Buying a new or used RV is a major investment. To help protect your investment you need the proper type of insurance coverage. There are several major insurance companies that specialize in RV insurance and I strongly recommend that you use one that does specialize in RV’s. You might have a great insurance company for your home and ...

As campgrounds struggle to meet the taxing demand placed on the electrical system many of the patrons camping there are unaware of the potential problems this can create. Campground electricity can fluctuate a great deal, especially during the summer months when the demand for electricity is much greater. When AC voltage drops below 105 volts or goes above 130 volts you risk damaging thousands ...

If I said it once I said it a million times, RV’s are a major investment like your house or automobile. To protect your investment and get many years of reliable service and use from your RV there are certain measures you need to take. One important measure is how you store your RV. The best scenario for storing your RV, when not in use, would be some type of overhead shelter. The ...

Summer is fast approaching and for RVers that not only means prime travel season is upon us, but so is the heat. If you ever walked inside an RV sitting in the direct sunlight, on a hot summer day, you know what I mean. Fortunately there are some simple things we can do to make our summer RV camping trips more pleasurable. • Strategically parking your RV to take advantage of any shade ...

Explaining torque and horsepower can get extremely technical, and I want to keep this simple and easy to understand. With that said, torque is basically the force or energy required to move something. Torque is the measurement of force, and force is measured in reference to a twisting or rotating shaft. In English terms torque is measured in pounds-feet, but is more commonly referred to as ...

Buying an RV is a major investment, similar to your home or automobile. It is extremely important that you make educated, well informed buying decisions. When you purchase an RV it's easy to overlook something, forget to check something, or most importantly not be properly informed about something. Whatever the case may be, you don't realize it until after you buy it, and then it’s ...

If at all possible try to avoid using an extension cord when making electrical connections at the campground. The gauges of the wire used in standard household extension cords are not suitable for RV electrical hook-ups. Eventually you will be put in a situation where you will need to use an extension cord. It is a good idea to purchase an RV Extension Cord  that is compatible to the ...

There has always been confusion when it comes to trailer weights. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have seen people read the manufacturers weight label on the outside of the trailer or fifth wheel and assume that they can’t tow it. The data plate on the outside gives you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This is not the actual weight of the trailer; it is the maximum ...

Do you need to make campground reservations? Whether you’re planning to stay in a public or private campground the answer, in my opinion, is always yes. Make a campground reservation! I was disappointed more than once before I discovered the secret of making reservations well in advance of a scheduled trip. Even when you are just traveling through an area to your final destination ...

If you already have the vehicle you plan to tow with, you need to find a trailer that is within the weight range of your vehicle. This was a common problem I ran into during my days as an RV sales manager. Customers would come in to purchase a travel trailer only to find out that their tow vehicle did not have a very good tow rating. It can be extremely frustrating to go out and find the ...

If you plan on taking your family on a fun and life-changing road trip, why sacrifice comfort and style with a car when you can enjoy more space in a recreational vehicle? After all, there is arguably no better way to experience the luxuries of the open road than with the comforts an RV can provide.Mobile homes typically offer amenities that standard cars simply don’t have, such as a ...

It's safe to say that you should take in all the sights a cross-country road trip has to offer at least once in your lifetime. However, if you're going to set aside the time to engage in such a fulfilling journey, you might as well do it right. Although you could go in style with a flashy convertible, let's be realistic. You have an entire family to pack - not to mention a copious ...

Taking a weekend trip to the mountains is a luxury that many people wish to enjoy at least once or twice per year, no matter what season. However, having a vacation home in that sort of climate can be rather costly and difficult to maintain. Recreational vehicles provide a way to enjoy the countryside without all the extra work. For example, you won't have to waste time on the phone dealing ...

Don’t feel like wasting your money at a hotel that offers marginal service at best? Don’t feel like exposing yourself to wild creatures when camping under the stars? In either case, your best choice is renting or buying a mobile family vacation home.Anyone who has a knack for traveling could certainly confirm that there is something incredibly appealing about the power and freedom ...

If you feel like hitting the open road without having to worry about stopping overnight at a less-than-average hotel, why take the time to set up a flimsy tent? As a reliable and reasonable alternative, you can take the entire family across the vast countryside within the comfort of an accommodating mobile home. This approach might even be better than investing in a lake or mountain home. After ...

 If you or someone you love is an avid outdoors enthusiast, you know the simple joys of getting away from the city or suburbs, packing up the camping gear and hitting the road in search of America's great wildernesses and national parks. There's an inexpressible thrill that comes from hiking along forest trails, climbing a jagged ravine, fishing next to a clear blue river and roasting ...

 With the holiday season nearly here, you may be scrambling at the last minute to find the perfect gift for the outdoors enthusiast in your life - something that combines feelings of love and affection with rough and tumble wilderness excursions. But what can you get for the nature lover who already has everything? Improve on a past gift! If that old RV that's been from coast to coast ...

 America is full of beautiful wildernesses and natural landmarks that are breathtaking to behold. From the Adirondacks of New York to Yosemite National Park in California, travelers can enjoy a diverse range of ecosystems and landscapes not found anywhere else on Earth. One of the most spectacular and popular destinations lies within the mystifying deserts of Arizona - the Grand Canyon.Formed ...

 When shopping for a new recreational vehicle, outdoors enthusiasts and frequent campers demand that a number of specific requirements be met by the manufacturer. Customers want a product that boasts the industry's highest safety standards, innovative technology, comfortable luxury, versatility and proven durability on the road. But beyond these product requirements, people want ...

 With the official start of winter quickly approaching, and harsh arctic chills, freak snowstorms, icy-covered roads and darker nights becoming a constant annoyance, many people are seeking out warmer vacation climates. For outdoors enthusiasts, this provides the opportunity to pack up the camping gear, gather the family and head south for a sunny getaway. With so many beautiful wildernesses, ...