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Author: Kristen Bates

Kristen Bates lives & works from her RV, primarily boondocking off-grid. She owns and operates a women-led travel company, Legit Trips.  Kristen loves to explore new places and inspire others to do the same.  If she’s not typing away on her laptop, she’s off on an adventure- hiking, biking, or SUP boarding. You can follow her RV adventures @PerpetualMoves and learn more about her travel company at LegitTrips.com.
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RV Living

A Full Review of the Main Costs of Living in an RV

ByKristen Bates October 25, 2024March 30, 2025 Updated: March 30, 2025

So you’re thinking about RV life and wondering what costs you should be prepared for.  You’ve come to the right place. I’ve…

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RV Living

The Cost of RV Living: A Sample Monthly Budget

ByKristen Bates March 19, 2024March 31, 2025 Updated: March 31, 2025

My husband and I have been living in our motorhome for the past five years.  Before that, I lived in a travel…

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RV Living | Van Life

Downsizing Your RV: Top Reasons for When, Why and How

ByKristen Bates December 1, 2023April 3, 2025 Updated: April 3, 2025

Most of us don’t get it “just right” when we purchase our first RV.  There’s a little bit of a Goldilocks effect…

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RV Living | RV Travel

9 Tips You Need to Know for BLM Camping in Your RV

ByKristen Bates November 24, 2023April 4, 2025 Updated: April 4, 2025

If you’re heading out to enjoy our nation’s vast public lands, these tips for BLM camping will ensure you are prepared to…

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RV Living

5 Best Tips for Thanksgiving Celebration in Your RV

ByKristen Bates November 9, 2023April 4, 2025 Updated: April 4, 2025

We have been living on the road in our class A motorhome for over five years now.  During that time, we’ve had…

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Product Reviews

TREKKN Review: BougeRV Portable Power Station

ByKristen Bates October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

As full-time RVers with 500 amp hours of Battleborn batteries in our motorhome, we rarely have to think about power.  But we…

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RV Living | Van Life

Pros and Cons of RV vs. Van Life: Which is Better?

ByKristen Bates October 4, 2023April 8, 2025 Updated: April 8, 2025

When I met the man who is now my husband, I was living full-time in a travel trailer at an RV park….

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RV Living | RV Safety | RV Travel

Secure Your RV: Theft Prevention and Personal Safety

ByKristen Bates September 20, 2023May 4, 2025 Updated: May 4, 2025

When I first started RVing, I was a solo full-timer.  As a female, I received a dozen crazy RV tips for safety…

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Product Reviews | RV Living

5 of the Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Living

ByKristen Bates September 10, 2023September 10, 2023

Whether you live in a sticks-and-bricks house, spend weekends in your RV, or are building out a campervan, a solar generator could be…

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California | Hiking Guides | Kayaking | National Parks | RV Travel

RVing in the Land of Giants: Redwood National Park

ByKristen Bates August 29, 2023September 16, 2023 Updated: September 16, 2023

There’s Jake and the legendary beanstalk, BFG by Roald Dahl, and The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. These beloved fairy tales conjure…

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Camping & RV Recipes

Meals on Wheels: Easy Recipes for RV Travel Days

ByKristen Bates August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

There’s nothing worse than being hangry on an RV travel day.  You dig through the cupboards and there’s nothing that you can…

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Camping & RV Recipes | Cooking Tools

Campfire Cooking: Best Campsite Gear and Recipes

ByKristen Bates August 24, 2023August 24, 2023

Cooking is one of my favorite activities while camping. And I’m excited to help you prepare for the trip by ensuring you…

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Nevada | RV Parks | RV Travel | Travel Destinations

Explore Nevada State Parks

ByKristen Bates July 11, 2023August 10, 2023 Updated: August 10, 2023

When I checked in at my first Nevada State Park I went to the office with a plan to pay for a…

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RV Parks | RV Travel | Travel Destinations

The Best Attractions and RV Parks Along Route 66

ByKristen Bates June 23, 2023July 11, 2023 Updated: July 11, 2023

Exploring the legendary Route 66 is a right of passage and a bucket list trip for many RVers.  Also known as the…

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