Auxiliary Braking: Slow Your Roll
Kristopher Bunker
July 25, 2012
A motorhome is a virtual sea of technology. From the exhaust system to the drivetrain to the engine cooling — not to mention the appliances, audiovisual components and heating/cooling units inside — much of the motorhome’s performance we take for granted falls under the responsibility of high-tech... Read more »
Fleetwood Excursion 33A
Chuck and Teresa Campbell
July 11, 2012
Sizes of motorhomes, including Class A gas and diesel units, have been trending downward for a multitude of reasons, including the quest for better fuel economy, improved access to camping locations and mobility in increasingly congested driving environments. With thoughts of shorter diesel floorplans... Read more »
Folding Padded Club Chair
Chris Soash
July 10, 2012
This summer has been consistently warm and sunny here in Minneapolis. The warm weather has created plenty of opportunities for grilling, camping, sporting events, family gatherings and trips to the lake. Through all of these activities, I’ve found there is one accessory that is a must-have … a good,... Read more »
Newmar Bay Star Sport 3310
Laura Michaels
June 27, 2012
As part of their effort to grow the RV market, motorhome manufacturers are taking aim at first-time buyers, and for Newmar Corp. that means creating an entry-level fleet with a high-end feel and no shortage of standard features. The all-new Bay Star Sport lineup, which the company calls the “best... Read more »
Nexus Viper 29V
Fred Pausch
June 13, 2012
Celebrating its second year in business, start- up motorhome manufacturer Nexus RV and its cadre of 30 experienced craftspeople have hit the pavement running with several floorplans, lengths and features they believe define the best of Class B-plus and Class C motorhome living. The factory-direct... Read more »
Can Cooker: Lots of Food, Not Much Work
Kevin Livingston
May 30, 2012
It seems that regardless of the destination or the time of the year, RVers manage to somehow revolve their activities around food. How many times have you met with fellow motorhome owners for breakfast before heading off to an activity, already having made plans for yet another meal before the last bite... Read more »
Camping Lantern Shootout
E. Don Smith
May 18, 2012
If you plan on spending much time traveling in your motorhome, there will eventually come a time when you need battery-powered lighting. It could be a sunset trip to the lake that lasts a little longer than expected or an outside dinner at a roadside picnic table. Although flashlights are a common item... Read more »
The RV Book: Tips and Tricks for the RV Lifestyle
May 14, 2012
Any seasoned or greenhorn RVer knows how much there is to learn about traveling by motorhome or travel trailer, and figuring it all out yourself just isn’t ideal. So instead of learning your lessons the hard way on the highway, kick back and learn it the easy way with the aptly named The RV Book... Read more »
Jayco Seneca 36FK: A New Breed of Class C
Fred Pausch
May 2, 2012
During a very successful six-year run of the popular Seneca, chassis builder General Motors ceased production of its Topkick/Kodiak medium-duty chassis, forcing Jayco to find a suitable replacement. With past and present owner input in mind, the Seneca went on a complete redesign hiatus for much of 2011,... Read more »
Fridge Guard: Keep Your Food in Place
Ken Livingston
April 30, 2012
We’ve all been there: You arrive at your campsite, set up the motorhome, open the refrigerator for a cool drink and splat! There goes the contents. Food and drinks placed inside a motorhome’s refrigerator are subject to rigorous and continual movement, so it’s not unusual to see shifting, which... Read more »
