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We are a family of six and as much, six musicians.  Lugging around a full-size guitar or keyboard can be quite a chore.  We have often opted for a small, eight stringed guitar (okay.  a mandolin), a dulcimer, irish pennywhistle, bodhrain, and any other small, folksy instruments.  We are really...

We just bought my son Irish Tinwhistles in the key of D and C.  He was playing them comfortably in no time!  My daughter really wants to try the ocarina, though.  Most Irish music is in the key of D, they are great fun to listen to.

If the subject of this post didn't raise an eyebrow, then what can?  Believe it or not, there are zillions of reasons to visit the D.C. area - but via camper??  Whoa.  Here is the scoop.  If you are planning a trip to D.C.  we recommend camping in a park that is run by Fairfax County Parks or...

Often one dealer carries one brand from a manufacturer, while the next dealer something different. They are almost always similar (chevy/gmc) but keep the dealerships from head to head competition.  Generally, we like the Forest River brands.  They seem to have decent quality control and a wide...

Remember that your Tacoma has some wear and tear already, so give this a thunk before you select the final weight rating.  There are some super light units available.  Weight considerations go out to construction style and presence of slides.  We bought a ultra lite with a slide at one point and...

Buying used in an RV is different than in a car - simply because they don't get used as much.  Simple question to ask is how many miles and how was it used?  Was it a "northern territory" unit?  Might be worth going online and looking for campers located in areas where a lot of folks retire.  We...

Well.  You got tons of advice, that's for sure.  We have traveled with our four children including two from birth on up (youngest is now 13).  In your planning phase make sure of the status of hook-ups.  With no hook ups, you should plan for about a two night stay.  At that point your grey tanks...

If you're ever of a mind to come to Virginia with the new rig, try Chippokes Plantation State Park - loop B.  The BEST camp sites for a motorhome that you can imagine!  Chippokes is just south of historic Jamestown (by ferry), Colonial Williamsburg and the Yorktown battlefield. 

Don't you want to chuckle just a bit when you say "dinghy" and "dolly" in the same sentence?  I would think the Prius would be the perfect vehicle to trundle along.  Best of all is FREEDOM on the horizon!

Wow!  Congratulations!  Nothing like being able to beat the heat or take a break with plenty of room to move around!

Outback makes a terrific camper.  Watch your weight capacities on your bunks.  We had a Jayco and wound up reinforcing them with an additional piece of trim screwed in around the bottoms.  Please, please, please make sure you have a surge protector for the whole unit.  Your sweltering summers...

We spent our first 10 years camping in a pop-up with our kids.  You will really enjoy being able to hook-up and go very quickly.  We loved every moment.  Our only advice?  Make sure you have your set up procedures down if you have to set up in the dark - especially the location of your shins in...