RV Life and Boondocking Stories

July 2024 news, with member details checked September 26, 2026. Harvest Hosts announced on July 19, 2024 that it had acquired the membership and events portion of Escapees RV Club. Escapees Mail Service and Escapees RV Parks were excluded, per the Carr family's letter...

Eight documented incidents show what can go wrong at camp: a flash flood, generator exhaust, two bear encounters, hantavirus, lightning, desert heat and a dust storm. Each is paired below with the safety rule from the National Park Service (NPS), National Weather...

RV Overnights Rewards: How the Loyalty Program Works The RV Overnights membership now includes a points program that rolls discounts back into your annual renewal. Membership runs $49.99 a year, or $29.99 for eligible Family RV Association members. Here is the full...

By: Chuck Price Last Updated: July 23, 2026 How I Evaluated RV Overnights This review answers the questions that decide the purchase: what RV Overnights costs, whether hosts sit near your routes, what members complain about, and who should skip it. I’m Chuck Price, an...

By Chuck Price | Last updated: July 21, 2026 | Data verified: July 21, 2026 | Harvest Hosts offer verified: September 29, 2026 This page helps RVers compare RV Overnights and Harvest Hosts based on budget, route fit, rig size, amenities, host network, and travel...

By Chuck Price | Published: March 5, 2026 | Last Reviewed: June 4, 2026 The Endless Rally is a long-distance 2026 road trip plan that connects 20 adult-only or age-restricted motorcycle rally stops across one riding season. The route runs from March 12 through...

Disclosure: Viking Bags provided the Axwell tail bag featured in this review at no cost for testing purposes. My opinions remain my own, based on field use during a recent boondocking trip. If you ride to your boondocking sites — or know someone who does — luggage...

  Quick Summary: The MRE STAR Gluten-Free Complete Meal (M-018H-GF) delivers approximately 1,200 calories per serving — entrée, sides, snack, crackers, jelly, dessert, drink mix, and utensils — with a 36-month shelf life at or below 80°F. Formulated without...

Last updated March 25, 2026. 25+ adult-only and adult-oriented motorcycle rallies across the U.S. Dates verified directly with organizers for 22 events. Remaining dates are based on historical patterns and third-party sources. Always confirm before booking.Missing an...

By: Public Lands Analyst Published: December 19, 2025 · Status updated: September 29, 2026 Analysis: Senate Amendment #3972 and Section 130 Protections Status update: Senator Mike Lee introduced Amendment #3972 with language that would have removed Section 130 from...

Last updated: December 7, 2025 Thinking about selling everything to move into a van—but secretly afraid you’ll regret it and end up “stuck” with no way back? That’s exactly what one poster, Stephanie Hileman, asked in a recent Van Life Living Facebook thread. She...

Is the $49 Membership a Bargain? By: Chuck Price Last Updated: July 8, 2025 I'm Chuck Price, an avid RVer with over 35 years of experience, and I have personally tested several RV membership clubs, including Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome. RVO Experience: I am...