Dean Machine

Snowboarding out of an RV means variable snow, variable parking lots, and one constant: you’re going to fall, often at weird angles. A good helmet is your primary brain‑saver, and newer designs that address rotational forces (like MIPS) are a big step beyond the “hard hat for your skull” era. Why Rotational Impacts Matter Most snowboard crashes aren’t straight down onto flat ice; your head usually hits at an angle, which twists the brain inside the skull. Rotational motion like this is...

If Your Hands Are Cold In These, The Rest Of You Is Frozen!

When you live and ride out of the rig all winter, managing black and gray tanks becomes as important as picking the right wax. This guide covers best practices for winter camping with full hookups, boondocking in the backcountry, and dumping on travel days—where Love’s gets the nod whenever possible. Winter At Camp With Utilities When you’ve scored a winter site with full hookups, use that luxury to keep tanks healthy and odor‑free. Setup and general rules Use a quality sewer hose with a good...