As RV LIFE’s Director of Partnerships, Patrick Buchanan has been RVing for almost 10 years. He has authored hundreds of RV content articles across the RV LIFE family of blog sites including RV LIFECamper ReportDo It Yourself RV, and Camper Smarts. Most of his efforts are now directed toward helping manufacturers and service providers in the RV industry tell their story to RV LIFE’s vast audience.You’ll frequently find him at the larger RV industry trade shows in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Tampa, Florida. As executive producer of the RV LIFE Podcast and the Camper Report Show, he still makes time to manage advertising on the industry’s most popular RV consumer forum, iRV2.com.Based in the DFW area of Texas, Patrick enjoys driving and maintaining his diesel motorhome. While not a full-timer, he and his wife have managed to log over 20,000 miles with an ever-increasing audience of miniature dachshunds.
sign at state park encouraging visitors to lock their valuables to avoid camping theft

5 Ways To Prevent Camping Theft

While common sense always prevails, a few reminders might be needed to avoid being a victim in the rise of camping theft, especially when RVing.

Stock photo of AirSkirts RV skirting

Plan Now for Your AirSkirts Purchase and Save Up To $500

Inflatable RV skirting pioneers, AirSkirts™️, wants to be sure you are ready this year when it’s time for cool weather camping. With a special summer pre-order campaign that began June 1st, AirSkirts is offering 15% off your purchase, up to $500.

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