Laptop GPS Reviews

by Chris Guld, www.geeksontour.com I’ve written here a couple of times about GPS mapping software. GPS, Which do you prefer? GPS: Laptop or Dashboard Thousands of POI’s for Streets and Trips I use Laptop GPS World as a resource for anything I need to know about GPS software and hardware for laptops.  So, I thought I’d pass these reviews along.  I’m afraid that this post is a day late for you to enter the giveaway, but it’s a great list of product reviews anyway! Win PC Mapping Software of Your Choice with USB GPS Receiver Laptop GPS World announces a promotional give away of a variety of PC mapping and navigation software programs and laptop USB GPS receivers. Everyone is invited. To participate, simply post a reply, a comment, or a question, to any or all of the following reviews, between December 11 — 17, 2009: Read more  Read More →

RV Weekly Round-Up (Dec. 12-18, 2009)

I hope everyone has been enjoying the holiday season so far! Take a look at these highlights of RV-related news, events and video from this past week. 1. Wii Fit Exercise in an RV: I’d like to thank Chris Guld for reminding us all to get up off our computer chairs and be active to stay healthy! In this post Chris reviews the benefits of having a Wii Fit gaming system to keep you stretched out on those long RV trips. 2. Texas Motor Speedway to add family RV campground area : RV Travel Examiner Keith Bennett reports that Texas Motor Speedway will once again expand its fan amenities with the addition of a family RV campground area that will be in place for the 2010 race season. Texas Motor Speedway will utilize a four-acre tract on the northeast corner of the property to carve out a 158-space camping area that will cater solely to families. The family campground area will be completely fenced in and feature reserved spaces, around-the-clock presence by the Fort Worth Police Department, 10 p.m. noise curfew and zero tolerance policy for disruptive behavior of any sort. 3. Winnebago Industries Reports Improved Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2010: Winnebago Industries, Inc. announced that revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 (ended November 28, 2009) were $81.0 million, an increase of 16.7 percent over the first quarter of fiscal 2009. “We are extremely pleased to see an increase in revenues, as well as posting a small gross profit in our first quarter,”... Read more

10 Great Holiday Gifts Over $100 For The RV Buff

Last week we looked at gifts for RV buffs focusing on about a $20 to $100 budget. For those that may be looking for gifts for the RV enthusiasts for $100 and up, this may be up your alley.  At least it may help give you ideas. The Tassamo premium hot beverage maker is a convenient way to enjoy your coffee or other hot beverage while on the road or in camp.  The individual loaded packs make a fresh single coffee in seconds.  This product has really caught on within the RV community.  There are several makes with varying prices from about $100 to over $200. They are available on-line, in large department stores and in specialty kitchen store outlets. Read more  Read More →

Largest Work of Art in History – with an RV?

RVs are wonderful inventions that help us travel in comfort and style. But would you ever think of using one as a  “paintbrush”? Artist Jim Denevan did just that when he created the following amazing work in the Nevada desert — using just his RV equipped with GPS! Stretching 9 miles in total, the entire work is reportedly the largest work of art in history. See more of Jim’s work on his website.  Read More →

2008 Safari Passage 330

2008 Safari Passage 330 Previously $78,995 – Now $69,995 Brand new 34 ft. gasoline coach, sleeps 6, w/ 2 slideouts, dual roof A/C, leather furniture, cherry wood interior, glass shower doors, surround sound home theater, tinted thermal pane windows and more! Offered from H.W. Motorhomes in Canton, MI. Learn more about this 2008 Safari Passage 330! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

