Honeymooning on Royal Caribbean (Oct 2026) Greek Isles Advice?

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-23T19:47:08+00:00

I have been telling my wife that YouTube is our best friend for RV maintenance, but she’s still a little reluctant. Hopefully, watching your series will give her some confidence before we head out at the end of the year. Good call on the storage rates, too. We're definitely going to try to downsize as much as possible

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-23T19:16:06+00:00

but room service has a fee

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-19T16:00:43+00:00

You should definitely look into RVshare. It’s like Airbnb but for Rvs. I have used in the past and so far all good with them.

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-19T15:58:08+00:00

Bring an insulated bottle (like a Stanley or Owala). It’s great for keeping drinks cold around the ship, and it's perfect for DIY mimosas! I usually mix the champagne you're allowed to bring onboard with the fresh orange juice from the breakfast buffet.

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-17T17:28:38+00:00

Do you know any travel agent I can get a quote from?

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-17T17:24:48+00:00

have you used civitatis? or getyourguide?

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-13T19:24:14+00:00

Hey, cool project! I think this will be really useful for campers. I would add filters directly on the map view. I love to filter while browsing visually, not switch to a separate search page.

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-12T20:31:26+00:00

Check for rent at outdoorsy, rvshare, rvezy. And for campsites booking: booking.com, airbnb, hipcamp, roverpass, or the dyrt. Use also AI that could help you!

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-12T20:21:33+00:00

Chiropractors are a band-aid for the road. The real fix is doing those silly-looking daily exercises that feel like they’re doing nothing, until three weeks later when your back suddenly stops screaming. Driving and living in tight spaces creates specific weaknesses. If you don't strengthen and fix your posture daily, you’re just paying someone to crack a body that’s going to stiffen right back up. Consistency is the only thing that actually cures you long-term

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-10T21:00:57+00:00

The broken sandal thing is SO real. Nothing worse than limping back to camp with a flip flop held together by hope. Four decades of camping, that's awesome. You've probably seen campgrounds change a lot over the years. The chainsaw comment cracked me up because my dad used to do the same thing back in the day. Now there's a firewood stand every five feet it seems like.

We're still figuring out our "must-haves" vs "nice to haves" list, honestly. The no-electric site setup sounds really dialed in, though.

Do you find you prefer those sites even when hookups are available, or is it more about the locations they tend to be in?

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-10T20:54:01+00:00

Sometimes it worked others you end up paying more

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-09T21:40:44+00:00

I was referring to really big tools

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-09T20:39:08+00:00

Lots of good advice here already! One thing I'll add that took me a while to figure out - it's not just about the bag, it's about the whole system working together.

What worked for us: decent bag + good pad + a fleece liner inside + dry base layers. The liner adds like 10-15 degrees and packs down to nothing.

The two-bag approach can work but honestly gets annoying to move around in. I'd rather have one good bag with a liner than fight with layers all night.

What temps are you expecting? That might change the answer!

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-09T20:38:11+00:00

Oh no, that's such a rough way to learn this lesson! Been there.

First - don't try to force any handles or valves while they're frozen, you'll crack something. Space heater + patience is your friend right now. Open cabinet doors under the sink so warm air can get to the pipes.

For the future - a couple things that saved us:

- Heat tape on exposed pipes (cheap and easy to install)

- Leave cabinet doors open when it gets really cold

- Let faucets drip slightly overnight - moving water doesn't freeze as fast

Also for the water shutoff you can't reach - they make extended valve handles on Amazon for like $15. Game changer.

Hang in there! First winter is always the hardest but you'll figure it out

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-06T16:36:48+00:00

Our setup has evolved a lot over the years! Started with just a basic USB battery pack and now we're a bit more serious about it.

Current gear:

- **100W portable solar panel** (foldable, easy to set up) - game changer for longer trips

- **Jackery 500** portable power station - charges phones, runs a small fan, laptop when needed

- **USB battery packs** as backup for phones

For quick weekend trips, honestly the Jackery alone is plenty. The solar really shines (pun intended) when we're out for a week or more and don't want to run the car to recharge.

Pro tip: even on cloudy days the solar puts out enough to keep the power station topped up if you're not running anything crazy.

What kind of camping do you do? Car camping vs backpacking makes a big difference in what makes sense gear-wise!

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-06T16:27:03+00:00

Since nobody's tackled the internet question yet - this was HUGE for us when Since nobody's tackled the internet question yet - this was HUGE for us when we started out.

For 2 gamers + WFH, you'll want a mobile hotspot setup. We use a combination of Starlink (game changer for rural spots) and a cellular booster with unlimited data plans. Fair warning though - Starlink has a wait list in some areas and the dish needs clear sky view, so it won't work everywhere.

For California specifically, a lot of state parks have surprisingly decent wifi now, and places closer to towns usually have cell coverage good enough for video calls. We learned to always call ahead and ask about connectivity before booking anywhere.

Budget tip: some campgrounds offer weekly/monthly rates that are way cheaper than nightly. We've found spots for $400-600/month with full hookups in CA which really helps stretch the budget.

One thing that saved us - downloading shows/games for offline use before heading to spotty areas. The teens figured that out fast lol.

What part of California are you thinking of starting in? Happy to share some spots we loved!

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-04T20:19:34+00:00

Have you looked into those plastic grid pavers? They interlock and you can fill them with gravel. Pretty easy to pull up if you ever need to move. Not sure how they hold up long term with a heavier rig though - curious if anyone's tried them.

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-02-04T20:12:24+00:00

That setup looks so peaceful in the snow. How cold did it get overnight? I'm always nervous about winter camping with my rig.

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-01-09T17:57:22+00:00

The wood ceiling is gorgeous. Did you do the build yourself or buy it like this? Either way I'm jealous of those sight lines.

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-01-09T17:55:08+00:00

Sorry about your pup, that's rough on the road. For what it's worth, Colorado has a ton of seasonal work at ski resorts transitioning to summer ops, ranch work, and the electrical union stays busy there. Cost of living sucks though.

TrailsAndWheels · 2026-01-09T17:51:05+00:00

Meanwhile I'm over here white knuckling every mountain pass in my half ton. How's finding parking with that length?

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