DIY – RV Water Heater Replacement

Bill replaces and American Appliance water heater with Suburban DSI (direct spark ignition) and door kit. Heater and Door Kits can be purchased at your local Camping World. Suburban Water Heaters Replacement access doors Atwood Water Heaters Replacement Anode Rods for Atwood and Suburban Water Heaters VIEW MORE RV HOW-TO VIDEOS  Read More →

2007 Keystone Hobbi 220

2007 Keystone Hobbi 220 Previously $17,000 – Now $15,995 22 ft. toy hauler travel trailer sleeps 6, jack-knife sofa, rear bed, fold-down dinette booth, pass-thru storage, 2-burner stove top, microwave, AC, furnace and more! Offered from Diamond Trailer Sales in Litchfield, IL. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

First-Class Alabama Hospitality at Bella Terra

Trailer Life Cream of the Crop Campsites: Bella Terra of Gulf Shores—Foley, AL Bella Terra of Gulf Shores is the new premiere luxury RV resort on Alabama’s Emerald Coast. The resort just had its grand opening a few months ago, and is ready to wow you with first-class customer service in a plush tropical setting.digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/First_Class_Alabama_Hospitality_at_Bella_Terra'; This year-round resort is for Class A motorhomes only, and features sites up to 5,000 square feet for the biggest of the big rigs to spread out their slides. Each site has a level stained concrete pad and built-in patio, with full hookups (200 amps per site) and cable TV. Optional upgrades include carriage houses, outdoor entertainment centers, gazebos and storage units. The 6,000-square-foot clubhouse stands as the centerpiece of the resort and features an outdoor fire pit. For your convenience, the resort hosts a business center with free WiFi Internet access and a fully-appointed fitness center for your exercise needs. There’s onsite laundry, a general store, library and a private movie theatre. Lounge by the infinity pool (heated year-round), take a dip in the Jacuzzi or steam yourself in the sauna. Clean up before dinner in the private bathhouses with shower suites and restrooms, then take a stroll through the open landscaping of tropical flowers and foliage as the sun sets. The resort’s lake is stocked with fish for you to cast a line on a lazy, sunny afternoon. Take... Read more

How (and why) to disable Verizon/Sprint Roaming

In addition to providing service from the cellular towers they own, most cellular providers also have roaming agreements with other providers in order to allow their users to stay connected in areas where their provider does not have their own towers. For example, if you subscribe to Verizon for your cell phone service and travel to a rural area where Verizon doesn’t own any towers, your phone will automatically connect to the tower of a local provider if Verizon has a roaming agreement in the area and you’ll be able to stay connected. Sounds great, right? Yes and no. There are certainly a myriad of benefits to being able to roam seamlessly as you travel, but there are some situations in which staying on your own provider’s network becomes very important. Depending on your carrier, monthly plan, and location, roaming may not cost you anything – or it may cost you a lot. Typically, cellular providers do not charge any fees to allow you to “roam” within the USA, but crossing the border into Canada or Mexico (or even connecting to a Canadian or Mexican tower from the USA side of the border if you’re close enough!) could prove to be disastrous for your monthly bill as you unknowingly rack up massive international roaming fees. Read more  Read More →

RV Doctor – How do I clear my propane lines?

Dear RV Doc, Recently while on a trip my hot water heater wouldn’t ignite. The technician at the dealer examined it and says there is oil in the propane lines and that I should break the line at the lowest point and at the heater and blow the oil out from the appliance towards the tanks. I am hesitant to open the line for fear of leaks in the future. Is there a better way to clear the lines? What can be done to prevent oil buildup in the future? – Russell Adams, (Mariposa, CA) Read more  Read More →

TV Choices in Today’s RV’s

Rv’s have to hold the record for the most television sets per square foot for any type of dwelling. There are many class A’s that have four, class C’s with three and even class B’s with two and possibly more. So where are all these sets in such a limited area? Generally there are up to two in the living room and kitchen area, one in the bedroom and one in an outside bay for patio viewing.  The CRT type has been replaced by lighter more compact LCD or plasma panel types.  The LCD has become the popular choice as it is available in so many sizes, is cost efficient, and seems somewhat more resilient in the mobile application. Now all of these are starting to come equipped for high definition broadcasts, requiring more sophisticated receivers, antennas and wiring. Is this new high definition a “must have” in an RV?  Perhaps not, in my opinion, though many may disagree.  Don’t get me wrong, HD (High Definition) produces a remarkable, photo like, picture.  While this is a stark difference from SD (Standard Definition), I don’t believe it adds that much to watching a movie on TV.  Viewing sports, for example, may be a little different, as the far sharper images can, in fact, make a vast improvement. So how many are too much? Most RV’s today come standard with one or two TV sets.  Generally each comes with a set in the living area with perhaps an additional one in the bedroom area.   An optional set is often available in... Read more

