Winnebago Sightseer 33C
Bob Livingston
June 17, 2013
When Winnebago introduced the Sightseer in 2002, it was aimed at buyers looking for a value-priced Class A but with enough niceties to step up from entry level. Over the years the Sightseer has been a bread-and-butter coach for the company and has served its owners well. While its popularity hasn’t... Read more »
Berkshire 390 BH: A New Offering from Forest River
Chuck and Teresa Campbell
May 14, 2013
Setting new standards in residential luxury, Forest River debuted its new high-end diesel bunkhouse model, the Berkshire 390 BH. The Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturer rolled out four new quad-slide floorplans this year that take aim at the median sector of the luxury motorhome market. One, the 360 QL,... Read more »
Waxing Made Easy
Bob Livingston , Publisher
May 8, 2013
Keeping the exterior of a motorhome clean and waxed is a never-ending process. Many of us store our rigs outside, subjecting the exterior to harsh elements including dirt, soot, bird droppings and hours of intense sunshine. Every time I get ready to wash and wax a motorhome I think about that famous... Read more »
Mobile Charging Station
April 15, 2013
Any motorhome can become a charging station with the Hubbell USB Charger Receptacle, which delivers USB and regular electrical power in a single device. Besides two 15-amp, 120-volt AC outlets for traditional use, the receptacle is fitted with twin USB ports. The company said it’s the only manufacturer... Read more »
Foretravel IH 45 Reviewed
Bob Livingston Photos courtesy of Foretravel , Publisher
March 21, 2013
Lyle Reed loves trains. He spent most of his career as an executive for a number of railroads and retired from his CEO post in 1996. He’s also a motorhome enthusiast who bought a specially built 42-foot Foretravel in 2003 (not his first) and by 2005 he led a group of investors that bought the company.... Read more »
The Winegard Ultra-thin Rayzar Antenna
Bob Livingston
March 14, 2013
At the risk of dating myself, I remember jury-rigging a rabbit-ear antenna to a portable TV that we tried to use while RVing. After painful maneuvering, we were able to pull in a few over-the-air channels, but dealing with a snowy picture was part of the experience. Broadcast TV has taken a back seat... Read more »
Thor Motor Coach Introduced Its 33SW F-550 “Super C” Motorhomes
Laura Michaels
February 22, 2013
The Four Winds and Chateau brands in Elkhart, Ind., have some company as Thor Motor Coach introduced its 33SW F-550 “Super C” motorhomes for both product lines. The new coach is powered by a PowerStroke 6.7-L diesel engine on a Ford F-550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 19,500... Read more »
Winnebago Vista 26HE Reviewed
Chuck & Teresa Campbell
February 21, 2013
Just when it seemed that pricing of new Class A gas motorhomes had reached epic heights, Winnebago Industries of Forest City, Iowa, has rolled out the Vista 26HE — an economical, no-frills floorplan that can fit into just about anyone’s budget. The company believes including necessary features,... Read more »
Verizon Home Phone Connect
Bob Livingston Photos: Rich Cox
February 19, 2013
We’ve come a long way from having to run to a phone booth to make calls. Almost everyone travels with a cellphone these days, which makes staying in touch on the road simple. In a new slant on cellular technology, the Verizon Home Phone Connect allows travelers to take their home phone with them,... Read more »
RVminders: Steering Wheel Reminders
Laura
February 18, 2013
Motorhome owners have plenty to think about when preparing to leave the campground: Did I put the TV antenna down? Are the slideouts locked? What about the dinghy vehicle? That’s where RVminders come in. These slap-on reminders wrap around the coach steering wheel and call attention to tasks that must... Read more »
