Did you know that tires have an expiration date? Okay, they don't officially have expiration dates but they should.

Manufactures may not want you to know but tires have life-span that has nothing to do with tread wear.

Watch an ABC television video that explains what can happen if you drive on old tires.

Get more information on how to read the manufacture date on your tires.

We RVers need to always be conscious of the heigth of our rigs. Even a low-hanging tree branch can cause costly damage but low-overhead structures like overpasses, tunnels, and even gas station and other low-clearance canopies can ruin your day. See what happens to a fifth wheel owner who takes for granted his rig will clear while he was circling Texas State Bank in Center, TX to park in the parking lot.

The driver and his 10 year old son were not injured.

The Rogala Family presents a reality based YouTube show featuring their family operated campground "Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping" located in Mackinaw City, Michigan near Mackinac Island on the Straits of Mackinac.

The first to episodes of the camping show are about the history of the campground... well done video and very entertaining.



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I'm not sure why manufacturers are still building RVs with stick and tin walls. It seems to me the additional warranty issues would eat up any savings in construction costs.

But this video should give you reason to think twice about buying a traditionally built travel trailer.

Of course there are many factors that go into a properly constructed RV besides its wall construction so, even though Fran and I own a Coachman 5th wheel, the fact that we are featuring this video does not mean we are endorsing Coachmen products.




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Sean from TheLongLongHoneymoon.com says,"There’s an analogy here with RVs. All RVs toss together the same basic ingredients. You get a bed, a bathroom, a couch, and a kitchen wrapped together in the shell of your choice. But these core ingredients get cooked up in an amazing variety of ways."


RV Living in the 21st Century: The Essential Reference Guide for ALL RVers For anyone considering or experiencing the RV lifestyle, this book is a wide-ranging tour of things you need to know. Peggi McDonald, a Canadian with extensive (20 years on the road) RV knowledge; been there, done that. She shares the kind of information and advice that enable people to build their competence and confidence as pat-time or full-time RVers.

This is a demonstration of prototype toy hauler. It's biggest feature is a hydraulic suspension that allows the trailer kneel to the ground so you don't need ramps. The builder says it can be used for hauling toys, camping, hunting and you can even use it for ice fishing with the optional holes in the floor.

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RV Living in the 21st Century: The Essential Reference Guide for ALL RVers For anyone considering or experiencing the RV lifestyle, this book is a wide-ranging tour of things you need to know. Peggi McDonald, a Canadian with extensive (20 years on the road) RV knowledge; been there, done that. She shares the kind of information and advice that enable people to build their competence and confidence as pat-time or full-time RVers. Fran and I are proud to have Peggi as our friend.

If you're old enough to remember, take a trip down memory lane. If not, get a glimpse into what RVing and Motorhomes were like 35 years ago as this 1973 Winnebago Motorhome commercial shows.


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