Mark’s RV Garage Episode #8 Released

RV Education 101 releases Episode #8 of the new Internet based RV How-To series titled “Mark’s RV Garage.” The new episode is available for viewing at www.rvconsumer.com and on You Tube On this episode of Mark’s RV Garage: * Mark & Tyler start putting the interior of the Yellowstone restoration project back together. * See how convenient battery operated LED lights are for all those dark and dimly lit areas of your RV. * Get the answer to the question on mixing and matching different battery types and sizes on your RV. * Take a stroll down memory lane when Mark narrates who and what the Tin Can Tourists organization was back in the day, and how it has been revived. * All of this and more on this episode of Mark’s RV Garage. If you missed previous episodes of Mark’s RV Garage they are archived at www.rvconsumer.com for easy retreival and viewing Episode # 9 will be available for viewing on 30 May 2011. Happy RV Learning, Mark Polk www.rvconsumer.com www.rveducation101.com  Read More →

A GPS Designed For RVers

After extensive research and beta testing in the RVing community, Rand McNally has released the TripMaker® RVND™ 5510 sporting a name that’s almost as long as my motorhome. It’s the first navigation device designed specifically for RVers. Rand McNally's GPS for RVers (Credit: Rand McNally) It comes stocked with information that would make a car driver’s head spin. Routing isn’t just routing on the 5510. The GPS also includes height and weight restrictions and turning preferences that are tuned to the type of RV you’re driving. For example, you might not enjoy maneuvering your 43-foot-long motor home around a tight right corner into the Cracker Barrel parking lot. The 5510 will show you a left turn into your destination. There’s also the question of where to park your house-on-wheels. The points of interest on this GPS are expanded to include RV campgrounds, dealers, repair providers, and travel centers with dump stations. “We’ve listened carefully to members of the RVing community, who told us overwhelmingly that they would be interested in purchasing a GPS if it provided RV-specific routing, stops, and amenities that RVers need while on the road, and things to see and do along the way. Our new TripMaker® RVND™ line will solidly deliver on these expectations,” said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally in a new release. RV-critical Information Fully operational in English, French, and Spanish, the TripMaker® RVND™ features more... Read more

Mark’s RV Garage Episode #5 Released

RV Education 101 releases Episode #5 of the new Internet based RV How-To series titled “Mark’s RV Garage.” The new episode is available for viewing at www.rvconsumer.com and on You Tube.            On this episode of Mark’s RV Garage:  *Mark & Tyler finish framing the vintage travel trailer and start the rough-in wiring. * Learn how to protect your RV from power surges and improper campground wiring * Get some great tips for extending the life of your RV holding tanks and controlling odors * Get some answers on how to protect your RV awnings * See what camping tip won the author a free copy of Microsoft Streets & Trips If you missed previous episodes of Mark’s RV Garage they are archived at www.rvconsumer.com for easy retreival and viewing Episode # 6 will be available for viewing on 18 April 2011. Happy RV Learning, Mark Polk www.rvconsumer.com  Read More →

Finally, a Pay-as-you-go satellite TV offer made for RVers!

By Marcel Guajardo, DISH Network RV Products Manager During the last year, I traveled to several rallies and trade shows across the country.  I started at the Winnebago Rally in Forest City, Iowa, speaking to RVers about their satellite TV experiences.   It was obvious that RVers love their TVs, but many travel only a few months a year and don’t want a year-long commitment.   So we launched our new “Pay-as-you-go” program that lets you simply pay for TV service for only the months you travel. RVers can sign up for a no-contract plan in which you only pay a monthly bill for the months that you travel. This presents huge savings for RVers since you don’t have to pay a monthly bill all year long.  You can start and stop monthly service as many times as you want at no charge.    The program offers HD programming and the convenience of having a dedicated receiver in your RV.  There’s no better offer for those who want to enjoy television while they travel! Key features of our Pay-as-you-go program: No contract required No additional monthly service fees No charges to start or stop monthly service HD programming Compact HD receiver View your off-air channels through your HD receiver Have a Ku-band mobile satellite antenna?  Want HD in-motion? Only DISH Network offers HD programming with any Ku-band mobile satellite antenna! To learn more, visit www.dish.com/rv. We are also in all Camping World stores!  Read More →

A new trailer that’s old

Airstream, arguably the most recognized RV manufacturer in North America, has partnered with Eddie Bauer to produce a new trendy trailer—the 2011 Eddie Bauer Airstream travel trailer. The all new 2011 Eddie Bauer Airstream. Photo courtesy Gear Patrol First unveiled at the 48th Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky in late November 2010, the Eddie Bauer Airstream is now available at dealers nationwide. With more than 160 years of combined experience, two iconic brands, Airstream and Eddie Bauer, have partnered to create the ultimate adventure travel trailer, specifically designed to bring outdoor enthusiasts closer to Mother Nature in comfort and style. Designed to meet the specific needs of outdoor adventure travel, the Eddie Bauer Airstream includes a unique sport hatch in the rear of the trailer. The hatch allows for easy loading and unloading of oversized equipment such as bikes and kayaks which can then be secured in the fold-away dinette/lounge area. The unit is also equipped with premium oversized Michelin tires to provide greater ground clearance and rugged wheel-well cladding to protect against off-road debris. A handheld exterior shower makes for easy cleanup for the traveler, their equipment, or pets. Extra clotheslines and racks are intended for hanging wet clothing while durable exterior tie hooks are ideal for securing equipment or making sure Fido stays close by. The interior features an Eddie Bauer-inspired décor, including maple and soapstone... Read more

