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Is The VeeGo 750 E-Bike Truly Delivered 99% Assembled? Andy Puts It To The Test!

06 Jun 2018

As you can tell by my previous posts, while I’m enjoying the benefits of riding electric bicycles, I’ve yet to be impressed by the unboxing and assembly process. There’s a wide assortment of e-bikes available from a variety of online sellers these days and while models offer somewhat similar styling... Read More

Loose Parts Make Setting Up The Surface 604 Rook E-Bike A Confusing Task For This Rookie

30 May 2018

Maybe it’s because I live in a bicycle friendly neighborhood, or possibly it’s because bicycling and visiting campgrounds in a motorhome go hand-in-hand, I’ve recently rediscovered the wonderful world of bicycles. The modernization of the electric bike (e-bike) gets the credit and is the reason I’m back on two wheels... Read More

VIDEO: Is The 2018 Rad Mini eBike A Step Forward Or Backward from 2017 Model?

20 May 2018

Allow me to state upfront, that I’m a fan of Rad Power Bikes’ Rad Mini folding fat tire electric bike. So much so, that I purchased the newly released and upgraded 2018 model as a companion for the 2017 Rad Mini that was delivered last year. A video comparing the... 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

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

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