2007 Winnebago Aspect 29H

2007 Winnebago Aspect 29H Previously $63,995 – Now $59,995 Gasoline Class C with only 5,512 miles, sleeps 6, Ford Chassis, sofa, dinette slide out, large kitchen with lots of counter space and storage, queen bedroom slide out, rear enclosed bathroom and more. Offered from Colerain RV in Cincinnati, OH. Learn More! As featured on  Read More →

VIDEO: Gear to Get with Brian Brawdy – Eton’s NOAA Radios

If “April Showers bring May Flowers” then “The Heat of Summer brings more than Thunder.” Summer brings violent weather. Period. Thunderstorms, lightning strikes, hailstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, heat waves and flash flooding are the prices we pay for warm, sunny days. What turns violent weather deadly, most times, is when it catches us unexpectedly. When we are unaware of a forecasted storm, our chances of weathering that storm diminish greatly. Unfortunately, summertime is, most likely, the time we will be out and about, vacationing, traveling, RVing, boating, cycling and away from our normal shelters and weather media outlets. Getting caught off guard while your on the road is never smart. Away and unaware is the perfect recipe for misfortune. One of the pieces of gear I always carry with with me is either my Solarlink FR360 or the Microlink FR150 from the Eton Corporation. These portable, powerful AM/FM/NOAA Weather radios are the perfect solution to getting caught with your guard down. It’s the “smartest” radio I know. My “bad-weather-crystal-ball” I like to say. In this short video you will learn why it is one of my Top Ten pieces of gear and how to never again worry about the impromptu characteristics of Mother Nature. For more information on the products highlighted in this video, visit EtonCorp.com or CampingWorld.com ______ To learn more about summer survival tips, visit BrianBrawdy.com  Read More →

Civil Rights, Jazz and NASCAR on One Tank

If you’re planning a trip through Alabama, one thing you can count on is warm and sunny weather for most of the year. This makes it a great place to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, hunting, water sports, hiking and mountain biking. The wooded areas and lakes are some of the most picturesque in our nation. Alabama is also well-steeped in U.S. history, and has many museums and historical sites for those interested in seeing where many significant events in our nation’s past took place. This RV trip route from Woodall’s will take you through the north-central part of the Yellowhammer State on one tank of fuel. digg_url = 'http://digg.com/travel_places/Civil_Rights_Jazz_and_NASCAR_on_One_Tank'; Birmingham Start by exploring Birmingham, a city home to all manner of fantastic year-round events and attractions. Don’t miss Vulcan Park, situated atop Red Mountain where it offers incredible panoramic views of Birmingham. It also possesses the world’s largest cast iron sculpture, a 56-foot tall rendering of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge. It’s really got to be seen in person to be believed. Prepare to be impressed! For great hiking trails and picnicking, head outside the city to Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, just 20 miles or so south of central Birmingham. Long Long Honeymooners Kristy and Sean Michael recommend Oak Mountain for its miles of trails and two lakes for canoeing and fishing. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute... Read more

What’s your theme?

Having an interest or theme when you travel can add a dimension to your travels. It helps plot your journey as you find nearby or yet unseen places in your area of interest. Here are some ideas: Independent bookstores: We don’t go out of our way (except for a special few like Powell’s) but George and I do enjoy browsing local, independent bookstores. They often pick interesting books for their shelves, not just the mass media popularity winners, and often independent bookstores feature local authors. Baseball stadiums: One couple we met had a goal of watching a baseball game in every stadium. Nascar aficionado: Watching races at each track is another possible goal. State capitols: Janet and Barry’s goal was to visit every state capitol in the lower 48. History themes: Chuck and Ginny followed the Oregon Trail, the path of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Little House on the Prairie sites, and others. Bead stores and more: Beaders and quilters love to see the selections available in shops wherever they travel. Donna sells her beadwork, but can easily spend the profits in one visit to an interesting bead store. Fishing: Often Workampers pick their spots by the fishing available nearby. They may even get the use of a boat on off-hours. Other RVers enjoy fly fishing or lake fishing too. Rails to Trails: Bikers often seek out Rails to Trails paths. You can find locations throughout the U.S. Geocaching: Caches range from easy to hard to find. You can add geocaching... Read more

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