gas station and store in Florence, South Carolina.
- [More Power: Tagalong Gets a Transfusion](https://www.lanagates.com/p/more-power-tagalong-gets-a-transfusion): We replaced the RV’s charger converter with one compatible with lithium iron phosphate batteries -- another upgrade we had done for greater RV power. Learn more.
- [When the RV Slideouts Won’t Open](https://www.lanagates.com/p/when-the-rv-slideouts-wont-open): We left our rig for three weeks after a power upgrade. It never dawned on us that we might not be able to open our RV slideouts upon our return. Read more.
- [Storm Ready: Battening Down the RV Hatches](https://www.lanagates.com/p/storm-ready-battening-down-the-rv-hatches): When you live in an RV, it’s important to monitor the weather and take action if needed. Here are some ways we batten down the RV hatches to be storm ready.
- [A Series of Unusual Travel Day Events](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-series-of-unusual-travel-day-events): We set out for higher elevation so we could boondock in cooler temperatures, oblivious to the series of unusual travel day events that was about to unfold. Read more.
- [RV Fire on the Freeway: Tagalong Sends Smoke Signals](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rv-fire-on-the-freeway-tagalong-sends-smoke-signals): Pulling over and getting out, we discovered we had an RV fire on the freeway. Tagalong, our fifth wheel, was sending smoke signals. Read more.
- [Keeping Our Cool: Replacing an RV Air Conditioner](https://www.lanagates.com/p/keeping-our-cool-replacing-an-rv-air-conditioner): We didn’t feel cool air in our fifth wheel. After restarting the air conditioner, it blew cold for 5 minutes. We were looking at replacing an RV air conditioner.
- [Is the Crazy Horse Memorial Worth Visiting?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/is-the-crazy-horse-memorial-worth-visiting): Like us, you may have heard of Mount Rushmore and wonder if the Crazy Horse Memorial is worth visiting. Read on to decide for yourself.
- [6 Big-Rig-Friendly Overnight RV Stops](https://www.lanagates.com/p/6-big-rig-friendly-overnight-rv-stops): Not all RV overnight options can accommodate a class A motorhome or a camping trailer beyond 40 feet. Discover six big-rig-friendly overnight RV stops.
- [RV Fungus Among Us](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rv-fungus-among-us): RV Fungus Among Us - Gulliver’s Travels Research revealed our RV was facing a case of artillery fungus, which is commonly found on rotting wood in moist environments. Find out how we removed it.
- [5 Favorite RV Destinations in 5 Years on the Road](https://www.lanagates.com/p/5-favorite-rv-destinations-in-5-years-on-the-road): We thought it might be fun to count down our five favorite RV destinations in five years on the road -- no easy task. Find out what made the list.
- [Rare Sightings While Full-Time RVing](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rare-sightings-while-full-time-rving): Today, the “Greatest Public Works Project in History” makes full-time RVing possible. See some of the rare sightings we’ve observed in five years of RV living.
- [An RV divided](https://www.lanagates.com/p/an-rv-divided): Recently, we became an RV divided when we traded one of two Google Home units for an Amazon Alexa virtual assistant. Overkill? Yes. Find out why we have two.
- [Our top RV lessons in 5 years of RV travel](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-top-rv-lessons-in-5-years-of-rv-travel): Setting out on an RV journey can provide many learning opportunities. We’ve grown a lot since embracing this RV lifestyle. Here are our top RV lessons.
- [Replacing a Ram 3500 turbo and performing RV repairs](https://www.lanagates.com/p/replacing-a-ram-3500-turbo-and-performing-rv-repairs): As full-time RVers, we have to take RV repairs and maintenance extremely seriously. Find out about our experience replacing a Ram 3500 turbo.
- [How I balance work and life in 400 square feet](https://www.lanagates.com/p/how-i-balance-work-and-life-in-400-square-feet): After five years as full-time RVers, we enjoy the perks, but I still work full time. Here’s how I balance work and life in 400 square feet.
