by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 19, 2023 | Product Reviews
At the Tampa Super RV show this past January, I poked around inside a Roadtrek Zion. This Class B van conversion was introduced at the Louisville RV Show 2015. I decided to review it again – not because it’s “all-new” – instead because it’s been a steady seller for...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 14, 2023 | Product Reviews
Hawaii was the setting for the first look at the newest generation of the Toyota Tacoma. Perhaps it was because Tacoma has been the best-selling truck in Hawaii forever! Either way – they did not disappoint. It’s been eight years since we had a new Tacoma, and...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 30, 2023 | Product Reviews
With its debut at the New York Auto Show, Ram’s REV is now the third all-electric pickup offered by Detroit builders. While Ram is last to the party, behind Ford and GM, it’s possible that they saved the best for last. The REV is estimated to offer over...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 25, 2023 | Maintenance, RV Living
Last month I set out an RV Spring Tune-up list – all the things that needed attention and service before heading off this season. Most of us have experienced tire failure at some point in our lives. When you get a flat, everything suddenly stops – often stranding you...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 21, 2023 | Product Reviews
The best part about solar energy is that it’s free; however, collecting it is different. Solar energy is particularly interesting to RVers, as our energy needs are greatest when off-grid. With solar, we can store power in house batteries, power from generators,...
