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Check Your Air Brakes! Here’s How:

01 Jan 2017

New Year’s Resolutions seem to be promises you make to yourself, but more times than not, are forgotten very quickly. Here’s one that any RV, Motorhome, Motorcoach or Bus Owner should consider and the best part is, using this video as a guide, it’s easy to follow and it only takes... Read More

Will Flat Towing A Mini Cooper Behind A RV Void The Warranty?

11 Oct 2016

Now that I’ve purchased my vintage bus, I’m in the midst of shopping for an appropriate tow dinghy vehicle. I say appropriate as my bus is 59 years old and only 34 feet in length and it simply is not wise to attempt to pull a large SUV as it... Read More

Video: How To Perform An Air Brake Test On A Motorhome or RV

04 Oct 2016

The last thing any motorhome or RV operator wants to experience is the panic of pressing the brake pedal (service brake) and not having any stopping power. Because motorhomes and RVs use an air system to activate the brakes, an air brake test should be conducted every time you get behind the... Read More

Chapter 12: Shopping For A Motorhome – Is Pre-Owned Or New The Best Route?

28 Apr 2016

If you’ve been keeping up with my posts about shopping for my first motorhome, you already know that I’ve been exploring the concept of buying my Last Coach First. This theory came to light when I visited my Friend, Mike in Las Vegas and he provided a tour and a... Read More

Chapter 5: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 3 – Driving Backwards!

09 Apr 2016

This is Part 3 of my series, Learning To Drive A Motor Coach. This is my final session with Keith Davis at Motorhomes of Texas and in this segment we head to a parking lot to practice driving in reverse. Yeah, it’s not easy backing up a 40′ motorhome and... Read More

Chapter 4: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 2 – Driving On The Road

09 Apr 2016

This is Part 2 of a three-part series of learning to drive a motorhome. In this episode, Andy takes advice from Keith Davis of Motorhomes of Texas in Nacogdoches, Texas, and the day starts with a detailed walk-around the 2007 Foretravel Nimbus 40′ motor coach and double checks to make sure everything is... Read More

Chapter 3: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 1: Motorhome 101

09 Apr 2016

It’s official, I’ve started my quest to learn to drive a motorcoach. This is Part 1 of a three part video series that highlights my experience of taking a two-day Learning To Drive A Motorhome class at Motorhomes of Texas in Nachogdoches, Texas. So, it’s no surprise that he prefers... Read More

The Gadget Guru Launches Motorhome Section: Shopping, Driving And More!

09 Apr 2016

Some of my Friends understand and others think I’m crazy, but I’ve always felt that having the ability to travel the USA in a large motorhome with all the comforts of home would be the ultimate in convenience and luxury. Having the ability of relocating from one scenic location to... Read More

Andy’s Rant of the Day: Film vs Video. Yeah, Let’s Get It Right!

15 Feb 2016

It’s time for everyone’s favorite feature… Andy’s Rant of the Day! For today’s rant, let’s address the difference of filming and shooting a video. To get started, let’s take a moment and look around the room. Everyone who used a phone, digital camera, drone or other electronic device to film... Read More

How To’s

How To’s

Check Your Air Brakes! Here’s How:

Will Flat Towing A Mini Cooper Behind A RV Void The Warranty?

Video: How To Perform An Air Brake Test On A Motorhome or RV

Chapter 12: Shopping For A Motorhome – Is Pre-Owned Or New The Best Route?

Chapter 5: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 3 – Driving Backwards!

Chapter 4: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 2 – Driving On The Road

Chapter 3: Learning To Drive A Motorhome – Part 1: Motorhome 101

The Gadget Guru Launches Motorhome Section: Shopping, Driving And More!

Andy’s Rant of the Day: Film vs Video. Yeah, Let’s Get It Right!