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With the high costs of both gasoline and diesel fuel, it’s a good idea for RV travelers to modify driving habits to help reduce vehicle fuel consumption. Driving slower, accelerating at a moderate rate and keeping your vehicle in a well-maintained state are undoubtedly great ways to cut RV fuel costs. But many wasteful driving styles haven’t changed.

Consider how the following fuel wasters impact your budget’s bottom line:

Following Too Closely

Referred to as “tailgating,” this habit can cost you dearly at the pump and is hazardous for both you and the person in front. Looming close behind other vehicles, tailgaters work the throttle to maintain the distance between their vehicle and the one ahead. Frequent brake applications are required in maintaining this close proximity and the constant throttle-adjustment surges result in wasted fuel burn. All that braking consumes energy from the vehicle’s momentum — momentum that was built by fuel. And more fuel will be needed to regain that same speed.

Delayed Braking Application

Every day, we see people approaching a stoplight or sign at a speed looking like they’re not going to stop. Then, miraculously, they hit the brakes hard, halting their vehicle at the last second. This habit not only puts a lot of strain on your brakes but also delays the retarding of the throttle, which burns fuel needlessly. Starting to slow down appropriately begins with reducing the throttle input to zero at an appropriate distance for a normal braking application based on the vehicle’s weight and momentum.

The holiday shopping rush is much closer than you think. In fact, Black Friday is around the corner, and with it are all the savings you’ve come to expect this time of year. To get ahead of the shopping season, we’ve put together a little preview of our favorite 13 best Black Friday camping deals of 2021. Go ahead and set a reminder on your phone and memorize your credit card number or have your payment method on standby; you’ll be glad you did once the sale prices go live. While you’re counting down the days, start planning your next fall camping trip.

The Ridge Smokeless Portable Fire Pit

The Ridge Smokeless Portable Fire PitRegular Price: $109.99Black Friday Price: $69.97

Perfect for camping, but ideal for tailgating and backyard parties, too, the Ridge Smokeless Portable Fire Pit is designed with infused airflow. As a result, it has incredibly efficient burns while producing less smoke and embers than other fire pits. It’s made of heavy-duty steel and coated in high-temperature paint to ensure a long life of use. The best part? Its compact design allows it to nest together for easy storage inside the included carrying bag. You get all the benefits of a larger fire pit without the commitment of size, location, and cost.

Smoke Hollow Stainless Steel Tabletop Grill

Smoke Hollow Stainless Steel Tabletop GrillRegular Price: $159.99Black Friday Price: $89.97

If you’re one of those campers that like to bring your own kitchen with you when you’re on the road, like me – I’m guilty, then you’re going to want to grab the Smoke Hollow Stainless Steel Tabletop Grill. Built specifically for grillers on the go, it has a compact design with a locking lid, folding legs, and a generous front handle for easy carrying. Push-button ignition? Check. Adjusts to desired temperate with a regulator? Check. It operates on a small, disposable, 1-lb. propane cylinder (not included) and allows the campsite chef to do what they do best – make delicious food worry-free.

Rome Cast Iron Square Pie Iron

Rome Cast Iron Square Pie IronRegular Price: $19.99Black Friday Price: $17.97

Speaking of making delicious food, the Rome Case Iron Square Pie Iron does just that. Made of solid cast iron, it can bake desserts, make hot sandwiches, cook fish, and so much more all over the flame of a campfire. It’s 28″ in length and weighs just over 3 lbs. It’s tiny but mighty.

Home Is Where You Park It Zero Gravity Recliner

Home Is Where You Park It Zero Gravity ReclinerRegular Price: $89.99Black Friday Price: $49.97

Just like the name suggests, the Home Is Where Your Park It Zero Gravity Recliner brings the coziness of home to the campsite. Made from all-weather, fade-resistant Oxford fabric, you get a quality appearance and comfort that will last season after season. A durable steel frame keeps you stable while you lock your favorite position in place – anywhere from fully upright to fully reclined. Sure, home is where the heart is, but after kicking back in this chair, your heart and home will both be where you park it. Available in both blue and gray. 250 lb. weight capacity.

Let’s talk iconic duos. We have Sonny and Cher, Batman and Robin, Chip and Joanna, Oprah and Gayle, Salt-N-Pepa – the list is endless, but let’s talk about you and yours. Whether you choose to hit the road with your significant other or your best friend, we recommend doing it in style.

