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Tag Archives: RV Full time
Shelah’s Conversion to Trailer Living
TrailerChix Founder, Shelah Johnson tell of her conversion to living in a trailer full time….
Campground Etiquette
It doesn’t matter if you’re staying a night or a season, following a few camp etiquette rules will not only improve your experience, but also that of your fellow campers. Let us know if we’ve forgotten any!…
Posted in Travel
Tagged alternative living, Campground, chick, RV Full time, small space living, trailer, trailer chick, trailer living
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Meet Inge, Young Woman of the Road
Meet Inge, an active and creative twelve year old who gives us an inside look at what it’s like for a young “woman on the road” and living in a vintage 1977 Airstream with her father Jón. So what…
The Original TrailerChic
Hope you’ve all had a fantastic summer – apologies for the silence on my part, we’ve spent quite a bit of time camping in our trailer and enjoying every minute of it!! A few weekends ago, as a large…
Posted in That Mona!
Tagged active woman, adventure, Airstream, Living, living on the road, RV Full time, trailer, travel, women, women on the road
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Small Spaces, Big Hearts
A whopping 73% of TrailerChix readers travel or live in small spaces with one or more animals. So when it comes to living fabulously with pets, who better to ask for best tips and best practices than an authentic…
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Tagged living on the road, pets, RV Full time, small space living, small spaces, tips and tricks, trailer, trailer living, trailerchix, women
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It’s Towing Time
I’ve heard from several of you, as well as many of my friends, that you would be interested in some pointers on towing your trailers. Knowing that speaking from experience holds much more credibility….I’m tapping into my own personal…
Posted in That Mona!
Tagged DIY, how to tow a travel trailers, living on the road, RV, RV Full time, Tow, trailer, trailer living, travel trailer, travel trailer towing, women
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Wi-Fi, The Small Footprint Essential!
Small foot print living requires the removal of clutter, not isolation or going without key comforts. Those of us who embrace the small footprint, by living either full or part-time in our tiny houses, vintage trailers, RVs, floating homes…
Passion – It’s Addicting!
Rather than starting out answering your questions, I’d like to ask something of you…. Of all the lovely people I’ve met during my three short years of glamping…”Rose” is one of the most intriguing, joyful and absolutely passionate yet. …
Posted in That Mona!
Tagged alternative living, camping, RV Full time, Shasta, trailer, trailer living, trailerchix, woman, women, women on the road
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Solar Panels 101
It never fails; almost every solar conversation I find myself in half of the people say “I have a solar unit but don’t know how to use it or even if it works. The other half want one but…
Posted in CleverChix
Tagged camping, living on the road, RV, RV Full time, Solar, trailer, trailer living, women on the road
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Destination: Roadside Attraction
7 roadside attractions that should be on your bucket list! 1803 may have been the birth of the road trip in America when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark took off on their famed journey up the Missouri River and…
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Tagged alternative living, camping, roadside attraction, RV Full time, RV parks, shelah johnson, trailer, trailer chick, trailer living, trailerchix, travel, women, women on the road
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Tired of Sitting at the Tourist Table?
Go native with these six travel essential phone apps. Yelp is a must for travelers who want to get their fingers on the pulse of local hot spots in their host city or town. Yelp is an all-encompassing one-stop…
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Tagged living on the road, phone apps, RV Full time, trailer, trailer chick, trailer living, trailerchix, travel, women
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A Secret Code of the Road
Finding ways of breaking down the wall of isolation while traveling. They came in singles, but more often in pairs. Whichever way these men of the rail came, they knew they could always find a hot cup of black…
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Tagged campsite, code of the road, hobos, living on the road, RV Full time, shelah johnson, trailer chicks, trailer living, trailerchix, trailers, travel, women, women on the road
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The Return to Giving, With Thanks – Trailer Chick Style
Think you can’t host a Thanksgiving dinner with only a 5’ x 5’ galley? Guess again! Our lineup is not only cost effective, but requires a minimal amount of time while delivering heaps of great taste and fond memories….
Posted in In The Galley, Lifestyle
Tagged backup, cast iron, chick, fire, living on the road, RV Full time, small space living, trailer, trailer chick, trailer living, women on the road
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A well dressed trailer is ALWAYS skirted!
It’s time to pull out the warm woollies, reach for your favorite leggings and check to see if your Wellingtons have sprung a leak. After you’ve done all that, check to see if your trailer is skirted. Skirts can…
Savvy Knome: Tips to Becoming Savvy
Did you know that there is a specific tire made just for trailers? Make sure you are rolling on the right rubber! Small motors can freeze up if not started regularly. Turn on your fans, air conditioner, water pump…
Posted in CleverChix
Tagged heater, living on the road, RV Full time, Solar, trailer, trailer living, travel, women on the road
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Move Over Astroturf
Trailer Chicks are Bringing Curb Appeal to the Park! Trailer living and travel are not without their dull spots, but with some smart design and a little creativity your entrance can emanate a feeling of “Welcome Home,” even if…
Posted in Design
Tagged alternative living, camping, chicks, creativity, curb appeal, design, fire, RV Full time, small space living, Solar, trailer, trailer chicks, trailer living, trailers, travel, vacation
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Urban Revelation Goes Mobile
Urban farms are growing like weeds! They are popping up literally everywhere from rooftops, to walls and old parking lots. Urbanites, is seems, are no longer just thinking about summer gardens, but in many cases are implementing year-round harvesting….
