Class A, Class C, travel trailer, 5th wheel, pop-up... on the fence about what kind of RV to get? Squatch's beginner's guide walks through all the main types of RVs — what each one's about, who it fits, and the honest pros and cons — so you can find the style that fits how YOU camp.

GVWR, GCWR, payload, CCC — towing comes with a wall of acronyms that makes everyone's eyes cross. Squatch decodes RV weight ratings in plain English, shows you which numbers actually matter (hint: it's not the one you think), and how to make sure your truck and trailer are a safe match. Printable checklist included.

Camper feeling like a rolling oven? Before you panic, know this: an RV AC has real limits — and most "broken" units are just a dirty filter or maxed out by the heat. Squatch covers why your RV air conditioner isn't cooling, how to troubleshoot it, and the tricks to beat the heat. Printable checklist included.

You don't have to drive across the country for great camping — some of the South's prettiest lakes and state parks are right in our backyard. Squatch rounds up the best campgrounds near Murfreesboro within about two hours, grouped by drive time, with honest notes on hookups and who each spot is best for.

Everyone obsesses over the rig — but who you buy it from matters just as much. Squatch shares the green flags and red flags of a great RV salesperson vs. one to avoid, so you can buy smart and stress-free. Helpful for any buyer, anywhere. Includes a printable green-flag/red-flag checklist.

Caught the full-time bug? Before you sell the couch, read this. Squatch's honest guide to full-time RV living covers the decision, choosing a rig built for it, the real money picture, domicile and mail, downsizing, and the good AND the bad nobody's sunset photos show you. Big printable transition checklist included.

Ever nod along when someone mentions an inverter while having no idea what it means? You're not alone. Squatch explains the RV inverter in plain English — what it does, how it's different from a converter, and the one simple question that tells you whether you actually need one. No jargon, promise.

Think your stabilizer jacks also level your camper? They don't — and using them that way can bend your jacks and stress your frame. Squatch clears up the leveling-vs-stabilizing myth and walks new owners through doing both the right way at the campsite. Includes a printable setup checklist.

Slide toppers are great to have — and nobody mentions the upkeep at the sale. Squatch gives the honest take: what slide toppers actually do for you, the maintenance reality, how to care for them, and whether they're worth it for the way you camp. Straight talk, with a printable care checklist.

Skip winterizing and a hard freeze can crack your pipes, water heater, and pump — an expensive spring surprise. Squatch's step-by-step guide walks new owners through draining, bypassing the water heater, and running antifreeze through every fixture to protect your camper all winter. Printable checklist included.

The first used camper I almost bought was hiding $4,000 of water damage under a throw rug. Here are the 13 questions that get the truth out of any seller — before you hand over a dime.

Camping season's calling — but a rig that sat all winter needs to be woken up first. Squatch's step-by-step de-winterizing guide walks new owners through flushing the antifreeze, sanitizing the water system, checking for leaks and critters, and getting road-ready. Includes a full printable spring checklist.

"Can I use a pressure washer? Is Dawn okay? What about these black streaks?" Squatch settles the great camper-washing debates with a beginner's guide to washing an RV the right way — the best methods, the specific cleaners to use and avoid, roof care, and the dos and don'ts. Printable wash checklist included.

Confused about RV generators? Squatch breaks it down for beginners: the types, how to size one (and whether it'll actually run your AC), fuel options, noise, and the carbon monoxide safety rules you absolutely cannot skip. Plus how a generator works alongside solar for off-grid power. Printable checklist included.

The hitch is the most important connection in your whole towing setup — and one of the most misunderstood. Squatch explains RV hitches in plain English: bumper-pull, weight distribution, anti-sway, and 5th wheel setups, plus how to match the right one to your rig safely. Printable hitch-up checklist included.

Want to try boondocking but have no idea where to start? Squatch breaks down off-grid camping for total beginners: where to go (legally and free), how to manage your power, water, and waste, and how to stay safe and camp responsibly your first time out. Includes a printable checklist.

"Why won't my water get hot?!" Squatch does a deep dive on RV tankless water heaters: how they actually work, the quirks that make people think they're broken (hello, cold water sandwich), a step-by-step troubleshooting run-down, and an honest answer on whether upgrading is worth it for the way you camp.

Your battery bank is the real heart of your RV's power system — and where folks waste the most money guessing. Squatch breaks down lead-acid vs. lithium in plain English: usable capacity, cost, weight, lifespan, and exactly which one you actually need for the way you camp.

"Can I get WiFi in my camper?" is the question Squatch hears most. The answer: yes — but there's no magic button. This plain-English guide breaks down campground WiFi, cellular, and Starlink, plus how to get online whether your rig is Starlink-ready or an older used camper that came with nothing.

Confused about RV solar? You're not alone. Squatch explains what solar actually does (charges your batteries — not your AC), how panels, controllers, batteries, and inverters work together, and how to get the best bang for your buck — whether your rig is solar-prepped or starting from scratch.