People like bringing their toys. No matter how old one gets, having their toys within easy reach is essential. The way for RV owners to bring their toys is to buy a good box trailer. A toy hauler is okay
Continue readingWe just read their website. WOW! What can you say? It seems to be the ideal discount app that everyone would want in their wallets. Their website is impressive as well but one wonders where they make their
Continue readingLooking for something better. That is the reason many small RV manufacturers get started in the first place. The owners are not happy with the quality of the current RV builds, so they try to improve on
Continue readingThere are many RV owners that have found Chins Batteries to be very good. Of course, they are taking the word of Will Prowse for the level of quality of this battery (watch the video at the end of
Continue readingOpinions are divided. Some people like this reward card while others think it is only a gimmick. But then it is part of the overall trend created by retailers everywhere to track purchases and see which
Continue readingDo you believe the salesman or not? It is a fair question as the salesman may know a thing or two about the different products they sell. However, when they are saying the product they are selling is better
Continue readingTrailer theft is real. You may not experience this event but enough trailer owners have to warrant buying a lock. The tongue locks are not that effective and the best way to protect your trailer is to
Continue readingThere are ads out for RV and vehicle auctions all the time. The problem is it is often hard to tell the difference between a real auction house and a fake one. However, real auction houses have legitimate
Continue readingNADA may not be the best source for value. It seems that their value estimates tend to be on the conservative side and do not factor in regional nuances that drive prices higher or lower than what they
Continue readingOne thing about Volkswagen and Winnebago is that they do make some interesting-looking RVs. Their looks put them in a class by themselves. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy with these smaller RVs. They
Continue readingThere are a lot of RVs on the road. This is what makes buying a new RV so difficult. You have a wide selection of models to choose from, however, not all these models are built to top-quality standards.
Continue readingThe jury is still out. When you hear of miracle products, it is easy to be skeptical. Superzilla seems to be a miracle product that does everything except drive your car to the car wash. It is hard to
Continue readingThis is one of the disappointing factors in the RV industry. You pay a lot of money for a self-drive RV or trailer only to find out that the parts inside do not work as they should. It is an ongoing issue
Continue readingAnytime an RV maker builds a long and large trailer, you can expect to find problems with them. Not just in towing and parking but in how they were constructed. The Jayco Seismic is no exception to this
Continue readingYou may think that if you have seen one RV brand, you have seen them all. In many cases that is true. So many RV brands are owned by one company that it is hard to tell the difference between them. Some
Continue readingThey are not Idaho Totes anymore. They used to be called that name but ever since Tru North Industries bought the company in 2018, they have been known as Freedom Haulers. Tru North used to make two models
Continue readingWhen you want a great deal and save money, comparison shopping is what you have to do. You need to shop around and make comparisons. Not only will you find an RV that fits your needs but you could save
Continue readingIt is up to your preference. Most things are set-up that way. If you like an integrated hitch, then you go with the Equalizer. If you prefer a chain hitch, then you go with the Blue Ox. Both options seem
Continue readingWe will state it upfront. Not every Wolfpack toy hauler will have the upcoming problems. And if some do, that does not mean that all of them are bad trailers. We are just pointing out the different issues
Continue readingMattresses are subjective. That is the way it is when it comes to sleeping. What one person likes, another may find uncomfortable. To find the perfect mattress you may have to shop around a little bit
Continue readingThe DX3 is a powerhouse with its DD8 7.7L 375 HP engine and professional paint job. It will turn heads as the cab is the same design as a tractor-trailer cab. This rig is built with 4-floor plans and between
Continue readingThis may not be good. As you know, RV makers like to cut corners. They do so to minimize expenses and boost profits. Unfortunately, you are caught in the middle of that quest and may not get the mattress
Continue readingThe R-Dome may sound like a fancy RV or travel trailer accessory. But when you see it, this nice device looks like a tent that attaches to the trailer. It is easy to set up and provides a nice living room
Continue readingMagic Chef has been around for over 90 years. With that experience, the company knows a thing or two about making a good refrigerator. So far their RV option seems to have impressed a lot of owners with
Continue readingThe more things cost, the more you expect them to be problem free. However, that does not seem to be the case when it comes to RVs. The more they cost, the more parts that can go wrong and cause you plenty
Continue readingOnce you enter the RV and travel trailer industry, you will find that there are many different models to choose from. There is something for everyone as these RVs come in different shapes and sizes. They
Continue readingWhen everyone speaks well of a product then you may think there is a catch. Not everyone speaks well of this tire but from the reviews, it seems it is a great option to place on your trailer. Just make
Continue readingEach RV model you buy will come with its flaws, its good points, and design issues. You can’t get away from it. But you can make an informed decision by reading reviews and getting all the facts. Just
Continue readingHaving your RV or trailer nice and stable is essential. You do not want a lot of movement as you may not get a good night’s sleep. If your RV is not steady, your appliances may not work as well either.
