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03 Mar: Cheat Sheet Friday: A brief look at our products -including SALE items.

Fridays don’t arrive fast enough for most people -hence, the acronym TGIF. I’m going to assume these people aren’t responsible…

11 Feb: Buying an RV with the help of fools…

Greetings from the offices here at RVReviews.net. Spring is upon us and we’re fully immersed in another RV season. As…

10 Jan: Some thoughts about crummy RV warranties…

We recently updated our Motorhome and Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel guides and during the research for those books a…

26 Jul: We called it: Oil prices have dropped

UPDATE: Oil prices have crashed –just like we said they would. A barrel of oil was approaching $125 when we…

31 Mar: Oil Prices Will Crash In Two Months

Now Is The Time To Purchase An RV Depending on who you ask, the RV industry is either booming or…

24 Jan: Ford’s New Godzilla V-8: A Word of Warning…

Ford has been all over the news recently, unveiling more innovative and game-changing products in the last two years than…

14 Jan: RV Shows are in full swing. Are you ready?

We saw this article come through the other day from our friends at RVBusiness and thought we would past it…

05 Aug: RVReviews.net: The original RV review company celebrates 20 years.

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, RVReviews.net has launched a brand new website. “Our last website was very popular but it…

20 Jul: 4 Top Tips: Buying an RV during a pandemic

An interesting thing happened the other night as I watched TV. A car commercial came on with some grainy 1950s…

05 Jul: The next 2 months will be the best time to buy an RV -ever.

Is it safe to say that 2020 was one of the strangest years in memory? 2021 has been better but…

02 Jun: RV Bucket List Destinations

If you’ve got an RV, you want to travel. To help give you an idea, I’ve collected my dream collection…

16 Mar: Coronavirus vs. American RVers

Greetings from the War Room. We’re still here. Answering questions and researching the RV industry. Books and RV Reports are…

25 Feb: Back In Stock

An apology to those of you who attempted to purchase the 2020 Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Comparison Guide recently and encountered an “Out of Stock” status. The initial printing sold faster than expected, temporarily leaving us with empty shelves during our Winter Sale.

21 Feb: Back in stock: The 2020 Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Comparison Guide

An apology to those of you who attempted to purchase the 2020 Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Comparison Guide recently…

02 Dec: Holiday Gifts for RV fans…

Strap yourselves in, everyone. The holidays kick off this week, whether you’re ready or not. There’s going to be a…

22 Oct: Shopping for an RV in a sea of information

Congratulations! You made it. If you’ve been trying to research an RV, you’re probably a bit shellshocked by now. There’s…

04 Oct: RoadTrek: The Return

They’re back -and they want to be friends. Where to begin? For those who haven’t been following the soap opera…

13 Sep: RV Manufacturer files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection

We never like to see an RV manufacturer announce their closure. Especially a boutique manufacturer. And even one with an…

05 Sep: The tariff war and the price of an RV today

Anyone who isn’t aware of the tit-for-tat tariff war going on with China probably isn’t checking their e-mail much. We’re…

23 Aug: The Hershey RV Show

One simple trick to save $14,864 on a new RV. Really… It’s that time of year again. The Hershey RV…

26 Jul: Calling all dinosaurs…Advantages of Ebooks for RV Reviews

My kids won’t be taking advantage of the sale at RVReviews.net this weekend. Neither will anyone who has spent their…

28 Jun: Guest Blogger Today

We’re going to shake things up a bit today here at RVReviews.net. Instead of the usual screed from yours truly…

21 Jun: Why is this the best time to buy an RV in 10 years?

Buying an RV this summer? Are you the predator or the prey? Did you know that a herd of antelope…

26 Apr: Dieselgate: Does it affect motorhomes?

We’ve received multiple inquiries in the last few years asking if the Dieselgate scandal includes any RVs. After numerous phone…

12 Apr: RV Shows: 4 Top Tips to Save

Just like clockwork, the warming weather has produced a surge of requests from readers wanting to know if a “special…

01 Mar: How about some good news? Seriously.

I am aware that our last few articles have been a bit grim, courtesy of the Hymer/ Roadtrek debacle and…

22 Feb: RoadTrek Motorhome Update: It’s not good

Seemingly popular Class B motorhome manufacturer RoadTrek (a division of the German based Erwin Hymer Company) has been in the…

05 Feb: Effective immediately: Avoid these two motorhome manufacturers

The big news in the RV world recently revolved around the acquisition of the german mega RV company, Erwin Hymer…

20 Jan: Isn’t winter great?

Our RV Comparison Guides cure cabin fever. Sale starts today. Stay ahead of the crowd and use the cold days of…

07 Dec: The best time to buy an RV we’ve seen in years

The Art of Buying an RV: Timing is everything As part of my duties here at RVReviews.net, I am responsible…

09 Nov: How to Sell an RV for more

I’ll admit right from the get-go that writing this article was a strange experience for me. My daily role at…

