On this week's Q+A episode of The RV Atlas podcast we are tackling three more questions from the RV Atlas Group on Facebook. What are the best options for a budget-friendly RV water filter that gets the job done? How to spend three days in and around Custer State Park? Can you take Buc-ees out of Texas? Or is it not as good in other states? Talking Water Filters With Noah and Noah from Camco In the first segment we invite Noah Haut and Noah Cronin from Camco to discuss the...

Are you a happy camper? Or do you find yourself getting cranky over some of the challenges that are related to the RV and camping lifestyle? Reservations can be hard to get--and prices for campsites have gone up--and so have the prices of RVs. There are some legitimate issues and concerns out there--but camping is still awesome, right? We think there are still an abundance of things to love about the RV and camping lifestyle--and there always will be. In fact, we think camping and RVing...

On this week's Q+A episode of The RV Atlas podcast we tackle three more questions (and letters) from the RV Atlas Group on Facebook. First we respond to a lovely message from Cheyenne Allen about our recent episode "12 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Kids RVing While They Are Young." Cheyenne wrote in with the following message for Jeremy and Stephanie.... "Today’s episode had me take a walk down memory lane. Our biggest is (almost) 5 and our youngest is 1.5.We’ve done weekend trips...

Did you know you can camp in the French Quarter of New Orleans? While this vibrant area is far from the typical landscape where you'd expect to find a campground, the French Quarter RV Resort is a short walk away, offering urban camping at its finest. On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas podcast we welcome Kerri Cox to share a campground review of the French Quarter RV Resort and everything you need to know about camping in the Big Easy.

We are big believers in taking your kids RVing while they are young--and we mean very young! Our 14 year old boys, Max and Theo, went on their first RV trip when they were right around 1 years old. Our youngest, Wes, who is 11 now, went on his first camping trip when he was 4 weeks old. Those trips were challenging. But they were also magical--and formative for our children.  Ten years ago we did a podcast called "The Family Road Trip, What's in it for the Kids?" that really resonated with...

We have rented several RV's over the years (for a variety of different reasons) and we have loved the experience each and every time. Renting has given us the opportunity to try different types of RVs (like Class A, B and C motorhomes) and it has allowed us to camp at Disney World in the winter when we did not want to tow our own rig down from New Jersey. The peer to peer RV rental market has exploded in recent years and, in many areas of the country, there are plenty of options to choose...

On this week's Q+A episode of the RV Atlas podcast we tackle four more questions from our private facebook--which you can join here. We talk about options for replacing the RVQ with products from Blackstone, Weber, and more. We also discuss things to do in the Redwoods, and places to camp in Lake George, NY. At the end of the episode we also discuss the best tankless water heaters. Replacing the RVQ Our first question on this week's RV Atlas podcast (which you can listen to by clicking...

We have long considered Virginia to be one of the most underrated states for camping in America. Virginia has camping in the mountains, and near the sea. There is camping along many rivers and along the quiet shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The entire state is also packed with historical and cultural sites--and many of them are near campgrounds. Virginia state park campgrounds are also excellent and a point of pride among Virginia's RV owners and tent campers. Virginia state park campgrounds...

On this week's Q+A episode of The RV Atlas we tackle another three questions from our Facebook group. We discuss where everyone is camping for the upcoming 2024 Solar Eclipse and how crafty RV owners are at finding great spots to view this celestial event. Then we discuss a whole bunch of options for easy camping meals from walking tacos to smash burgers to pie iron pizzas! Then we wrap up the show by discussing whether overnighting in free locations like Walmart and Cracker Barrel is...

Jeremy and RV-gear expert Joshua Sheehan from RV Gear and Far share 16 top picks for RV and camping supplies, accessories, and more.

The latest guidebook in the bestselling Where Should We Camp Next? series is hitting bookstores on April 2nd, 2024. Where Should We Camp Next? Budget Camping has over 350 campground recommendations and it covers Budget Camping in all 50 states. This handy guidebook is chock full of great state park, country park, national park, Army Corps of Engineers, national forest, and budget-friendly mom and pop campground recommendations from across America! Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi's latest book...

Schodack Island State Park Campground (located near Albany, NY) is a hidden gem in a state park system that is filled with them. On this week's episode of The RV Atlas podcast we welcome Olivia Karis on to the show for the very first time to review this relatively unknown campground. She is a native New Yorker that loves camping in the state and knows the Albany area incredibly well. On this week's episode she gives us a terrific review of the campground and offers up tons of suggestions...

