Truck Classifications – What Do They Really Mean?
You may be familiar with towing weights like gross weights, maximum weights, and combined weights, but have you ever wondered how accurate the information we get on these weights is? I have tried to explain the issues and confusion around manufacturers’ payload...
RV Dishwasher & Laundry Machines – The Pros and Cons
RV dishwashers and laundry machines make life on the road more convenient, but are they worth the cost and potential hassle? Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of adding these appliances to your RV. RV Dishwashers Few people enjoy washing dishes by...
What’s New in RVs for 2023
Did you know 2021 was one of the RV industry’s most significant sales years on record? With over 600,000 RVs shipped, and an increase in sales of almost 40% compared to 2020, the pandemic put production into overdrive. The isolation and travel restrictions of...
Cooking with Mushrooms: Roasted Portobello Mushroom Caps
Have you noticed all the buzz about mushrooms lately, too? From Star Trek: Discovery’s spore drive to learning that oyster mushrooms can eat plastic, we understand why some might refer to 2022 as the year of the mushroom. As avid RVers, we love foraging and cooking...
Operating Costs of Owning an RV
Are you considering buying an RV? If so, considering the operating costs of owning an RV is critical. Most people are aware of apparent expenses like gasoline and insurance but forget about the hidden fees of RVs. This blog outlines several factors that will help...
Canadian RV Shows to Get You Through Off-Season
There’s no better way to ignite your imagination for the upcoming RV season than to wander through one of Canada’s RV shows. Surrounded by fellow adventurers, it’s an excellent opportunity to take in all the possibilities the vendors and sponsors offer. Whether or...
3 Traditional Fowler Family Winter Recipes: Crepes, Winter Pudding & Hot Chocolate
Family traditions are funny. How these traditions come to be is often an exciting story. For the Fowler family, most of our favourite winter traditions centre around food and beverages we can share as we celebrate the holidays and ring in a new year. We make and...
How Accurate Are the Weights Listed by the Manufacturers?
As an RVer, you likely know more about towed weight than most, including some salespeople. This comes down to years of hands-on experience. You’re probably familiar with terms like gross weights, maximum weights, pin weights, combined weights, dry weights, tongue...
6 User-Friendly Apps to Help Stay Connected Over the Holidays
You’re definitely not alone if you’re heading out of town for the holidays. One survey shows that more than 90 per cent of Canadian snowbirds plan on taking a winter trip — so you’ll be in good company! As much fun as it is to hit the road and...
Introducing the Ember 191MSL for Overlanders
The RV industry is full of well-known brand names, typically owned by a few larger companies. Collections of brands owned by larger companies like Forest River and Thor have been common in the industry for a while. In fact, this is the norm in most businesses where...
Secrets of Loretta Lynn’s Ranch: A Campground Worth Experiencing!
When heading south, finding unique and exciting campgrounds to park your trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes is always challenging. Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, is up to the challenge. The ranch is conveniently located seven miles north of...
Ram and Chevy’s New HD Pickup Trucks Take on the Texas Auto Show
The Texas Auto Show, an attraction of State Fair of Texas, brings together a world-class auto show for 24 days each year. Excited to see what new models and features would be introduced for 2023, I attended the auto show and paid special attention to the Truck Zone...
