Month: April 2019

While the Grand Canyon is the primary tourist draw in Northern Arizona, along with the Grand Canyon Railway, which offers daily roundtrip excursions from Williams to the South Rim, there are a variety of other state and national parks, historical sites, museums, cultural events and even an astronomical observatory that capture the attention of out-of-state tourists as well as Arizona residents. Source

Through the online version of the guide, dealers can filter search queries by company name, trailer type and state to streamline search results for more than 100 different manufacturers. Source

Carl J. Rygg is building Sonora RV Resort, a 70-site resort on a 20-acre site that he expects to open by fall of this year. The $2 million resort is on the west side of State Route 85, about 13 miles north of downtown Gila Bend. Source

Jayco is recalling certain 2018 Jayco Talon and Seismic fifth wheel trailers. Incorrect hardware may have been used to secure the fuel tank that is used for refilling vehicles. Source

Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2019 Mesa Ridge Lite 2804RK and Open Range Ultra Lite 2804RK travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), shown on the label as 7,675lbs, exceeds the safety chain rating of 7,600lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Source

RV dealers in Calgary say that even though we’ve gone through a rough patch economically the past few years, sales have still been brisk in the industry. Source

On this week’s show I am highlighting some of my favorite new gear. It’s time to clean out the camper and find a spot for all the new gear, gizmos and gadgets. Source

We know how this thing has come into being. It’s the creation of Travis Rabenberg, a Twitch TV show host, author, and self-styled adventurer. He’s apparently been teasing it on social media for months now, and we’re going to get to see it in the flesh at the Michigan Energy Office electric vehicle ride and drive event in Lansing on April 17. Source

We started slowly, taking 4 days to get to New Orleans, where I was meeting a bunch of my RV family. I usually stop every 1.5 to 2 hours and have always traveled this way. After all, it’s the journey, so I try to give myself lots of time to enjoy the route with extra time to explore. Source

Road trips, for all their excitement and adventure, can be a tad overwhelming. From scouting routes to finding entertainment along the way, there are a lot of variables that go into ensuring that perfect voyage. Fortunately, there are plenty of smart phone apps that are ideally suited to road trippers aiming to maximize their travel. Here are 10 apps to download for your next road trip, and they’re all free too! Source