Electrical Myths, Part 5: Let’s Talk Toads and Diodes

There are lots of ways to tow a vehicle behind a motorhome, but flat towing is generally the most convenient and popular method.  For vehicles with amicable drivetrains, most of the process is fairly straightforward.  You pick out a base plate to match the vehicle, tow bar, braking system, and so on.  But then you…

Summer Fun in Iowa’s Old Capitol City!

Eating is fun in its own right, but it can also be a chore.  Last time we talked about food while you happen to be in Iowa City, and before that, where to stay when you visit.  Finally, today, we actually talk about some of the fun events and attractions in the old capitol city. …

Food in Iowa City!

When I started this website, I never suspected that one day I’d be writing a post about grocery stores.  But here I am.  The Iowa City food scene is pretty good, both eating out and cooking at home.  In addition to chain stores like Wal-Mart, Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Hy-Vee, there are a number of…

Summer in Iowa City!

How about a break from all of the technical, legal, and financial stuff lately? Iowa City is kind of interesting, in that it appeals to a wide variety of interests.  Home to the University of Iowa, on its face, you have a college town.  While it’s been ranked in the top 5 college towns in…

Saving Money as you Gear Up for an Independence Day Cookout?

We all know about the paper coupon.  But as RVers, we don’t get the usual newspaper subscriptions, and we don’t get the local sales flyers mailed to us.  We want to save, but don’t want piles of coupons cluttering the RV.  Saving money is possible without cluttering the RV using mobile apps like Ibotta.  Ibotta…