Nothing says style like half-ton towable RVs built for couples. Traveling off the beaten path has never been more enticing or more accessible than now. As new 2022 RVs hit the market, there’s a floor plan out there for you. Here are a few of our favorites.

2022 Keystone Cougar 24RDS

Length: 28’11”Weight: 7,369 lbs.Sleep Capacity: 62022 Keystone Cougar 24RDS Exterior

If you’re looking for the perfect RV to get away for a long weekend, then look no further. The Keystone Cougar 24RDS has the features of larger fifth wheels but in a more lightweight package. The result? An RV you can tow with your half-ton truck making it ideal for those intimate, more remote campgrounds.

Inside, the u-shaped dinette sits two comfortable but can easily handle four if you decide to invite a few friends over for a double date. Share a few laughs, a few memories, and a few drinks while the kids are with the grandparents or sitter and you’re on a long weekend in your rolling getaway cabin. Speaking of those drinks, if your friends have a few too many (it happens) – no worries. The dinette drops down into a bed, so no one has to venture out once the party ends.

2022 Keystone Cougar 24RDS Interior

The trifold sofa also folds out for sleeping in case you need options. Located in the slide, the sofa doesn’t impede the open floor space. Windows throughout have black-out roller shades for privacy when you need it and views when you don’t. The LED lights are on a dimmer, so you can set the mood when it’s just the two of you for those romantic evenings alone.

Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the people, places, and things we’re thankful for. The RV community shows its gratitude by embracing campsites and the outdoors as the backdrop for their celebrations. Here at Camping World, we are grateful for the full-timers, weekend warriors, and everyone in between for their continued loyalty to the RV lifestyle. Our community is more solid than ever because of the bonds built around roaring campfires and along scenic trails.

Whether you plan to hit the road before, after, or on Thanksgiving, now is the perfect time to plan your adventure. Not sure what to prepare for? No worries, pumpkin! We’ve compiled an RVers guide to camping for Thanksgiving that will help you check all the boxes. With a bit of preparation, you can make this holiday with your loved ones the best yet. We’ve been around the campground quite a few times, so gather around and read on for our helpful tips – they’re easy as pie.

What to Cook for Thanksgiving Dinner?

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While the Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to share what we’re most thankful for with the ones that mean the most in our lives, it’s also about the food. The meal is what pulls us in, sits us down, and allows us the opportunity to open up about the things we’re most grateful for. As a result, the meal cannot disappoint. It must be delicious!

What is Thanksgiving without a juicy turkey? Let’s start there. If you’re big on traditions and cook your turkey every year, you can still do so while camping. The main issue to consider is size. In this case, bigger isn’t always better. Consider scaling back the size of your bird or opt for several turkey breasts to cook instead. RV ovens aren’t equipped to handle the giant turkeys you see in pictures and on television this time of year.

If the turkey is the main character, then side dishes are the supporting characters, and you need both for a solid production all around. Many would even argue that the side dishes are just as important. The meal is a full cast, and everything has to pull its weight. Try adding a new campfire recipe to your menu this year or choose one of our favorites below; we guarantee everyone around the table will be asking for an encore.

Good Sam continues to attract outstanding RV parks to our network. This new batch of 76 parks expands your chances of finding savings and value on the road. Remember, Good Sam members can save big with a 10 percent discount at any of our 2,000+ Good Sam parks.

Not a member? Sign up online to purchase a membership or simply buy it at the Good Sam Park you visit (discounts apply right away). Check each park’s link to determine seasonal availability and to make reservations.

Alabama

Eagle’s Landing RV Park, Auburn
The closest RV park to Auburn University features basic to full hookups, concrete pull-throughs and gravel back-ins, along with a clubhouse with full kitchen, big screen TV, laundry, clean restrooms, propane and free Wi-Fi. Take the game-day shuttle to Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Bama RV Station, Cottondale
This park opened in 2009 with the goal of providing guests with a trouble-free and enjoyable RV camping experience. Stay in one of the 76 campsites with top-quality amenities.

The RV community is comprised of folks with all kinds of jobs, lives, and stories, including campers who have served the United States of America. At Camping World, we acknowledge and honor our military service members and veterans. After all, we cherish the freedom of filling up the gas tank and hitting the open road.

If you’re reading this article, you may be a service member yourself or know one. Learn what kind of savings to look for, and how to ask for them, with this RVers guide to military and veteran discounts below.

