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A pair of icebreaker boats sailing in frozen water during winter on the German-Polish border

Is Winterizing a Boat Necessary?

When the summer boating fun is over, and fall and winter are just around the corner, it's time to decide what to do with your boat. According to Best Boat Report, winterizing your vessel is important. What you end up doing to prepare it might depend on where you're located, though.
A bike rack with bicycles on it using a white SUV.

The 4 Best Bike Racks for Long-Distance Road Trips

Unless you live close to beautiful trails, some of the challenges you'll face include choosing bike-friendly trails and coordinating time off your normal schedule. Perhaps the most annoying issue you'll face is safely transporting your bike to your preferred destination. What's the best solution? Getting a bike rack as a car accessory.
A pair of winter tires outside of an automotive garage shop

What Temperature Is Too Warm for Winter Tires?

Summer or all-season tires are great when the temperature gets hot outside. However, they don't offer any benefit when winter rolls around, so you switch to snow tires instead. The problem is, winter tires are only good in colder weather. Here's the lowdown on snow tires and the proper maintenance techniques.
An aerial view of a Coast Guard ship rescue in Catania, Italy

Can You Use a Jet Boat in Saltwater?

If you own a jet boat, one of the questions that may cross your mind is whether you can use it in saltwater. That is something you cannot afford to overlook since it will affect your jet boat in one way or another. Obviously, the last thing you want is to tarnish your precious possession.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan parked on a reflective surface

Renew Your Subscription: Rear-Wheel Drive to Be Locked Behind an Annual Paywall for the Mercedes-Benz EQS

Lately, many vehicle brands have opted to lock car features behind paywalls. The most popular among these are subscription services, which charge fees to use or upgrade certain features. Recently, Mercedes decided to put a paywall on the Mercedes-Benz EQS, which will lock the rear-wheel drive function depending on what country you're in.
A harbor pilot climbing a boat ladder in Boston Harbor of Boston, Massachusetts

5 Best Boating Ladders of 2021

When you take to the lake or river using a boat, it can be tempting to dive in during the hottest parts of summer. A boat ladder is then designed to help you get easily from the water to the boat. Still, you have to choose the best boat ladder for your wants and needs.
A woman checking the lights in a Le Voyageur motorhome bathroom in France

6 Camper Vans With Bathrooms

One of the most important decisions to make when choosing your camper van concerns your personal hygiene. It all depends on your needs, space, and the type of RV. Additionally, there is the matter of your budget. How much are you willing to spend for the convenience of having a bathroom in your camper van?
A rear bike rack on a white SUV sitting in traffic

Are Rear Bike Racks Legal?

There are two places you can mount bike racks: on the roof or on the back of your vehicle. Roof bike racks might decrease your car's fuel economy due to modified aerodynamics, but rear bike racks aren't without problems too.
A camper van RV parked near mountains as a couple relaxes outside

Do Camper Vans Hold Their Value?

Not everyone who owns a camper van in America lives in it full-time. A lot of people do, however. Whether "vehicularly housed" or a part-time road trip vacationer, everyone who owns a camper van probably wonders if it will hold its value over time.