Enjoy Fresh Desert Air at this Arizona RV Park

Trailer Life Cream of the Crop Campsites: Butterfield RV Resort—Benson, Arizona Planning to take a trip out to see the Old West? Don’t miss historic Southern Arizona, where clean air, natural beauty and historical sites abound. Whether traveling as a couple or with the whole family, Butterfield RV Resort in Benson is a great spot to use as your home base while seeing the sites in the surrounding area. Benson is a town located in the San Pedro River Valley about 40 miles southeast of Tucson. Originally inhabited by the Chiricahua Apache tribe, by the late 1800s the town was an important transportation hub for the Pony Express and Butterfield Overland Stage. After the completion of the Transcontinental Southern Pacific Railroad in 1880, copper and silver from neighboring mines passed through Benson on its way to factories back East. Butterfield RV Resort hosts 173 landscaped RV sites with full utility hookups designed to appeal to a wide segment of the RV community and their pets. Located within walking distance of the Safeway Shopping Center, Super Wal-Mart, post office, hospital, restaurants and other amenities, the resort is the perfect place to restock supplies and rest up during a long-distance trip. There are 50 sites that are at least 40 feet wide and are ideal for long term Park Model units and monthly or annual renters desiring a bit more room or privacy. The other 123 sites are at least 30’ x 50’. All sites sport their own picnic tables and have WiFi access. There... Read more

Coach Slides Vrs. No Slide Units

Slides started showing up in the early ’90’s, but many non-slide coaches were still being purchased.  Today, it would seem that all, or certainly the vast majority of coaches sold, are slide equipped.  There are still coaches offered that do not have slides.  Many entertainer conversions are without slides.  I recently saw a new Prevost conversion that was produced by a converter called “Outlaw” that had no slides.  It wasn’t made as an entertainer’s ride, but a normal conversion with the usual interior look.     So, what would life without slides be like?  It is surprising how roomy one feels.  I went into the “Outlaw” conversion at an RV show in RiverBend, in LaBelle, Florida.  Of course it didn’t look or feel anywhere as large as the many multi-slide rigs that are so common today, but it still felt roomy.  I guess to really appreciate its interior layout you have to realize, this is the size of the RV when camped, or on the road.  The “or on the road” is the big difference here when compared to the multi-slide. All multi-slide rigs are somewhat awkward within the interior while the slides are retracted.  Some are worse than others, but generally, the more and the deeper the slides, the more cramped they are.  The full wall slide may have a slight advantage here when compared to the double same-slide.  They only have two wall points when brought inside instead of four.  There are some advantages... Read more

RV Doctor – How Do I Brace a Sinking RV Roof?

Dear RV Doctor, I have a roof air conditioner that is causing the RV roof to sink in. It’s on an older RV and water is pooling around the base and causing a leak. What can I do to re-brace the roof and raise it back to normal? – Tom Scot, (Shinglehouse, PA) Read more  Read More →

2009 K-Z MONTEGO BAY 37CKM

2009 K-Z MONTEGO BAY 37CKM Previously $60,195 – Now $57,795 This 37 ft. Fifth Wheel has a fireplace, two AC units, LCD TVs, external shower, washer/dryer prep, slideout with leveler jacks, beautiful cabinetry and coordinating furniture! Offered from Terry Vaughn RV’s in Houston, TX. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

VIDEO: The Beauty of Boondocking with Bob Difley

This past week at The Rally, I had an opportunity to spend a few minutes with my friend and teacher, Bob Difley. We talked about boondocking, dry camping, conservation and exploration. Read more  Read More →

