Traveling in a diesel motorhome – luxury on wheels. I was so excited. I was taking the plunge, buying a diesel motorhome that would tow my small car. It was a big purchase. I have to admit, along with being thrilled, I had a bad case of the jitters as well. I figured indulging in […]
Travel Light and Travel Wise
The Ultralight Experience I just hit retirement! Time to take to the road. I’m not your average grandma. I am an adventurist, you might say. I’m also very practical and like to make smart decisions. I was nervous about actually choosing an RV. Although I had a list of features I wanted, the process was […]
Buying A New 5th Wheel Is a Breeze
I finally did it! I bought a brand spanking new 2018 Jayco Eagle 338RETS Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer. I always knew I would someday. I had planned it for a long time. One day I decided that it was time. What had actually been holding me back was narrowing my choice down to one RV. […]
No Phone, No Worries – I’m King of The Road
I guess I’ve been in love with the idea of buying a travel trailer since I first heard the old classic song, “King of the Road” that says “no phone, no pool, no pets…” It was the “no phone” part that pulled at my heart strings. I longed for some family time away from the […]
Life’s a Beach – Vacationing in a Class C Motorhome
When I made the decision to purchase a motorhome, I set out to find exactly what I wanted and needed in one unit. I knew it was going to be a major purchase so I wanted it to be a wise one as well. In looking over the information available online, I was beginning to […]
Something Old, Something New
Repurposing and vintage are all the rave right now and I’ve been sucked in, big time. I was obsessed with the pop up trailers and other travel trailers that people are revamping to look rustically chic. So, I started reading up on the new fad. In talking to people in the know, I was concerned […]
Buying a 2018 RV: How to Blow Your Hard-Earned Money in 1 Easy Step
Well, it’s that time of year again: summer is winding down, the fall RV shows are gearing up, and our staff is working overtime trying to keep up with the deluge of 2018 models hitting the market. Don’t feel too sorry for them, though. They get all the free coffee and donuts they can consume and […]
When Your Slide-Out won’t slide out -or in
We get a lot of mail here at RVReviews.net about the problems people encounter with their RVs. The #1 complaint is always fit and finish issues (you might want to consider our Pre-Purchase Inspection Guide if you’re currently in the market for a new or used RV), followed by leaks (even in this day of […]
The Tiny House Dilemma: The elephant in the (tiny) room.
Let’s start with a show of hands: how many of you have seen or heard about the Tiny House rage currently sweeping the country? Considering the number of shows on TV dedicated to the topic, if you’re unaware of this fad you’re seriously neglecting your TV viewing. No fewer than six such shows are currently […]
RV News Flash: Family Owned Jayco Gobbled Up By Thor*
*The RV manufacturer, not the comic book figure with the hammer**. **Isn’t a super-hero armed with a hammer the worst gimmick ever? I mean, he’s always got to lug this heavy hand tool around everywhere. And once you throw it at someone you have to go get it. Does the villain patiently wait while Thor […]
