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If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our E-mail Digest or RSS Feed. We will then send you the stories that are posted each day in an e-mail digest. We use a service called Feedburner for delivery of these emails. You will receive an e-mail from Feedburner after you subscribe and you must click on that email to activate your subscription. Thanks for visiting and enjoy all the information! RV.Net Blog AdminFor those of you that follow my posts, you may have noticed that I have been gone from RV.Net for a while. For reasons both personal and professional, I haven’t had the time to sit down and write anything, and for that, I apologize. The good news is that business has been picking up at Henderson’s Line-Up and SuperSteer, and we have a lot of exciting news to share. First and foremost, we are in the process of developing a new website that is much easier to navigate and will feature our own blog page, where you can come in, sign on and post questions or comments (I’ll still be posting here, too).  The new site will also feature an e-store, where you can purchase our products directly. The site is literally days away at this point, and as soon as it is up and running, I’ll be sure and let you know. We also have our new catalogs in, and a supplement that covers our product line designed specifically for trucks. These will be available for free download when the site is completed, but in the mean time you are welcome to call and ask for one,... Read more

The RV Trivia Challenge 3

RV Trivia 3 This trivia challenge focuses on a nostalgic theme. I think if anyone scores 50% on this one, they are really lucky or they are a genius.  Even though many of the questions may stump you, I think you will find it both entertaining and educational.  Be sure to check your score and your rating. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Is Better Quality In The Future For RV’s?

Well, it just might. The RV industry has been crippled by this economic downturn like no time before.  It has been particularly hard hit as it was such a hot product considering the somewhat limited market.   Some say it will never be the same, and that may very well be, at least for many of our lifetimes.  But, it will recover and again grow.  Perhaps not in the galloping way it has of the past decade. Back in January I did an article on the quality, or lack thereof, of RV’s today. It was titled “Is There Quality In Today’s RV’s?”  (Link Here if you missed it)  It drew many comments with a variety of different points of view.  But now, could there be changes afoot?  There just might be, but not necessarily by design. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

2009. The Year Of The Revival Of The RV “Bat Wing”

Welcome to the year of the bat wing.  The “Bat Wing”, the “T” shaped crank up off-air television antenna found on pretty well every RV.  Have you noticed how many you see now in the up position in every campground?  Even large highline rigs are displaying their bat wing antennas.  So, why has this changed from last year, or previous years? The government has legislated that television broadcasters switch from analogue to digital.  This was done to make better use of the frequency spectrum and allow more services to have the ability to better share these frequency bandwidths.  This changed has brought a whole new view on off air reception.  Top quality high definition programming is now on many local channels in the U.S.A.  This will boost the number of viewers of off air substantially.  This is a definite bonus to those of us that have an RV.  Many homes get their local news through cable and probably don’t even have an off air antenna.  Many RV’s have satellite dishes, but on occasion wish to view the local news via their off air bat wing.  Whether you have a newer TV that is already digital ready, or add an analogue/digital converter, you will love the picture quality. With this increase in use of the “Bat Wing” antennas on RV’s, will come more accidental damage caused by forgetting to retract it prior to departing camp.  While some rigs have warning buzzers and lights, many do not.  Additionally, with this... Read more

