The RV Trivia Challenge 9. Are You Up To It?

Welcome to the first Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge of 2010. The Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge No. 9 series will test your skills on a variety of RV related topics.  As usual whenever a broad base of topics are presented, it becomes difficult to know the answers for all the questions.  Please remember, this is trivia, requiring some guess work on occasion.   Get a pen and paper so that you can record your answers.  Upon completion, you can check your answers with those shown at the bottom.  Good luck. So, Let’s go! Read more  Read More →

2009 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser Mini 4232

2009 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser Mini 4232 Previously $79,900 – Now $69,880 25 ft. Class C gets 18MPG!!! Features large slide out, FLAT SCREEN TV, Rear Full Bath (Wardrobe, Toilet, Sink & Shower), Booth Dinette & 60″ Hide-A-Bed Slideout, 49″ 1/2 x 83″ Over Cab Bunk, Euro Vent, Opt. LCD TV, Pantry, Ent. Center, Refrigerator, 3 Burner Range w/Microwave, Round Kitchen Sink and more! Offered from Collier RV Super Center in Rockford, IL. Learn more about this 2009 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser Mini 4232! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

2009 Itasca Latitude

2009 Itasca Latitude Previously $212,945 – Now $166,645 2009 Model: 39W, 340 Cummins Freightliner, 2 full-wall slideouts, beige interior, black exterior, one-piece windshield, leather sofa & cab seats, dining table w/ 4 chairs, and more! Offered from Reliable RV in Springfield, MO. Learn more about this 2009 Itasca Latitude! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

2007 Airstream CLASSIC FB

2007 Airstream CLASSIC FB Previously $81,125 – Now $57,987 New 25 ft. CLASSIC FB LIMITED features Audio/video upgrade w/ 23″ TV, front panoramic window, spacemaker microwave, vent w/ built-in thermo in bedroom, 15,000 A/C w/ heat pump, full factory warranty, and more! Offered from Ewald’s Airstream of Wisconsin in Franklin, WI. Learn more about this 2007 Airstream CLASSIC FB! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

Shrinking Trailers, Shrinking Cars, Shrinking Hitches

It seems, my friends, that the sun blotting trailers of yesteryear are quickly giving way to the sub-compact micro-trailers. While I’m all in favor of increased fuel economy and parking in one zip code, I wonder how far this trend will go. While perusing the new units at the Hershey RV show last year, I asked a dealer why there were holes in the wall at the end of the bed. “Feet,” he replied. And so it goes. As I pondered the idea of waking up in the wee hours with an unknown creature of the wild licking my toes, I had to admit that some of these manufacturers were getting downright crafty in their designs. I saw outside kitchens, TVs that dropped from the ceiling, and a dinette that expanded into a dance floor, complete with the cheesy DJ. Okay I made that last one up. But you get my drift. I assume, the laws of physics being what they are, that we’ll eventually hit a minimum size trailer. Unless you work for Ringling Bros. and wear a red nose, you might demand enough room to inhale (insert Bill Clinton joke here). But why fight it? If you can get a 20′ trailer with all the modern luxuries and tow it with your Moped, rock on! We’re certainly not fighting it. For sixteen years Hensley Mfg. has built trailer hitches geared toward the mobile estate. And we’ve built them well. So well, they’ll work on any sized trailer. “But it looks so big on my trailer!” you cried. Fair enough. Aesthetics are everything. So we designed... Read more

The Mystery Camper Challenge Is Back. Can You Solve It?

Where is the Mystery Camper today?  We haven’t heard from him for some time and this one will not be easy.  In the past the Mystery Camper has sent us photos of his surrounding.  These have been solved quite quickly by our smart members and readers.  Well, he has not forwarded any photo clues this time, only some words and images.  Your challenge is to name the location and campground.   So here’s all we have right now.  Clues will be added if needed every few days.  Who will have the bragging rights to solving this one?       “Something about the park’s name reminds me of Hawaii.  What would that be? The Mystery Camper                                                          Well, that’s it.  That’s all we have currently to work with.  Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom.  If you think you have solved it, let’s hear the location, campground name and how you figured it out.   With The Challenging Question    -     Lug_Nut    -     Peter Mercer  Read More →

Hydronic Heat For Gas Coaches And Trailers

Now gasoline powered RV’s and trailers will be able enjoy the comfort and efficiency of hydronic heat. RV furnaces and hot water heaters may soon be things of the past on many rigs now that an affordable propane fired hydronic heating system is available.  Aqua-Hot recently introduced its new 375-LP that can provide interior heating and a continuous supply of hot water.  While plugged into shore power it is heated with a 1500 watt 120 VAC element for general light service which helps reduce propane consumption.  During times requiring additional heat, or while no AC is available, it is equipped with a propane burner. Read more  Read More →

Extended Warranties: How To Protect Your Investment

Last week we looked at the cost effectiveness of extended warranties.  This week we will discuss what the vehicle owner is responsible for during such a warranty. If you elect to purchase an extended warranty on your RV, you need to protect that investment.  This requires regular maintenance at the frequency rate recommended by the manufacturer.  It also requires you to have the documents confirming the service was carried out.  So, keep all these receipts in a safe place so you can produce them if ever needed.  This maintenance file is also good to have when selling your RV down the road. Additionally, you are expected to operate the vehicle within its specifications and take the necessary steps that may be required once a failure has occurred.  For example, if on a motorized RV the oil pressure alarm sounds, you must stop the vehicle and engine immediately.  Damage caused by the engine operating any duration after the failure may not be covered by the warranty.  Say you saw a service station a mile down the highway and you decided to try to nurse it the extra mile.  If the oil pressure is low, not just a sensor failure, the crank bearings and the cylinder walls and more may be damaged. There are two ways the warranty shop can tell that the engine was run after the oil pressure ceased.  First, by inspecting the internal parts in the motor.  Secondly the ECM (Engine Control Module) records all engine events and would probably show that the oil pressure was low... Read more

2007 Damon Challenger 348

2007 Damon Challenger 348 Previously $72,500 – Now $69,900 36 ft. gasoline coach, Double slide, looks and runs like new. This unit is fully equipped with twin airs, electric awning, microwave, generator, 2 TVs, jacks, central vacuum, gorgeous wood cabinets and more! Offered from Dave Arbogast RV & Boat Depot in Troy, OH. Learn more about this 2007 Damon Challenger 348! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

2009 EnduraMax 38 MAX

2009 EnduraMax 38 MAX Previously $66,295 – Now $59,995 Toy Hauler w/ slideout, features 2 flatscreen TVs, oven, microwave, ceiling fan, booth dinette, glass-enclosed shower, and more! Offered from Mark’s RV & Boat Superstore in Churchville, NY. Learn more about this 2009 EnduraMax 38 MAX! Find more great RVs on  Read More →

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