by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 25, 2022 | Gear
The Class B motorhome, or camper van, is unique among recreational vehicles. That fact impressed me over 20 years ago when I took my then 10-year-old son, Stephen, and me on a Class B motorhome test. I was making notes inside, and Stephen was wandering through the van...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 20, 2022 | Gear
What do you really get for a higher price? If a higher-priced tire is better, how so? Whether for your trailer or tow vehicle, when buying new tires, consider what traits you’re getting for that purchase price and how they will impact the on-road performance of your...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 15, 2022 | Product Reviews
Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time for some light reading and lazy memories of the past. Usually, I review and report on what’s new in the world of towing and pickup trucks, but sometimes it’s nice to look at what came before to see just how far we’ve come...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 14, 2022 | Product Reviews
Cruiser RV has been specializing in lightweight travel trailers since 1988. The Hitch is one of their newest product lines and it’s available in four floorplans, each aimed at getting a group of four (or even five) out into the outdoors. This year I took a closer...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 10, 2022 | Gear
Did you know that not every vehicle comes with a trailer brake controller? Even vehicles that can tow and are promoted as towing vehicles don’t always come with one. Why? The answer is the aftermarket, but this is not news because aftermarket trailer brake...
