Month: April 2019

The fire danger is high at Roosevelt Lake because there’s so much water in it. Yes, you read that right -- a fuller lake means a different kind of fire risk. Source

Anytime someone says, “Oh all my business comes from ______  (you fill in the blank with internet, state guide, Good Sam, billboards, etc.), I know they aren’t paying attention to their business. Nobody gets 100% of their business from a single source. Source

Pymatuning had a $10 million rehabilitation of the dam at Pymatuning Lake done between 2015 and 2017, plus a $3.1 million overhaul of the Linesville Marina in 2016 and $530,000 worth of paving improvements done last year. Source

When we pulled into the Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on a busy holiday weekend, we weren't exactly sure what to expect. Yes, we read the mostly positive reviews on the Park Advisor app, some noting that the resort was like a city. But wow, after checking in, it took us 10 minutes to drive through the maze of vacation homes and more than 800 sites to arrive at our pull-through concrete pad. Source

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2018-2019 Aria, and 2019 Palazzo motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) chassis equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts. Source

Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall while the vehicle is in motion. Source

Whenever you think of a recreational vehicle or travel trailer, what comes to mind? For many, the lure of the open road and endless adventure fills the imagination. Not to mention all of the glorious nature that will be encountered when you get to your long-awaited destination. Source

In this video, I upgrade the three basement storage door catches on my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. I upgrade from the OEM plastic type catches to ones made of metal. They have a stainless steel mounting plate with an aluminum catch. Source

"Richard's roles as liaison between service and engineering, and as a national trainer show not only in his personal understanding of systems but also in his ability to clearly convey those concepts to RV owners and technicians alike," said Cooper. Source

Workamping before retirement isn’t for everyone, but for this Illinois couple it’s working out great. Even their dogs are benefiting from the experience. Source