Henley’s Happy Trails: Latest Adventures in Full-Time RV Living
Life got in the way, you know how it goes. But we’re back and ready to share some more of our adventures of full-time RV living with you all!
NATALIE
Summer Boondocking with Creature Comforts
This summer has been a bit different from others since we started full-time RVing. Every summer for the past 6 years has been spent at a seasonal workamping job. Whether working at a campground or a popular summer destination, we’ve spent May thru September parked at a location, exploring the nearby sites, and working 8 … Read more
Avoid RV Mishaps with RVminders
We could write a book on things we’ve forgotten or nearly forgot to check before driving our motorhome and tow vehicle out of a campsite and back on the road. For instance, we’ve left windows and vents ajar, cabinets open, our antenna up, and basement compartments unlatched. We’ve left campsites, forgetting to pack away a … Read more
RV Newbie to Pro with “My RV Mentor”
When RV enthusiast and author Jack Hunnicutt set out to write his book My RV Mentor: For the Newbie and Experienced, he reflected on his early years as an RV owner. He writes, “When I began my RV adventures many years ago, I relied on friends and fellow RV owners to steer me in the … Read more
Replacing RV Awning Fabric
Hello, this is Levi with Henley’s Happy Trails! Natalie and I recently replaced our RV awning, which was getting pretty weathered and worn out. We decided to replace it ourselves. The whole process went really well. We stayed at my parent’s place for a few weeks in December, and it was one of the projects … Read more
A Must-Have for All Motorhome RVs: Propane Bypass Kit
Our workamping jobs have taken us all around the nation, from coast to coast. Depending on the job, we’ve stayed in a spot anywhere from a couple of weeks to six months. Once we get to a new location, the first thing we do is set up our motorhome, inside and out. We make our RV spot … Read more
Levi Patches A Fresh Water Tank and Gets Burned
Our fresh water tank developed a crack in an easily accessible location. While searching for a fix, I learned that many fresh water tanks are made out of a plastic called polyethylene. This plastic is not easy to patch because nothing adheres to it. A sure-fire way to fix a polyethylene fresh water tank is … Read more
A Workamper’s RV Departure List
We finished our workamping job at Bethpage Camp-Resort in Virginia. We’ll be working at the sugar beet harvest next. But first we need to pack up all of our belongings and make sure the RV is ready for a safe trip north. To do this, we’ll need to pull out our handy dandy RV departure … Read more
Portable Power Station Review: Jackery 1000
The Jackery Portable Power Station is a great addition to your RV or as a backup power source for your house. Use the following link to purchase a Jackery Explorer 1000 from Amazon: Explorer 1000https://amzn.to/3bCVwKa {affiliate link} To read Levi’s article about the Explorer 1000 on Camper Report go to:https://camperreport.com/jackery-portable-power-station/ SolarSaga 100W Solar Panelshttps://amzn.to/328xvYs {affiliate … Read more
Use RV Trip Wizard To Help Plan Future RV Trips
In our latest video, Levi introduces a great resource for RVers, both seasonal and full-time. RV Trip Wizard is a comprehensive, all-in-one online trip planning program. It can be utilized on all of your devices: laptop, tablet, iPhone, and Android. RV Trip Wizard is user-friendly! Besides providing a safe route to your next destination, based … Read more
