Group cooking over fire

Check out a few camping food hacks!

Tips and Tricks to Simplify Camping Meals

Often, camping trips are fueled by fire-roasted hot dogs, s’mores, pudgy pies or dehydrated meals. Are you interested in spicing up your camping meals with quick and easy tricks? Whether it involves crafting dishes out of tinfoil or preparing meals beforehand, there are several tips and tricks that can make your life easier while enjoying the great outdoors. Check out the video below to learn about some camping food and snack hacks!

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Shop Pre-Owned Pick-up Trucks in Mesa County

Used Pick-up Trucks for Sale near Grand Junction, CO

Pick-up trucks are the perfect vehicle to compliment an adventurous work hard, play hard lifestyle. They offer the durability to handle tough jobs, the towing and payload capabilities you need to haul your camper to the Rockies or your four-wheeler and side by side to the trails. In addition to that, many pick-up trucks are equipped with modern technology like Bluetooth® audio streaming, navigation and advanced safety features. Are you interested in getting a pre-owned pick-up truck near Grand Junction, CO? Check out our inventory at Carville’s Auto Mart and take your Colorado adventures to the next level!

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Tent pitched in front of lake and mountain range

Learn About the Gear You Should Bring When You Go Camping

10 Things You Should Always Pack When Camping

Whether you are loading the RV for a week-long camping trip or are packing up your backpack with gear for a backpacking trip, there are a few items that you should always bring in addition to the basics like bedding, clothes, a form of shelter, personal care items and of course, food. You never know when you might need to clean up a wound, get caught in a storm or find yourself on a mosquito-filled trail, so it is important to be prepared regardless of the type of camping excursion you are going on. To learn about the gear you should always pack when camping, continue reading below!

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Friends in car singing to music

Can you stream music to your vehicle’s sound system without AUX port or Bluetooth?

How to Add Bluetooth to a Vehicle that Does Not Have It

Whether embarking on your morning commute or loading up the vehicle for a cross-country trip, few things spice up car rides as much as streaming audio to the car’s sound system. Newer vehicles often support audio streaming through AUX and USB ports, Bluetooth integration or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. If your vehicle is a little bit older and does not offer these systems for audio streaming, don’t give up hope because there are a few ways you can integrate Bluetooth connectivity to your vehicle. To learn how to add Bluetooth to a vehicle that does not have it, continue reading below!

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Colorado National Monument from above

Check out a few campgrounds in Grand Valley, Colorado!

8 Campgrounds near Grand Junction, CO

If you want to make the most of your summer by camping in the Grand Junction, CO area, there are several scenic and noteworthy campgrounds that are relatively close to home. So, grab your family and friends, pack up your RV, fifth-wheel, camper or tent and head to any of the gorgeous campgrounds in the Grand Junction area. If you need a few ideas for campgrounds to visit, take a closer look at any of the eight campgrounds listed below.

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