Continue readingIf you are new to the RV way of life, the first thing you will notice is how many models there are to choose between. One tip to help you, decide on the basics of what you want first to narrow down your
Continue readingThe right tire will get you down the road and back again, maybe several times. It is important to find the best tire for your travel trailers as blowouts can be expensive and you do not want to damage
Continue readingNot everything is made by Furrion or Dometic. There are different companies that manufacture products for RV makers. Insignia is just one of a crowd of companies that help stock your RV or trailer with
Continue readingThis seems to be true more so with RVs than any other product. Even the best RV makers have problems with their products. The people who know about these issues the best are the customers. They have to
Continue readingEngine longevity is a must. No one wants to pay a large sum of money only to have the engine fail within the first year. To reach that long lifespan, you do need to maintain your new engine and make sure
Continue readingBatteries are not the same. Even though there are only about 6 battery makers left in America, they are not built to the same standards. Some will be better than others, more powerful, and last longer.
Continue readingThere are going to be different opinions. One group of people will never be satisfied with the service they get from their emergency road service membership. Another group will be and both groups have
Continue readingWith so many different types of batteries on the market today, it can be difficult to find the right one you need. The other problem is that there are only 5 to 6 battery makers left in the states. Only
Continue readingTires are vital to your RV time. Without good tired, you could end up on the side of the road and looking for the tow company to arrive. There are plenty of tire options available today. But it may be
Continue readingGenerators and RVs go hand in hand like toast and butter. They are a must-have appliance when regular power is hard to find. However, it may not be easy to distinguish between the different brands as many
Continue readingThere is a bit of misinformation going around about this generator. It is NOT made by Yamaha but powered by it. That means that this generator comes with a Yamaha motor with the rest of the components
Continue readingThere are some valid reasons why RV makers make the same trailer or RV yet but different names on them. One is to help their dealers sell the same item without infringing on another dealer’s territorial
Continue readingOld trailers do exist. When they are taken care of, you can get an old trailer with a nice floor plan for a low price. The problem with going to an older trailer is that the important information may be
Continue readingThis remains to be seen. When dealing with companies with common words in their titles it is hard to get in-depth information about the specific company. For example, Compass is used by a variety of RV
Continue readingOff brands may be cheaper. That is the main decision to make. Do you pay extra for the top brand and its parts or do you take a risk and go with the cheaper competitor. You might save $100 or so going
Continue readingThe Forest River Rockwood mini lite trailer comes with 12 design options. There is an option for any size of the family. The 2509S is one model for large families and it seems to fit the needs of those
Continue readingThere is nothing new about RV assembly lines. Workers put together the different models and dealers sell them as quickly as they can. However, two different models can come off the same assembly line and
Continue readingOne thing about older travel trailers like the Songbird, you can get a lot of unique features that most modern versions do not have. That uniqueness lets you carve out your own RV identity and make you
Continue readingTechnology tries again. It seems that wherever you go, technology is always trying to improve on something. This case will be the ride of your RV that gets the attention. These Sumo Springs are supposed
Continue readingColeman is a trusted name. For many decades this company has produced great camping equipment. They are also said to have produced some top-of-the-line pop-up campers. Though short-lived production-wise,
