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How to Keep Mice Out of Your RV (and Every Other Creepy Crawler Too)
Nothing ruins a trip like finding a mouse has moved into your camper. Squatch breaks down how to keep mice — and spiders, wasps, and ants — out of your RV for good, separating the tricks that actually work from the old wives' tales. Fun read, real advice, free printable checklist included.


RV Holding Tanks Explained: A Total Beginner's Guide to Fresh, Gray, and Black Tanks
Alright, let's talk about the thing every brand-new camper is lowkey terrified of: the tanks. Specifically, that tank. You know the one. The one that handles the, ahem, business. Here's the truth — RV holding tanks are the number one thing that intimidates first-timers, and they're also the number one thing that, once you understand them, you'll wonder why you were ever worried. It's a five-minute job that sounds way grosser than it is. By the end of this post, you're gonna w


Camping with Pets: A New Camper's Guide to Hitting the Road with Your Best Friend
You asked for the four-legged version — here it is. Squatch shares the new camper's guide to camping with pets: how to prep, what to pack, keeping your buddy cool and safe, and being a good campground neighbor. Includes a free printable pet checklist to tape right next to the kids' one.


Camping with Kids: How to Keep Them Happy (and Keep Your Sanity)
Nervous that camping with kids means a weekend of meltdowns? It doesn't have to. Squatch shares real, in-the-trenches tips to keep the little ones busy, fed, and (fingers crossed) sleeping — plus a free printable checklist you can tape inside a cabinet before your next family trip.


New vs. Used RV: Which One Should You Actually Buy?
Alright, so you've decided you want an RV. Good. Now comes the next fork in the road that ties everybody up in knots: should you buy new or used? It's right up there with "5th wheel or travel trailer" on the list of questions that keep folks up at night. I'm Joe — Squatch to most everybody around here — and I sell RVs at A&L RV Sales just outside Murfreesboro. The whole point of Camping with Squatch is helping you camp smarter, and that starts way before you ever pull into a


5th Wheel vs. Travel Trailer: Which One's Right for You?
Stuck choosing between a 5th wheel and a travel trailer? Don't feel bad — it stumps just about everybody. Squatch breaks down towing, living space, price, and parking in plain English, so you can figure out which one actually fits your truck, your budget, and your kind of camping.


Brinkley RV vs Alliance RV: How Do They Compare?
Two of the hottest brands in the RV industry right now — but which one is actually right for your family? Joe "Squatch" Stanford carries both at A&L RV Sales in Murfreesboro and gives you the honest side by side comparison nobody else will.


What's the Best Time of Year to Buy an RV? (Honest Answer for 2026)
Wondering when to pull the trigger on a camper purchase? The answer might surprise you. Here's an honest breakdown of how RV pricing works through the year — and why 2026 might be the best buying opportunity in over a decade.


Brinkley RV: Why This Newer RV Brand Is Getting So Much Attention
Brinkley RV has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in premium campers. Here’s a closer look at where Brinkley started, what makes them different, and why RV buyers are taking notice.
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