r/rvlife

Hi,

I've recently purchased a NuCamp Tab 320 and am taking my first trip from Maryland to Missouri, mostly along I-70. I'm looking for overnight options near Columbus, OH. I don't need to hook-up, just get some rest. I'm going to have animals with me, so I'm looking for someplace quiet, yet, where I also won't disturb others if dogs start barking because of strange noises. I'm thinking someplace like a Cracker Barrel or Sam's Club/Walmart would work well. It won't be busy late at night and most other people won't have an expectation of sleep. I would try to park away from others.

This isn't just a pleasure trip, I'm going to help care for my dad who was in a very serious accident. I would plan things differently in other circumstances. Please, no judgement, just help me with ideas on how to best handle the situation or kindly move on if you don't have something helpful to say. Thanks!

Looking to buy a class B from a private seller. I'm in Ohio and RV is in Vero Beach, Florida. Any company you would recommend? Thanks!

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I am looking into getting a pull behind trailer style rv and traveling for a year or longer. I want to be sure I’m financially prepared for it. I know I can afford the actual rv as I’ve looked for a few used ones but how expensive are lot rents really? And how is the process for grey water tanks and maintenance for those that have pull behinds. I am choosing the pull behind so that I can still move around in my suv without taking my whole house with me and get to and from work. I would be traveling with my 2 large dogs and they would be left regularly in the rv by themselves. They currently camp with me, go to work with me occasionally, go in hotels with me, or get left alone in my apartment and do well. Any tips or concerns I should have?

Dumping tanks is intimidating at first—nobody wants a poop fountain. Here’s the real way to do it clean:

1. Gear up: Gloves, hose (at least 10 ft, sewer-rated), sewer donut/flange (cheap at Walmart), and a trash bag for gloves.

2. Park smart: Back up so hose reaches dump station—keep it downhill if possible.

3. Connect: Push hose into station hole, twist donut on tight—no leaks.

4. Order matters: Open BLACK tank valve FIRST—let it drain fully (gross, but it rinses the line). Close.

5. Flush with gray: Open GRAY next—its cleaner water pushes everything out. Let it run till clear.

6. Rinse: If station has a hose, spray the connection. Close valves, disconnect slow—let gravity finish.

7. Clean up: Wipe fittings, bag gloves, hose down everything.

Pro tips:

• Never open black with gray—backflow stinks.

• If it splashes, you’re too close—use longer hose.

• Practice on a quiet dump station first.

Takes 5 minutes once you’re used to it. No drama.