Note: To verify your service, most campgrounds and companies require the presentation of military identification, while other places may need more or less proof of eligibility to receive the discount.

Camping World Military and Veteran Discount

Enjoy 5% Stars & Stripes Military Discount every day, year-round, nationwide at Camping World and Gander RV locations.

Camping World honors all military and veterans every day by extending a 5% discount on all purchases (some exclusions do apply). If you’re a Good Sam club member, this discount applies on top of your club savings. Additionally, Camping World makes a point to hire, train, and transition veterans into the civilian workforce, as well as military spouses. If you’re a veteran or military spouse looking for employment, reach out at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

If you are preparing for a great season of adventure next spring, check out the deals on these Heartland Cyclone toy hauler fifth wheels on sale today! You’ll love how versatile these RVs are for families! Learn more in this Heartland Cyclone toy hauler fifth wheels review.

Heartland Cyclone 3413

Taking adventure on the road is easy when you have your very own Heartland Cyclone 3413 toy hauler fifth wheel. This floorplan features a 13′ garage that is separated from the main living room, which makes it ideal for multi-family vacations or entertaining guests. Additionally, the kitchen island makes serving snacks, drinks, and dinners easy!  You’ll love the additional storage and sleeping space in the loft above the garage.

Additional Features:

Tilting King BedBath and a HalfKitchen IslandDual Entry Doors13′ 4″ Cargo SpaceLoft

Big Bend National Park is one of the most unique and remote national parks in the country. Even though visitation has increased in recent years, its remote nature makes it one of America’s least-visited parks. 

So, if you’re tired of crowds at other national parks, Big Bend is the perfect place to go RVing this year. Although it’s remote, the drive to Big Bend is well worth it. Once you arrive, you’re greeted by an enormous 801,163-acre park with plenty of reasons to stay awhile. 

Why Visit Big Bend National Park in an RV?

Photo by Wisanu Boonwrad via Shutterstock

Big Bend has an incredibly diverse landscape: mountains, desert, rivers, forests, and even waterfalls. The unique landscape is home to more than 1,200 plant species and more than 450 documented bird species.

The park also includes the largest protected Chihuahuan Desert region in the country and the southernmost mountain range in the U.S. The highest point in the park is Emory Peak, which stands at 7,825 feet above sea level. 

The remoteness of Big Bend also means a serious lack of light pollution, which is a stargazer’s dream. Whether you’re camping in the high country or down in the desert, make sure to look up once the last light from the sun fades away.

Hi all! This month, we’ve got questions on various RV appliances. Remember to send your RVing questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hi Mark,
We’ve noticed an increase of icing on our fridge-cooling fins. It is the original Norcold fridge in our 1996 Itasca Sunrise. Food remains cold at a midrange setting and the freezer seems to keep things frozen sufficiently, so there is nothing to complain about other than a concern about the icing. We do clean out the fridge and freezer routinely. The icing is occurring while we’re hooked up to shore power and doesn’t seem to be any different whether it is set for normal operation or high humidity.  We only run on gas infrequently. Wondering if there is something we should be doing differently.
Thanks,
Phil

Hi Phil,
Usually, when an RV refrigerator starts forming more frost but still cools normally, I’d look at the door gasket. It doesn’t take much of a leak to let humid, warm air into the fridge and that will definitely increase frost production.

Visually inspect the door seal for any tears or obvious problems. Clean both surfaces. Now, close the door with a dollar bill inserted between the door seal and the body of the refrigerator. You should be able to pull it out with some resistance, but in areas where the seal is not making, it will be very easy to pull out or entirely loose. Usually, there’s no way to fix a door seal, you just have to replace it. It’s not a very hard job to do.

You find the one you want to spend your life with, you get married, and you take on life together one decision at a time…

One of the biggest choices a married couple encounter is where to live. Many newlyweds choose to rent an apartment or build a house, but it’s becoming increasingly popular for newlyweds to pursue a nomadic, minimalistic RV lifestyle. That’s exactly what we did, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Choosing to live in an RV has brought us constant excitement and adventure with a never-ending bucket list of places to explore.

A common misconception is that RVing is only for the retired community, but it has become an increasingly popular choice for young couples who wish to chase adventure. A recent survey of RVer demographics by RVIA shared that 22% of RVers are 18-24 years old and 51% are under 55 years old! Social media could be one aspect leading to the rise in young couples pursuing RV life.