Affinity Events To Host 17 RV Events During Spring 2010 Show Season

Coming off a successful fall show season, Affinity Events will host 17 consumer RV shows during the 2010 spring show season. Affinity Events and show exhibitors are combining efforts to bring the latest RV models and camping supplies to outdoor recreation enthusiasts across the country. The upcoming shows will also feature various campgrounds from across the United States, offering RVers a chance to shop and plan an exciting summer vacation. “Our fall shows helped bring RV dealers and enthusiasts together at a critical time in the RV industry,” said Tom Gaither, senior V.P. of Affinity Events. “It was a win-win show season. Our exhibiting dealers moved inventory and buyers capitalized on ‘Screamin’ Deals’ offered at the shows.” The Affinity Events fall RV shows drew strong crowds and helped participating dealers sell to first-time buyers as well as long-time RV enthusiasts. Gaither points to Affinity’s strong connections to RV enthusiasts through its many clubs, services, media outlets and events as a key differentiator for Affinity shows. “The relationships we maintain with RVers offer us an intimate understanding of the RV industry,” said Gaither. “We are proud to match RV buyers with dealers and we look forward to continued success for our show exhibitors in 2010.” Read more  Read More →

2008 Safari Passage 330

2008 Safari Passage 330 Previously $78,995 – Now $69,995 Brand new 34 ft. gasoline coach, sleeps 6, w/ 2 slideouts, dual roof A/C, leather furniture, cherry wood interior, glass shower doors, surround sound home theater, tinted thermal pane windows and more! Offered from H.W. Motorhomes in Canton, MI. Learn more about this 2008 Safari Passage 330! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

Wii Fit Exercise in an RV

When we first started the RV lifestyle – I was looking forward to being active.  For some reason I thought that, just by virtue of living in an RV, we would be more active.  I guess I had visions of hiking and biking and swimming. I was wrong. When you live fulltime in an RV, it’s your life – not a vacation.  And, our life involves sitting at the computer a lot.  When we’re in travel mode, it means sitting in car seats a lot.  In other words, we have to make a conscious effort to get exercise in our life just like before we became RVers.  And, since we’re always in someplace new, we can’t get into a habit of any walking route. Enter the Wii Fit.  We love it!  We got the Wii Fit several months ago – but it’s been in hiding for the last couple months    We just got the Wii Fit Plus to re-energize us.  Both Jim and I have done our ‘workouts’ twice this week.  It’s something that actually fits in our lifestyle, *and* in our RV.  If you’re already fit, the exercises will be laughably easy, but if you’re a ‘mouse-potato’ like us that’s a good thing! Read more  Read More →

RVIA Show, Louisville KY, Tiffin Energy Management System

One of the questions I received before the show was regarding details on the Tiffin EMS or energy management system.  I tracked down Mr. Bob Tiffin at the show who very cleverly shunted me off to Mr. George Cepynsky of Precision Circuits Inc. for the detailed information.  The Tiffin energy management system is a very cleverly designed and implemented collection of components which work together to benefit the motorhome owner.  It does more than your run-of-the-mill EMS because it connects all the potential energy sources together and uses all sources in an intelligent manner to operate your motorhome’s electrical devices.  A typical EMS will at the least, monitor energy usage and will shed loads if the programmed current limit is reached.  As an example, if a 50 amp rated motorhome is plugged into a 30 amp source, and if you are using your microwave while the air conditioner is on, you may overload the 30 amp circuit.  If you have an EMS, the EMS may shut off the A/C temporarily until the microwave is finished, then reconnect the A/C.  This same concept can be extended to several loads and the system can operate in a way that you, the user, may not even know it is happening, thus disrupting your life in the RV as little as possible.  The EMS in Tiffin motorhomes takes this concept several steps further by using an intelligent connection to the available Magnum inverter/charger installed in the coach.  Synergy simply defined, means that the whole is greater than the... Read more

RV Weekly Round-Up (Dec. 5-11, 2009)

Check out these highlights of RV-related news and events from this past week. 1. RVIA Show, Louisville Ky: Larry Cad continues to share his observations on this year’s RVIA show and what’s in store for the industry. In this post Larry includes some nice photos of the new Salem Ice Cabin, an RV designed to be towed onto a frozen lake and then lowered down onto the ice to facilitate a comfortable winter fishing trip. Read more  Read More →

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