Mike Dawson
Why reliability beats a low purchase price on a used RV, from a certified inspector: verify the paperwork, check safety and structure first, and read the warning signs of costly failures.
The RV buying and ownership decisions that actually save you thousands over 10 years, from a certified vehicle inspector: water, structure, reliability, and the age sweet spot.
A certified inspector’s pre-purchase RV inspection checklist: spot water damage, failing systems, and structural rot before you buy a used RV – with the exact tools and numbers.
Progressive and Good Sam show up on nearly every “best RV insurance” list, but they’re not the same kind of company – and that difference matters more than a side-by-side price comparison suggests. This is a direct, two-way comparison: what each one actually is, how they price and handle claims, and which situation favors one … Read more
RV insurance shopping usually starts with a cost question – what does it cost by RV type – but cost isn’t the only thing that changes between a motorhome and a travel trailer. The actual structure of the policy is different, and that structural difference is where coverage gaps happen. This guide covers what changes … Read more
Texas, Florida, and South Dakota aren’t randomly popular with full-time RVers – all three have no state income tax, RV-friendly domicile services, and insurance markets that understand full-time RV use. But “no income tax” isn’t the only thing that changes when you switch your legal residence. Your RV insurance requirements, minimum coverage limits, and even … Read more
Most RV owners only think about their policy’s fine print after something has already gone wrong – a collision, a hailstorm, a break-in. By then, the coverage details matter less than what you do in the first 24-48 hours. That window is where claims get approved smoothly or get delayed for weeks. This guide walks … Read more
Every RV routing mistake starts the same way: trusting a GPS that doesn’t know your height. Here’s how to never get stuck under a bridge again.
Most RV insurance quotes list coverage names without explaining what they actually do. That gap causes two expensive mistakes: paying for coverage you don’t need, or discovering a gap in your policy after something goes wrong. This guide breaks down every coverage type in a standard RV policy, what each one actually pays for, and … Read more
Estimate RV trip costs before you leave, including fuel, campground nights, food, tolls, maintenance buffer, and route planning.