Easier RV Dump System
Tom Kaiser
April 13, 2012
Barker Manufacturing has introduced a new SwingFree Deluxe Dump system designed to make hooking up and dumping black and gray water easier. According to the company, the SwingFree installs on most RVs and features a telescoping PVC drain that reaches up to 8 feet away; optional 24-inch extensions are... Read more »
SEMA Showcase 2012
Gary Wescott
March 14, 2012
If there is one automotive event we never miss, it’s the annual SEMA Show, (Specialty Equipment Market Association), in Las Vegas. Whether you’re a real car nut, or just interested in the latest discoveries and inventions that make RVing and travel over our nation’s highways and byways more fun,... Read more »
Create Your Own Electrical Repair Kit
Gary Wescott
February 16, 2012
It was a typical hot, humid night in Florida. We had parked on one of those funny arms that runs along the coast, thinking it would be cooler and close to the beach for a nice stroll in the morning. It was so hot and sticky you could drink the air. To move was to sweat. Sitting outside was an open invitation... Read more »
Supplier BrakeBuddy Marks 15th Anniversary
September 9, 2011
In 1996, Emporia, Kan.-based BrakeBuddy revolutionized the towed vehicle braking market by inventing the first portable “Brake-in-the-box” that is specifically designed to apply the brakes in your towed vehicle. Lightweight, easy to set up and use, and transferable between vehicles, BrakeBuddy quickly... Read more »
Dometic Issues Warning on Look-Alike RV Air Conditioners
June 9, 2011
ELKHART, Ind. – Dometic is issuing a consumer warning that its Brisk Air RV air conditioner and heat pump models appear to have been counterfeited by a Chinese company and are now being sold into the RV industry under the brand name Advent. Brad Sargent, vice president of marketing at Dometic, said... Read more »
Blowout Protection
April 1, 2007
Protecting yourself from a blowout-induced accident takes on an entirely new importance. Naturally, keeping your tires properly inflated and replacing them when necessary are important steps — but what can you do to protect yourself and your family beyond these measures? Tyron Automotive Group, USA... Read more »
Back to Basics: AC Generator Systems
March 1, 2007
Most motorhomes come with an onboard AC generator (genset) that supplies portable 120-volt AC power, allowing the coach systems to operate without having to plug in to the shorepower. These generators come in various sizes, with output ratings from about 2,500 to 20,000 watts (also expressed as 2.5 to... Read more »
Back to Basics: Brake Systems
February 1, 2007
Stop! That’s what you want your coach’s brakes to do when you need them — but are they really up to it? And are you, as the driver? We usually take brakes for granted until something goes wrong, but these vital systems require knowledge, maintenance and proper technique to deliver top performance. For... Read more »
Clearing the Air
February 1, 2007
New emissions regulations have changed the formulation of diesel fuel, as well as the engines that use it. And although there have been some doom-and-gloom predictions on the subject — mainly based on rumors of poor fuel economy and low power, and high cost considerations — all indications are that... Read more »
Back to Basics: LP-Gas Systems
January 1, 2007
Propane — more commonly known among RVers as liquefied petroleum or LP-gas — is an amazingly versatile and efficient fuel. Thanks to its high energy content and relatively low cost, LP-gas performs a host of vital functions in motorhomes, giving us hot meals, cold beverages, a soothing shower and... Read more »
