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Last-Minute RV Repairs Nobody Wants to Deal With

Mar 14, 2026 • Bob & Hillary

We are sleeping in a freezing airport parking lot tonight because our van window broke right before our flight. We fly to Arizona tomorrow for our son wedding and today was a total disaster but we finally got the van taped up. I had to stuff a towel inside the door just to keep the glass from falling down while we are gone. We got our gas and propane and dumped the tanks but Mr Lemon really tested my patience today with the freezing wind and snow. Read more to see how we survived the cold in Florida and let us know where we should go in Georgia when we get back.

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St Augustine Class B Van Castillo de San Marcos

The Lemon Route Goes Backward in St Augustine

Feb 24, 2026 • Bob & Hillary

We took our van to the oldest city in America and we drove in circles forever just to park. The old stone fort was really big and we climbed two hundred and nineteen stairs up a lighthouse in the freezing wind. Hillary forgot to actually book our campsite so we ended up eating egg salad sandwiches on the beach in the cold. This is state eleven and we are just making it work.

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The Villages Florida Retirement Myths Debunked

Feb 24, 2026 • Bob & Hillary

We took the van down to Florida and we ended up at The Villages. We met some new friends and they let us borrow a golf cart so we just drove everywhere and it felt like Mario Kart. This place is incredibly huge and we even saw a real alligator swimming right by us. People say it is just for old boring folks but they are totally wrong and they actually know how to party. We debunked some crazy urban myths and went to the town squares for live music before the whole town shuts down at exactly nine at night. Read all about our wild van life adventure in the biggest retirement community in America.

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Every Way to See Florida Manatees

Feb 24, 2026 • Bob & Hillary

Want to see Florida manatees up close without getting in the water? We explore Three Sisters Springs, Silver Springs, and clear kayaking to bring you the top ways to spot these incredible animals.

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Disney World Fort Wilderness RV Camping

Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Campground

Feb 24, 2026 • Bob & Hillary

Discover what it's like to camp at Disney World's Fort Wilderness as a total beginner. We cover everything from van setup and amenity costs to golf cart rentals and navigating the parks using Lightning Passes.

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Key West Florida Keys KOA Resort

FIRST TIME at Key West Florida Sugarloaf Key KOA

Feb 24, 2026 • Bob & Hillary

We made it to Key West and it is the southernmost point in the US and it rained so much but we are finally kicking off our 2026 trip to all 50 states in our van. We booked the most expensive RV park ever at the Key West KOA and it had a pool and a beach and we pulled a lemon challenge for a self care reset. Bob looked for military history in the pouring rain at Fort Zachary Taylor and then the sun finally came out and Bob jumped in the ocean.

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🎉 Our Favorite 2025 Black Friday Deals! 🎉

Nov 27, 2025 • Bob & Hillary

Black Friday is here, and we rounded up all our favorite finds, the items we use, love, or are grabbing ourselves this season. Most of these are on Amazon or from trusted RV partners like etrailer, and the savings are GOOD this year. Whether you're upgrading your home, stocking the RV, or grabbing gifts, here are our must-see deals 👇

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10 Things to Know Before Taking Your Class B Camping

Sep 29, 2025 • Hillary & Bob

New to Class B camping? Here are 10 must-know tips to help you pack smarter, camp cleaner, and make the most of your van-life adventures.

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Sour but Still Rolling: The First Three Episodes of the Lemon Route

Sep 15, 2025 • Hillary & Bob

The Lemon Route is officially underway, and the first 3 episodes were anything but smooth. From a Walmart parking lot in New Mexico, to an $80 run-down RV park in downtown Austin, to cooking a full dinner with nothing but Buc-ee’s snacks in Colorado… we’ve already learned vanlife isn’t about perfection, it’s about rolling with the lemons. Here’s how our first four states tested us, surprised us, and reminded us why we started this adventure. 🍋

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Vanlife Class B RV Weekend Warriors

Behind the Scenes of our last week before it's GO TIME...

Aug 18, 2025 • Bob & Hillary

Well, the countdown clock has officially hit single digits. This is our last week of “normal life” before we trade in 9-5 days for highways, parking lots, and a whole lot of crazy unknowns. Spoiler: it’s been messy, crazy, fun, and a little emotional. We celebrated our oldest son, Bradley, turning 25... a little early because we will be leaving before his actual bday.

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First Look: Noovo Lite | The European-Inspired Van Changing the Game

They Tried a Generator…And I’m Still Recovering🍋

Sour but Still Rolling: The First Three Episodes of the Lemon Route

Last-Minute RV Repairs Nobody Wants to Deal With

The Lemon Route Goes Backward in St Augustine

The Villages Florida Retirement Myths Debunked

Every Way to See Florida Manatees

Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Campground

FIRST TIME at Key West Florida Sugarloaf Key KOA

🎉 Our Favorite 2025 Black Friday Deals! 🎉

10 Things to Know Before Taking Your Class B Camping

Sour but Still Rolling: The First Three Episodes of the Lemon Route

Behind the Scenes of our last week before it's GO TIME...

First Look: Exclusive Tour of Grand Design's Debut Class B Van

The Lemon Route Goes Backward in St Augustine

Every Way to See Florida Manatees