Category Archives: RV Related

Motorcoach Erupts in Flames at RV Dealership

A motorhome valued at $450,000 went up in flames and was destroyed at a Florida RV dealership Wednesday afternoon (April 27), Pinellas Park, Fla., firefighters said.

It happened at Parliament Coach in the High Point area of Largo, the St. Petersburg Times reported. The driver of the 38-foot Blue Bird motorhome was traveling from Naples to New York when the coach started running rough north of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, officials said. He took the motorhome to the dealership at 3 p.m., where it started smoking, officials said.

Firefighters responded and were investigating the source of the smoke when flames erupted from the coach’s exhaust, officials said. The vehicle was reportedly a total loss. No one was injured.

via RV Business

DIY: De-winterize your Tow-able RV or Travel Trailer

Trailer SignIt’s exciting when this time of year rolls around again. The snow has melted (if you get snow), the birds are chirping, the air is warming, and your thoughts turn to sitting around a campfire with loved ones.  What could be better?

This step by step guide will help you get your RV ready for the camping season.

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Video – Travel Trailer Turned Luxury Ice Fishing Hut

It’s time for this week’s Video of the Week!

This one is for all of the ice fishermen out there!  Watch how a couple of guys turn a regular travel trailer into a $50,000 ice fishing hut.  Nicknamed “The Bellagio Lodge”, this thing comes complete with a kitchen, bathroom, DVD player, plasma screen TV and full bar.  It really has all the comforts of home and more!  It sleeps 4, but can hold up to 10 fisherman for shorter excursions.

Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for – “Vegas on the Lake”…

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Internet While Camping – Staying Connected

Camping WWWIt’s the digital age.  Nearly 75% of homes in the US and Canada have internet access.  People are connecting electronically more than they ever have before.  Young and old alike, you’d be hard pressed to find any significant number of people without at least an email address in today’s world.

So what do you do when you take a week or two off and head out with the tent, trailer, or RV?  Let’s take a look at how to keep Facebook up-to-date, check email, or read your favorite blog posts while roughing it in the great outdoors.

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Is It Time To Replace Your Interior RV Lights With LEDS

RV lightsHave you ever noticed that the lights in your RV or trailer get really hot after being on for a short while?  The reason that they get so hot is because the bulbs that are used in most RVs are very inefficient incandescent light bulbs.

Over the past year I have been playing with bouncing around the idea that there must be a better lighting solution.  There is, and it’s super cool LED lighting.

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Video – Jack Russell Digs RV Out Of The Sand

It’s time for this week’s Video of the Week!

I’ve seen it plenty of times, some unsuspecting RV owner decides to try their luck at the beach and doesn’t have any idea just how easy it is to get stuck in the sand.  Heck, we’ve even shown videos about it before!

Don’t give up hope though, there may just be an easy way to get your motorhome un-stuck.  Enter the Jack Russel Terrier…

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The Adventures of RV Floor Replacement

Wrech SignTime has really been flying by and I apologize for being short on posts in the recent past. I’ve been spending all of my time in our RV getting it ready for camping.

You see, earlier this year I was examining a soft spot in the floor of our 21′ Sun Valley Road Runner and I discovered a disaster far greater than I could have imagined.

The entire floor had to be replaced. Continue reading The Adventures of RV Floor Replacement

Video – A 5th Wheel Blast From The Past

Movie SignWow, this video is quite the classic!

I’m not sure, but this might be one of the coolest inventions that never caught on.  Imagine being able to tow a 5th wheel with your everyday driving car.

In this video they did it with a Volkswagen Beetle.  You gotta check it out.  The driver actual maneuvers the car a full 360 degrees.  This setup is truly amazing, you won’t believe your eyes!

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