Month: April 2019

There is only one reason we set course for the little-known North Carolina town of Kinston and that was to eat at Chef and the Farmer. If you have ever watched the PBS show A Chef’s Life then you too have fallen in love with Chef Vivian Howard and the local farmers and personalities that entertainingly fill her show. Source

We had read about a good biking road that runs between Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park. So when we checked into our campsite here, I asked the lady in the office about it and she used the word "grueling". Source

When our friend Amir told us we could use his passenger van and convert it into a camper van, I was beyond excited! Having lived out of a professionally converted camper van, I was ready to take on our own DIY camper van build. Source

Dropping down into the Midway-Sunset Oil Field plain, after spending a month of enjoying the green hills and wild flower displays in southern California, was a shock to our eyes. Source

The day we moved over to Twin Peaks Campground, we met up with the gang for a hike up Bull Pasture Trail. Source

The updated Pilot Flying J app features a streamlined onboarding that allows users to self-select their driver profile and then customize the home screen and features to meet the drivers’ needs based upon geographic location, preferred stops and amenities. Source

This is the peak of the RV Shopping season as RV shoppers across North America narrow down their selection and make their purchases. So, what exactly are RV shoppers looking for? In our interview of the week, we’ll talk to a group of them and learn what features are most in demand. Source

I'm all for contests. They are great ways to generate enthusiasm for a company or a product. It's also a fun way to attract attention, build a database of contacts and encourage people to visit a business. But, if done poorly, the promotion risks generating a backlash of negative publicity. Source

RVDA webinar addresses creating effective job postings; Four Elkhart Open House supplier booths remain at RV/MH Hall of Fame; Canadian inflation rate returns to 2%; NTP-Stag carries Harold Import kitchen accessories; Heartland steps up effort to serve dealer network; and Pacific Coachworks to include In-Command system in fifth wheels Source

This week’s guest is Roger Krinic, an engineer with Micro-Air, who helped design the EasyStart system that starts RV air conditioners even on a limited power source, like a portable generator or inverter. He explains how the EasyStart works and describes how the device makes it possible for RVers to enjoy air conditioning, even in boondocking situations. The device is also helpful in starting two RV air conditioners on a 30-amp power supply. Source