Work Camping

A compilation of what we have learned after 8+ Years Work Camping Ben and I have been work camping for over seven years now. And, we have had a variety of experiences. While it is not always financially lucrative it has afforded us many experience that we may not have otherwise had. It has beenContinue reading “Work Camping”

Cooking on Diesel

Installing and Operating the Wallas Nordic DT and 86D The Details/ Specifications: Nordic DT The Nordic DT is a single burner diesel stovetop/ air heater. It can be switched back and forth between cook mode and heater mode with the control panel. Fuel Consumption: 3-6.5 oz/ hour Fuel Type: Diesel #1 or #2 Power: 12vContinue reading “Cooking on Diesel”

Season 12

Great Location, Great Friends, and a Surprise Ending After driving over a mountain pass in a snow storm we had not anticipated, we made it to our latest work camping job in Grand Teton National Park. The journey here had not been an easy one an we were ready to park the rig and stayContinue reading “Season 12”

Season 11/ 11.5

The best laid plans aren’t always perfect At the end of season ten we had made a quick jaunt up to Michigan to see a friend of Lauren’s. From there we had to make a bee line for our job in Pennsylvania via a stop at Ronsheim Campground and a night boondocking in a WalmartContinue reading “Season 11/ 11.5”

Our RV Remodel Story

Considering the remodel and renovation of our 29’ Fifth Wheel was something we dreamed about but didn’t get serious about until we realized that the frame of our trailer was cracked behind the pin under the fiberglass covering and bowed in the back.  For us this meant two options; we either get rid of theContinue reading “Our RV Remodel Story”

Saint Albans Roadside Park

St. Albans, West Virginia  Stayed here 11/25/19.  Good stop over on the way through.  3 sites with 30amp electricity only.  There is a dump station located near the entrance.  Traffic was loud as the park is right next to the road.  There was a playground and nice view of the river/ river boats traveling by.  There is also a small parkContinue reading “Saint Albans Roadside Park”

Season 10

Navigating a pandemic with a career in the hospitality industry With a new season comes a new job.  At the end of season nine we had a mishap on the road that delayed our travels slightly but did not stop us from arriving at our destination for the summer and the start of our nextContinue reading “Season 10”

Gifford Pinchot State Park

Lewisberry, Pennsylvania         Stayed here 10/15 – 10/16/20.  The site we stayed in did not have any hookups however there are electric only and full hookup sites available.  There were many different options for choosing your campsite type.  There are fresh water spigots throughout the campground and a multi lane dump station.  Our siteContinue reading “Gifford Pinchot State Park”

Ronsheim Campground

Jewett, Ohio         We stayed here 10/11 – 10/14/20.  The campground has a total of seven sites and was free to stay in.  There are receptacles for dumping waste water out of a basin, trash cans, and vault toilets.  There is a hike to a dam that starts from the campground as well.  TheContinue reading “Ronsheim Campground”

Lock 17

Princeton, Illinois         We stayed here 10/4/20.  Lock 17 is one of several areas for camping along the Hennepin Canal.  At this location there are two areas for camping both are grass and there are no designated sites.  There are some fire pits and picnic tables available.  The lock is a short walkContinue reading “Lock 17”