The RV Trivia Challenge No. 2

The Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge No. 2. If you did okay on the RV Trivia Challenge No. 1, you may be on the road to becoming an RV Guru.  Others may be settling into a well informed RV enthusiast while still some may well be slipping into an “RV For Dummies” candidate rating.   If you missed the first RV Challenge, here’s a link to it.   The RV Trivia Challenge Keep in mind, this is a trivia.  It is not based on one RV type rig.  So, regardless of your type of camping, there should be some things that are familiar. Well. Let’s get at it!  Be sure to post your score, and or comments, in the comment box at the very bottom.  Good Luck!!! The Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge No. 2 1) The hitch point of a 5th wheel trailer pivots the tow and towed vehicle  ………… A) At the rear most part of the tow vehicle B) Near, or over the axle of the tow vehicle C) It does not pivot, the trailer becomes part of the tow vehicle, similar to a bus 2) If your house battery bank was rated at 400 amp/hrs, how long should you run a 20 amp load on a fully charged bank? A) 10 hours B) 20 hours C) 40 hours D) 15 hour 30 minutes 3) What would the maximum output be of a 5000 watt generator operating in Denver Colorado? A) About 5000 watts B) About 5350 watts C) About 4225 watts D) About 4805 watts 4) What is meant by the term “3 way fridge”? A) It refers to a three door, side by side frig B) It has a fridge, a freezer and an ice maker C)... Read more

The RV Trivia Challenge!

  It’s time for the Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge.  Are you an RV Guru,  a fairly well informed RV enthusiast, or are you an “RV For Dummies” candidate?  Check it out and let’s hear how you score. Alright, if you are up to the challenge, let’s see how you do. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

MPG’s

Miles per gallon seem to be on everyone’s mind, in and out of the RV world. In fairness, M.P.G.’s should play a role in the decision process we undergo when purchasing any motor vehicle. After all, miles cost money. Fuel isn’t free. No way around it. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Tire Monitors. A Gadget Or A Must Have?

Having a flat tire on your automobile is one thing, having a flat on your RV is totally different.  While both present a possible safety issue, the later, motorized or towed, can be a harrowing experience due to the weight and size.  Additionally the cost can be substantially more in the case of an RV.  Often, the shredding of a motor home tire while getting slowed and stopped, can cause severe body damage.  Torn, or destroyed  fenders and wheel wells can result.   Of course the wheel itself and surrounding components may also suffer and require repair or replacement.   These damages can cost thousands of dollars to correct, in addition to the replacement of the subject tire.  So how can you eliminate the possibility of having a tire blow out?  Well, unfortunately you can’t.  There is no way you can guarantee it will never happen, unless you want to get “Run Flats“, but, unfortunately, they are not available in the size and weight you need.  But you may be able to substantially reduce the chances of this ever happening. Industry experts agree that the majority of blow outs are the result of tires that are 20% or more under inflated.  This under inflation is generally the result of either, operator not regularly maintaining the tire pressures or the development of a slow leak.   Well, you could eliminate the maintenance issue by being more diligent with regular frequency.  But, the slow leak is unpredictable.  It could develop at anytime,... Read more

North & South of the Border - Same Question

In the opening 11 months of “Green RVing” the media interest in my North American adventure has been pretty demanding. The requests for interviews keep coming. I am continually inspired, witnessing the deep interest in energy conservation and independence. People seem generally moved to self-reliance and autonomy. Read more Tell a Friend Read More →

Investing? In An RV?

Time and time again, we hear people that are pondering purchasing an RV state, “I want to get the right one as it is a large investment.”  When these statements, or similar are made, it almost always brings comments, like “An RV is not an investment, it’s a depreciating asset.”   These exchanges are fairly common on RV forums like RV.NET/Forums.   So, who’s right here?  Well, an investment, at least a financial one, is generally made to grow or increase the value of those funds and get a financial return.  At the outset, it would certainly appear that the “nay sayers” are in fact, correct.  So let’s look at those that still refer to the purchase of a recreational vehicle as an investment. Well, the purchase price is generally a substantial amount of money.  Also, as pointed out by the other side, the financial value will decrease, not increase; that is a guarantee.  But, does an investment’s return have to be measured in currency?  Perhaps not.   According to the Encarta Dictionary, the meaning is not confined to necessarily being a monetary return as can be seen on this link. There are other valuable things that may well qualify.  Perhaps it may provide big dividends in the form of a better lifestyle, a family unity, a healthier way of life or more.  The word investment originally was used solely to describe a financial security investment placed mainly to make financial gains or profits..  Today the... Read more

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