On this week's Q+A episode of The RV Atlas podcast Jeremy and Stephanie are back answering questions from the RV Atlas group on facebook. First they take a deep dive into dog-friendly RV destinations on the east coast. Then they discuss the pros and cons of propane refrigerators vs electric refrigerators. They wrap up the episode by talking about options for upgrading your RV mattress--from budget to bougie. Along the way they share responses from group members who also weighed in on the...

Oliver Travel Trailers has an excellent reputation for quality and craftsmanship among RV technicians and RV aficionados across the United States and Canada. We have heard several of our most trusted sources in the RV industry describe them as "the best made travel trailers in America." Many Oliver owners are also evangelists for the brand and they do quite a bit of organic word-of-mouth marketing that speaks volumes about the overall quality of the product.  This quality does come at a...

Casita Dean May and Jeremy are back with the second episode in their "24 Tiny Trailers We Love in 2024" series! To listen to the first episode in the series (or to read the show notes) please click here. They each picked 6 tiny trailers in the last episode and each have six more picks to share in part 2. Their new batch of selections include more teardrops like the Vistabule and The Campinawe, but also several conventional RVs by the likes of Grand Design, Winnebago, R-Pod, and Rockwood....

We are back with another Q+A episode of The RV Atlas podcast. On this week's show we tackle questions about the following three topics from the RV Atlas group on Facebook: Is a 37' 6" rig a good choice for someone who wants to camp in national and state parks? What are the best family friendly activities in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee? Should an RV Atlas group member dewinterize before heading to Florida? Or when they get there? To listen to Jeremy and Stephanie answer these...

Spacious Skies Campgrounds burst onto the scene three years ago when they opened their first campground in Alfred, Maine. Since then they have grown into a robust and diverse collection of 15 campgrounds from Maine to Georgia. Their brand may only be three years old--but they have made quite the impression on campers and industry insiders since opening that first campground in March of 2021. All of their campgrounds are geographically unique--but there are common factors that unify all of...

On this week's RV Atlas podcast Jeremy and Stephanie are tackling three questions from the RV Atlas Group on Facebook. We answer a question from Jessa Dittberner about whether she should get one of the Rockwood Roo Hybrids, along with a question from Mathew Falls about choosing a campground in Myrtle Beach. Then we wrap up the show by discussing why RVers buy portable tote tanks, and which sizes and models are the best. Spring camping season is around the corner and we are itching to hit...

We love tiny trailers here at the RV Atlas--and we always have. This year we wanted to do a roundup of the best tiny trailers on the market right now and highlight their best features and options. There are so many great companies making smaller trailers in 2024 and many of those companies have loyal followings and terrific reputations for quality and innovation. We invited our longtime friend and RV Atlas podcast correspondent Casita Dean May onto the show to help us round up the best and...

On this week's RV Atlas Q+A podcast we discuss the following topics from the RV Atlas Group on Facebook:tips for things to do on an RV trip to Cape Hatteras, rules for your state  sticker map (can they be transferred to a new RV?) and how many hours is too many hours to drive in an RV? Jeremy and Stephanie answer each question but we also share answers from the group! State Sticker Map Rules for RVers The Question from Nathan Wentworth: “Okay gang--serious question!  When you...

Here's everything you need to know about planning a solar eclipse RV trip for the April 8, 2024, total eclipse.

On today's episode of The RV Atlas podcast we are answering questions from members of The RV Atlas Group on Facebook.  Winter may still have its icy grip over many of our group members--but that is not stopping them from planning their spring and summer camping trips. Many of the questions in the group are travel and campground related right now as our group members turn their attention towards spring camping. In this Q+A episode of our podcast we answer questions about Grand Teton and...

The Tenth Anniversary Season of The RV Atlas! 2024 marks the tenth anniversary season of The RV Atlas podcast which first launched on September 20th, 2024. On this week's episode of the podcast we kick off the anniversary season of the show and talk about our memories (or our lack of memories) from that first year of the RV Atlas podcast. We will also play a classic clip at the end of the show from our very first episode--and play other classic clips throughout the 2024 season. We also...

We have been impressed with inTech RV for many years now. There are three main reasons why their product lineups has sparked our interest again and again. Firstly, because their exterior styling is striking and unique. inTech RV's have a very cool combination of retro and modern styling that we love. Secondly, their floorpan offerings are innovative and appeal to both adventurous RV owners, and those that simply want to escape the everyday and head to the campground to relax. But the thing...