12 Oct: Hurricane Season: Beware the Bargain RV

Hurricane Michael Aftermath: Beware the bargain RV By now we’ve all seen the carnage left behind by Hurricane Michael’s broad…

07 Oct: RV model years: What year is this?! 2018 or 2019? Or is it 2020 already? 

This week we received our first new RV reviews report request for a 2020 travel trailer model. This means either…

07 Sep: RV Reviews Top Tip: How to properly check your RV tire pressures

Every week or so for years now we’ve wrapped up our blog articles by gently reminding readers to check their…

31 Aug: RV Reviews: Labor Day Sale starts today

RV Reviews: Top Tip & 20% Off Everything Labor Day Sale (Coupon Code: Labor18) We’ve been getting some complaints lately…

17 Aug: RV Reviews: Who can you trust?

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve been reviewing RVs for almost 20 years now. A lot has changed in that…

27 Jul: RV Lifestyle: Five simple things to never leave at home

Actually, there’s six… Some RVers pride themselves on always having the perfect tool or gadget on hand when they need…

13 Jul: Top Secret: Using Spy Craft to get a good campsite

How many of you have ever Googled your own address? If so, chances are you’ve found a drive-by view of…

29 Jun: RV Reviews: Annual 4th of July Sale starts today 

Yep, it’s that time of year again: the 4th of July. Every good thing summer has to offer will be…

22 Jun: How to ruin an RV vacation in just 5 minutes

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Ben Franklin: Founding Father and RV enthusiast         …

29 Dec: My Journey in My Journey

Traveling in a diesel motorhome – luxury on wheels. I was so excited.  I was taking the plunge, buying a…

13 Dec: 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…

23 Nov: 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…

10 Nov: 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…

27 Oct: 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…

13 Oct: 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…

20 Sep: 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…

19 Nov: 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…

16 Sep: 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…

08 Jul: 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…

06 May: RV Refrigerators: More Bad News

Whether you know it or not, many of you have a Dometic/Norcold refrigerator in your existing RV –or will probably…

16 Feb: The NEW Motorhome Comparison Guide is here.

We are pleased to announce the release of the revised and updated Motorhome Comparison Guide for 2016. Ideally we publish…

20 Jan: When is the best time to buy an RV?

We get asked this at least once a week without fail yet we don’t think most people consider timing when…

15 Oct: When Will the 2016 Guides Be Available?

It’s that time of year again. Manufacturers have been rolling out the 2016 models for some time but with the…

28 Aug: The RV Shows are coming! How to Spot a Good Deal.

RV shows are an extremely valuable opportunity for the new RV buyer. Under one roof you can inspect multiple models…

17 Jul: Can your RV make money for you?

Supposedly we are entering the era of the “sharing economy”. You might not have heard this buzz-phrase yet but chances…

23 Jun: RV Travel Today: We are officially cattle.

RV Travel is looking better and better… I recently returned from the trip of a lifetime. Eight days in Paris…

16 Jun: RV Recalls: Protect Yourself

We’ve noticed an increase in factory recalls recently and we think that’s a very good thing. Interviews with some manufacturers…

15 May: First Annual RV Pet Peeves

(Also known as the Airing of Grievances) I really like my job. Seriously. I enjoy checking out RVs and learning…

08 May: The Results of the Pig Urine Article

I promised you last week I’d let you know how our DEF article ended up as far as article popularity…

28 Apr: Everyone is asking us about Pig Urine…

Our web gurus track the number of people that read my articles and they always tell me an intriguing title…

23 Mar: ACC Warranty Group Disappears from Radar

A quick head’s up today for those of you with RV Extended Warranties.  Apparently ACC Warranty Group, a company well-known…

17 Mar: 2 Simple Buying Tips for 2015

Hi Folks: Things are heating up as we head in to the RV buying season and we’re starting to see…

21 Dec: The 2015 Motorhome Comparison Guide is now available

November and December are historically slow times in the RV world. The end of summer and the onset of cold…

07 Sep: Truck Campers are back -in a BIG way!

Question of the week: “Why don’t you guys cover Truck Campers?” Mike from Tampa Answer: Great question, Mike, and you’re…

06 Jun: Do RV vacations really save you money? We run the numbers:

A recent survey was taken of over 2,000 existing RVers. 78% thought RVing was the cheapest way to travel compared…

03 Jun: Summer is here. Avoid these vacation disasters.

Memorial Day is the official beginning of summer and marks the arrival of RV season for the vast majority of…

16 May: Behind the Scenes at RVReviews.net…

What the heck is a “PPI”?! Every Friday morning I sit down here at my trustworthy computer with a cup…

29 Apr: RV Dealers raising prices due to high demand. 20% off MSRP? Walk away.

Recent conversations with RV manufacturers and dealers have confirmed a trend that we are seeing ourselves here at RVReviews.net. The RV…

18 Apr: BUYING A NEW RV? WE NEED YOUR INPUT.

This week we’re turning the tables on you. Instead of our typical “Trends and Buying Tips” article for RV buyers, we…

