The first design of the VW camper van was influenced by the VW bus named as Samba. Interestingly, the design of the VW Samba was itself influenced by the design of the Panel van made by VW.......[Read More]

Like any other vehicle, travel trailer tires go out. If this happens while driving down the road, it can be disastrous. Therefore, it is important to properly inspect the tires before every trip. Here......[Read More]

The 1999 Coachman RV is a full-size recreational vehicle. A slide out on the left side of the RV provides extra space for the dining room and kitchen when the RV is parked. The two captain's chairs at the front of the RV can be turned to face the rear of the RV while at a campsite. The.........[Read More]

Is Europe your dream? If you have a Class B RV in your driveway, you might be looking at the best European vacation you could have imagined. ......[Read More]

Florida is a great state to see by recreational vehicle and there are certain times of the year, which are best to go.In the summertime the humidity is very high and if you are in an RV you'll need to run the air conditioner all the time and this of course will cost you a significant amount of ......[Read More]

If you own a 2008 Toyota, one way to increase the versatility of your vehicle is to install a trailer hitch. This way you can tow a trailer or car behind the Toyota, allowing you to carry extra cargo. To do this, you will also need to install a wiring harness, which allows you to connect the lights ......[Read More]

The most convenient way to retrofit a new TV in a recreational vehicle, or RV, is to purchase a lightweight flat-screen unit and hang a proprietary bracket from a wall. Unfortunately, conventional tube TVs are typically far too heavy to be hung from the composite walls of an RV, especially given tha......[Read More]

Bush Caravan Camping is a Beautiful Way of Life, and cooking meals, 'though necessary, is not the reason you are there. So we developed a few ideas to produce good, quick and easy meals so that we could get on with the tough job of enjoying ourselves.......[Read More]

Full time RVing has become a popular choice for folks going into retirement as the travel bug amongst baby boomers has struck! They are joining the recreational vehicle crowd in large numbers. When deciding how to plan your retirement, boomers might consider this option because they can travel at th......[Read More]

Replacing the hubs on a boat trailer is easy, and with the amount of time that boat trailers spend in the water, sometimes it is necessary to combat rust or corrosion. Often repacking the bearings will be all the maintenance needed; but if the hub is damaged or extremely rusted, you can remove the e......[Read More]

These lighter weight travel trailers are specifically made to be light and often times will only weigh around 2,000 lbs and measure around 10 to 12 feet in total length. In reality, a smaller type pic......[Read More]

Kelsey Hayes was a company that manufactured wheels and wheel braking components in the United States. According to the experts at Funding Universe, "Kelsey-Hayes... ceased to exist as a separate entity after being acquired and absorbed by London-based LucasVarity plc in 1996." Kelsey Hayes brake co......[Read More]

When it comes to owning and operating an RV, there are times when a simple mini ramp comes in handy. For instance, if you need to wheel items in and out of the motor home, a mini ramp can work better than the pop-out stairs commonly included.......[Read More]

Many individuals choose to take RV vacations each year because they find it fun and exciting. If you are looking for something different, perhaps you want to consider traveling through the country via a recreation vehicle.......[Read More]

A basic system of brake, signal and marker lights is required by law for all trailers used on public roads. It is important to test your trailer's lights before every trip to ensure they operate as needed. This is the best method to avoid a conversation with a police officer and possibly a ticket. T......[Read More]

Everyone likes to joy his free time with full of fun and joy. They don't like any bothering and any trouble in his vacation or in travel time. If you are planning to take a ... ......[Read More]

Your RV deserves the best storage there is. But in today's day it may be too hard on your pocket to buy a storage building for your RV. Have you ever thought you can actually build your own? It's not as hard as you may think.......[Read More]

A rubber torsion axle? Well, yes and no. Rubber torsion axles are an evolution of the metal-spring torsion axle, which has been around for some time. These axles can offer a significant improvement in ride quality versus a traditional leaf spring, but aren't entirely free of compromise.......[Read More]

A broken AC in you're Nissan Frontier can turn a car ride into a hot and uncomfortable experience. The air coming from the vents will be room temperature at best and will do little to relieve the heat. The only way to get to the bottom of the situation is by conducting an investigation under the hoo......[Read More]

Yes, according to Louisiana law, a 4 by 6 trailer would need to be registered. State law requires registration of all trailers intended to be operated on public highways in the state. Louisiana has several trailer type definitions. The relevant types for a 4 by 6 trailer are light-trailer, semi-trai......[Read More]