Mark’s RV Garage Episode #4 Released

RV Education 101 releases Episode #4 of the brand new Internet based RV How-To series titled “Mark’s RV Garage.” The new episode is available for viewing at www.rvconsumer.com and on You Tube On this episode of Mark’s RV Garage: * The vintage trailer project is taken apart down to the bare studs.  * Rescuing Roxie, watch the story of a dog Mark & his family rescued last year. * Discover an easy installation for your RV that keeps the dirt at the door.   * Find out what you can do to win a free copy of Microsoft Streets and Trips. * Discover what www.rv4thecause.org is all about and how you can register for some free information packed webinars.     If you missed previous episodes of Mark’s RV Garage they are archived at www.rvconsumer.com for easy retreival and viewing Episode # 5 will be available for viewing on 4 April 2011. Happy RV Learning, Mark Polk www.rvconsumer.com  Read More →

What’s a Wallup?

The Wallup! ™ or “Wall-in-a-bag” is a collapsible 6-foot high x 12-foot wide framed flexible wall that fits in a small bag making storage and transportation a snap. Manufactured by Walluping Industries Inc. based in Spokane, Washington, The Wallup can be assembled in a matter of minutes. The Wallup takes minutes to install. Easily erected without the use of strings or other attachments, the Wall-in-a-bag has applications as a privacy barrier, wind protection, sun shelter, shower stall, lean-to, changing room, tent, shelter from the weather, temporary bathroom, as well as an unlimited number of other uses. In addition to being used by RVers and campers, this free-standing portable wall will appeal to hunters, golfers, sports teams, advertisers, vendors, and even equestrians as horse stalls and outdoor tack rooms. Invention of the Wallup The Inventor of the Wallup spent his younger days scrounging the Cascade forests for neat things, elusive trout, forgotten forest ponds, and secluded valleys. On one of his many outings with friends found them caught by the wind playing a game of cards. He swore revenge and on the next camping trip the Wallup! began life as a tarp braced with conduit poles. Many years of trial and error led to the present design. After many prototypes, material tests, and failures, the current Wallup! was created. In just a few minutes the Wallup assembles into a 6-foot-high by 12-foot-wide freestanding wall. The first of the prototypes were sewn out of the... Read more

Mark’s RV Garage Episode #3 Released

RV Education 101 releases episode # 3 of the Internet based RV how-to series titled “Mark’s RV Garage.” The new episode is available for viewing at www.rvconsumer.com and on You Tube On this episode of Mark’s RV Garage: * The demolition stage begins on the vintage travel trailer restoration project.  * See how easy it is to install a new Maxx Air II vent cover on your RV. * Learn how to extend the life of your RV batteries.   * See what tool I never leaves home without. * Get an inside look at what’s happening in the world of RV’s for 2011 and much more.     If you missed the episodes 1 and 2 of Mark’s RV Garage it is archived at www.rvconsumer.com for easy retreival and viewing (just look to the right and click on my picture). Episode # 4 will be available for viewing on 21 March 2011. Happy RV Learning, Mark Polk www.rvconsumer.com  Read More →

Homemade Teardrop Trailers Make Comeback

Gary Daniel and Don Wheeler are two -it-yourselfers who built their own teardrops—compact, efficient travel trailers measuring just 4 feet by 8 feet. Central Illinois Recreational Show David Clemente of Janesville, Wisconsin, built a teardrop trailer from the information in a 1939/1947 Mechanix Illustrated magazine. It is nicely finished and used regularly for camping. Photo courtesy Allen Penticoff and Rock River Times Daniel and Wheeler will be among teardrop owners who will display their rigs at the Central Illinois Recreational Show at the Peoria Civic Center from Friday (March 4) through Sunday, the Bloomington Pantagraph reported. The show used to be just for motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth-wheels, but it has expanded in recent years with the growth of the Civic Center. Now, besides recreational vehicles, vendors will represent campgrounds, tow-vehicle dealers, boats, three-wheeled motorcycles, trail bikes, all-terrain vehicles, and even golf carts sales. This year’s highlight will be the small pull-behind trailers known as “tear-drop trailers.” Teardrops have been around since the 1930s—many were home-built—and were popular because of their sleek, aerodynamic design and lightweight materials. Several tear-drop trailers designed by local campers will be on display at the show. What is a teardrop? (The following information on teardrop trailers courtesy teardrops.net) Anyone who has ever owned (or used) a teardrop trailer can tell you that the most... Read more

Mark’s RV Garage Episode # 2 Released

RV Education 101 releases the second episode of the Internet based RV how-to TV show titled “Mark’s RV Garage.” Episode #2 is available for viewing at www.rvconsumer.com and on You Tube On this episode of Mark’s RV Garage follow Mark and Tyler as they search for a vintage travel trailer to restore in the garage. See why EZ Coupler and Dominator sewer hoses are the brand Mark prefers to use. Take an inside look at what the KOA campground in Myrtle Beach South Carolina has to offer in the way of cool amenities and attractions. See what Mark won’t leave home without in his RV toolbox. Learn some good tips on cleaning and maintaining your RV Roof. Discover some effective ways to increase your fuel economy. Get an inside look at what’s happening in the world of RV’s for 2011 and much more all in this episode of Mark’s RV Garage.     If you missed the first episode of Mark’s RV Garage it is archived at www.rvconsumer.com for easy retreival and viewing (just look to the right and click on my picture). Episode # 3 will be availabe for viewing on 7  March 2011. Happy RV Learning, Mark Polk www.rvconsumer.com  Read More →

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