Expert’s First Drive in the All New 2022 Nissan Frontier
The flaming fall colours were the backdrop to my recent first drive of the 2022 Nissan Frontier. We were trekking through the Gatineau hills on the north side of the Ottawa River in Quebec – on road and off. My first impression of the Frontier (a truck that has...
A Look Inside the Crossroads Hampton Destination Trailer
Not every RVer wants to roll on down the road. Many find a location that they really like and they stay put. This makes them permanent campers and they find these sites most often in a RV park that caters to seasonal rentals. Of course, when you stumble on this...
Why the New Thor Tranquility Class B Stands Out From the Crowd
It is nice to see that some RV shows are returning; like the long-running Hershey (PA) RV Show held just recently. Scanning the list of RVs being shown there I happened on a new Class B from Thor Motor Coach that is just a bit different than most. What caught my...
An Experts Review of the All New 2022 Toyota Tundra
Toyota is never in a hurry. At least it seems that way owing to the pace of its introductions and the changes it makes to its vehicles. The new Toyota Tundra is an excellent example of that trait. Looking at the new 2022 Toyota Tundra it’s easy to see its...
An Expert Review of the All New Ford Bronco
The new Ford Bronco is billing itself as an icon. It may be a bit soon to give it that title, but it does legitimately hold the title of inventor of the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) label. Back in 1964 they used that term in an advertising campaign – and it’s been...
A Look at the Sol Horizon by inTech RV
The first time I saw an inTech trailer I was struck by the forward tilt look of the unit. It looked retro and modern at the same time – and that’s not an easy thing to design. The next striking feature on this trailer is the huge, curved, front tinted window – but...
Smart Solutions for Safe RVing as Climate Change Increases Extreme Weather Events
Recent events like the flooding in Europe and wildfires taking place in British Columbia, Ontario, Spain, Greece, and California are the kinds of threats we will soon be facing on an increasingly regular basis. The most natural question to ask in times like this is...
Thor Introducing New Class B RV Models: Rize and Scope
Called the Rize and Scope, these new Class B camper-vans from Thor Motor Coach offer classic ‘van-life’ features with a couple of new twists. One that stands out is the pop-up roof, reminiscent of the one seen in the Volkswagen Westphalia. This feature is optional,...
2021 Pickup Truck Roundup
This has been a highly turbulent year for truck sales. After an unprecedented plunge in sales in 2020 last Spring, the market has roared back just in time to experience the full pain of plant shutdowns, limited parts supply, and a worldwide micro-processor...
An Expert’s Review: Northern Lite Sportsman Plus 8-11
Who buys truck campers? I know truck campers are popular out West, primarily because they appeal to horse owners who already have trucks and tow horse trailers behind them. I also know that fisherman, hunters, ATVers, etc. – all of whom often need to tow trailers,...
SAE Tow Ratings System: Still Towing Strong 10 Years On
It’s been a decade since the Society of Automotive Engineers (along with any respective consumer and government agencies) hammered out a common, agreed upon method of testing vehicles to establish tow ratings. Called J-2807, this agreement ensured a reliable and...
Expert Review: The Compact 2022 Ford Maverick
Ford is bringing an all-new truck to market later this year – and it’s a compact with a big impact. Resurrecting a model name from the 70s – the new Maverick compact pickup is partly based on the current Ford Escape. So while it’s small, it’s also all truck. With...
