Whatever happened to the Workhorse RV chassis? Once upon a time, the Workhorse chassis replaced the P-30 truck/step van chassis used by Chevrolet. It then became the popular Chevy Workhorse Chassis for RV use. The durability of the Workhorse chassis earned major respect and quickly became a favorite among RV manufacturers. But what happened to …
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The lubricant WD-40 is a popular product with lots of great uses. Most of us have a can or two on the RV or around the house and use it for lots of things. (It’s well-known for removing grease and adhesives, for example). But what you may not know is where NOT to use WD-40. …
Everyone knows that boats travel on water and RVs travel on land. But an amphibious camper or “camper boat” offers the ultimate way to explore by land or water in the same rig. Can you imagine having an RV where you can head to a boat ramp and drive right into the water to go …
If you’re an RV enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of the Quartzsite RV Show. Technically billed as the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show, it’s among the largest and most popular RV-related events in the world. Located in the small desert town of Quartzsite, Arizona, hundreds of thousands of RVers attend the show each year. But …
What is a slide-in camper? Is it the same thing as a truck bed camper or truck camper? Are there variations on the slide-in/truck camper theme or are they all the same? Truck campers, or “turtles” as some people call them, are becoming increasingly popular for many reasons. Today we’re looking at campers for trucks …
Today we’re taking a look at PPL Motor Homes – a popular place for used RV sales, consignments, and parts. But who’s behind PPL Motor Homes and where are they located? Are PPL Motorhome parts high quality and easy to order online? And what’s up with PPL Motor Homes sales? How much RV consignment experience …
Winter is finally behind us, and spring has sprung (okay… we’re a little late since summer is now upon us)! But when we’re doing our RV spring cleaning, one thing we shouldn’t forget (though it’s easy to overlook) is our tow or towed car! So today, we’ve got tips for car spring cleaning. If you …
If you’ve ever had a slide out get stuck, you know the frustration and stress of being unable to drive your rig because the RV slide-out won’t retract. The best way to avoid that situation is to learn how to manually retract an RV slide room that’s stuck before you find yourself in that situation. …
When friends & family gather ’round the campfire, there’s nothing quite like singing campfire songs to stir the spirit and make some lasting memories. We recently published a post on campfire games and, with the new camping season just around the corner, we thought we’d whip up a post with a list of some great …
When your RV holding tanks are nearly full, the most prominent thought in your mind becomes, “Where’s there an RV dump station near me?” If you’re camping at a campground or RV park with a dump station, or you’re connected to the sewer at your full hook-up campsite, then you’ve got nothing to worry about. …
It’s that time of year again when many people are considering upgrading their RVs ahead of the new camping season, and consulting the NADA RV guide for assistance with pricing, both to sell their RV and to buy a new one. But is the information in the NADA guide all you need to consider when …
Sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows, making s’mores, talking, singing, or telling stories can be loads of fun for the whole family. But, campfire games can take it to another level. So, as this year’s camping season looms on the horizon, we’re tossing out a few ideas for campfire games for kids, campfire games for …
There are lots of ways to light a campsite, but when we’re boondocking under the stars, harsh lighting can be more of a hindrance to the setting than anything. That might be why camping string lights are so popular. Moderate, muted lighting options are best in camping settings. They create a nice ambiance without overwhelming …
If your RV has a diesel block heater and you never use it because you only travel where it’s mostly above freezing, you may want to consider the information in this post. A diesel engine block heater is designed to heat the block in cold conditions in order to help the engine start. Many people …
There’s nothing like the versatility of a pickup truck. But there are times when an owner wishes they had more enclosed space. Enter the Flated truck topper inflatable pickup truck cap! The problem with traditional pickup truck caps is where to store them when you’re not using them. Well, we’re pretty sure we’ve landed on …