New Ford Super Duty shown at Texas State Fair
over three million people attend the Texas State Fair in Dallas each September. That's enough to show off new trucks in a unique and special area featuring all the brands. This is something they have been doing since 1913, and just one reason why I think it's worth...
Overland trailers – a different RV experience
Most RVers are familiar with the terms dry camping and/or boondocking. These simply mean you are on a site without hookups or services. Most of us don't want to do this. However, a select group seeks out wilderness locals, without services, on purpose. These folks...
Need a Little More Space? Look at These Class B-Plus Motorhomes
Class B motorhomes have increased in popularity due to the new chassis’ available to the manufacturers. Other reasons RVers love them include their easy drivability and compact design. However, Class B motorhomes are just a little too small for some. In this case,...
Reviewing the Luxurious 2022 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate
The GMC Sierra is undeniably the little sister to the Chevrolet Silverado – particularly in the United States, where it outsells its GMC sibling by at least three to one. Despite smaller sales numbers, it is still a major player, and General Motors wants to close...
1970 Pickup Trucks: A Brand-New Era
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...
Introducing the new Cruiser RV Hitch 17BHS
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...
First Drive Review: All-Electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup
The Ford F-150 Lightning, all-electric pickup truck, has begun shipping to customers. This electric truck is no longer some future concept; prophesied by industry experts who crow about the coming of an all-electric automotive industry. No, this truck is real, and...
In Pursuit of Mobility: Accessible RVs
RVing is a pursuit not limited by age or mobility. In fact, with a significant percentage of RVers being older, varying degrees of mobility issues are common. This raises the question – if you find yourself in a wheelchair, are your RVing days over? Not if you...
Chevrolet Silverado: What’s New In 2022
The Ford Raptor has dominated the off-road truck market for over a decade. Last year, Ram joined the market with its 700-plus hp desert racer, the TRX. In 2022, GM is finally making an appearance. This year, Chevy is adding the ZR2 off-road treatment to its...
Is the Volta Power System the Future for RVs?
Electric, Electric, Electric – it’s a top-of-mind story these days; particularly in the automotive world. So, don’t be surprised when I tell you that electric RVs are here, and more are on the way. However, the real practicality of more electric power in RVs has...
Use Less Energy with the 2022 Thor Gemini Motorhome
Did you know Earth Day was started in the United States in 1970? That’s even before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established. From its humble beginnings in Wisconsin, it spread to become a world-wide observation in 1990 and now today, across the...
Perfect for Two: Palomino’s Real-Lite Mini RV
The Real-Lite Mini from Palomino is what I call a couple’s trailer – that’s just my label. However, it can also be viewed as an escape vehicle for folks new to RVing who want to get into something smaller that they can tow with the vehicle they already own....
