A new RV is fabulous and intimidating at the same time - especially when you haven't owned one before. The sheer amount of information you have to absorb is overwhelming. And, just when you think you're ready to hit the road, you discover something is not working! Now what?! That's how we felt when we bought our first RV. Each day we discovered something else we didn't know or understand! It was quite discouraging and we thought we might never figure it out. We spent hours searching the web, pouring over RV books, and talking with other RV owners to find answers to our questions. Unfortunately, the information didn't always help and many times what we learned seemed to be more suited to large Class A motorhomes or towables. Our manufacturer's documentation and their service department were invaluable in helping us sort through what applied to our RV. Small-RV Ninja is a guide to RV maintenance but, its focus is on smaller motorcoach-style RVs between the 25-foot to 32-foot lengths. It follows a format that imitates a dealer "walk-through" to help acquaint you with the RV's parts and pieces - but you can take your time with this walk-through! Small-RV Ninja focuses on one system at a time, naming each component of the system, how the system operates, and tips on system information or maintenance needs. To that end, we provide two downloadable resources: An RV Information Notebook and an RV Maintenance Schedule. Each is in an editable-pdf-format that allows you to make notes, jot down important information, or maintenance dates for your RV. You can save it to your computer or upload it to a cloud service for access from anywhere on most computer devices. Of course, if you prefer, these documents can be printed and put in a hard-copy notebook. At the end of the guide, we also provide several checklists to help you prepare your RV for a trip, set-up and break camp (either with hook-ups or without), and a glossary of RV terminology. So, you might ask what's the significance of the "ninja" name? Our grandkids are big fans of American Ninja Warrior and we set up an obstacle course for them during our beach vacation. They had to learn new skills, think on their feet to solve problems and rise to the challenge of using what they have learned to complete the course. While describing the challenge to the kids, we realized that we had done all of that with our RV "training". We had to learn new skills with electricity and plumbing, become more flexible to troubleshoot our "rolling earthquake" and apply what we had learned to prevent future problems. After several years of this "experiential" training, our transformation from novice campers to fully engaged RVers made us feel like we had become "small-RV ninjas"! Our blog, "Beach Nana Travels" (beachnana.com), shares our adventures in RVing and, after many requests from our readers, we have finally documented some of our "training" as small-RV ninjas. We hope it will help you in your journey with RVing!

Never in a million years would I have pictured myself as an axe-wielding, dragon lady, chopping up multi-colored flannel shirts into my very own plaid mulch. But here I am, chopping away my frustrations. It all started when my brother, Paul, convinced me to go on one last family road trip across the Mother Road with him and my dad.. Just like old times, right? Wrong. What Paul fails to mention is his best man, Porter, will be joining us, who just so happens to be my childhood crush and the man who broke my heart four years ago. What is supposed to be a fun, family bonding experience across Route 66 turns into a war of pranks, awkward moments and bathrooms full of dirty flannel shirts and day old beard clippings. Paul's know-it-all attitude and Porter's devilish charm brings me to the brink of my sanity on my seven day trek across the United States with three bearded men in a small 1980's RV

Whether you’re downsizing or thrill-seeking—or anything in between—find out if the RV lifestyle is right for you, and learn how to transition from a life of traditional home-ownership to one on the road. Do you love traveling? Meeting new people and seeing new places? Are you craving a life that feels meaningful and new? The RV lifestyle could be the answer. Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road—for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic vehicle maintenance, legal and government considerations—and much more! Written in a light and an easy-to-understand style, Living the RV Life is your bible to living a mobile life.

Skunk Corners is a pretty miserable place when the Ninja Librarian moves in. It's just a dirty, tough town in the dirty tough hills. Folks there aren't too friendly, and they don't see much need for highfalutin nonsense like schools or libraries. But from the moment the unassuming, white-haired gentleman steps off the train and into these tall tales, the changes in Skunk Corners begin, in equal parts exciting and bewildering to Big Al. The Ninja Librarian uses wisdom, patience, book-learning -- and a few well-placed kicks and jabs -- to change the town and Al, forever.

Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard--officially the World's Longest Honeymooners and founders of the acclaimed travel blog HoneyTrek--whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime. Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any couple--no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by type of destination (for example, beaches, mountains, and deserts) to help travelers discover new places and experiences based on their interests. Each entry focuses on a specific region, getting to the essence of each locale and its one-of-a-kind offerings. The authors reveal the best time to visit, the best places to stay, and recommended activities--each with their own adventure rating to illustrate level of intensity. Special features include funny and insightful stories from the Howards' own adventures, expert advice from other renowned traveling couples, and tips to increase the romance and excitement at each destination. A large map shows every location covered in the book, and each entry has a locator map depicting the city and country. Both entertaining and informative, this book is an invaluable resource and inspiration for a lifetime of travel.

Evada Cooper invited fellow RVers to send in their easy-to-assemble recipes for The RV Centennial Cookbook. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is officially endorsing the book as one of its centennial promotions. The book contains 100 recipes, historical RV information, RV maintenance tips and instructions on playing nostalgic games such as "Kick the Can" and "Hide and Seek."