Beach Nana Travels
Living the Beach Nana Life!
From RV travel to playing the ukulele, we thoroughly enjoy the “Beach Nana” lifestyle. Whether it’s exploring a new destination with our small RV or holding a “Uke Camp” jam with other “traveling ukes”, we are happy to share our experiences and what we’ve learned.
This blog segments the posts into categories to help you navigate which topics you’re most interested in. Robin also wrote for the Leisure Travel Vans blog and you’ll find additional topics for RV travel there.
“Just ask Nana”! is a regular comment from our grandkids, but it applies to our readers too. If you have questions about your RV or RV travel, drop us an email and we’ll do our best to find the answer.
Choose a category and browse the posts - you are sure to find something to catch your attention!
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10 Tips for Your RV Electrical System
How does an RV electrical system work? In this post, we take a look at how RV inverters, batteries, solar panels, and generators work together to make your RV electrical system convenient and powerful enough to keep all your appliances and devices working while you are on the road.
RV Tire Care: A Few Tips
The tire commercial is right… there is a lot riding on your RV tires! Find out what you can do to keep yours rolling.
Tips for Installing RV Sway Bar and Sumo Springs
I had heard that changing out the RV OEM springs and sway bar could make a big difference in the ride quality. After watching a couple of videos, it turned out to be a relatively easy fix!
How to Troubleshoot RV Problems
RV breakdowns and repairs don’t have to send you into despair. With a little observation, and a good troubleshooting process you’ll be able to identify the problem, get the help you need and get back on the road quicker.
What Do I Need for My New RV?
How much stuff do you need to buy for your new RV? Probably not as much as you might think. Small RVs are pretty self-contained. We will walk you through what you actually need to set up your RV and keep it maintained.
RV Maintenance Checklist for Fall
Keeping your RV in tip-top shape means regular maintenance. Conducting an RV checkup twice a year is a good way to prevent major problems. Here is our Fall RV maintenance checklist of what we do to keep our RV ready for the road.
How to Choose the Right RV for You
Learn tips about choosing the right class of RV, the right manufacturer, and the options that will make your new RV just right for you. And, bonus, we added a quick RV Buying Decision Checklist at the end!
Cooking in a Tiny RV Kitchen
Tiny RV kitchens make cooking a real challenge. But with a little organization and a few tips, you’ll be enjoying the moble-chef life!
The Truth About Travel In A Small RV
The Truth? Tiny package but big on amenities, this small RV offers a lot of homey comfort in less than 25 feet. There are rules to traveling in a small RV though.
How Much Stuff Can You Fit In A Small RV?
A small RV requires thoughtful consideration when packing for a trip. How much can you realistically fit in a 25 x 8 frame?
Don't Freeze! Winterize Your RV!
Cold weather camping is peaceful and uncrowded, but if you don’t use your RV in winter, make sure you winterize it from freezing temperatures.
New Jersey: Three Sisters and a Hometown Tour
Returning to our hometown was a bittersweet trip. Wonderful to see old friends and a little sad to see some of the change that time brings. In all, it was a terrific visit and we can hardly wait to go back again.
10 Tips to Prep for an RV Trip
Here are the top ten items on our RV prep checklist. When we are ready to go, we want to make sure the RV is ready too!
Launching a B+ Lifestyle
A long RV trip sounded divine but where to start this sabbatical?