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Surface 604 Rook E-Bike: Smooth Ride, Upgraded Features Earn Buy Rating

20 Jun 2018

Overview While my experience unboxing and assembling Surface 604’s $1,800 Rook e-bike left a lot to be desired, after the local bike tech performed a few tweaks, I’ll go on record and state that for the type of riding I prefer, this is my favorite electric bike to date. The step-thru frame... Read More

Prevost For Newbies – Part 11: Connecting A Tow Bar To A Motorhome

04 May 2018

If you own a motorhome, there’s a good chance you’ve learned that bringing a car along on your journey provides a convenient method of transportation. Whether it’s to use the car to go shopping when parked at a campground or a way to take side trips, having a car at... Read More

Prevost For Newbies – Part 10: What You Need To Know About Millennium Luxury Coaches

30 Apr 2018

Believe it or not, this is Part 10 of The Gadget Guru’s Prevost for Newbies video series. In previous posts I’ve covered various aspects of shopping for a new or pre-owned luxury motorcoach as well as understanding the operations of a Prevost motorhome. Now I’m expanding the series to focus... Read More

Could Thornton Creek Be The Best Value For A Florida Motorcoach Resort Purchase?

22 Apr 2018

When it comes to campgrounds and motorcoach resorts, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Over the past two years I’ve stayed in $20 per night well managed campgrounds that I’ll look forward to visiting again as well as high-end resorts that cost hundreds of dollars per night... Read More

VIDEO: What It’s Like To Drive A 1957 Flxible Starliner Vintage Bus

25 Feb 2018

So, what’s it like to drive a 1957 Flxible Starliner? In this video I use multiple camera angles and do my best to demonstrate what it’s like driving a bus of this vintage. Yes, it’s a long video and some will post comments stating I talk too much! But, a bus... Read More

Jupiter Bike’s Folding Electric Scooter Transforms From Compact To Functional In Minutes

05 Feb 2018

I’ll admit, when I was perusing the aisles at the RV Super Show in Tampa last month, I almost kept walking past Jupiter Bike’s small booth. Since I attended the show with the purpose of checking out the latest in RV’s and travel trailers and already own a folding electric... Read More

Prevost For Newbies – Part 7: What It’s Like To Drive A Prevost

30 Jan 2018

As a Prevost owner, This is one the question I’ve been asked on multiple occasions: What is it like to drive Prevost? In the video below, I’ll attempt to answer that question. But first, allow me to point out that the Prevost Expo opens its doors next week and if... Read More

Attending the RV Super Show? Watch These Videos And Ask Questions!

16 Jan 2018

If you’re attending the RV Super Show in Tampa this week with the intention of purchasing a motorhome, be sure to ask the manufacturer about the quality of construction and how they take care of the customer after the sale. While I was intrigued with the creative layouts and spent... Read More

The Media Has It Wrong – The AT&T – Time Warner Deal Is About The Monopoly Of Technology

09 Nov 2017

The big news of the week is the story about the Department of Justice informing AT&T it cannot acquire Time Warner unless Turner Broadcasting is removed from the deal. While Turner does own CNN it owns numerous other other cable channels. From the reports I’ve seen, the media would like... Read More

Winnebago’s New Revel Breaks The Mold For Class B Recreational Vehicles

20 Sep 2017

When the image of Winnebago’s new Revel RV first appeared on my computer screen, I was intrigued. In fact, my initial thought was, “What in the heck is this thing?” it’s definitely not your Grandfather’s Class B motorhome. Winnebago Revel Overview Yes, at first glance I could see it’s a... Read More

Useful Tips And Apps For Staying In Contact During Severe Weather

10 Sep 2017

With Hurricane Irma blasting its way through my home State of Florida and being fortunate enough to be safely camped in my motorhome far away from the affected areas, I’ve learned that by having a reliable hotspot internet connection, it’s fairly easy to stay in touch and monitor the weather... Read More

Why A Motorhome Makes Sense When You’re In The Path Of A Hurricane

08 Sep 2017

Everyone who owns a motorhome has a friend who asks multiple questions when they learn you’ve just purchased a RV: What are you going to do with that thing? Where are you going with your motorhome? And most inevitably, What were you thinking? Yes, our non-motorhoming friends simply may not understand our... Read More