The Jayco Journal
Maintenance Tips
Stories from the road, RV advice and news from the Jayco family.
TIPS FOR BACKING UP A TRAVEL TRAILER
July 22, 2024
With a little patience and lots of practice, you’ll be backing up your RV in no time. Here are some tried-and-true tips for easily backing up a travel trailer.
HOW TO SET UP AND TEAR DOWN YOUR TRAVEL TRAILER
July 19, 2024
Whenever you arrive at or leave a campsite, there are some specific steps you should always perform to ensure the safety of both you and your RV. Here we will go over how to set up and tear down your travel trailer, including both the interior and the exterior.
RVING FOR BEGINNERS
July 19, 2024
We wanted to figure out how to own less and have more––so we sold our house and most of our possessions, quit our traditional jobs, and went in search of what else life has to offer. The RVing lifestyle affords us the ability to travel fairly cheaply and in the comfort of our own home.
HOW RVERS CAN GET CELL SERVICE & INTERNET WHILE TRAVELING
July 19, 2024
In today's digital age, having reliable cell service and Wi-Fi has become a necessity, especially for RVers on the move. Staying connected while on the road can be a challenge, as many remote and rural areas lack reliable cell coverage and internet access.
HOW RV SYSTEMS WORK: WATER & POWER The Trusted Series with Ben and Christina McMillan
July 19, 2024
An RV is often referred to as a “home on wheels” because it carries much of the same comforts and amenities that a typical sticks and bricks house does.
HOW TO PRACTICE LIGHT COURTESY WHEN RV CAMPING
July 18, 2024
If you’ve ever been blinded by someone pulling into a campsite late at night or lost your night vision when someone suddenly turned on their headlights, then this tip is for you. Most of the time, you plan to arrive at your campsite while there’s still daylight.
MUST-HAVE ITEMS FOR EXTENDING YOUR RV SEASON
June 27, 2024
Just because the warm summer months are coming to an end and cooler weather is approaching doesn’t mean you have to wrap up your RV adventures.
HOW MUCH DOES IT REALLY COST TO RV?
June 24, 2024
Cost-saving strategies, such as cooking your own meals and choosing closer vacation destinations, further reduce the overall expense of RVing.
OUR FIRST LESSONS IN DRIVING AN RV
June 21, 2024
To test out RV travel before purchasing, we rented one. The process was easy and the rental included insurance and roadside assistance to put us at ease during our maiden journey.