Wallflowers That Are Hard to Overlook
Heading South or Staying North, get ready to mix it up a little in the RV Park? The popularity of container gardening among travel trailer owners is easy to understand. Containers are transportable, flexible and inexpensive. A…
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Tagged DIY, gardening, green, how to, patio, RV, RV Full time, sedum, small space living, trailer, trailer living, travel, travel trailer, vertical gardens
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A Well Stocked Galley
Every trailer chick needs a well stocked galley, but space is always an issue. With just a few staples you can put together a gourmet meal in record time. This galley pantry list is for the full-time long term…
Posted in In The Galley, Lifestyle
Tagged active woman, Alternative lifestyle, camp cooking, camping, caravan girl, cast iron, chick, chix traveling, cooking in small places, DYI, galley kitchen, get a way, independent woman, leisure living, pantry list, RV Full time, shelah johnson, small space living, trailer, trailer living, travel, travel trailer, women on the road
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Introducing Your Cousin…Trailer Food!
If you haven’t noticed those cute little food trailers popping up across the country then you haven’t been paying attention. They come in all shapes and sizes, from Airstreams, Terry’s, Aladdins, Shastas, Ambassadors, Winnebago – you name a trailer…
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Tagged food carts, RV Full time, small space living, trailer, trailer chick, trailer living, trailerchix
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Vermont Toast with Maple Mellows
When I think of marshmallows, I can’t help but to think of sitting around a campfire with skinned knees, smelling of bug spray with my favorite people gathered around, roasting the mallows on long sticks we found in the…
Posted in In The Galley
Tagged Airstream, camping, French toast, maple, marshmallows, RV Full time, small space living, trailer living, women on the road
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French Press – The Swiss Army Knife of TrailerChix
Every trailer chick knows that it’s not how many kitchen tools you have that matters, but the versatility in each of them. Each kitchen gadget has to function like a Swiss Army knife. When space is at a premium,…
Posted in In The Galley
Tagged alternative living, Bodum, BonJour, camping, chix, Cocktails, coffee, coolers, fleur de thym and citrus cooler, French press, fusions, ginger green tea cooler, land yacht, mint mocha cooler, new trailers, recipes, RV Full time, RV vacations, shelah johnson, small foot, small space, small space living, summer beverages, the good life, trailer, travel trailer, woman, woman lifestyle, women on the road
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No One Pumps Iron Like A Trailer Chick!
How to season your cast iron One of the most challenging rooms for me to downsize was my kitchen. I love cooking, canning, and baking. Nothing brings me more joy than feeding people. So when it came to packing…
Posted in In The Galley
Tagged active woman, alternative living, book review, camp cooking, camping, caravan girl, cast iron, cast iron cookbook, chick, chix traveling, cooking in small places, dutch ovens, iron skillets, Joanna Pruess, mhaithaca, RV, RV Full time, shelah johnson, small space living, trailer, trailer living, travel, travel trailer, women on the road
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Brother Bob’s Roving Bakery
Brother Bob’s Roving Bakery Location: 2730 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, OR Food: Bakery Phone: 503.780.8212 Trailer: 21 ft. 1979 Terry One would be hard pressed to find a roving bakery, let alone one that offers such a variety of…
Lifestyle Knome: Tips for Trailer Living
Tip #1: Clean Green! Mix 1 part white vinegar with 1 part water in a spray bottle to clean counter tops, floors and windows. Don’t worry about a lingering vinegar smell! It disappears as the vinegar dries. Tip #2:…
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged lifestyle, RV Full time, small space living, trailer, trailer living, women on the road
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Get your game on!
Just because the days are getting shorter doesn’t mean they have to get duller when it comes to trailer living! Crawl into your warm and fuzzies, pour a glass of wine, smooth on a facial mask, and get ready…
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Tagged camping, living on the road, RV Full time, small space living, trailer, trailer living, women on the road
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Watts Up?
The answer for most people is, “Yes, they are. Watts are totally up.” Do a quick scan around your trailer and see how many items you have plugged in at this second: TV? Laptop? Coffee maker? Ipod? Phone charger?…
Posted in CleverChix
Tagged alternative living, chick, chicks, coffee, RV Full time, trailer, trailer chick, trailer chicks, trailer living, trailers, women on the road
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Move Over, Boys! The Travel Trailer Has a New Owner!
Say what you want about the last few years with the world’s financial and environmental challenges, as it has been difficult and challenging for sure. But one bright and happy thing has come out of our experience: The Rediscovering…