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Have you ever heard people’s descriptions of the Jeep death wobble? “Uncontrollable shaking.” “The epitome of white-knuckle driving.” “Terror on the road.” But, what causes the so-called “Jeep death wobble”? What should you do if you experience it? And is there a way to fix it? In this post, we’re looking at the death wobble …

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RVers can be at risk of highway hypnosis because of the temptation to drive especially long distances. It can be a particular danger for weekenders who are eager to maximize their vacation time by getting to their destination as soon as possible. It can also be a risk/temptation for those of us with very large fuel …

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Almost anyone who has ever had the displeasure of driving an RV in high winds will tell you that it can be a very stressful white-knuckle experience. No one likes driving an RV in high winds, but the situation is likely to present itself sooner or later. For this reason, we’re here to share some …

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Camping or living in a motorhome is one thing, but safely driving and maneuvering it is quite another. A while back we went over the finer points of off-tracking & rear overhang, and in a later post we covered 7 pro tips for backing up a motorhome. In today’s post, we’ll cover how to adjust …

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When you started RVing, did you already know how to drive an RV? Many people hit the road for the first time without experience driving anything larger than a passenger car. If this describes you, you’re not alone! We’re lucky in that we brought a professional driver along when we hit the road. But if …

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Owning a Class A RV is a wonderful way to travel and to enjoy living in a wide array of natural environments. What could be better than those panoramic views on your next road trip? But can anyone drive a Class A RV? Do you need a special Class A RV license? You might. Let’s …

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There are many advantages to traveling the country in a Class A motorhome. You have panoramic views, comfortable seating, and plenty of space! But one thing you don’t get is good fuel economy. Of all the classes of RVs out there, the Class A motorhome is likely the worst in terms of fuel efficiency. Fortunately, …

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We highly recommend renting an RV in England. But we also advise going in with eyes wide open when it comes to the size of the roads… or lack thereof. In part 3 of our U.K. Road Trip, we take you on the SMALLEST roads we’ve ever been on… in a motorhome! Having driven on …

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Our last video was a stark reminder of the critical importance of knowing your RV’s height, and how to avoid turning it into a convertible under a low overpass. It received more thumbs up in its first week than any video we’ve ever done, and generated a ton of comments from fellow RVers (and even …

Read More about 1/31/18 LIVE CHAT Follow Up: Avoiding Overpass Crashes

Have you ever been driving your RV, come to an overpass, weren’t sure of the clearance, slowed down… then drove under it anyway? If so, you certainly know, in hindsight, that slowing down doesn’t make your RV shorter. When I used to transform bus driver trainees into professional motorcoach operators, there were lots of overpasses …

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We’ve had no problem driving around Australia for the past couple of weeks. But as a former bus driving instructor, I’ve keyed into many nuances that differentiate Aussie rules of the road from those we’re used to. Even though we’ve been doing fine, we thought it would be a great idea to learn all we …

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