2012 Winnebago Journey 36M Road Test
Chuck and Teresa Campbell
February 20, 2012
A popular song whimsically suggests that “life is a journey, and not a destination,” which may have a passing correlation to Winnebago’s wish that your travels include one of its new Journey motorhomes. With a record of building some of the best, most durable coaches in the business, the name... Read more »
2012 Monaco Diplomat 43DFT Walk Through
Fred Pausch
February 20, 2012
The mating of Navistar’s more than 100 years of heavy transportation experience with Monaco’s 40-plus years of luxury RV design has resulted in an exciting lineup of innovative motorhomes. At first glance, you might not recognize the elegant new Diplomat because of its significant facelift inside... Read more »
Winnebago Sightseer 30A
Chris Hemer
February 18, 2012
Finding a motorhome that fits your family’s needs and budget has always been one of the most daunting tasks of the buying experience. You want plenty of room, but not at the expense of maneuverability. You want luxurious features, but not if they’re going to require you to put a second mortgage on... Read more »
Hands On: ZipVac Portable Vacuum Sealing
Bob Livingston
February 16, 2012
Years ago we purchased a vacuum sealer to keep food fresh and prevent freezer burn. The system uses plastic bags that are sealed after the food is loaded. Then the air is sucked out of the bag. While the system works great, it’s pretty bulky for use in a motorhome. Using the same concept, but employing... Read more »
Leisure Travel Vans Unity U24IB
Chris Hemer
February 16, 2012
“The new normal.” It’s a term many of us have grown accustomed to over the last couple of years, as economists and politicians have attempted to gently remind us that the current conditions will not change anytime soon. That, in fact, our new way of life may become permanent. The same can be said... Read more »
Dish Tailgater Makes Satellite TV Portable
Bill and Jenn Gehr
February 16, 2012
In this day and age, we are bombarded with myriad impressive technological advances that make our lives more comfortable on the road. Entertainment is high on most of our lists, with a strong desire to have a decent channel lineup available to watch the TV of our choice, regardless of where we are. Satellite... Read more »
Winnebago View 24M
Chuck and Teresa Campbell
February 15, 2012
Winnebago Industries has the diesel-powered, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis pretty well figured out when it comes to developing successful motorhome floorplans for its compact frame. And just when you thought there was little else it could do in the way of new layouts for this lightweight, fuel-efficient... Read more »
The Main Drain: Polychute Sewer Hose Review
December 23, 2011
Ah … the joys of motorhoming. While it is an amazing lifestyle, there are a few chores that are necessary but not very desirable. When it comes time to wrap things up and point toward another favorite campsite or home, the last item on the to-do list is usually dumping the holding tanks. Surely, with... Read more »
2012 Renegade Ikon 34EM
December 7, 2011
The RV industry is clever about producing vehicles that answer its customers’ specialized needs. The Ikon by Renegade is a high-end motorcoach, equipped with all of the usual top-grade features and amenities, but its difference is its chassis. Renegade bases the Ikon on a Freightliner Cascadia Class-8... Read more »
2012 Trailer Life RV Parks & Campgrounds Directory
November 30, 2011
The 2012 directories are coming and despite all the leaps in GPS and smart phone technology, the standard paper directory is still a must-have for trailer and RV campers. The new large format (no pinching and zooming!), spiral bound 2012 Trailer Life RV Parks & Campgrounds Directory covers... Read more »
