RVs Articles

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 11:56 PM

The Toyota Kluger is an All Wheel Drive crossover vehicle that combines the attributes of a soft roader with the luxury of a passenger vehicle. While the Kluger's name is rather uninspiring (like many of today's cars) does it make up for its less than inspirational name where it really counts? The Toyota Kluger has the bland looks to complement the crossover vehicle's rather bland and uninspiring name. Compare this to the Holden Adventra, which has far more rugged looks and... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 11:51 PM

The all wheel drive Subaru Outback has proven a highly popular choice in Australia, especially among those who often find themselves driving on country roads. With the styling and finish we have come to expect from Subaru, the Outback offers a viable option to the many soft-roaders and off-roaders available on the Australian market. The Subaru Outback is an impressive wagon that feels as comfortable on the dirt or snow and ice as it does on the tar. With Subaru's renowned symmetrica... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 7:42 PM

There are basic items that we should always bring with us when we leave the house, "essentials". The reason they are called essentials, is because they are just that: essential. Simply leaving the house, we usually have a cell phone, keys, and some form of money. As running out to do an errand across town requires specific and necessary items, camping does as well, only each requires different things for different purposes. There are many items you should be acquainted with for the i... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Gregg Hall @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 7:42 PM

Recreational vehicles have been gaining popularity in recent years. As more families are making an effort to spend more quality time with each other, camping is an excellent way to do that. There are many different options available on campers. You can travel with many of the comforts of home. It is helpful to know the parts on your camper. The more familiar you are with your camper the more comfortable you will feel in it. There are four main areas of your camper to explore. They are t... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Luise Volta @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 7:16 PM

A drive around our part of the Pacific Northwest evidences RVs in driveways, back yards, on the streets, and in open lots adjacent to storage units. In most situations, they are uncovered. The question is, how can such a costly piece of equipment, used only occasionally, be stored in a safer way and be better protected from the elements? Price tags are very often in the six-figure category, so it's a question well worth pondering. Most driveways simply don't accommodate t... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Kerry Plowright @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 9:09 AM

There was a time when the four wheel drive market was restricted to rugged, no-thrills vehicles with little or no creature comforts aimed almost exclusively at outdoor adventurers, hunters and farmers. Not anymore. The Range Rover, Toyota Landcruiser. Mitsubishi Pajero and Nissan Patrol have all brought the four wheel drive market into the realms of luxury motoring. And over the past few years, even more luxurious models have hit the Australian market, with Porsche, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Volksw... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Chuck Parrish @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 10:50 PM

It seems you have looked at every used car in your area and have finally decided on that one special gem to purchase. Before you plunk down all your change, you need to make sure this little jewel is worth what you are willing to pay and the used car salesman is willing to accept. Here are a few tips that you can use for an “on the spot” inspection of the vehicle: 1) Body damage – this is a little tricky to determine but you can do some checking. Open the hood and trunk and ins... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Peter Crump @ Monday, 22nd May 2006 @ 11:11 PM

Camper awnings allow you to add extra space to your camper. You can get an awning for a popup camper just as easily as you can get one for a fifth wheel or a motor home. You can even add a Florida room to the awning of your camper. When you have an awning for your camper, it is very easy to operate once you set up the popup camper. Camper awnings are wonderful additions to any camper that will make your experience that much more memorable. Camper awnings larger than 8.5 feet come with sup... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Peter Crump @ Thursday, 18th May 2006 @ 1:17 AM

An RV awning needs to be protected in order to keep it looking good year after year. When you start to get your RV ready for summer, there are some things that you should do to make sure that the awning is in good working order. This includes making sure that all the moving parts are working. You should never use motor oil on the gears of a retractable RV awning – this requires pure silicon spray. Along with having the awning on your RV to give you more outdoor living space there are opt... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Peter Crump @ Saturday, 13th May 2006 @ 1:07 AM

RV awnings add something extra to the experience of travelling and spending time in different areas of the country. You might think that putting up an awning each time you stop takes away time from your vacation, but once you see the awnings suitable for RVs, you will want to buy one. You can find these awnings for sale at retailers that specialize in the sale of awnings and at retailers that deal in RV sales. If something should happen to the RV awning, you won’t have any difficulty finding rep... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Glenn Freiboth @ Wednesday, 5th April 2006 @ 4:59 AM

