The Monthly Mystery Challenge Answer

Valentines Day was the first of a regular “Monthly Mystery Challenge” question.   This month was devoted to, “Name That Coach”. Do you know the make, model and year of the pictured coach?  Well it seemed many did. Read more  Read More →

10 Unusual Uses for your Digital Camera

Most of us take photographs of people or scenery, and those are perfectly good uses for your camera, if fact, in my opinion those are the best reasons for taking pictures, however there are other uses for your digital camera.  Not everyone will use all of these, but keep them in mind. A digital camera can be used to record all kinds of information: Read more  Read More →

A Going Green Contest? Put On Your Green Thinking Cap

Of all the subjects that I post to this blog, “green” gets the most comments. Certain sub-subjects within the main green category, like global warming, drill or not to drill, and development of alternative energy generate the largest quantity and most emotional comments. Many of those who do not believe global warming is a reality use words like scam, fraud, Al Gore, and hoax in the same sentence. Those who do thing climate change is a concern treat the words Bush, big oil, and coal as pejorative terms and offer tips for combating the warming of the planet. Whether to drill to tap into domestic oil reserves or not also arouses strong feelings within the commenters, as does the expenditure of lots of money to develop alternative sources of energy when the price of oil is hitting new lows and we don’t–at least at present prices–have to dip into our grandchildren’s college fund to fill the gas tank. Funny thing, though. No matter which side of the green issue the commenters are on, a large majority of them claim to be conservation minded, do some recycling, do less driving, and try not to pollute. There are a few, however, that feel that they have earned the right to do whatever they want now that they have reached a comfortable age and comfortable level of financial independence, but they are the minority, even among the most anti-green.  But for the rest of you, there is an opportunity coming up to show your stuff. I am referring to the Going... Read more

2007 Weekender 241W

2007 Weekender 241W Previously $20,859 – Now $18,078 26 ft. travel trailer with slideout, awning, sofa bed and lift-up queen bed, booth dinette, roof AC, non-smoking unit, tow vehicle available…. Offered from Lassen RV in Albany, OR. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

National Parks: Hot Springs, Arkansas

Thank you to local resident jim Rose for bringing this beautiful natural area to my attention. I’ll rely on you to fill us all in on anything I left out, especially if you have any local spots or pastimes that shouldn’t be missed! Hot Springs National Park is the nation’s first resort, established in 1832 as a national reservation (designated a national park in 1921-as pointed out by Dennis & RoseMary). Congress set aside this area in the Ouachita Mountains (about 30 miles southwest of Little Rock) to protect the 47 natural thermal springs, thereby creating “America’s Spa”. Water naturally heated to 143°F bubbles up from Hot Springs Mountain every day. For centuries people have come to the area to bathe in these healing mineral waters. Warring Native American tribes considered the area to be neutral territory where all could enjoy the waters in peace. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/National_Parks_Hot_Springs_Arkansas';Hot Springs is also known for being the boyhood hometown of former President Bill Clinton. While visiting the area you can see where Clinton went to school and experience some of the resort town charm that influenced Clinton’s early years and set him on the path to leadership. Things to Do and See: After a luxurious soak at the baths, take a leisurely stroll through downtown Hot Springs to do some boutique shopping or antiquing. Then take in a musical stage concert or theatrical performance following a break for dinner at one of the... Read more

RV Weekly Round-Up (Feb. 21-27, 2009)

This series highlights some of the preceding week’s top RV articles from various online sources. Only articles/videos of interest to the RV industry or RV community will be on this list. Here’s what’s hot in the RV world this week: 1. Salton Sea Weekend Warriors Video: Out in the California desert the crew of “RV Today” met up with a group of weekend warriors, a growing trend of RVers who like to take their toys with them on an adventure. Bringing their ATVs, motorcycles and dune buggies the weekend warriors like the wide open spaces to explore and blaze new trails. 2. Ethanol-Fueled Engine May Out-Perform Gasoline: Ricardo Inc., a powertrain engineering company in Michigan, reports that it has developed a system that allows ethanol-fueled engines to deliver performance exceeding gasoline-fueled engines and rival the mileage of diesels. 3. Check out the Arizona “Roaring 20s” Samboree coming up March 4-8: Don’t miss the fun at the Pinal County Fairgrounds in Casa Grande, AZ. Enjoy games, nightly entertainment, vendors and more! Learn more about the Good Sam Club. 4. Plan Your Visit to These Upcoming Regional RV & Outdoor Recreation Shows: 52nd Annual Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show: The region’s biggest outdoor recreation show takes place March 5-8 at the National Western Complex in Denver. Buy discounted tickets online and get a bonus free 6-month subscription to MotorHome magazine! At the 14th Annual Atlantic City RV & Camping... Read more

Hi ladies!

I have been asked to join the bloggers posting at “A Woman’s View.” I’m excited about the opportunity to have conversations on topics that relate to women and RVing. I made a short video to watch and eagerly await your suggestions for topics and comments. In the video, I mention that Alice and I led a workshop at a recent RV rally on RVing from the woman’s perspective. In our Roundtable Discussion, women made several suggestions for living with a mate 24/7. Here are the first five: Tell your partner, “I need alone time.” It is not your responsibility if his feelings are hurt. I need a “Kay” day (after Kay Peterson’s “Living in a Sardine Can” talks). Good, nonthreatening signal that you need alone time. Pack your partner a lunch. The number of sandwiches indicates how long he should be gone! Make sure he knows he needs to find a way to entertain himself at times. Find women to talk to at RV rallies or in an RV park. Put up a note at an RV park inviting women to join you in the club house or in front of your rig at a certain time. In one RV group I belong to, we usually have one or more women’s group meetings. Any other suggestions? Until the next time, safe travels. Jaimie  Read More →

Quick Tips – Cleaning, Awning Decorating, Dehumidifier and Toilet Paper

If you leave cords or hoses outside during bad weather they can get really dirty. The first tip in this segment suggests an easy way to clean the cords and hoses using an oven mitt. When the weather calms down and you want to hang some decorations from your awning the second tip will help you with making clothes pins that are easy to use. With hot and humid conditions it can be hard to keep away mildew, but this video offers you a tip to keep the mildew away using a bucket of salt. Inside the RV the hardest decision can be on what brand of toilet paper to but that will be easy to flush. The last tip offers a simple guide to assess which brand is best for your pipes.  Read More →

Let’s Get Social – We Want to See Your Shiney Faces!

We at RV.Net would love to see all your bright shining faces. One way we can do this is by signing up at http://en.gravatar.com/ and uploading a picture of yourself that will be used in your comments here on our blog. It’s fast and free and most importantly it will you share your mug with world. You can upload just about any picture of yourself and the site will allow you to crop the photo down to an appropriate size. To sign up, go here: http://en.gravatar.com/site/signup Be sure to use the same email address you use when commenting on the blogs. The email address is what determines the picture. OK, now that you have created your an icon to represent yourself, please post a comment back to this blog post.  Read More →

2002 Holiday Rambler Imperial 40PKDD

2002 Holiday Rambler Imperial 40PKDD Previously $159,990 – Now $149,990 Diesel Class A with dual slideouts, automatic patio awning, free standing dinette, pass-thru basement storage, black leather office chair, private toilet and much more! Tow vehicle available. Offered from Holiday World of Dallas in Mesquite, TX. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

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