Glamping (/ˈɡlampiNG/) noun: a type of camping that incorporates accommodation and amenities more glamorous than those associated with traditional camping.   Coined sometime around 2005, glamping—also known as luxury camping or glam camping—was already a rising travel trend before the COVID-19 pandemic. But now,  demand is being further spurred by the...

Of the estimated 10 million U.S. households that own recreational vehicles, most spend an average of three to four weeks traveling. But approximately one million American RV owners are living in their vehicles full-time.  It’s not hard to see the appeal of living the full-time so-called van life. When you...

Well-sealed pipes are among the fundamental building blocks of any plumbing system. Tight pipe connections ensure water, natural gas, or compressed air – all generally referred to as “fluid” – can travel safely from one place to another.  The ability to reliably seal a threaded pipe is one of the...

Your RV is a self-contained home on wheels. If the vehicle is equipped with water utilities of any kind, it will also have a 12-volt pump that distributes water through the system.  That pump ensures that water runs smoothly whenever you wash your hands, take a shower, or use the...

Preparing for your first camping trip can be daunting. There are dozens of things to keep in mind, and forgetting any one of them can make the experience much more difficult than it needs to be.  For first-time campers with an adventurous streak that borders on brashness, the urge to...

Camping and RVing are two excellent ways to unplug from the everyday stresses of urban life and reconnect with nature. Traveling gives you the opportunity to explore the world at your own pace, without the worries that come with complex city life.  Disconnecting from city life is not without its...

A manhole provides convenient access to sewer and plumbing systems for maintenance and repair. One of the most important maintenance chores is the winterization of these systems to prevent potentially irreparable damage and flooding that can result from damaged or burst pipes. If you manage or own a commercial, industrial,...

Nothing guarantees comfort quite like an RV. A fully loaded camper van can keep an entire family clean, happy, and healthy through even the worst weather conditions, giving its owners unlimited freedom to choose when and where to camp.  But simply choosing a dependable, high-quality RV isn’t always enough. Many...