Travel the Bluegrass Parkway for Thoroughbreds, Bourbon & Nostalgia

Kentucky vacations cover plenty of interesting territory. There’s Louisville’s famed race track, Frankfort’s intoxicating distillery, Lexington’s horse park, and the rural railroad ride through Versailles. Historic Bardstown boasts its bourbon and Elizabethtown features cars and cola. There’s something remarkable for every traveler to see in Kentucky. This route from Woodall’s takes you through all of these sights for a pleasant journey through the Bluegrass State on one tank. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/Travel_the_Bluegrass_Parkway_for_Thoroughbreds_Bourbon'; Louisville Let’s begin our Kentucky getaway in Louisville, the epicenter of horse racing in this country. Visit Louisville’s world-famous racetrack at Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum, where the great race is commemorated in fine detail. Frankfort Continue east on I-64 until you smell the whiskey wafting from the town of Frankfort. Thirsty? America’s oldest, continuously running, distillery, Buffalo Trace Distillery, provides a tasty factory tour. Nearby in Frankfort Cemetery, visit the final resting place of the legendary Daniel Boone, his beloved wife Rebecca, as well as 17 former Bluegrass State governors. Lexington Assuming you can’t find a mighty steed to take you there, hop back in the rig and drive east on I-64 towards Lexington, home to the Kentucky Horse Park. This unique equine attraction is where horse enthusiasts can choose their preferred entertainment from... Read more

The Rally 2009

By Lynn Difley It was a Great Rally this year. Despite the fact that our economy is shaky, a whole lot of folks drove to Albuquerque to be part of what is one of the not-to-be missed events of the year. It is such an impressive sight, to see thousands of rigs, from the littlest cab-over to huge mansions on wheels. It doesn’t matter to the folks who love their free wheeling lifestyle, whether you have a little old gypsy caravan, or a wide screen luxury liner, you are part of the group. The long lines waiting for prime time bus transport were a good example of the good nature of motorhomers. Most of those who were inconvenienced by the long lines made the best of it. Many decided it was a good chance to make some new friends, so they set about getting acquainted with those nearest to them. Others grabbed their cell phones, using the time to check in with family or friends and to let the less fortunate who had to stay at home how great Albuquerque is. It started out cold, but the folks from up north scoffed at any complaints that 50 degrees is cold. “You ought to have come from Michigan…” was the gentle rebuke. The fairgrounds that housed the event were easy to get to, and there was plenty to snack on while walking around. The seminars were informative and for the most part, well attended. The classes that I gave were filled with fantastic folks. They were enthusiastic and eager to learn what they could about how to exercise on the road and how to take care of their own body... Read more

WERE BACK, SOLAR AND ALL!

THE TRIP IS OVER! WE ARE HOME! WERE BAAAACK! By Brad Sears Oh how time flies when you are having fun. Just over seven months ago Brian and I had the electrical system of the old Foretravel spread all over my work area. The solar panels were leaning up against the barn wall and the inverter/converter/charger and control units were laid out on the work bench. The new secondary circuit breaker panel had been purchased from Home Depot and the rolls of wire and boxes of connectors were ready to go. And the six batteries had been removed from the golf cart as it was not going with us, but the batteries were, and they were near new and tested perfectly. There is one point here that may drive some techies wild. The battery pack for the house system was a mix and match. There was the six 6 volt golf cart batteries connected in a series parallel configuration and they were then tied to a couple of year old 8-D heavy duty truck battery. The battery pack gave me 1025 amp hours of power meaning that we could draw one amp for 1025 hours, 1025 amps for one hour or any combination in-between. But the guru’s said that a mix and match was bad, however it worked well for us on the six month road trip and is still working. The only thing to watch here is to make sure that the batteries test good. A weak battery in the system will raise havoc. The system went together piece by piece and the original wiring modified to work with the new concept. That was to be able to use 110 volt A/C current... Read more

RV Today Archive – Amish Acres

It’s hard to imagine life without computers and cell phones, but the people of Amish Acres in Nappanee Indiana have been doing without technology for generations. The quiet town is located in Northern Indiana just two hours from Chicago. Established in 1968 the town offers a great insight into the Amish lifestyle. You can enjoy some country cooking at the Amish Acres restaurant that has been serving the same menu for the past 35 years. For entertainment there is the giant red barn on the property that stages sing and dancing shows. View Larger Map  Read More →

2005 Fleetwood AMERICAN EAGLE

2005 Fleetwood AMERICAN EAGLE Previously $159,000 – Now $149,000 40 ft. diesel Class A with On-Star. Sleeps 4 and features washer/dryer, flat screen TV, leather sleeper sofa, bedroom ceiling fan and much more! Extended warranty available. Offered from Kenai Coach in Yuma, AZ. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

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