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Preflight Checklist
We call this our preflight checklist because our family uses this checklist to get our Lance travel trailer ready to leave our house or to leave a camping spot. We’ve developed this checklist over a couple years of traveling based on what we decided was the most efficient way to get ready to leave. The checklist helps us to make sure we don’t overlook any … Continue reading Preflight Checklist
7 Best Surfing Beaches on California’s Central Coast
Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo make up the three commonly-considered regions of the Central Coast. In these spots, you’ll find everything you expect from the California coast: miles of rocky shoreline, beaches ideal for swimming and surfing, and panoramic views out over the Pacific. Continue reading 7 Best Surfing Beaches on California’s Central Coast
Selecting a Hitch with Sway Control
Reader Tim Quan writes in with a question: Hi – I also have a Lance 2185 and considering purchasing a 2019 Ford Expedition Max as a tow vehicle (w/Heavy Duty tow package). I’m wondering what type of weight distribution hitch you have and if you experience sagging due to the heavy tongue weight on the Lance? My current tow vehicle is a 2007 Lincoln Navigator … Continue reading Selecting a Hitch with Sway Control
Review of Camp Richardson RV Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA
A review of the RV Park at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, California. Camp Richardson includes an RV park (100 sites), campground, a small rustic hotel (about 27 rooms), cabins, marina, restaurant on the beach, general store, bike rental facility, ice cream, and coffee shop. Continue reading Review of Camp Richardson RV Park, South Lake Tahoe, CA
6 Key Tips For Visiting Colleges
If you are going to visit colleges or universities with your children, here are the key six tips to ensure a smooth visit. Continue reading 6 Key Tips For Visiting Colleges
3 Things I Wish I Knew Getting Started with a Wetsuit
Lately, we have been taking more trips to go surfing. We recently visited Monterey, California for a surf trip to report back to our readers on one of the top surf spots in California for beginners. Stay tuned for an upcoming article on all the best Central California surf spots for beginners. This was one of our first trips, and my brother and I rented … Continue reading 3 Things I Wish I Knew Getting Started with a Wetsuit
First Time Surfing? Here’s What We Learned
My brother and I started surfing this summer and we decided to document our experience for Trailnetizen. This is the first in a series of articles for novice surfers, sharing the lessons we’ve learned in our journey from total noobs to, well, beginners. ;> We took a few lessons with Sandbar Surf School in Pismo Beach so we could learn how to surf properly from … Continue reading First Time Surfing? Here’s What We Learned
Renogy Solar Suitcase b01 Error with RV Solar on the Side Connection
Did you try to connect your Renogy solar suitcase to your RV using the Solar ready or solar on the side connector, and see a b01 error, or it just won’t charge? We had the same problem. Here are two ways to solve the problem in a few minutes. Plus, if you try this and you have a Lance-brand travel trailer, stay tuned at the end for … Continue reading Renogy Solar Suitcase b01 Error with RV Solar on the Side Connection
Touchdown Checklist
We call this our touchdown checklist because our family uses this checklist to get our Lance travel trailer prepped for when we arrive at a campsite (or return back home). We’ve developed this checklist over a couple years of traveling based on what we decided was the most efficient way to get everything setup quickly. The checklist helps us to make sure we don’t overlook … Continue reading Touchdown Checklist
Storing, Drinking and Selecting Wine for a Travel Trailer
After a day hiking you come back to your trailer, open up a bottle of wine only to find out that it’s too warm, or worse, spoiled because it’s been sitting in a hot trailer. If you travel during the summer your travel trailer can quickly reach 90F+ if your air conditioning is off while you are out hiking or on the road with your … Continue reading Storing, Drinking and Selecting Wine for a Travel Trailer