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 …

Shopping for an RV is pretty different from shopping for a car. Looking for the ideal RV or motorhome that best suits your needs requires additional planning, budgeting, and maintenance. The annoying thing is that some RV brands make doing this unnecessarily hard.  Why shopping can be difficult for first-time RV buyers  RV living has surged in popularity, …

Winter is coming, and it’s bringing tons of ice and snow with it. That means you could find yourself trying to drive your RV in icy conditions during holiday travel. Holiday travel is crowded, dangerous, and cops are paying extra attention during these times. So, learn how to safely maneuver your RV in the snow …

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 …

Owning an RV can be pretty gratifying. But being on the road means dealing with dirt, and grime. Fortunately, these RV cleaning tips can help.

If you’re heading out for an RV trip, you might be wondering what to do about food. Fortunately, RV meal planning isn't all that difficult.

Whether you have an inboard or an outboard motor on your boat, typically it runs on fossil fuels. But just as with cars, boats can be EVs, too. And that even applies to high-end luxury yachts. The newest project from Austrian company Silent-Yachts, though, approaches electric boating slightly differently. That’s because it runs with the …

When it comes time to sell your used RV, the thought of where to even begin could feel a bit overwhelming. Unlike a car, there aren’t as many reliable tools to determine the value of a used RV, making it that much harder to get started. Kelley Blue Book does not handle the valuation of …

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 …

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 …

If your favorite colors are brown and beige or you reminisce about designs from the ’70s or ’80s, you probably have no issue with the looks of today’s RVs. After all, not much has changed, and those who loved RVs then still love them now. But a growing population of RV’ers thinks recreational vehicles are …

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 …

Planning an RV trip is a bit different than planning your typical vacation. For a first time RV owner or renter, that can be pretty intimidating. Don’t let that get you down, though. Instead, try keeping these tips in mind when embarking on your first RV trip. Consider staying close to home for your first …

Pontoon boats make up an estimated 20 percent of the recreational boat market, outpacing other boats by around 1 to 2 percent. Pontoons debuted on the commercial market in 1951. Minnesota farmer Ambrose Weeres invented them so families could spend days on lakes fishing and swimming. Pontoon boat structures sit on hollow airtight tubes called …

Buying an RV can be an exciting and intimidating investment. The ability to travel freely without being concerned with what you’re bringing along can feel pretty free, but you have to start by picking the correct RV. There are so many options, from full-sized to compact, so the easiest way to get started on your …

Boating offers a lot of enjoyment and recreational opportunities. There’s no better feeling than being out on the open water with your family and friends. Unfortunately, problems arise that can turn a fun day on the boat into a nightmare. One of the scariest hazards of boat ownership is when a boat sinks. An unexpected …

When you think about boat propellers, the concept is pretty simple. The propeller rotates, forcing water in one direction and your boat in another. So choosing a propeller for your boat shouldn’t be hard. However, there’s more science to it than most realize and several factors to consider when selecting a propeller for your recreational …

We’ve all heard of camping on land or at parks. But do you know you can camp on water? It’s now a thing, and the company Daigno helped make it happen with its unique houseboats like campers on water.  Anchoring these homes on the water is a lot like leaving your RV at a campsite, …

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 …

Most people who own a recreational vehicle know that RV roofs leak. It is one of the most common problems in the industry, yet many first-time buyers aren’t even aware of this ongoing issue. While a car can go a lifetime without a leaky roof, that isn’t the case for recreational vehicles. Most RV roofs …