Grand Canyon in Arizona – Part 2

There are other ways to visit the Grand Canyon without driving, including taking the train from nearby Williams, Arizona. If you want to get a bird’s eye view of the canyon you can take a helicopter tour courtesy of Maverick Helicopter tours.  Read More →

Rear Radiators Vrs. Side Mount

Class “A” coaches are available with many options, but there are some things that can’t be changed. Depending on the make and model, you may get a rear mounted radiator or a side mounted unit.  So, what is the difference? Well, if you think one is better than the other, you might be wrong. Even though all high end coaches have side radiators and most of the entry level diesel pushers have rear, not cost, but specific design issues, may be the real reason.   While there is no question that side mounted radiator systems cost more to build, we have to look at why they would be designed and used on larger engine equipped units.  That is, on all diesel pusher engines in excess of 360 horse power. These radiators consist of two main cooling sections, the charge air inter-cooler and the engine coolant. The charge air section has large internal tubing that cools the already boosted air pressure between the turbo charger and the intake manifold.  The engine coolant section works similar to that of your automobile, that is, it keeps the coolant at a reasonable operating temperature.  The larger the engine, the larger the radiator size has to be. Ideally the radiator works, design wise, best if it is mounted in the rear, directly behind the engine.  This design requires less horse power to drive the cooling fan than does a side mounted cooling package.  Additionally, some natural air movement, due to its location, is also a benefit.  As far as blocking access... Read more

RV Doctor – RV Hot Water Heater Only Producing Small Amount of Hot Water

Dear RV Doctor, My girls and I just purchased a 1985 Minnie Winnie. We just took our first “shakedown” trip and discovered two issues. First, the hot water heater; the heater will light and produce hot water, unfortunately it is only about 2-1/2 cups (no warm shower for me)! I went to the RV store and was told to replace the thermostat and the overheating sensor, which I did. Nothing changed. Any suggestions? Secondly, the pilot light in the oven will light but not come up to temperature. I’ve been told two different things. First I was told that the thermostat was bad and needed replacing (very expensive) and second that the pilot light assembly needs to be cleaned. Care to way in on these two issues? Stephanie Williams, (West Richland, WA) Read more  Read More →

2007 Winnebago Access 24′

2007 Winnebago Access 24′ Previously $62,995 – Now $57,995 Most Popular floorplan. Under 11K Miles. Like New! Gasoline, sleeps 6, 24 ft. long. Loaded with nice options. TV, DVD, AM/FM CD, AC Strip Heater and more! Offered from Scotts Valley RV in Scotts Valley, CA. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

Woodall’s One-Tank Trips: Arizona

Looking for trip ideas in your neck o’ the woods? This series will highlight great “one-tank trips” from the folks at Woodall’s, showing you fun places to go without having to venture far or spend a lot on fuel. There are routes in every corner of the country, and even up into Canada and down into Mexico. Desert & Oasis in Arizona When driving across through Arizona, one can’t help but think of its rich Southwest history, and the stories of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the Clantons. Kokopeli, the Trickster of Native legend, is represented in some fashion virtually everywhere we look. This isn’t meant to suggest that Arizona is trapped in the 19th century; far from it. Arizona has managed to retain her respect for history, while reaching firmly into the 21st century and beyond. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/Woodall_s_One_Tank_Trips_Arizona'; Phoenix Phoenix is a prime example of a modern city that still respects its roots. There are constant reminders of Arizona’s rich Native American culture, as evidenced in mosaic murals and architecture. The city is surrounded by three massive mountain ranges situated firmly in the Sonoran Desert, which is one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the U.S. This desert possesses a wide range of plant and animal life that varies depending on altitude and climate. Seven large lakes, within an easy drive of the city, offer a multitude of opportunities for boating, jet skiing, swimming or just floating on an inner... Read more

Poor Man’s Voltage Tester

POOR MAN’S VOLTAGE TESTER A NEON lamp will not light-up above 105 volts. We use neon night lights in our RV to detect low voltage in our rig. We try to stay above 107 volts, and below 130 volts. We have four circuits in our rig that we monitor. The bath, kitchen, bedroom and living area. Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware and True Value hardware stores can special order the Neon NiteLite Value Pack of two lights. Amerelle’s part number is 71050. We also have found this item online. Any NEON light will serve this purpose. After freight charges, we pay around $10 for two packs of two.  Other brands are also available. After 8 years 3 out of 4 of these lamps are still working well. Walmart is selling digital voltmeters at a discount in Cottonwood, AZ. – $40 for a item worth $60. Happy Camping, Fred b. Rv101byfred.com  Read More →

