Okay, okay, so we ended up with a brand new Jayco Eagle HT 264BHOK even though we weren't shopping for a new RV. And now everyone wants to know WHY???!!!! So here's the whole scoop. First of all, we really loved a lot of things about our Octane 272 toy hauler. We knew...
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Why We Traded in our Octane 272 Toy Hauler for an Eagle Travel Trailer
Oct 22, 2019 Stephanie
Last month we drove our beloved Jayco Octane 272 toy hauler to the RV dealership to get a trade in quote. Why did we do this? Did we hate Buck the Toy Hauler? Had our camping plans for the future changed dramatically? Nope. We were actually very happy with the toy...
FMCA Convention Spring 2020: Sunsets and Saguaros in Tucson, Arizona
Oct 18, 2019 Stephanie
Twice a year the FMCA hosts conventions for their members, and we are happy to share that the FMCA Convention Spring 2020 is taking place in beautiful Tucson, Arizona. Now we are big fans of the Family Motor Coach Association, and we became members last year when they...
Boston: A Trip Planner from the RV Atlas
Oct 17, 2019 RVFTA
History, culture, colleges, athletics... and campgrounds? While Boston has long been known as a fascinating travel destination, you might not realize that one of the nation's top-rated family campgrounds is located on the outskirts of Beantown. Enjoy a stay at...
Towing an RV with a Van: Pros and Cons of a Full-Sized Van
Oct 15, 2019 Stephanie
Towing an RV with a van is an option most folks don't even consider. But we think it's an outside of the box tow vehicle that deserves a bit more air time. For many people, deciding on a tow vehicle to pull a travel trailer just means choosing which truck to...
Things to Do on the West Side of Glacier National Park
Oct 10, 2019 Stephanie
Planning a trip to Glacier National Park? The first thing you'll find out is that folks love to argue over whether the east side or the west side is better. Our opinion? No one should have to choose! It's a mere two hour drive from the west gate to the east gate, and...
West Glacier KOA: The Prettiest Campground in America
Oct 8, 2019 Stephanie
We haven't been to every campground, but we've been to a heck of a lot of them. And we can say with absolute confidence that the West Glacier KOA is in the running for the prettiest campground in America. In fact, guests will find themselves rubbing their eyes and...
Things to Do on the East Side of Glacier National Park
Oct 7, 2019 Stephanie
Planning a trip to Glacier National Park? The first thing you'll find out is that folks love to argue over whether the east side or the west side is better. Our opinion? No one should have to choose. It's a mere two hour drive from the west gate to the east gate, and...
St. Mary / East Glacier KOA: A Campground Review
Oct 5, 2019 Stephanie
The St. Mary / East Glacier KOA served as a near perfect basecamp for our adventures on the East side of Glacier National Park. We loved it and so did our kids. But it should be noted that a handful of folks online complain about the scruffiness of the landscaping at...
Packing for Glacier National Park: What Gear Do You Need?
Oct 4, 2019 Stephanie
Confession time: we travel all the time and are pretty lazy about packing. We've got our system down and rarely buy special gear or equipment for our adventures. But packing for Glacier National Park demanded a bit more attention, and we're glad we put in the time and...
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