Continue readingOne of the places to start to answer that question is to read the reviews. These opinion pieces will give you an insight into an owner’s experience, and let you see a snippet of the actual quality of
Continue readingWhen you go searching to buy a new one or a new-to-you pop-up camper, you may be surprised to find that there are more models to choose from than you originally thought. It can be a time-consuming chore
Continue readingIce boxes are not a new idea. These little coolers were the forerunners of the modern electric-powered fridge. Almost every home had one at one time or another. They are a good idea and work well with
Continue readingThe one thing you need to know about Toyota RVs is that they could be made from the same mold but come with different model names. Toyota had over 60 model names all produced by a myriad of RV makers using
Continue readingRV TV trays may only be a small niche and you may not find what you are looking for. Even an owner with Thomas Payne chairs cannot find TV trays that fit that brand of chair. If you do find them, they
Continue readingWhen you go light with your trailer, it means that you can use an economical car to do the towing. That is a gas-saving you won’t be able to enjoy with larger tow vehicles. Light may mean small but then
Continue readingWhen it comes to towing weight is just about everything. If the trailer is too heavy, you have to change vehicles just to go on vacation. When the trailer’s weight is just right, you can use any vehicle,
Continue readingIt was on a television show. The King’s Highway Motorhome was found to have appeared in the old TV show C.H.I.P.s. but even that appearance or two did not memorialize it into RV history. There is not
Continue readingIt seems that the Parkliner company went out of business a few years ago. We checked their website and it has not been updated since 2016 according to the copyright and an RV website. It is too bad as
Continue readingWhen you get tired of the inferior craftsmanship of mainstream RV brands, you can always build your own. That is what two brothers did. When they decided to build their own they designed the trailers to
Continue readingHeadroom is always a concern. Average height people don't think about this but above average height people do. Most trailers just do not have the height for tall people to be comfortable and the R-pod
Continue readingNot every RV is made in America. Canada is making the Triple E Surfside and they are meeting the strict Canadian Standards association specs. They should have the seal of approval on every Surfside trailer’s
Continue readingWhen you are afraid of wild animals crawling into your tent, the Wildernest comes to your rescue. Once deployed your sleeping area is so high up only you can get inside. That should keep you nice and comfortable
Continue readingThe Toyota Sunrader is a classic RV that is no longer in production. It was a unique vehicle with a 1-ton truck base instead of a van. That made all the difference in travel, comfort, and durability. It's
Continue readingRare makes you unique. When you buy a rare trailer you stand out from the crowd. You look innovative, independent, and adventurous. However, you also place yourself in a difficult position as parts are
Continue readingFiberglass and compactness are the two elements that seem to be grabbing hold of the RV industry as more and more manufacturers are going small and light. The age of the large and luxurious may be coming
Continue readingIf you want to make a statement, you can always go with the Egg Camper. These little trailers are ideal for young couples who only want the basics. Plus, they are easy to tow. Their lightweight makes sure
Continue readingIf the price is too good to be true, then it probably is a scam. There are some scam alerts on the internet being posted. They identify those ads selling this model of trailer for $1000 or less. The same
Continue readingWhen you don't need a lot of luxury or features, you can always go small. There are plenty of smaller travel trailers made over the years and these small trailers were lightweight. That made them easy
Continue readingThe more things change. The more they stay the same. For most people, a battery is a battery no matter how many letters are placed on the label. For others, all that matters is the price, not the lettering.