The growth of social media over the last decade has made travel more desirable by opening a window to the world. Millions of us get to see places online that we otherwise wouldn’t know about, which leads us to want to visit those places and see them for ourselves! Aside from amazing destinations displayed all over social media, there are thousands of social media accounts that share a fairytale perspective of tiny living in an RV. If you are chasing wanderlust and want to pursue a more nomadic way of life, there are certain things you need to understand that will help you navigate RV life as newlyweds.

Enjoying morning coffee as a couple in the RV.

Choosing your RV

The first step is choosing your rig! Yes, it is common to call your RV a “rig,” in the RV community. When deciding on the right RV for you, there are many things that you must consider. It’s important to decide what kind of camping you intend to do, choose a layout that you love, and determine your “must-haves” in an RV.

The best part of RV travel for our family is that we can all be together, and that includes our dogs. However, it’s not all fun and games: ensuring our dogs’ safety is a major part of RVing with pets. A motorhome is our home, and their home, on the road.

Over five years of full-time travel with Peanut Butter Brickle and Digby Pancake has taught us many lessons, and we have made many mistakes. Some of the mistakes had very different outcomes. Learn from our mistakes, and you will enjoy a safe and fun time on the road with your dogs!

It is important not only to keep your dog safe while moving, but part of moving is stopping to take breaks. Whether that is at a rest area, a park, or during an emergency–preparation is key! The unexpected will happen. But you can prepare physically and mentally before your journey.

Introduce Your Dog To The RV Before That First Travel Day

First impressions are very important. Not only should you consider taking your dog with you to shop for an RV (Camping World welcomes fur family), but before you travel one mile together, introduce your dog to your motorhome! For two weeks our dogs and our RV got to know each other. As senior dogs, they were a little more unsteady when it came to stairs. So our first goal was to get them safely in and out of the RV. We did not know about dog ramps at that time, and it would have made the transition so much easier! Spend some test nights in the motorhome with your dog so you build a routine, and find a comfortable space. Take a ride with your dog in the motorhome to a park or a favorite place so that your dog associates the motorhome with fun.

Peanut Butter Brickle and Digby Pancake, fur family behind and Rachel and Nate of “2 Traveling Dogs.”

Get A Health Check-Up For Your Dog At The Veterinarian

We all know that good health is one of the most valuable assets we can have. Before you travel with your dog, make an appointment with your veterinarian. Make sure your dog is healthy enough to travel and that all medications are filled. Make copies of your dog’s records and keep them in an accessible place in your motorhome, or car if you are towing. Many states require records to cross state lines, and campgrounds may also require vaccination records in order to make a reservation.

Fall is in full swing, and that means it’s time for all things apple! If you’re an apple lover, it’s the perfect opportunity to start cooking with these delicious fall fruits. In fact, October is National Apple Month, so why not whip up a tasty apple treat on your next camping trip?

Apple crisp is such an easy and delicious dessert, which makes it perfect for camping trips! The cinnamon and sugar go so well with the crisp apples and oat topping in a way that just screams “fall.” But while most apple crisp desserts need to be baked in an oven, this foil packet recipe is easy to make at the campsite and can be cooked over the fire, on a grill, and yes, in a tiny RV oven. You can even prep some of the ingredients at home, which makes this dessert even easier when you’re on the road!

If you’re traveling to a northern state that’s known for apples, stop by an orchard or farm stand and pick up some fresh apples to use in this recipe. But even if you’re heading south for the fall, grocery stores will be brimming with apple choices this time of year. What variety of apples work best with this recipe? Many! Any good baking apple will work great, and some of our favorites include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Fuji and Gala.

So if you’re enjoying the cool weather and sipping on something warm around the campfire, add this recipe to your lineup for a festive fall camping dessert!

Don’t let the spirits of October catch you by surprise. To help you plan a fun and spooky Halloween road trip, we’ve compiled a list of some of the scariest places and events in North America. Many of these spots stay open long past October 31, giving you a chance to get your fright on well into autumn.

Find a Good Sam Park near each scary stop on this list. 

