Gadget Guru Learning to Drive a Motorhome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What You Need To Know About Blue Ox Tow Bars – Connecting An Alpha or Ascent Tow Bar

05 May 2018

Let’s face it, there’s a lot to learn when entering the world of motorhomes. One of the more confusing aspects of ownership is how to safely tow a vehicle behind a motorhome. Simply stated, there’s quite a few terms associated with towing that can sound like a foreign language to... Read More

The Gadget Guru’s Escape The Humidity Prevost Road Trip – RV Trip Wizard Review – Part 2

25 Jul 2018

To bring you up to date, Siren and myself are traveling in my Prevost X3 motorhome and in the midst of a vacation I’ve named, The Gadget Guru’s Escape The Humidity Road Trip. Our first leg took us from Orlando, Florida to the Claystone Campground at Lake Tobosofkee in Macon,... Read More

Escape The Humidity Prevost Road Trip – RV Trip Wizard Review – Part 3

30 Jul 2018

Part 3 of the Gadget Guru’s Escape The Humidity Road Trip contains two overnight stops on our adventure: A KOA campground in Sweetwater, TN and a State Park in Boonsborough, KY, In This Video As with other legs in this series, we start each video looking back at the previous... Read More

Escape The Humidity Road Trip – Part-4 – Final Leg To Petoskey, Michigan – Using RV Trip Wizard

02 Aug 2018

RV Trip Wizard Review Update In my opinion, taking a road trip in a large motorhome requires planning. While I envy those who can simply jump in the driver’s seat of the RV, start driving in the general direction of a destination and find overnight spots when they get tired,... Read More

Traveling In A Motorhome – Siren and Andy Answer Your Questions – Part 1

26 Aug 2018

Considering I receive quite a few questions via Facebook, YouTube and the contact form on this site I thought it would be a good idea to take a day to answer some regarding traveling on a motorhome. In this segment we’ll discuss: – Is Siren her real name? – What... Read More

Learning to Operate a Motorhome