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The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van has been a popular platform for many years as a base for Class B, and Class C recreational vehicle conversions. The conversions have included bedrooms, bunks, kitchens, and even bathrooms. So, as one can imagine, the pricing for these RV conversions ranges significantly depending on the floorplan, up through the hundreds of thousands. But, what if someone …

The growl of a V8 Hemi is something that causes many to smile. The legacy of these muscle-bound engines that have carried the Hemi name has even permeated the racing world to become legends. In short, Hemis are known for being horsepower and torque monsters. So, a Ram 1500 with a Hemi makes sense. Horsepower …

Every year the RV industry receives awards for different classes of vehicles. This is similar to the automotive industry annually receiving honors for the car and truck of the year. We’ve already covered the Class A and Class B RV winners. Today we dive into the Class C motorhomes. What is a Class C RV? Hundreds of candidates for …

Like the car and truck awards that come out every year, the RV industry also has its own awards season. That season is right now. Earlier, the winners of the toy hauler, and class B categories were covered. Today, the winners of the 2021 awards for class A motorhomes are listed for you.  How the class A motorhome RV awards …

Consumers have a fascination with the Hellcat engine. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recognizes this and has been busy shoving the Hellcat engine in whatever it can. So, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and even the Ram 1500 TRX pickup have all seen the powerplant mounted on their platforms. Interestingly, someone recently rendered what …

Every year new vehicles are evaluated and given awards with much pomp and circumstance. Consequently, many people become familiar with the car and truck of the year awards. Well, RV manufacturers also receive awards for their products annually. The newest awards highlight the class B motorhome segment for 2021. How class B motorhome awards were determined Our friends at …

Going to see the races can be a fun experience. Seeing the cars, being pelted with race tire marbles, and even smelling the race gas as the fumes waft across the to the stands are memories that make many children and adults alike giddy. But sadly, one Mercedes driver recently had a terrifying experience at …

The yearly awards season is upon us. Many people are familiar with the car and truck of the year awards. However, not as many people are aware that the recreational vehicle industry also has its own awards. Similar to the automotive awards, the RV awards involve evaluating the new models in the market. The models …

In recent years there have been several mergers and acquisitions in the automotive industry. For example, Stellantis is the new company formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler America and Peugeot Citroen. Years prior to that, Ford bought and then sold Jaguar, Land Rover, and Aston Martin. So, it is not unusual that merger talk …

Modifications to a vehicle are usually a matter of swapping out one part for another. For example, changing out stock tires and wheels for wider, more eye-catching units can be accomplished with a loosening and tightening of a few bolts (studs). However, other modifications can be more time consuming and labor-intensive. They involve custom work, …

Not all automotive enthusiasts can get in and out of a vehicle as quickly as others. There are people who love the sense of freedom a car provides and have to use a wheelchair. That wheelchair may slow their entry and exit from a vehicle, but it does not change their love of cars, driving, …

The NHTSA has been busy issuing safety actions for the recreational vehicle industry these last few months. Sadly, the trend continues. A few more RVs have been added to this month’s list of recalls. As annoying as a recall can be, they are still important and need to be tended to.  Thor Motor Coach: Water in the …

Many people put their recreational vehicles in storage at about this time of year due to the cooler weather. However, just because the RV might be out of sight does not mean that it should be forgotten. For example, the NHTSA has found some safety concerns that affect several RV manufacturers’ products. So, even if …

Mike Davenport has been working in sales for over twenty years. He also started a YouTube channel several years ago that gives him the opportunity to provide educational videos about the car buying process. In one of his videos, he points out four things that are car shopping should not purchase from the finance office. …

Natural disasters are awful things to experience. Fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes can rattle people’s emotions and also destroy homes. Consequently, places to stay after a disaster fill up fast. However, thanks to people’s generosity, a Colorado-based charity is helping disaster survivors’ transitional housing needs with donated RV units.  An RV as a home for the …

Motorhomes are the equivalent of apartments on wheels. They allow the owner to get away from hotels, airports, bus terminals, and other crowded places in the comfort of a home away from home. Some of them can be pretty opulent, providing indoor furnishings that are better than any hotel, and some homes. As attractive as …

Intech RV has been producing travel trailers for many years. For 2021, they decided to change the game up a little bit. The RV manufacturer recently explored new territory by releasing its newest and largest travel trailer, called the 2021 Terra Oasis.  The 2021 Terra Oasis Travel Trailer RV The Terra Oasis is a new, …

The holidays are inching closer. So, why not get a jump on gift buying for your car enthusiast friends by looking at the lists of gift ideas below? The lists are broken down into four categories. The first is for things related to cleaning or working on a vehicle. The second is for automotive destinations and entertainment. The third is …

Pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth-wheel, and motorhome RVs are great for socially distanced vacations. Their function as apartments on wheels provides a vacation sanctuary away from crowded airports, bus stations, and cruise ships. Sadly, however, every good recreational vehicle’s life degrades until it is not useful, or it becomes damaged beyond repair. That is where …

There are lots of reasons people want to purchase a travel trailer or fifth-wheel RV. For example, they are looking for a way to vacation in a responsible, socially distanced way. But, just as there are reasons to purchase such an RV, there are also reasons not to get that shiny new travel trailer or …