Gunfighter Ghost Tour, Tombstone, Arizona

If the town’s name and wild past doesn’t convince you that this place is haunted, then a tour through its neighborhoods might turn you into a believer. The Tombstone Gunfighter and Ghost Tour starts at Big Nose Kate’s Saloon, once the elegant Grand Hotel. A stroll down Allen’s street takes tourgoers to sites of some of the bloodiest Old West gunfights; guests are advised to be vigilant for spirit sightings. Of course, the tour includes a stop at the infamous O.K. Corral, the place where lawmen led by Virgil Earp gunned down three outlaws in 30 seconds in 1881. Whet your whistle at Doc Holliday’s Saloon after a day spent walking with ghosts.

Stay: CT RV Resort in Benson offers luxury living with spectacular views just minutes from Tombstone.

Are you looking for a delicious way to fuel your family for a day of exploring and adventure at the campground? Try out this incredible recipe for campfire bacon cinnamon rolls that you can make over the fire! Get the full fall camping recipe below!

Ingredients

Adapted from a recipe on TheKitchenMagpie.com

1 can of Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls1 package of bacon

Instructions

Heat your skillet over the fire and cook the bacon until cooked through but not crispy.Discard bacon grease.Open the can of cinnamon rolls and peel open each roll to add a piece of bacon to the roll.Reroll the cinnamon roll with the bacon inside and add the rolls to the iron skillet and cover with aluminum foil.Cook over the fire until the rolls are cooked through. Approx. 15 minutes, watching the bottoms of the rolls carefully to avoid boiling!

Enjoy your fall at the campground in a brand new RV from RVingPlanet.com!

As a society, we love our electricity. It’s difficult to do anything today without using some sort of electricity. If you’re planning to boondock in your RV, you’ll have to bring the power with you or create more of it while you’re there.

So, how long can you boondock before losing power? The answer is up to you. However, if you employ a few smart tricks and invest in the right gear, you can make it a lot longer than you think.

We recently caught up with Mike and Jennifer Wendland, RV enthusiasts and the creators of the popular RV Lifestyle blog, to learn their tips for conserving (and creating) power when boondocking. Check out their advice in the video above and read more tips below, including a few bonus tips from the Wendlands!

Try Doing Things the Old-Fashioned Way

You know, there wasn’t always an electric-powered gadget to do our jobs for us. There was a time when we had to do those jobs manually. Take a look at the things you use most in your RV and investigate how you can do them without power.

Coffee, for example, doesn’t have to be brewed in an electric coffee pot. All you really need to make coffee is boiled water. Invest in a simple coffee dripper. Use your propane stove to boil water (or do it over a campfire if you’re feeling really rustic). Then pour the water through the coffee dripper for the perfect cup of joe.

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Whether you’re hitting the campgrounds on the way to view fall’s fairytale foliage or you’re taking the path less traveled for some quality time with your loved ones, you’re going to need to stock up on gear along the way. Chances are you have a few of the essential items like a water bottle or backpack, but even if you don’t (or you need a new one of each), we have you covered in our gear guide for fall camping.

Camping Tent

Let’s start with the big one and, arguably, the most important one – a tent. Having a plan in place before you hit the campsite goes a long way in setting your trip up for success. The best way to do that? Decide what you’ll be sleeping in before the sun goes down. A solid shelter is ideal for protecting you from the elements while you’re sleeping. No one wants to be cold and uncomfortable, so avoid those complaints by investing in a quality tent.

Coleman Skydome 8-Person Camping Tent With Screen Room

The Coleman Skydome 8-Person Camping Tent checks all those boxes, plus it comes with a screen room. Designed to provide two separate living spaces within one tent, the Skydome features a weatherproof screen room that quickly and easily converts into an additional sleeping area for two people. Don’t need it to sleep, extra people? No worries. Use it for extra storage or lounge space. The entire tent sets up in under five minutes because of pre-attached poles. Speaking of the frame, it can withstand up to 35 mph winds. Nice, right? The WeatherTec system uses a tub-like floor, welded corners, and inverted seams to keep water out. A wider door design makes it easier to move gear like sleeping bags or airbeds in and out without issue. In other words, it’s the perfect choice for your next fall camping adventure.

Sleeping Bag, Cot, or Air Bed

Now that you have nailed down what you’re sleeping under, it’s time to choose what you’ll be sleeping in. Some prefer an air bed or cot, while others are perfectly fine with a sleeping bag. There’s no wrong answer here. As long as you aren’t sleeping directly on the ground, any of the above options should suffice.