- [Should you drive an RV on a toll road?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/should-you-drive-an-rv-on-a-toll-road): Google Maps lets us easily avoid toll roads to save money if we desire, but we’ve learned there can be great benefits to driving an RV on a toll road.
- [RV upgrades that are worth it for Alaska](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rv-upgrades-that-are-worth-it-for-alaska): You can drive an RV on the Alaska Highway if you prepare for what you’ll encounter. Discover RV upgrades we found worth the investment, in order of importance.
- [Finding adventure in unusual places](https://www.lanagates.com/p/finding-adventure-in-unusual-places): Having been stationary for nearly six months, we were itching for a travel experience. Relocating a trailer led us to find adventure in unusual places.
- [Not our ordinary RV travel day](https://www.lanagates.com/p/not-our-ordinary-rv-travel-day): We didn’t feel ready to travel. But the mobile home/RV park we were at had a strict 179-day maximum RV stay. This led to a very unordinary RV travel day.
- [Slow and steady gets the RV up the mountains](https://www.lanagates.com/p/slow-and-steady-gets-the-rv-up-the-mountains): We started our sixth year of full-time RV living in slow motion. Little did we know that pace would be needed for what lay ahead. Learn more.
- [Experiencing the Four Corners region](https://www.lanagates.com/p/experiencing-the-four-corners-region): Much of the Four Corners region belongs to the Navajo Nation, as does the monument marking the junction of four states. Find out what the area is like.
- [Riding the Durango-Silverton train](https://www.lanagates.com/p/riding-the-durango-silverton-train): While journeying across Southern Colorado, we couldn’t pass up the chance to take a ride back in time. Here’s what it’s like to ride the Durango-Silverton train.
- [Surprising sand dunes in Southern Colorado](https://www.lanagates.com/p/surprising-sand-dunes-in-southern-colorado): Colorado hosts Great Sand Dunes National Park, a strange phenomenon surrounded by towering mountains. We decided to check them out for ourselves. Learn more.
- [Tuning a diesel engine](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tuning-a-diesel-engine): The shop that replaced our truck turbo had recommended tuning the diesel engine as well. After a turbo issue, we thought the tuner might be worth it. Read more.
- [Close coon encounter in critter country](https://www.lanagates.com/p/close-coon-encounter-in-critter-country): I heard a light scratching at the fifth-wheel door. Then I detected someone or something trying to open the door latch. Read more about our coon encounter.
- [Replacing an RV roof vent fan](https://www.lanagates.com/p/replacing-an-rv-roof-vent-fan): When our RV roof fan wouldn’t turn off, we learned we could replace the entire RV roof vent for about $200. Find out what the process was like.
- [Visiting America’s highest suspension bridge](https://www.lanagates.com/p/visiting-americas-highest-suspension-bridge): The Royal Gorge Bridge in Canon City, Colorado, is the highest suspension bridge in North America and the tallest bridge in the United States. See what it’s like.
- [An amazing Oklahoma adventure](https://www.lanagates.com/p/an-amazing-oklahoma-adventure): Believe it or not, Oklahoma features forest land. We had the privilege to spend about a week and a half there, where we had an amazing Oklahoma adventure.
- [Why we should have avoided a Buc-ee’s stop](https://www.lanagates.com/p/why-we-should-have-avoided-a-buc-ees-stop): Since we needed fuel and a potty break, we decided to stop. That turned out not to be such a good idea. Here’s why we should have avoided a Buc-ee’s stop.
- [Nashville: Where it pays to stay at a campground](https://www.lanagates.com/p/nashville-where-it-pays-to-stay-at-a-campground): In need of reliable electricity to operate our two RV air conditioners, we booked a campground in Nashville. And staying there paid off. Find out how.
- [3-hour tour of the life-size Noah’s Ark in Kentucky](https://www.lanagates.com/p/3-hour-tour-of-the-life-size-noahs-ark-in-kentucky): I’m not sure when we first heard about a life-size Noah’s Ark in Williamstown, Kentucky, but ever since then, I’ve wanted to see it. Find out what it’s like.
