Month: March 2017

(March 31, 2017) -- Franchise recreation vehicles dealers and manufacturers in Tennessee will be subject to new licensing requirements this year. One part of the new regulations has been in force since Jan. 1, and the second part will take effect on July 1.

(March 31, 2017) -- Nobody was injured Thursday night when a weak EF-0 tornado overturned RVs and crushed a car at Speedway Chevrolet and RV Center, an RV dealership in Snohomish County.

(March 31, 2017) — Tickets for the fifth annual RV Industry Power Breakfast are on sale. The event is Thursday, May 11, from 7-9:45 a.m. at the Northern Indiana Event Center (RV/MH Hall of Fame).

With registrations opening this week for the 2017 Recreation Vehicle Aftermarket Association (RVAA) Executive Conference, President Susan Carpenter reports that member signups are moving at a rapid pace. The conference is scheduled for Aug. 14-18 in San Diego at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. In the latest association newsletter Carpenter said, “Registration has been open for only […]

(March 31, 2017) -- Last year Ashley and I were able to spend some quality time on the road in the Travato. This year, we’re mixing it up a little and trying a compact towable, the Micro Minnie 1706FB. They’re very similar in many respects – both comfortable and very livable compact RVs, but also very different from a drivable vs towable standpoint.

(March 31, 2017) -- We’re not big gamblers. We’re not gamblers at all really, but we’ve found ourselves in Las Vegas quite a few times over the past few years. I’ve spent a few fun birthdays in Vegas, and most recently it was our exhibit at WVC that found us back at Main Street Station—our favorite cheap Las Vegas RV park. One place you will not find us, is on the strip.

(March 31, 2017) -- If you’ve ever forgotten to bring something on an RV trip, or left something behind at the campground or even forgot to turn on the right switch for the battery or inverter… you’re not alone.

(March 31, 2017) -- A hissing sound becomes audible when I turn on my water pump, and the pump can’t seem to build pressure, it keeps cycling. This can’t be good. Actually, I end up being really lucky.

(March 31, 2017) -- Santa Elena Canyon was my destination when driving the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. I read on the NPS website that it has the tallest cliffs forming the canyon wall – up to 1,500 feet. I definitely wanted to stand at the bottom and look up at those big guys!

(March 31, 2017) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources manages the parks and recommends these 25 things to do while visiting. And while you're there, you may want to make it an overnight or weekend trip, since you'll find accommodations that range from campsites to yurts to lodges.