Coleman OneSource Heated Sleeping Bag & Rechargeable Battery

If going with a sleeping bag, the Coleman OneSource Heated Sleeping Bag is a solid choice. Perfect for late-season camping, the mummy-shaped bag can keep you warm in temperatures as low as 32-degrees, thanks to its two heating pads. There’s one at the core and one at the foot box, and together they work to distribute heat throughout the sleeping bag. Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, one charge ranges from 2 hours on high to 4 hours on low. With a ZipPlow zipper, you never have to worry about snagging when opening and closing. Bonus points for being machine-washable once you remove the heating pads, wires, and battery. A convenient stuff sack is also included!

Sink your claws into this fact: RV travelers love bringing their pets on the road with them. Surveys have shown that more than 60 percent of RVers are accompanied by animal friends on camping trips. This should come as no surprise if you’ve spent any time in campgrounds across North America (at least the ones that allow pets). People walking their dogs, and to a lesser extent, cats, are a common sight. There are also RV owners camping with parrots, iguanas, ferrets and a whole lot more. But for this post, let’s focus exclusively on cats and dogs. Let’s talk about safeguarding your pets on the road.

Finding the Right RV Park

Keep in mind that it’s essential to review the pet policies of the parks you’re visiting. Most campgrounds require dogs to be kept on a short leash and not roam free. However, many private campgrounds offer dog walks or off-leash dog park areas to accommodate pet owners. Check the Good Sam listing of the park you plan to visit to determine pet policies. You’ll find information about pet restrictions in the campground listing’s Policies section.

Differences in Geography

So how do we keep our furry friends from harm while traveling the country in our RV? How is safeguarding them while traveling any different than caring for them at home?

There are other things that change with the geographic area. Depending on where you travel, you may encounter birds and reptiles that may pose a problem. Snakes, for example, pose little danger for most of us as they will scurry away should we ever get near them. But dogs and cats like to sneak around and investigate. They might just find a Florida favorite, the pygmy rattlesnake. Not only might they come upon a snake, but cats may actually bring one back to your RV to show you what they caught. This I have witnessed several times with a park neighbor. Fortunately, these were not venomous types but more in the grass snake group.

Towing a travel trailer can be stressful work, and you’ll appreciate anything that can make the job easier. From the moment you see the trailer swaying, you’ll be wishing you had a weight distribution hitch to help ensure you stay safe while towing and get to your RV park without any issues. 

But how do you set up a weight distribution hitch for your rig, and what key steps do you need to make sure you do? The video above goes through the various steps in the process and below we detail everything out so you can make the job of hitching up a weight distribution hitch as easy as possible

What is a Weight Distribution Hitch and Why is it Important? 

A weight distribution hitch is a hitch that connects your tow vehicle to your trailer and more evenly distributes the load across all axles. It disperses the weight across the entire tow vehicle and towable RV setup, making your trailer more easily towable, reducing trailer sway, and other issues that may arise from an imbalance load. 

When you hook up your RV without a weight distribution hitch, there can be too much weight on the hitch itself which will lead to instability. The same can be said for too much weight on the trailer itself. With too much weight too far back, you’re much more likely to experience trailer sway or fishtailing.

The weight distribution hitch still uses a standard ball hitch, so it’s used with travel trailers and other small towable RVs. It’s an altogether different setup from a fifth-wheel and helps bring stability to the standard towable options. 

When it comes to hunting on the road, there’s only one tool that meets all your needs, all the time – an RV. Just ask Zach and Mary Phillips.

Mary O’Neill Phillips is the host/producer and co-founder of Country Outdoors and an avid RVer. Originally from Australia, Mary has 11 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Working on a variety of film, television, reality, and radio projects, she knows all too well the stress and inconvenience that comes with traveling, such as leaving the comforts of home behind for days, weeks, or even months at a time.

These days, she’s traveling from location to location in her Toyhauler with Zach Phillips and their Golden Retriever, Forest Gump. Gone are the frequent hotel stays and the lugging of belongings from one place to another. Now, everything is within reach since their home is literally on the road with them.

Zach, born and raised in Georgia, is a host, producer, and content creator for Country Outdoors. He’s super talented behind the lens, but when he’s not filming the outdoors, he’s out there living in it. With Mary (and Forest Gump) by his side, they’re always traveling. At first, for work and then later from hunting camp to hunting camp. It was hunting that pushed the pair to purchase an RV of their own.

Why the RV Lifestyle?