- [Why we bought property after 5 years of full-time RV life](https://www.lanagates.com/p/why-we-bought-property-after-5-years-of-full-time-rv-life): For five years as full-time RVers, our truck, rig, and the clothes on our backs are the only things we’ve owned in the world. Find out why we bought property.
- [A dirty RV project: Dumping wastewater tanks on a farm](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-dirty-rv-project-dumping-wastewater-tanks-on-a-farm): While moochdocking in Michigan, our black tank appeared to reach capacity after only a week and a half, necessitating a dirty RV project. Read more.
- [Scared out of the fifth wheel](https://www.lanagates.com/p/scared-out-of-the-fifth-wheel): We knew we wouldn’t be able to sleep, so we agreed to make a mad dash to the truck. I guess you could say we were scared out of the fifth wheel. Read more.
- [Boondocking across North Dakota](https://www.lanagates.com/p/boondocking-across-north-dakota): We finally made it to the 39th state, entering the eastern side from South Dakota and embarked on a boondocking adventure across North Dakota. Read more.
- [4 things to see at Theodore Roosevelt National Park](https://www.lanagates.com/p/4-things-to-see-at-theodore-roosevelt-national-park): We made a point to visit the park and quickly discovered why Roosevelt fell in love with the area. Learn four things to see at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
- [Is Yellowstone worth visiting?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/is-yellowstone-worth-visiting): Like we were, you may be wondering, “Is Yellowstone worth visiting?” Find out about our experience to decide for yourself.
- [A mouse in the RV — and a snake!](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-mouse-in-the-rv-and-a-snake): One night, Bob saw a little mouse run across our kitchen counter. The next day, we found a snake in our fifth wheel. Read the stories.
- [Adventures in Scotland and Ireland](https://www.lanagates.com/p/adventures-in-scotland-and-ireland): We escaped the RV and spent four days based in Edinburgh and five days based in Dublin. Here’s a rundown of our adventures in Scotland and Ireland.
- [A caper through CanyonLands National Park](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-caper-through-canyonlands-national-park): This year, while boondocking in the eastern part of Utah, we decided to explore CanyonLands National Park and had no idea what we were in for. Read more.
- [Fifth wheel vs. a tree](https://www.lanagates.com/p/fifth-wheel-vs-a-tree): After six years of full-time RV living, we had an incident that involved our fifth wheel and a tree. As you can probably guess, the tree won. Here’s the story.
- [Our strangest experiences in 6 years of RV life](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-strangest-experiences-in-6-years-of-rv-life): As we’ve traveled this great country, a few unusual encounters stand out. Here are the seven strangest things we’ve experienced in six years of RV life.
- [Finding surprises on the first visit to our property](https://www.lanagates.com/p/finding-surprises-on-the-first-visit-to-our-property): After a cursory review of our two plots of property three months after purchasing it, we discovered a few surprises. Find out what they were.
- [Our favorite RV stays in our sixth year of travel](https://www.lanagates.com/p/our-favorite-rv-stays-in-our-sixth-year-of-travel): Of 40 stops in nearly 7,000 miles, discover our favorite RV stays in our sixth year of travel, plus highlights of the year and states we added to our map.
- [What we discovered after removing our RV underbelly](https://www.lanagates.com/p/what-we-discovered-after-removing-our-rv-underbelly): For years, Bob has wanted to pull off the corrugated plastic under our RV to check for issues. Here’s what we discovered after removing our RV underbelly.
- [The key to project success: A designated leader](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-key-to-project-success-a-designated-leader): After nearly 35 years of marriage, we think we finally figured out the key to doing projects together successfully: having a designated project leader.
- [Was our Dodge Ram tuner really necessary?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/was-our-dodge-ram-tuner-really-necessary): We thought adding a tuner to our Dodge Ram, Gulliver, would fix an engine problem -- and it seemed to -- but now we’re not so sure. Find out why.
- [Resealing an RV underbelly](https://www.lanagates.com/p/resealing-an-rv-underbelly): After removing the corrugated plastic under our fifth wheel and fixing some things, it was time to reseal the RV underbelly. Here’s what the process was like.
