This week we are thrilled to introduce you to Courtney and Matt, the duo behind Our Handcrafted Hideaway. The couple renovated their RV last year and have been living out of the beautiful space ever since. We interviewed the two to get their five tips on how to get the most out of your RV refrigerator space, as well as how they manage to reduce, reuse and recycle while living on the road! Check out their tips below.   All photography provided by Our Handcrafted Hideaway   TIP ONE: PLAN MEALS I like to have a meal or two…

  Are you RVing this winter but unsure of how to winterize your rig? Fear not! Our team at La Mesa RV has you covered. Follow this step-by-step guide to winterizing your RV heater and be sure to check out our recent posts How to Winterize Your RV Part I and II, as they are excellent resources for you to prepare your motorhome for an ultimate winter adventure!   Photography: @jscottish You want to winterize your RV water system to keep it from freezing. Always refer to your owners manual for unit specific guidelines. STEP 1: Remove and by-pass any…

  Are you a road warrior who will be bracing the cold in your RV this winter? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a veteran of winter travel, there is power in knowing how your rig functions when temperatures get below freezing. Today we share our very own La Mesa RV guide on how to prepare for living in the elements this winter. Check out our video on how to operate your furnace below.     Here we have a Suburban furnace. It runs on LP and it also takes 12volt for it to ignite. Please note, it will…

  While most RVers head south for the winter or opt to winterize and store their rig, we realize there are folks out there who instead are yearning to chase snowy mountain tops and cozy campfires while surrounded by ice-kissed pine trees. If you’ve decided to pursue all that winter has in store with your RV this season, let us be the first to say, we’re so excited for you. There is much to be gained and experienced while traveling during the end of year holiday season. If you are a winter sports enthusiast, want to beat the crowds, see a town…

  Have you been chasing the changing leaves this season? Fall is in full swing with its cooler temperatures and shorter days, but pretty soon all RVers are going to have to start prepping for the chilly season. By performing a few routine maintenances required for winter, you’ll be able to avoid costly repair bills come spring. Most RV’s follow the same winterization process, which we’ve outlined in a checklist below. We partnered with our La Mesa RV service department to show you all the steps you’ll need to complete to get your motorhome ready for wintertime.   Photography: @roadtrekmh…

    This month, our goal at La Mesa RV is to highlight the ways in which you can give back to the communities you’re apart of… and to put our money where our mouth is. That’s right, we’re throwing an event! Come help us celebrate the RV and pup-loving communities of Sacramento with our first West Sac showroom event. Our one-of-a-kind Community Dog Walk is on Saturday, September 29th from 10 Am – Noon. The donation-based event (all proceeds go to local West Sac animal shelters) will have everything from a showroom walk, opportunities to adopt, giveaways, a pup photo booth,…

    Even though we’re just now making our way into fall, it’s never too early to learn what you’ll need to know for the next season, especially when it comes to your RV. We’re outlining a few tips and tricks that are absolutely necessary to know before winter comes a-calling. These tips will save you time, money and the heartache of forking out some major money for avoidable repairs. Later this season we’ll bring you our downloadable checklist to winterizing your motorhome, but today, let’s start learning a few tricks of the trade before winter even sets in.  …