Nervous you'll do something wrong at the campground and everyone will judge you? Take a breath. Squatch's guide to the unwritten rules of RV camping etiquette — quiet hours, dump stations, generators, and more — so you blend right in like a pro from day one. Printable checklist included.

Wondered who Squatch actually is — and what the catch is? No catch. Meet Joe, your no-pressure RV guy at A&L RV Sales just outside Murfreesboro. Here's how I really work: I help you find YOUR rig, not sell you A rig — and if we don't have your fit, I'll help you find it, even if it's not on our lot.

Your first RV trip is equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking — and here's the secret: it won't be perfect, and that's the whole point. Squatch walks through what to actually expect (the setup dance, the strange first night, the inevitable fumble) so nothing catches you off guard. Printable first-trip game plan included.

You've got the rig — now where do you go? Open a booking app and it's a wall of terms: full hookups, 30 amp, pull-through, FHU, primitive. Squatch translates the lingo so you can read a campground listing like a pro and book your first site with confidence. Printable checklist included.

Let Squatch be the guy who tells you the truth, even though he sells these things: the sticker price is only half of what an RV really costs. This honest breakdown covers the ongoing and hidden costs — insurance, maintenance, storage, campgrounds, fuel, and depreciation — plus how to keep them all down. Printable budget worksheet included.

Somewhere along the way, camping stops being something you do and becomes something you ARE — usually the day you catch yourself having genuine feelings about a sewer hose. Squatch's funny, painfully relatable list of signs you're an RV person, with a score-yourself tally at the end. How many are you guilty of?

Here's the sentence that saves lives: your RV is not a storm shelter. It's one of the most dangerous places to be in severe weather. Squatch covers watch vs. warning, when to leave, where to actually take cover, and the plan to build before the sky ever turns. Printable emergency card included.

Propane at least warns you with a smell. Carbon monoxide gives you nothing — no smell, no color, no warning — and its early symptoms feel like a reason to lie down and nap. Squatch covers what to do when the alarm sounds, the symptom tell that saves lives, and how to prevent it. Then go check your detector.

The wind picks up and your awning becomes a giant sail — or you're packed up and it just won't come in. Squatch covers both: the wind rule that saves awnings, the manual override that gets you home, and the honest truth that nobody's covering that bill but you. Printable checklist included.

Got the RV bug? Welcome to the club. Squatch's RV beginners guide is your one friendly place to start — the foundational guides on choosing a rig, towing, understanding your systems, and camping smart, organized so you're not wading through a swamp of search results. No pressure, no pitch — just day-one help.

You hit the slide-out button and... nothing. On checkout morning. Before you panic, know this: a stuck slide is usually something simple (often just low power), and there's a manual override to get you home even in the worst case. Squatch's calm, in-order troubleshooting checklist walks you through it. Printable checklist included.

A tire blowout is one of the scariest things on the highway — and the correct response is the exact opposite of your instinct (don't brake — accelerate!). Squatch's calm, expert-backed game plan walks you through surviving a blowout step by step, plus the habits that prevent most of them. Printable dash card included.

Found water where water shouldn't be? Take a breath — catching it early is the best-case version of this problem. Squatch's calm "911 for water leaks" walks you through it step by step: stop the water, dry it fast, track down the source, and know when to DIY vs. call a pro. Printable emergency checklist included.

Let me start with a confession: when I got into camping, I bought a lot of dumb stuff. A whole garage of gadgets that promised to change my life and instead just changed the contents of my junk drawer. So consider this post my apology tour — a fun little rundown of the things new campers waste money on that they almost always regret, so you can spend your hard-earned cash on the good stuff instead (like, you know, actually going camping). I'm Joe — Squatch to most folks — and

If a Class C and a big diesel truck had a baby, you'd get a Super C — the muscle of the motorhome world. Squatch breaks down this heavy-duty powerhouse: the serious towing power, the honest pros and cons, what it costs, and whether you actually need all that capability. Printable checklist included.

More folks are selling the house and settling into an RV they park in one great spot. That's destination trailer territory — a roomy, home-like rig built to stay put. Squatch breaks down what they are, how they differ from park models, the honest pros and cons, and who they fit. Printable checklist included.

Tent losing its charm but a big rig feels like too much? Meet the pop-up camper — the lightest, most affordable way into towable RVing. Squatch breaks down what they are, the honest pros and cons (canvas care included!), what they cost, and who they fit best. Part of the RV types series. Printable checklist included.

Those dreamy #vanlife photos? That's a Class B camper van — the smallest, nimblest motorhome out there. Squatch breaks down what they are, the honest pros and cons, the surprising price-per-size reality, and who van life really fits (and who it doesn't). Part of the RV types series. Printable checklist included.

The big gleaming bus rolling down the highway — that's the dream for a lot of folks. Squatch breaks down the Class A motorhome: gas vs. diesel pusher, the honest pros and cons, what it really costs to own, and whether it's the right amount of rig for you. Part of the RV types series. Printable checklist included.

It's the motorhome with the bump over the cab — and families love it. Squatch breaks down the Class C: what it is, the honest pros and cons, what it costs, and why this "middle child" hits the sweet spot between camper vans and big bus motorhomes. Part of the RV types series. Printable checklist included.