The Jayco Journal
Travel Ideas
Stories from the road, RV advice and news from the Jayco family.
Preparing to Take a Puppy RVing
October 5, 2022
The most important part of taking your puppy on an RV adventure is introducing them to your RV. We like to do this before we even go on a trip. Letting the puppy explore this new area is a great way for them to become familiar with it.
Skip a Big Breakfast and Get Up Early When RVing
October 5, 2022
Bacon, eggs, hash browns and sausage gravy all sound delicious when waking up late in the morning while camping. Roll out of your comfortable bed in your camper and leisurely fire up the grill for some delicious home cooking.
Why You Should Stay Up Late When Camping
October 5, 2022
As much fun as it is to hang out at a campsite grilling, hiking on a beautiful trail or just spending time with the family playing catch outside our Jayco during the day, there is something magical about staying up late when camping.
5 Great Outdoor Apps for Your Next RV Adventure
October 5, 2022
With so many great apps on the market, which ones are the best for your next RV adventure? We have several apps we like to use regularly when going on weekend trips and longer excursions.
From Tent to Pop Up
March 10, 2022
There is nothing better than loading up the travel trailer and heading out on a fantastic adventure with your dogs. Our story did not start with a travel trailer. Our story started like most people's first camping adventures, tent camping. My husband and I did a lot of tent camping before we got our first dog.
Apps All RVers Need
March 10, 2022
After a full year of traveling in my Jayco Redhawk 26XD, I quickly learned that there are some apps that I couldn't travel without. From Harvest Host to Hipcamp, there are tons of apps out there meant for every type of RVer, and this list of apps will save you time and money.
Northern Michigan Camping and Its Hidden Gems – Mackinac Island
March 10, 2022
When living in Northern Michigan, there comes a time when we have to winterize our RV and wait for spring to arrive. When spring appears again, it's time to plan all the adventures of the short summer months.
How to RV With Cats
March 10, 2022
I never thought that I would ever travel the country with a cat in my vehicle, but here I am with almost 40,000 miles together with one very comfortable cat. Choosing to take your cat on the road might seem a little scary at first, but here's how my journey with Goose went.
Making Your Home-On-Wheel Yours
March 10, 2022
When I first got my RV, I immediately wanted to customize it and make it my own, as all people do with their home. However, this is much more complicated when your home is on wheels. I will help you learn through my mistakes and personalize your RV without wasting time and money.