Is there a cost effective solution to help industry meet environmental regulations and relieve skyrocketing gas prices? Hundreds of millions of miles of road tests has proven that commercial fleets on average increase gas mileage between 7% and 19% and reduce emissions by more than 30%. Commercial fleets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Asia and Europe could benefit from fuel additives. But the trick is to find a non-toxic, non-hazardous and works with any fuel used in... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Jim Johnson @ Saturday, 1st April 2006 @ 1:55 AM

It probably wasn't long after the first RV was made that someone was trying to figure out a way to attach another vehicle and tow it along too. It sounds simple enough, but there are several important considerations that come into play. Most modern RVs and motorhomes are pretty big affairs all on their own, but when you add the weight of another vehicle as well, that's is a lot of bulk to have to both start and stop rolling as you go down the highway. So here are some rv towing tips th... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Jim Johnson @ Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 1:08 PM

Driving an RV on the open road can be a challenge even to the best drivers, as the sheer size and bulk of your rolling home will present difficulties that would not be encountered in most cars or trucks. And of course, as you go you have to try to blend in with vehicles that are much smaller and more agile on the highway. So good road etiquette and planning is needed to insure as safe a trip as possible. Here are some of the top rving tips for staying safe on the open road: * Take it easy... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Jim Johnson @ Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 1:02 PM

A modern RV or motorhome is a fairly complicated conglomeration of several systems designed to meet the specific needs of on the road travelers, and there are lots of rv accesories that help support those systems and make you more safe on the trip while protecting your motorhome at the same time. For instance, here are a few rv accesories that you really should consider having: * Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. These are very inexpensive items that can truly save your life. They basi... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Jim Johnson @ Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 1:01 PM

There is an awful lot of rv equipment and accessories to choose from, ranging from the ridiculously simple and cheap to the very expensive. Since the rv lifestyle is so unique and the tasks are so specialized, there are many products that have been produced and sold specifically for rv owners and users. And some of those products are more useful and necessary than others, so here is a short list of rv accesories that any motorhome owner should seriously consider if they want to make the trip mor... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Jim Johnson @ Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 12:39 PM

One of the great things about RVs and motorhomes is that you can take your home with you as you travel instead of staying in a series of hotel rooms. However, you will have to arrange a place to park your RV though and most often that will be in a campground. So these are some rv camping tips that you will need to know to be able to camp successfully as you travel, and here they are: * Probably the smartest investment that you can make for RV travel is to buy one or both of the major camp... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Ben Franklin @ Sunday, 19th February 2006 @ 3:11 AM

There's nothing like hitting the open road with a camping trip in mind. For those who don't want an extra vehicle to tow around a truck camper can be the smartest choice. The advantages to owning your own truck camper are incredible. First off, you don't have to buy another vehicle when you go truck-mounted. There's no large camper to park at the end of the vacation. Secondly, there isn't a "second vehicle" to maintain and repair. By using your own truck, ... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @ Thursday, 26th January 2006 @ 12:32 AM

With the "master" bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or "fivers" as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited for fulltiming. In addition, the towing vehicle can be unhitched from the RV and used as a day-to-day car or truck -no need to tow a compact car on an A-frame like some big rigs! Specs of a 5th wheel RV: •Size: 21... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 10:57 PM

A fifth wheel slider hitch makes all those dreams of on-the-road adventure come to life when you purchase a fifth wheel trailer. It’s well worth the time to take your time to install it correctly. Remember, if you are not confident in your engineering ability it is usually better to call in the professionals. Better safe than sorry. A few dollars could save your life. Before starting: • Make sure you have the correct hitch for both your vehicle and the trailer being towed.... more...

Cars and Trucks » RVs | By Nicky Pilkington @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 8:02 PM

Modern RV's have internal water tanks and pumping systems, but these are incompatible with city water supplies as these run at a high pressure. Modern RVs are equipped with pressure demand type automatic pumps, polyethylene fresh water storage tanks, and polybutylene water lines. These systems are designed to be operated at a certain maximum water pressure level in the neighborhood of 35 to 45 pounds per square inch. The on-board pump has a built in pressure switch that shuts off the... more...