EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021
The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh annual event brings aviators and aerospace enthusiasts together from around the world. Over 608 thousand people attended AirVenture 2021 generating $170 million economic impact for the five counties in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin area. More than 10,000 aircraft flew into the Oshkosh Wittman Regional Airport and other airports in the area to […]
Easy Step by Step Guide to Winterize a RV
It is the time of the year that many of us need to winterize our beloved RVs and put them in storage. You may have your RV Tech on speed-dial, but before you give them a call check out this article and video. The reality is you can save a ton of money and winterize […]
How to Drain Gray and Black Wastewater Tanks
RV waste management is the most dreaded task a camper owner must deal with. No one likes to talk about sewer lines and waste disposal, but it is one of the most important systems in a coach. If holding tanks are not properly managed it can cost thousands of dollars to repair and take a […]
The Complete Beginners Guide to RV Solar (Sizing, Design & Installation)
When we think about the freedom and adventure of RVing, it is easy to forget that most campers will not function for long without being connected to some-sort of external power system. This article will walk you though all of the steps required to size, design and install a solar system in a RV. This […]
Houston We Have a Problem: The RV Industry is Booming – Over 40K Shipments in July
July 2020 was the highest month for RV shipments in over 40 years. According to the RV Industry Association (RVIA) report, 43,035 RVs were shipped. This is a 53.5% increase in Shipments from July 2019. August is on track to do the same. Towable RVs lead the sales surge with over 39,160 sold in July. […]
Breaking News: TSD Logistics Discount Updates for TA and Pedro are not Working
We received a notification this morning from TSD Logistics that said, “the EFS app not showing the TA and Petro discounts.” Discounts from other truck stops appear to be updating correctly. The issue appears to be with the feed between TA/Petro and Electronics Funds Source (EFS) the company that manages the debit cards. TSD stated, […]
LION UT1300 Lithium Battery Review
I have spent two years researching the optimal battery to use in our Grand Design Momentum Toy Hauler. We are heavy power users and work from our camper. We needed reliable power. The worst thing that could happen is being in the middle of nowhere and have a battery failure. Lion UT1300 Battery Review. Lion […]
RV Fuel Savings Program Options and Reviews
We all love our RVs, but it is certainly expensive to move them. Whether we pull them or drive them, it takes a lot of fuel. My first trip across country was between Denver and Michigan. I filled up a 6 times at truck stops consuming about 132.6 gallons of diesel. The fuel cost alone […]
What is Starlink: Do I Want or Need it?
Starlink is a satellite Internet constellation being constructed by SpaceX – an Elon Musk company. SpaceX is launching small satellites that orbit the earth lower than other satellite internet providers. The lower orbit requires more satellites, but the advantage is the satellites will be closer to the end-users. The low orbit satellites are expected to provide internet as […]
Great News for connected RVers! Winegard Acquired WiFiRanger
On August 19, 2020, Winegard issued a press release stating that they had acquired WiFiRanger. “I am thrilled to welcome WiFiRanger into the Winegard family,” says Grant Whipple, Winegard Company President and COO in the press release. Kelly Hogan, CEO of WiFiRanger said, “Since 2001, we’ve pioneered connectivity solutions for the RV park industry — […]