- [The best investments we made in an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-best-investments-we-made-in-an-rv): When our kids moved out, we sold our house and moved into a fifth wheel. Here are four key investments we made in our RV.
- [Rewiring a Victron inverter charger in an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/rewiring-a-victron-inverter-charger-in-an-rv): With no way to check the torque on our DC connections, Bob got to work rewiring our Victron inverter charger to alleviate that problem. Read more.
- [Replacing RV slide-out seals](https://www.lanagates.com/p/replacing-rv-slide-out-seals): The time came for us to replace the “MacGyver” duct tape job on our fifth wheel with new RV slide-out seals. Find out what that involved.
- [How a planner survives full-time RV life](https://www.lanagates.com/p/how-a-planner-survives-full-time-rv-life): Spontaneity and organization are both part of full-time RV living. Let me tell you from personal experience how this planner survives full-time RV life.
- [Replacing RV furniture](https://www.lanagates.com/p/replacing-rv-furniture): Seven years after purchasing our fifth wheel, we found ourselves at a crossroads: We needed to either cover or replace our RV furniture. Read more.
- [Black tank troubles](https://www.lanagates.com/p/black-tank-troubles): Not wanting to take any chances on trying to fix a gummy black tank lever ourselves, we called a mobile RV tech to repair our black tank troubles.
- [What happened to the water?](https://www.lanagates.com/p/what-happened-to-the-water): I turned on the hot water tap on the kitchen sink in our fifth wheel, and nothing came out. What happened to the water? Find out in this blog.
- [Repacking bearings on an RV](https://www.lanagates.com/p/repacking-bearings-on-an-rv): Repacking bearings on an RV clearly fell in Bob’s wheelhouse as an aircraft mechanic, and I was happy to play gofer. Find out what the process was like.
- [Repairing a rotten RV floor](https://www.lanagates.com/p/repairing-a-rotten-rv-floor): Not wanting our new tables to fall through a hole in the floor, we watched some YouTube videos about repairing a rotten RV floor and got to work.
- [A challenging RV journey east](https://www.lanagates.com/p/a-challenging-rv-journey-east): We continued on without unusual noises from the engine and enjoyed a scenic route. It turned out to be a challenging RV journey east. Find out why.
- [The art of adaptability](https://www.lanagates.com/p/the-art-of-adaptability): RV life requires flexibility. Thanks to learning the art of adaptability, I find it much easier to roll with the proverbial punches, and I’ve found it quite rewarding.
- [South Texas living](https://www.lanagates.com/p/south-texas-living): Spending time at our Texas property in April caught us by surprise. Here are some challenges and perks we encountered in two weeks of South Texas living.
- [Tagalong loses a wheel on the freeway](https://www.lanagates.com/p/tagalong-loses-a-wheel-on-the-freeway): Our fifth wheel, Tagalong, lost an entire wheel on the freeway. “The whole wheel’s gone,” Bob announced. “It sheered off the studs. Read more.
- [Fixing RV issues](https://www.lanagates.com/p/fixing-rv-issues): After some challenging drives between Arizona and Virginia, we finally found time to fix some RV issues while parked in the driveway of our friends. Read more.
- [Exploring Alabama](https://www.lanagates.com/p/exploring-alabama): Since we needed a stop to break up the long journey between Texas and Virginia, we decided it would be the perfect opportunity for exploring Alabama. Read more.
- [Gulliver has a blowout on the freeway](https://www.lanagates.com/p/gulliver-has-a-blowout-on-the-freeway): We heard a “whop-whop-whop” while towing our fifth wheel. We didn’t know what it was but slowed down. It turned out Gulliver had a blowout on the freeway.
- [7 fun activities in Virginia](https://www.lanagates.com/p/7-fun-activities-in-virginia): We continued our tour of the South in The Old Dominion, staying close to the Richmond area, and still found plenty of fun activities in Virginia.
- [Bacteria in the RV freshwater tank](https://www.lanagates.com/p/bacteria-in-the-rv-freshwater-tank): I saw floaties while heating water for coffee, so I washed the pan and restarted. They were still there. It appeared we had bacteria in the RV freshwater tank.