Continue readingOne of the big advantages of using a chest-type fridge/freezer is that the cold air stays in the fridge a lot longer when you open the door. This is a big difference from the cabinet-style fridges/freezer
Continue readingOld is not always bad. While technology always seems to be improving on RV designs and components, sometimes older RVs have the quality, the craftsmanship, and the style. Buying new gets you the upgrades
Continue readingSometimes it is hard to keep up with the ever-changing consumer product lineup. What you used and liked last year, mysteriously disappeared from store shelves this year leaving you scrambling to find a
Continue readingThe concept of less is more is very popular. But Winnebago beat everyone to the punch when the American fuel crisis influenced them to go small. The result was a unique RV that had a decent engine but
Continue readingWhen you want a lift in life. There are legal ways to do just that especially when you own an RV. The power lifts you can buy will help provide you with more storage space, make an area multi-functional,
Continue readingYou may see a lot of battery brands on sale at your favorite retail outlet but did you know there are only about 3 battery manufacturers in America making almost all of them? That is the way it is these
Continue readingOne of the best ways to see Brazil and experience the different cultures is to buy a truck camper.Camper Duaron is one of few Brazillian truck camper manufacturers. Its specialty is to manufacture their
Continue readingThere is no reason why you cannot enjoy a good barbecue dinner when you are out with your RV. The trick is to not use up valuable storage space inside your trailer or RV. That is why so many people turn
Continue readingHaving a good generator in your RV makes a lot of sense as there will be times you will need lots of power and no outlet will be nearby. The trick is finding one that is reliable, efficient, and doesn't
Continue readingSolar panels are a viable option. You can’t live by battery power alone. Sooner or later, those batteries will run out of power and need to be re-charged. By installing the right solar panels you can
Continue readingLocks are supposed to be your friend. That is why everyone has them. It used to be that no one needed to lock their homes, cars, and so on. But today, there are locks on everything. How good those security
Continue readingUnknown may be cheaper, but it is not always the best deal around town. You can save a lot of money buying unknown battery brands and come up with a real gem of a battery. But then, you may also come up
Continue readingIt can be hard to tell the difference between RVs and manufacturers. Some differences are hard to see as they are all behind the scenes and do not show their presence until something goes wrong. Just take
Continue readingThe numbers on the same series of vehicles may be different but that doesn't mean the vehicles have any difference between them. You have to look beyond the surface to know if you are getting a better
Continue readingWhen you want a spacious trailer but do not want the largest sizes, you can always look at those RV trailer manufacturers who build spacious models yet keep the length down to a minimum. Which one is better?
Continue readingSome RVs have problems with their seals. The caulking used does not have the right stuff and sometimes dries out too quickly. Then you can always use the cheaper putty tape brands, but you run into the
Continue readingThe cost is in the details. Base price is just that, a starting point. Unfortunately, the price only goes in one direction after that-- up. Your costs for any RV will depend on all the added features you
Continue readingDuracell is a 100-year-old company that has been making batteries during that whole time. Then it is the first company that had a battery make it to the moon. That took place in 1969. Trojan is almost
Continue readingThey call it a side by side. If you are not sure what that term means, then you are not alone. A side by side is slang or shorthand for a vehicle that has its seats--side by side. That configuration doesn’t
Continue readingThere once was a time where you could point your finger at a company and say ‘they make their own products in this country’. But that is not the case anymore as overseas companies offer lower costs
Continue readingLife can get boring even when you are on the road in an RV. As exciting it is to see new places and meet new people, RV life still needs a break from the same old thing. Finding the right RV entertainment
Continue readingIf they are made to American specs or even European ones, chances are any tire brand will be a good tire. This is not to say they will be perfect or you won’t have a problem or two with them. But they
Continue readingIf the price is right, that seems to be the bottom-line factor for most people when it comes to generators. If they can get a deal, then it is a good generator. If they don’t, well... There is more to
Continue readingFollow the money. That is a good guideline when it comes to products you buy. Businesses are in business to make money and they will look for any angle or loophole that ensures they will make a profit.
Continue readingLike most products, you can either get lucky or get a lemon that causes you nothing but problems. It is hard to judge as even reputable companies can produce some bad quality products at any given time.
Continue readingWhen it comes to any review, you need to take the positive and the negative with a grain of salt. Not every reviewer will tell the truth and depending on their motivation and their experience, you are
Continue readingTo get the most bang for your dollar and not feel like you wasted any money, you need to do some research and find the right RV and RV company for you. But that search can be difficult as companies like
Continue readingWhere the rubber meets the road. That is the main concern when it comes to RV or TT tires. You want a good solid rubber meeting the road at all times. No matter the brand how good of traction you got is
Continue readingWhen you are on the road it pays to have the best sway control devices attached to your rig. These devices make sure that you have better control over your trailer when those sway sources arrive on the
Continue readingEvery brand name has a certain number of “stereotypes” attached to it. Stereotypes are the associations people get when they hear a brand name. They can have both positive and negative connotations.
Continue readingGaps, cracks and holes aren’t fun! Although they are a normal consequence of the deterioration of any material, they can certainly cause many annoying problems for home and car owners. The number one
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