What’s New for 2025 – Towables
The sales boom and bust from the pandemic are finally over. Frankly, that's good for all of us as RV shipments gradually return to standard numbers. That means pricing should stabilize, and some quality issues caused by hurry-up production during the pandemic...
Embracing the Van Life Part 1 – From a Dream to Reality
Adventures with Benny the Van Let me introduce you to Jake, a guy who once lived a conventional life with a steady 9-to-5 job and a cozy apartment. One day, he stumbled upon Benny, an old van, begging for a second chance. With a bit of savings and many dreams, Jake...
Stuffed French Pastries for Your Next Party
Celebrating with friends or family whether at home or on the road is best enjoyed with tasty treats. Having finger foods at the ready can help turn your hungry guests into happy campers. Gougère are fancy French cheese puffs floating out of the oven and into your...
Winter Holiday Safety Tips
Whether you’re planning to stay home, travel by car, or hit the road in your RV, implementing some safety practices beforehand will ensure you have the best winter holiday possible! Here are some safety reminders to help keep things merry and bright this holiday...
Leisure Travel Vans – Unity
The popularity of van conversion RVs increases yearly – as do the number of models and the options that those models offer. Still, the question remains: Why spend so much money on an RV substantially smaller than others on the market for less money? That's a...
Grilled Five Spice Wings and Ribs
Call me stubborn, but I am determined to keep grilling in winter. The barbecue grill is connected to residential gas and outside my back door. With tongs in hand, I'm only a step or two to get to the barbecue. Why not grill some Asian-inspired finger foods to serve...
Tulsa, Oklahoma: Full of Surprises
I hadn't given much thought to Oklahoma. Fields of grain. Feedlots stuffed with cattle. What else could there possibly be? Turns out a visit to Tulsa flips those assumptions on their head. In Tulsa, I found a mid-size city that seems to have it all—world-class...
Toyota Kayoibako
News Release from the Japanese Mobility Show Innovation never rests as demonstrated by this tiny micro-camper from Toyota. Shown at the Japanese Mobility Show the Kayoibako is a tiny van and, for now, just a concept. However, it hints at the possibilities for...
Holiday Gifts for RVers
The holiday gift-giving season is approaching, and we're already asking ourselves the same challenging question: What to give those special RVers in our lives? Before we answer that question (and check out the suggestions below), let’s step back and remind...
Elkhart Open House Highlights
Each year in mid-September, RV dealers from all over North America descend on the small Indiana town of Elkhart to see what's new in RVs – and to order the stock you'll see on their lots in the new year. Elkhart and the surrounding area are unique to the RV...
Coachella Lakes RV Resort
Discover the Winter Magic at Coachella Lakes RV Resort As the cold and frost start to blanket much of North America, the call of the road echoes louder, tempting RV enthusiasts with the promise of sunshine and adventure. This winter, there’s no better destination...
Explorer RV Club 2024 National Rally: A Great Success!
To rally means "to come together, inspire anew." The French "re-allier" was first used in the early 17th century. How apropos (also a 17th-century word): This year's rally was held on the Gaspesie Peninsula, where many early relationships between the French and the...