12 Apr: Buying an RV: Pros and Cons

If you are considering purchasing a new or used RV, you need to give serious consideration to your investment. For…

23 Apr: ACE Motorhome

A.C.E  Motorhome A Spacious Interior for A Smaller Coach Many good products are the outcome of consumers who know what…

23 Apr: Serrano Motorhomes

Serrano Class A Motorhome has European Flair In 2010 the well-known Damon and Four Winds RV manufacturers merged into a…

23 Apr: Siesta Motorhomes

Siesta Class B Plus Motorhome Ratings Under the Four Winds Manufacturing Company, Siesta debuted as a Class C motorhome in…

23 Apr: Tuscany Motorhome

Tuscany Diesel Motorhomes Are Popular Choice Previously a high-end Damon product, the Tuscany Class A motorhome is now manufactured by…

23 Apr: Windsport Motorhomes

Windsport Class A Gas Motorhome Reviews Considered a “value priced” motorhome, the Windsport Class A Gas Motorhome has been manufactured…

23 Apr: Astoria Motorhomes

Astoria Class A Diesel Motorhome Reviews When the economic environment slowed the pace of sales for the RV industry, Thor…

23 Apr: Challenger Motorhomes

Challenger Class A Gas Motorhome Reviews Previously a Damon product, Thor Industries gained the Damon brands through a merger and…

23 Apr: Chateau Motorhome

Chateau Class C Motorhome Reviews Once a product of the well-known Four Winds RV brand, the Citation and Chateau Class…

23 Apr: Citation Motorhome

Citation Class B+ Motorhome Built by Thor Motor Coach The Citation brand first debuted under Four Winds Manufacturing in March…

14 Mar: Komfort Travel Trailer or Fifth Wheel Which is Right For You?

Dutchmen Komfort Trailer or Fifth Wheel Dutchmen RV is one of the largest companies building conventional, toy hauler, and fifth…

14 Mar: Kodiak Travel Trailers

Kodiak Travel Trailers, Ultra-Lite and Toy Hauler Manufacturing recreational vehicle products for twenty-five years, Dutchmen RV is now one of…

14 Mar: Denali Trailers Built for Families

Dutchmen’s Denali Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers   Manufacturing products since 1988, Dutchmen is now among the bigger names for…

13 Mar: AspenTrail Travel Trailer More Than a Trailer

Aspen Trail Travel Trailer by Dutchmen RV In November of 2010, Dutchmen RV, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicle products,…

13 Mar: Dutchmen’s Aerolite Travel Trailer Reviews

Aerolite model one of the oldest brands for Dutchmen RV First introduced in 1996, Aerolite models are one of the…

13 Mar: Coleman Travel Trailer by Dutchmen RV

Coleman Travel Trailers a Light Weight Trailer Coleman is an iconic name in the recreational vehicle industry, as well as…

25 Feb: Cardinal Fifth Wheel Facts You Need to Know

Forest River RV Cardinal Fifth Wheel Forest River RV manufactures many recreations vehicle products, several lines of fifth wheels, lite…

25 Feb: Wildcat RV Reviews: Travel Trailers A Big Hit

Wildcat Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels On the list of leading manufacturing companies in the RV industry is Forest River,…

25 Feb: Salem Travel Trailers Unbiased Ratings

Salem Travel Trailers by Forest River RV As one of the larger manufacturing companies in the recreation vehicle industry, Forest…

25 Feb: Flagstaff Fifth Wheels Travel Trailers

Forest River’s Flagstaff Fifth Wheels & Travel Trailers Forest River RV is one of the bigger manufacturing companies in the…

25 Feb: XLR Toy Hauler by Forest River

XLR Toy Hauler | Reviews by RVReviews.Net Forest River, Inc. manufactures several lines of recreational vehicles, including travel trailers, lite…

22 Feb: RV Guide Rates Georgetown Motorhomes

Reviews for Georgetown Motorhomes The Georgetown motorhome is one of five Class A motorhomes Forest River manufactures. The Georgetown has…

22 Feb: R-Pod Travel Trailers by Forest River

Forest River’s Lightweight Teardrop Trailer, The R-Pod In just a couple of years R-Pod trailer trailers have made an impact…

22 Feb: Sunseeker Motorhomes by Forest River

Unbiased Reviews for Sunseeker Motorhomes Manufacturing Class A and C motorhomes, Forest River builds four Class C coaches and the…

21 Feb: Rockwood Travel Trailers by Forest River RV

New 2013 Rockwood Travel Trailers The Rockwood brand is a large market product for Forest River and is produced in…

21 Feb: Berkshire Motorhome Is it the Right Choice?

Berkshire Motorhome Reviews by RVReviews.Net One of five Class A motorhomes produced by Forest River, the Berkshire is all luxury….

22 Jan: What Type of RV Buyer Are You?

RV Terms & Intended Use for Potential RV Buyers When we interviewed the manufacturers for this guide we asked the…