Gadget Guru Industry Interviews

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

Tow Tower Lifts Front Wheel Drive Cars For Towing Without Dolly

16 Feb 2018

There’s a difference between a review and an overview. For example, when I review a product, I go hands-on and use it in the method in which it is designed. If it performs as promoted and, in my opinion, is considered a competitive value in it’s category, I’ll have no... Read More

Could Lithium Ion Batteries Be The Answer For Extended Motorhome Usage?

14 Feb 2018

As any motorhome owner already knows, balancing the usage of various appliances to maximize battery life can be quite a chore. For example, under normal conditions my 2014 Marathon Prevost motorhome can operate two air conditioners, a TV, satellite receiver, lights and an occasional kitchen appliance for around two hours... Read More

Meet Jamie Bradford And See What It Takes To Organize The Prevost Motorhome Expo

12 Feb 2018

First and foremost, allow me to apologize to Jamie Bradford. Throughout my coverage of the recent Prevost Motorhome Expo, I’ve been calling his show the “Prevost Expo.” Since Prevost is the manufacturer of various forms of over the road vehicles and since this show focuses on Prevost shells that have... Read More

Prevost For Newbies – Part 8: Selecting A Chassis. H or X?

10 Feb 2018

Once you’ve made the decision that a new or pre-owned Prevost motorhome is in your future, while most will tell you the next step is to focus on the floor plan, there’s one major decision you’ll need to make before selecting the interior.. Which chassis is best for my needs?... Read More

What You Need To Know About Airstream Touring Coaches

19 Jan 2018

When you hear the name Airstream, the image of retro futuristic, aluminum skinned travel trailers most likely comes to mind. To say that Airstream is an American icon and is the undisputed king of the road of travel trailers is nothing short than an understatement. Its sleek and shiny torpedo-shaped... Read More

Jupiter Bike – Tiny Electric Scooter That Folds And Goes Anywhere

17 Jan 2018

While perusing the miles of aisles of the Florida RV Super Show, just when I thought I had seen everything, I stumbled upon Jupiter Bike’s booth and found what has to be the most unusual folding electric bike on the planet. But, let’s be clear about this: While it’s called... 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

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

What You Need To Know About Hearthside Grove Motorcoach Resort

28 Aug 2017

Overview After spending two August weeks at Hearthside Grove Motorcoach Resort in Petoskey, Michigan, allow me to cut to the chase and state this is the most luxurious motorcoach resort I’ve visited to date. So, what makes a motorcoach resort earn such a bold comment? The easy answer is a... Read More