A snowbird Christmas

By Bob Difley Celebrating the holidays in an RV is a bit different than sitting down to Christmas dinner at a table for twelve surrounded by sons and daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Snowbirds, unfortunately, are displaced revelers, far away from the Christmas trees, jingle bells, and ho-ho-ho of “home.” For snowbirds, home is where you park it, which might be snuggled up to a saguaro or jostling with a Joshua tree. But because of snowbirds’ displacement from family, they are not bound by traditions practiced by family gatherings. So, here are a few ideas for boondockers who would like to do something different this year, yet still retain the spirit of Holiday cheer, and maybe even astonish their grandkids. Design your own desert Christmas tree, ornaments, and decorations A bit unorthodox, but why not? (If we RVers weren’t a bit different, we wouldn’t choose to live a good portion of the year in a box on wheels). For this holiday’s décor, combine the elements of a treasure hunt, a vigorous walk, and a stretching of the imagination. Put on your hiking boots, grab a collecting bag, and set off across the desert. The first thing you need is a “tree”, the thing you hang the ornaments on. A Russian thistle, more commonly know as a tumble weed, or any of several dry, skeletal, leafless desert shrubs makes a good choice. Decide on the best location to display this budding masterpiece, the dash or dinette table for instance, and devise a way to... Read more

Woodall’s Facebook Fans Get a Unique Opportunity to Get a Sneak Peek at 2011 Top Rated RV Parks

“Like” Woodall’s on Facebook to get early-access to the 5w/5w rated campgrounds and RV parks for 2011! You’ll be the first to see this distinguished list of parks! Every year, Woodall’s Publications sends out a small army of full time RVers who travel across North America visiting RV parks and campgrounds in every state and province, working to make the Woodall’s Campground Directory has up-to-date as possible. And every year, Woodall’s compiles a list of the highest-rated campgrounds these professional RVers have seen in their travels, and passes that list over to other RVers and Campers so they can enjoy these parks as well. Usually this list doesn’t come out until the first of the year, however, just for their facebook fans, Woodall’s has given an exclusive sneak peek at these top-rated parks and campgrounds! Check out every 5W/5W park in the North America by going to Woodall’s Facebook Page. If you are not a Woodall’s fan, click on the “like” button to see all the premier content. The Woodall’s rating system is based on two features of a given park: 1W through 5W rating for the facilities and maintenance of the park, and 1W through 5W for the park’s recreation and maintenance. What the “Ws” indicate is the level of development and facilities at the park. In the case of a 5W/5W park rating, that rating tells campers that the park is highly developed in terms of its facilities (i.e. sites, interior roads,... Read more

Daily RV Deal: 2009 Fleetwood Pulse 24D

2009 Fleetwood Pulse 24D Previously $ 82,899 – Now $76,855 25 ft. Class B, 2009 Fleetwood Pulse 24D that is capable of sleeping 4! Features include solid surface counter tops, pass through storage, 33 gallon black water holding tank and much more! Offered by Freedom RV in Tucson, AZ. Email seller for details on this 2009 Fleetwood Pulse 24D! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

Daily RV Deal: 2010 Jayco Jay Feather

2010 Jayco Jay Feather Previously $ 29,579 – Now $20,875 26 ft. 2010 Jayco Jay Feather fifth wheel that is capable of sleeping 6! Features include LCD television, water purifier, and electric awning and much more! Offered by Quality RV- Missouri in Linn Creek, MO. Email seller for details on this 2010 Jayco Jay Feather! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

RVIA Expo 2010 Wednesday Dec. 1

Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky! Wednesday, Dec. 1.  Today was a very busy day at the RVIA Expo here as we prowled the aisles of the show for about 8 hours, looking at an amazing array of RVs and RV accessories.  Yesterday I posted some photos of a recent innovation from Monaco using a telescoping slide to provide a wider floorplan on their motorhomes.  Today I took a photo of the outside of the slide which I think, shows the operation of the slide a little more clearly. The slide depth totals 50 inches, consisting of a 32″ main slide and an 18″ second section.  When coupled with an 18″ slide on the curb side, the total slide width measures 68″, which I believe is the widest in the industry. Read more  Read More →

Gr8LakesCamper: Top 10 Reasons I’d Rather Drive an RV than Fly in a Airplane

As if we RVers needed any more fuel for our pro-RV fire, here’s a “Top 10 Reasons I’d Rather RV than Fly” list. (With my comments thrown in here and there.) Note: I came across this great list – slightly modified for RVers – from Dave Hunter, author of “Along Interstate-75,” an award-winning book which helps people enjoy driving this major freeway between the Midwest and the Georgia/Florida border. 1. Before you get into your RV, you don’t have to wait in long lines or wait for your seat row to be called for boarding. (Although I’m tempted to try this with the family next time we go camping.) 2. No embarrassing X-ray or pat down. (Tempted to try this, too.) 3. Your luggage always arrives at the same time you do and never costs extra. (Luggage? What’s luggage?) 4. No need to arrive at your RV two hours ahead of departure time – it will wait for you. 5. You can bring as many bottles of water into the RV as you wish. 6. The bathroom in your RV, or the restrooms at roadside rest areas, do not have line-ups in the aisle. 7. The air you breath is “family” — you know how healthy they are. (Granted, this may or may not be a positive.) 8. No need to surrender your favorite knitting needles or other sharp objects. 9. Stiff legs? No need to wait until you arrive — you are 2 feet off the ground and can stop for exercise whenever you want. 10. And there’s no need to rent a car when you arrive – you are... Read more

Daily RV Deal: 2008 Itasca Sunova 29R

2008 Itasca Sunova 29R Previously $ 89,721 – Now $71,595 29 ft. Class A 2008 Itasca Sunova 29R that is capable of sleeping 6! Features include refrigerator, shower, queen bed and much more! Offered by Reliable RV in Springfield, MO. Email seller for details on this 2008 Itasca Sunova 29R! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

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