I Love a clean and shiny motor home. I hate waterspots It happens every time I wash our coach. I wind up with white water marks when it drys and I need to wipe the coach down to get rid of them. The wiping is always a bigger job than the original wash job. At ...
Does your current RV water heater run out of hot water just when you get to the really good part of the shower? Do you wish you could change out that old pre-historic water heater in your current RV without making any alterations to your current RV? Atwood, a major and respected manufacturer of RV ...
“It’s a part of American culture that transcends time,” said architect Matthew Hofmann, 29, who last month opened an Airstream hotel consisting of four tricked-out trailers parked midtown at the Santa Barbara Auto Camp off De La Vina Street. “It symbolizes style and adventure. There is something very fundamental about getting in your car and ...
OK, today we need to talk man to man. It’s time we had a chat you and I. You are old enough that you have to start thinking about Safe RVing. Let’s face it Big Fella,you need to pay attention to where you’re putting that power cord of yours. I’m not kidding here, we really ...
Oh my goodness, it doesn’t have a water heater either. How could that be? Actually more and more quality RVs are built that way. Since the introduction of hydronic heating systems in the mid 80′s RV manufacturers have chosen hydronic systems in more and more of their high end motor coaches. As these systems become ...
Leisure Travel builds a beautiful camper van with loads of handy features. Leisure is built by Triple E, a Canadian manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience building high quality recreation vehicles. Tie Triple E quality to the indestructible Sprinter chassis by Mercedes and you are guaranteed a winner. If you are thinking new ...
If you have a diesel engine in either your RV or your tow vehicle you’ll be interested in this short but important post from the Motorhomes Of Texas blog. They cover some helpful tips about turbo chargers. Read the full article here. ...
The EarthCruiser is the ultimate all terrain expedition vehicle for extended and comfortable travel to places that most people only read about in adventure magazines. Introducing the EarthCruiser EXP, a unique 4×4 camper that not only provides safe and reliable travel on and off the beaten track but also long term luxurious accommodation when you ...
Batteries are the heart and soul of every RV. We all know that, but still we abuse them so. that’s why I am reposting this Escapees RV Club article about proper battery maintenance. Read on my friends: How to Extend Your Battery Life Tips from Mark Nemeth You can extend your battery’s life by keeping ...
Which one is best for you? Remember when RV fridges were all 3 way? You had a choice of which power source you wanted to use choosing between 12 volt, 110 volt, or propane. If you chose propane you had to hold down a button with one hand while you pressed the ignitor with the ...
There seems to be such huge confusion over something as simple as correct tire pressure. Whenever I’ve bought new tires for our coaches the tire guys have either set them all at 100 pounds because that’s what we are told to do or they have read the tires to find the most pressure the tires are ...
Did you get a new tablet or smart phone for Christmas? Many of your neighbors did too. I think Rvers especially will find tablets and smart phones incredibly handy as we travel. From basic Google Maps, Google Earth and Navigation that most devices are shipped with, there are hundreds more that will both help us ...
Sooner or later we all have little mice visitors in our RVs and thats never good news. And while my personal rodent experience is nothing more serious than a screaming wife I know people who have had encounters with our little and not so little rodent friends that has cost them thousands to repair. If you ...
We have never been able to find lights for out patio area that are a) Affordable, b) Look Good and c) are easy to install. I look forward to seeing this accessory. Dometic introduces new LED awning light strip > RV Daily Report |. ...
Way back in the 70′s when you bought a new gas Class A motor home it was most probably built on a Dodge chassis, but maybe a GM. In the early 80′s, as a result of loan guarantees Chrysler dropped out of the RV chassis and heavy truck end of the business. Then up popped a ...
Haven’t truck campers come a long way now! With two slides and all the details of a luxury motorhome this RV is certainly more than “just something to take the kids fishing”. The question remains at almost 3700 pounds dry weight (and that’s before options) what do you need to carry it? I’m not seeing ...
Yesterday I got into the middle of a conversation with a couple of future Class A motorhome owners. They are both looking for something in the late 1990′s, gas, good condition and reasonably priced. They understand that with a fifteen year old RV there can be some issues but both these guys are pretty handy. ...
The hole or slot you see on the right in the window frame in the picture is a weep hole. It’s purpose is to drain accumulated water from the window track inside of the glass. Without the weep hole water from condensation would accumulate in the window track before draining off into the walls of ...
The one constant complaint of every RVer in every park in North America is the lack of quality and timely RV service. Every week I hear stories of people waiting weeks or even months to get an RV service issue looked after, only to find out that even after the long wait it still wasnt ...
We have now been full timing in our RV for four years, working through the summer and travelling through the winter. We think that for us, it’s the perfect lifestyle. But would it work for you? This MSN Money article may help you decide. Can you live in an RV full time? – - MSN ...
Having a problem with your RV? Can’t figure out quite where to start? Short of paying a dealer $95 to $125 an hour to solve the problem, where can we turn? Let me tell you my story: Last week we had an appointment to get some new boots put on our coach, so we were ...
RV Fires;Now there’s a topic that we RV’ers never seem to find time to talk about. It’s estimated that every year there are approximately 2500 RV fires in North America. As a result of these blazes about a dozen people lose their lives while another 50 or 60 are severely injured. So today, not tomorrow, ...
Do you have a problem getting your travel trailer into your back yard? Does the perfect RV site elude you because you can’t back your trailer in with your tow vehicle? There are oodles of power trailer movers out there but this one looks to me to be the sweetest and the easiest to use. ...
I admit I’ve been in the RV biz a long time and I also admit to being a bit of a snob when it comes to nice motorhomes. I like quality, power, great handling, and comfort. Lots of comfort. But in any RV I’m looking at for me I also need to include the word affordable. ...
If you are in the market for a small, versatile Diesel Pusher then the new 2013 Excursion 33A from Fleetwood RV is certainly worth a look. Built on a Freightliner chassis with Exclusive Power Bridge chassis construction, the coach, powered by a gutsy 300hp ISB Cummins engine mated to an Allison transmission will offer great ...
The RVIA, an RV industry association suggests that on the average, RV tires need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years. “How can that be you say. My RV only travels a couple of thousand miles a year, there is lots of tread left”. I completely understand, the 6 year old tires on our motorhome ...
Rumor has it that Winnebago is adding a new 26′ feature loaded Class A priced at less than most Class C’s. The Winnebago Vista Rally or Itasca Sun Star Sport are both loaded with standard features, great looking products and priced to be fantastic values. Watch for them arriving at your Winnebago/Itasca dealer in early ...
The heart of any RV designed to travel and move from camp to camp is the batteries. With good strong batteries all systems work exactly as they are supposed to, but as soon as those batteries are not holding a full charge, well, lets just say that that’s when the problems begin. Six volt Deep ...
A new camper for your pickup or a new folding trailer should cost you a bit less than it did just 4 years ago. You still will find some discounts as dealers recover from slumping sales. Meanwhile, manufacturers continue to lighten the load. Read the full Consumers Digest Article here ...
” If you build it they will come” has to be a catch phrase for this grass Valley, California truck camper manufacturing company. For some reason California seems like the perfect place for something like this to come from. Chances are you won’t find one of these $60,000 campers at your local RV store any time soon ...
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