Carbon Monoxide Reminder

Every year, around this time, I like to remind people about the dangers of carbon monoxide gas. Whether in your home or your RV, when you fire up the furnace and bring out the portable heaters to help stay warm, there is the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide gas is invisible, odorless, and deadly! It is produced by the partial combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. This includes gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, wood, & coal. It is extremely serious when combustion by-products are not vented outside. Carbon Monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths each year. Let’s take a look at what we can do to prevent the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.   Read more  Read More →

Innovative Class B+ Models Gaining in Popularity

Phoenix USA RV has emerged as one of the most popular manufacturers in recent months, as the RV market shifts toward smaller and more efficient models. The company’s Class B+ models are slightly larger than Class B campers, but include the major amenities typically only found in larger rigs, such as a slideout and a full dry bath with shower. The result is a lightweight, easy-to-maneuver motorhome with a surprisingly spacious interior. “Our advantage is that we have built this unit from the ground up to be a B-plus motorhome,” said Stuart Bailey, national sales manager. “The only thing that we are offering less than a Class C is the sleeping position in the cabover. My B-plus has everything that a 45-footer offers, just smaller.” Model lengths range from 21 ft. to 31 ft. in several floor plans, ensuring a match for virtually every lifestyle and interior preference. Whether you’re looking to downsize or upgrade, the Phoenix lineup is worth a close look. Find Phoenix RV models at rvSearch.com. The Phoenix Cruiser 2551 has an improved floor plan that packs plenty of features into its 26’5” length. Inside you’ll find two twin beds and a full bath in the back. Up in the cab, the passenger seat swivels around to provide additional seating in the living area. The galley is equipped with solid-surface countertops and an oversize sink. The 2551 model is powered by a 6.8 L V10 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission, built on the Ford E-450 chassis. The coach also features... Read more

The RV Trivia Challenge 7

The Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge 7 is a mixed bag of RV trivia. Some may have no idea as to the answer, but remember, it is RV trivia.  So, let’s see how you can handle a diversified topic field.   Get a pencil and paper so that you can record your answers as you go through it.  You will then be able to check your answers against those displayed at the very bottom.  Be sure to share your score and any other comments you may have in the comments section following the answers. Read more  Read More →

Thomas Edison Birthplace

One of the outstanding geniuses in the history of modern technology was born in a modest brick home in Milan, Ohio. In his lifetime, Thomas Alva Edison earned patents for more than a thousand of his inventions, including the incandescent electric bulb, phonograph, carbon telephone transmitter, and the motion-picture projector. Read more  Read More →

Gene Autry Museum

Before the days of cable television, computer video games, and the internet, kids of my generation sought entertainment at the local movie theater, where the cowboy was king. The Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum in Gene Autry, Oklahoma remembers those gold old days and preserves them in a time capsule of movie memorabilia. Read more  Read More →

The October Mystery Camper Challenge

The October Mystery Camper Challenge will again test your skills in solving where and at what RV park the Mystery Camper is at.   All we have at this time is some photos taken in the park.  He also appears to have taken one while touring the area.  So, get your thinking caps on, and let’s get this one figured out.  If needed, clues will be revealed by the elusive camper. Read more  Read More →

Six Words About Your RV Life

Hello intrepid travelers, Calling all wordsmiths, writers, witty individuals or families…can you condense your RV and camping experiences and expectations into six words? I double dog dare ya to share Six Words About Your RV Life!! Have you heard of the six word memoirs project from SMITH Magazine? In 2006 the fine minds behind SMITH Magazine offered aspiring writers, poets, those with something to say, and plain ole witty folk an opportunity to tell their story in six words. It’s said that Hemingway did just that when challenged to write a six word story. He came up with this: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”  Thousands of others from the famous to the neighbor-next-door have submitted their six word story in several SMITH Magazine projects including a series on Love & Heartbreak. And this got me thinking about my own six word memoirs…stories about my life on the road, as an RVer. My motto and the RV Cooking Show’s tag line is a mere six words – “Love to travel. Love to eat.” I quickly realized we all have a story to tell, a short ditty to share – especially when it comes to our RV and camping travels. So, with much anticipation and excitement I am delighted to introduce a special six word series – Six Words About Your RV Life. Think about your adventures and see if you can craft a six word memoir about your RV vacation, lifestyle, camping experiences. Leave your six words on my RVCookingShow blog or right here on this RV.net blog posting – Six... Read more

The RV Trivia Challenge 6 – Destinations -

The Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge 6 is focusing on popular RV destinations. Get a pencil and paper so that you can record your answers as you go through it.  You will then be able to check your answers against those displayed at the very bottom.  Be sure to share your score and any other comments you may have in the comments section following the answers. Read more  Read More →

The Jewels of Fall Camping (Part 2 of 2)

Last week we looked at the jewels of Fall camping in the north eastern climates.  This week, we will explore the events and attractions found in these areas that only occur in the autumn.  While there are literly hundreds to choose from, we will only touch on several around the country.   So let’s see what and where some of these are.       Ontario Canada See the fall colors in all their splendor on the unique Agawa Canyon Tour.  This popular tour is a day trip via train through the Agawa Canyon.  The canyon, and much of the 228 mile round trip journey, is only accessible by rail.   It operates from downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and runs north to the canyon and returns.   Depending on the weather, the best time to catch the most brilliant autumn colors is between the last two weeks in September and the first week of October.  Reservations are a must during this period as it is very popular.  Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is located just across the bridge from Sault Michigan at the most northern part of I75. There are several RV parks in the area including a KOA.  Here’s a link to the canyon event. Website: Agawa Canyon Quebec Canada A short drive north from Montreal will bring you to the Laurentians, a mountainous region that comes alive with the fall colors each year.  Mid September ushers in the fall season in this picturesque area.  Many towns and small villages can be found, each with their own special character and weekend fall events.  As mainly... Read more

RV Cooking Show – Lovely Lake Tahoe & Luscious Grilled Fruit

I simply can’t believe it! Labor Day weekend is here already…the official end to my favorite season – summer. There’s only one thing to do in this case…enjoy the wide open out-of-doors at the campground or RV park of your choice and get grilling! We’re spending this holiday weekend in South Lake Tahoe and what a treat it is. In this episode of the RV Cooking Show – Lovely Lake Tahoe and Luscious Grilled Fruit – I’ll show you some of my favorite Tahoe hot spots – historic estates, a gem of a bay, Lake Tahoe’s only outlet, and my favorite Lake Tahoe beach. There’s so much more that I couldn’t fit – visit the show page on my website for lots more about the area. By now you know I love farmer markets and South Lake Tahoe has a terrific one. I stopped there and was lured in by the fresh, fragrant fruit of the season – peaches, plums, strawberries, and figs (the nectarines looked great but were not ripe enough). This inspired me to share one of my favorite old time grilling tricks – fresh fruit, brushed with a honey-balsamic glaze and grilled to perfection. That being said, the RV Cooking Show crew set forth to deliver a special Labor Day weekend recipe that we’ll bet becomes an old standby for you, too. Enjoy! I’d love to know what you think about this episode of the RV Cooking Show, where you’re camping and what you’re cooking this Labor Day weekend, and any other thoughts, ideas or comments you’d like to share. Leave a comment below! Happy... Read more

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