Places of Interest – Sedona, Arizona

A cousin who traveled in a motorhome had raved to me about the spectacular red rocks at Sedona, Arizona. Other travelers also exclaimed about their beauty and tried to describe their magnificence. So while camped in Surprise, Arizona, my husband, Paul, and I visited this unique area using a friend’s tow car. Mouths gaping at the red-rock scenery, we drove on the winding Oak Creek Canyon Drive into Sedona and its mile-long main street. Since the red rocks are not all clustered in one place, nor can they all be seen from one location, tourists can fan out from Sedona on their own tour or can take guided tours of all kinds. A woman at the tourist center recommended that we see the rocks from the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which was off of Route 179 on Chapel Road. Situated on a hilltop, it has a breathtaking view of huge mounds of soft, rouge-like stone. Here are more details. Sedona, Arizona, lays among red buttes and monoliths of Oak Creek Canyon in north-central Arizona, 120 miles north of Phoenix and 30 miles south of Flagstaff. Its elevation is 4,500 feet above sea level. From I-17 near Flagstaff, take Exit 337 to a stop sign, turn left and follow signs to Route 89A. Turn left again to Sedona on Route 89A South or Oak Creek Canyon Drive. Oak Creek Canyon Drive is a paved, two-lane road with switchbacks that descends into Sedona, 23 miles ahead. You can also enter Sedona from I-17 at Exit 330 on Route 179. The Forest Service operates six campgrounds (total of 173 sites)... Read more

Grand Canyon – RV Today

The Grand Canyon (see also the Wikipedia Entry for The Grand Canyon) is an international travel destination that attracts millions of visitors every year. The canyon proves a good starting point for visitors to see in Northern Arizona as there are historic sites, route 66, the Navajo nation and more. The city of Flagstaff is a great place to set up camp. The historic downtown area is wrapped around Route 66. Not far away from the downtown area is the famous Lowell Observatory where visitors can get a glimpse of the far reaches of outer space. If you like to view nature scenery here on Earth there is the Arboretum at Flagstaff located just outside the city. For the RVer there are several parks to settle down at including Black Bart’s RV Park located of I-40. Not only is Black Bart’s a RV park it also has a steak house and musical revue. Just outside of Flagstaff is their sister city historic Williams where its downtown is on Route 66. Williams thrived on the traffic funneled in by Route 66 through the central part of town, and now it relishes in the nostalgia of the famed road. The favorite watering hole of the town is Sultana famous for being the longest continuous holder of a liquor license in the state. What Williams is best known for is being the gateway to the Grand Canyon. View Larger Map  Read More →

2007 Airstream INTERSTATE

2007 Airstream INTERSTATE Previously $96,989 – Now $73,310 This is a Brand New 2007 Interstate. It is one of very limited numbers available! This diesel class B is 22 ft. long and can get up to 25 MPG. Great for use as a second everyday vehicle. Offered from Ewald’s Airstream of Wisconsin in Franklin, WI. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

Trip Notes

By Lynn Difley We just got back from a family shared vacation in Hawaii, a celebration of the end of a long, difficult two years, and the beginning of a new page in all our lives. It is the first vacation I can remember that was not in our beloved RV and that pointed up some of the good and bad to be found in our wonderful home on wheels lifestyle. My own bed. This was a big deal for me, bigger than I thought. When I was younger, I could sleep any time, any place. I could and frequently did, flop down on the floor with a blow up mattress and I was good for 7-8 hours of sleep. I found out those days are gone. Another bed is just not your own bed. Whether you like it hard or soft, double wide or a single, flannel sheets or percale, piles of blankets or a duvet, a pile of pillows or one small neck ring, even the familiar lumps of your own sleeping platform welcomes and encourages total relaxation and rejuvenating rest in a way an unfamiliar bed does not. Read more  Read More →

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