Boondocking the Mojave

 This is a test for those heading south for the winter. I will ask some questions and I want you to raise your hands if it applies to your RV Lifestyle. When I’m traveling I have a destination and drive long days until I get there.  I never get distracted or stop to explore places I pass through on the way to my destination. When on the road I stop overnight at the campground or Walmart that is closest to the freeway so I can get going fast in the morning. After I settle into my winter RV resort/campground I stay put until I leave to head back north. Read more  Read More →

RV Weekly Round-Up (Nov. 12-20, 2009)

 1. Olympic parking spots for recreational vehicles sitting empty: With less than three months until the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, only 80 campers have signed up for the 350 available RV camping sites at Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks. But the Vancouver parks board says it is confident bookings will soon balloon, due to a marketing campaign it launched last week. “We’ve been getting a ton of inquiries and it’s really ramping up,” said parks board spokeswoman Barb Floden. “It’s the million-dollar view for less than $100 a night.” According to the city’s www.vancouver2010rv.com site, motorhomes, truck campers and vans up to about 9 metres long (27 ft.) can be accommodated in spaces that are 6 metres wide (18 ft.). While tap water will be available, there are no utility hookups, and sewage pumping and propane services are extra. Both parks have restrooms with showers. Read more  Read More →

RV Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions (Part 2 of 2)

Last week we looked at driving in adverse weather, that most have encountered at one time or another.  Today we will discuss the chance encounter of coming face to face with a real severe weather event, a tornado.  (Link to last week’s part 1: http://blog.rv.net/2009/11/rv-driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-part-1-of-2/ ) Tornados, as we know them today, are one of the most violent short term weather events out there.  With wind speeds as high as 300 MPH or more, there is no doubt of their possible affect to anything in their way.  One of the real issues is the lack of warning prior to it striking.  The weather services do however issue warnings of “the possibility of tornado development”.  But, these announcements seem so common across the country during the summertime that they seem to lose their punch. So, what are some of the possible tell-tale signs of an approaching tornado?  The following events have been seen prior to a tornado.  An unusual threatening green color in the sky. Clouds moving at a greater than normal speed in a rotating or converging pattern. If it hails during a period of tornado warnings, there is a strong chance of a tornado immediately after. If no warnings are posted there will probably be no tornado activity. A strange quiet occurring shortly after the passing of a thunderstorm. Observation of a funnel like image.  This could be a cloud structure or just debris spinning in clear air. The sound of rushing air or large waterfall. ... Read more

2005 Coachmen Freedom FR314SO

2005 Coachmen Freedom FR314SO Previously $41,975 – Now $39,975 31 ft. Superslide, Raised floor design w/ ext. basement. Sleeps 6-8. Equipped with 4.0 generator, manual jacks, microwave, awning, hitch, antenna. GREAT FAMILY FLOORPLAN! Offered from Lloyd Bridges Traveland in Chelsea, MI. Learn more about this 2005 Coachmen Freedom FR314SO! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

VIDEO: Is this tow vehicle SAFE?!

Recently, we saw a fellow towing a 31-foot Airstream Classic with a minivan. The Classic is the heaviest Airstream model. The 31-footer weighs about 10,000 pounds. Does this seem like a wise combination to you? Read more  Read More →

2007 Starcraft Aruba LITE 288RSBQ

2007 Starcraft Aruba LITE 288RSBQ Previously $18,900 – Now $18,900 29 ft. wheelchair-accessible trailer with Rear Queen Bed Slideout, Booth Dinette w/Storage, Double Kitchen Sink, 3 Burner Range, Sofa Slideout, Front Folding Double Bed w/TV Shelf, and more! Offered from Dave Arbogast RV & Boat Depot in Troy, OH. Learn more about this 2007 Starcraft Aruba LITE 288RSBQ! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

Debunking Portable Air Compressors

I think most RVers understand the importance of maintaining proper tire inflation pressure. The problem is if you wait until you’re on the road to check tire pressure the tires are too hot for correct evaluation. Checking the inflation pressure when you stop to refuel doesn’t make sense; you will get higher pressure readings and if you let air out the tires they are underinflated when they are cold. Another problem is when you are at the campground, and you want to check the tire pressure, there is no available air support to do it. Read more  Read More →

Thousands of POIs for Streets and Trips

by Chris Guld, www.GeeksOnTour.com Back in 2004, we attended Life on Wheels, a week-long school for RVers. One of the best things we learned was about the Discovery Owners website and all the GPS data overlay files they made avaialble for programs like Streets and Trips. In case you’re unfamiliar, this data is called ‘Points of Interest’ or POI’s for short. The data file needs to have the name of the POI and the Latitude/Longitude coordinates. Then, when you load them into your program, they become markers on the map. Our favorite file was a listing of all Passport America RV parks. We take advantage of the Passport America half-price deal whenever possible, so, having them show up on our Streets and Trips map that we use when we’re on the road is extremely handy. Read more  Read More →

2009 Pleasure-Way Ascent TS

2009 Pleasure-Way Ascent TS Previously $100,810 – Now $100,810 Class B on Dodge Sprinter, leather furniture, wall mounted flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave, window coverings, patio awning, and more! Offered from Giant Recreation World in Winter Garden, FL. Learn more about this 2009 Pleasure-Way Ascent TS! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

2005 Coachmen CONCORD

2005 Coachmen CONCORD Previously $64,995 – Now $49,995 24 ft. gasoline coach w/ booth dinette, rear kitchen w/ 3-burner stove & microwave, sleeper sofa slideout, cabover TV, and more! Offered from Suncoast RV in Louisville, TN. Learn more about this 2005 Coachmen CONCORD! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

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