by Howard J. Elmer | Oct 13, 2023 | Product Reviews, RV
Airstream builds a variety of RVs. The most iconic, of course, is the shiny, rounded travel trailer. This is something they have been doing since 1931. A little less known fact is that they also build motorized units. While this is a smaller portion of their business,...
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 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,...
by Howard J. Elmer | May 15, 2023 | Product Reviews
With the snow melting in most parts of Canada, the urge to get out on the road in our RVs grows, especially with kids who have been stuck indoors all winter. You might be looking at family-oriented travel trailers to accommodate everyone, including the dog. These are...