RVIA Show Louisville Ky, Ready for Opening Day

Registration Entrance Well, our first full day in Louisville is drawing to a close with the only thing left to do being watching New Orleans and New England play football tonight.  We managed to get a bit of exploring done today, and yes, we did make it to Walmart to do our part to keep the local economy going here in Louisville.  I have also noticed that as the day has gone by, the RV park here at the Expo Center has started to fill up.  I was concerned that I would be the only “dedicated” RVer at the show, but that is not to be the case. Read more  Read More →

Testing your RV Battery State of Charge

  When you put your RV in storage the batteries lose  their charge over time, not to mention the parasitic loads that can drain RV batteries during storage. You should test the state of charge every month and charge any battery that is at or below an 80% state of charge. Read more  Read More →

Do you Facebook?

You’ve heard of the snowball effect right? Well, when it comes to Facebook, we have an avalanche. Facebook started in 2005, but it hit a point somewhere in 2008 I think, where the avalanche started consuming even the most casual Internet user. Read more  Read More →

RVIA Show in Louisville Ky

It is Monday morning, Nov. 30, 2009, and we have arrived in Louisville to attend the RVIA show at the Kentucky Expo Center.  The show actually starts tomorrow, but we are taking this day to find our way around, sort of get the lay of the land.  We were originally planning to stay at a trailer park about 2 miles from here, but at the last minute we discovered that the Expo Center has its own RV park within walking distance of the show.  So, we are now parked at the Expo Center Rv park with 50 amps and full hookups.  I wouldn’t call this a “destination” RV park, given that it is really a parking lot with hookups, but the convenience is great, although a bit pricey at $50/nite.  The park is well lighted and at arrival we were greeted by a friendly attendent and then after registration was complete, we were ushered around the park on a golfcart, and allowed to select our “space” where it would be convenient to plug in and hook up. Since we arrived yesterday, after we got set up, we went exploring, and located the registration area and picked up a show program with the phrase, ” MOTORVATION” on the cover.  Inside there is a complete listing of exhibiters, including RV manufacturers and other vendors to the RV industry.  There is also a nice map of the convention floor with the names of the various manufacturers and the area where they will be located.  I went through the list of exhibitors which is a real “who’s who”... Read more

2005 Keystone Outback 25RSS

2005 Keystone Outback 25RSS Previously $14,995 – Now $13,995 25 ft. travel trailer with 2 slideouts. Features Single Bunks in Front, Jack Knife Sofa Sleeper, Dinette, Queen Bed in the Rear Slide, Atwood 3 Burner Stove with Oven, Ducted A/C & Heat w/ Thermostat, and more! Offered from Dennis Trailers Inc. in Harrisville, PA. Learn more about this 2005 Keystone Outback 25RSS! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

A River? In the Mojave?

By Bob Difley If I never have to take another freeway it will be fine with me. Freeways are an invention of those that are in a hurry, which I try to avoid. But sometimes when you want to get from point A to point B–and if time is a factor–there may be no other way to get there than by freeway. Interstate 15 through the vast creosote and burrobush flatlands of California’s lower Mojave Desert between Barstow and Baker or Las Vegas  is hard to avoid if that is where you want to go. As I drove along I noticed an exit marked Afton which, after driving 33 miles from Barstow seemed to be the right time for a stop and area reconnaissance. Though I didn’t expect much, it was a good enough excuse to stop and stretch my legs. Read more  Read More →

2009 Holiday Rambler SCEPTER 42KFQ

2009 Holiday Rambler SCEPTER 42KFQ Previously $345,956 – Now $265,000 42 ft. diesel coach w/ Full Factory Warranty! Quad Slide, 425 HP Cummins ISL Engine, Stainless Steel Appliances, Central Vacuum System, Washer/Dryer Combo, Ceiling Fan, Full Tile in LR, King Air Mattress, Leather Jacknife Sofa and more! Offered from Carefree Coach & RV in Edmonton, AB. Learn more about this 2009 Holiday Rambler SCEPTER 42KFQ! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

10 Gift Ideas For RVers

With Christmas less than a month away, I thought I’d make a few gift suggestions for the RVers on your shopping list, or even as a treat for yourself. I use, or have used, all of the products myself. 1. LED Flashlight – These little powerhouses are small and incredibly bright, and you can never have too many of them. I keep one in my desk, another on the nightstand, one in the van, and a couple in various bays of our motorhome. Read more  Read More →

2009 Coachmen Surge 29FIB

2009 Coachmen Surge 29FIB Previously $32,000 – Now $28,955 33 ft. toy hauler Surge Toy Hauler w/Rear Ramp Door w/Spring Assist, w/Single Queen Electric Trac Bed Lift, 2 Fold-Up Sofas w/Pedestal Tables, Double Kitchen Sink, C-Top Extension, 40″ Shower,Front Bag Style Queen Bed w/Nightstands, and more! Offered from Travel Country RV Center in Augusta, GA. Learn more about this 2009 Coachmen Surge 29FIB! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

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

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all had a nice time visiting with friends and family. Check out these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. Do you take crooked photos?: Chris Guld of Geeks on Tour shows how Picasa can help straighten out those crooked photos you’ve taken through the window of your moving RV. Picasa is a free image program from Google that allows you to edit and manage your digital photos. 2. Boondocking the Mojave: Bob Difley suggests you try something entirely different when heading south for the winter this season. Once you reach those warmer climes, slow down and look around…enjoy the scenery and explore the road less traveled! Boondocking in the desert is a great way to appreciate nature and relax in a serene setting. 3. Newmar To Unveil New Mountain Aire Motorhome : Newmar Corp. has redesigned its Mountain Aire diesel pusher motorhome and the product will make its first appearance at the National RV Trade Show Dec. 1-3 in Louisville, Ky.  Read More →

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