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Newsletter. Blog. Same thing. Just sharing the ride with you.

📰 Our blog is now a quick monthly roundup of everything happening with Dave and Karen on the Watts on Wheels RV travel YouTube channel.

If you missed any of our recent 🎥 videos or 📱 Shorts, this is the place to catch up. Each month we provide a recap and share links to our latest 🏕 campground reviews, 🛠 DIY jobs by Dave, 🚐 RV tips, and travel adventures along with the occasional unexpected mishap — giving you an easy way to catch up on anything you may have missed.

👀Think of this page as the “In Case You Missed It” recap for everything happening on Watts on Wheels.

Roll. Camp. Play. 🚐

In Case You Missed It — Our February 2026 RV Videos & Shorts

February brought a mix of campground exploring, RV troubleshooting, and a few unexpected adventures along the way. If you missed any of our recent videos or Shorts, here’s a quick roundup so you can catch up. Subscribe to the Watts on Wheels YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/wattsonwheels 🎥 February Videos 😳 Our RV Recall Turned Into a Total Nightmare What was supposed to be a simple RV recall appointment quickly turned into one of those days where everything that co

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⚠️RV Mistakes That Don’t Show Up Until It’s Too Late

Most RV mistakes don’t happen on day one. They sneak up on you. Quietly. Sometimes months later. And by the time you realize something’s wrong… it’s already expensive. RV life has a way of teaching lessons after the damage is done. Here are some of the most common RV mistakes that don’t show up right away — but can cause big problems if you’re not paying attention. 💧Ignoring Small Water Leaks A drip today can turn into a major repair tomorrow. Small leaks around windows

Mar 4

⚖️ Quartzsite 🌵 vs. The Florida Keys 🌴:Two Totally Different Winter RV Trips

If you’ve ever tried to decide between Quartzsite, Arizona and the Florida Keys for a winter RV trip, you already know one thing is true: Both promise warm weather — but the camping experience couldn’t be more different. We’ve spent time in both places, and depending on what you’re looking for — freedom and flexibility or tropical scenery and vacation vibes — one may fit you far better than the other. Here’s what camping is really like in each. The biggest difference in

Feb 3

RVing in the Winter

Winter RVing sounds intimidating to a lot of people. Frozen pipes. Slippery roads. Gray skies. But here’s the truth: winter RV travel can be some of the most peaceful, scenic, and enjoyable RVing of the year —if you’re prepared. Whether you’re chasing warmer weather or staying put where temps dip below freezing, winter RVing is less about fear and more about planning. 🌡️ 1. Decide: Cold-Weather Camping or Cold-Weather Travel There’s a big difference between: Camping in cold

Jan 2

🚍RV Pre-Trip Checklist for a Long Trip

Hi friends, We officially hit the road on December 2 and are now underway on our three-month winter trip to Florida . Before we left, we spent time working through a pre-trip routine that’s a little different than what we were used to when we traveled with our HDT and fifth wheel. Moving to a Super C motorhome meant rethinking parts of our checklist. Some things carried over, but others — especially systems, controls, and day-to-day setup — are unique to this rig. Getting r

Dec 20, 2025

🌴 Watts on Wheels Winter Adventure Begins!

We’re rolling again! In early December, we will be pulling out of Cleveland, Georgia and officially kicking off our longest trip yet in Max , our Renegade Explorer we obtained a few months ago. This winter we’ll be spending more than three months exploring Florida from top to bottom — and we’re excited to take you along with us. This trip has been in the works for months. Florida in the winter is highly competitive, and it takes patience, flexibility, and a whole lot of luck

Dec 1, 2025

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