Expert Review: TAXA Mantis – the Ultimate Overlanding RV
There is a relatively new niche emerging in the world of RVing, and it’s called Overlanding. Have you heard of it? If you have, it probably puts you into one of two camps: Interested in this camping concept – or not interested at all. So, what is it that makes this...
A Look at the Flagstaff Micro Lite 21 FBRS
The Flagstaff brand has been around since the ’70s. Ownership has changed, but its place in the market really hasn’t — it’s a premium brand, and with that distinction comes a premium price. On a recent cold April day, I reviewed one of Flagstaff’s trailers, the...
The All-New 2022 Nissan Frontier
Nissan, as a truck manufacturer in the North American market, is one of the smaller players. So, while its market share is small, its truck history is anything but. Nissan can trace the roots of the new Frontier back to its entry into the US market in 1959. And, as...
What’s New with 2021 Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks
Fierce is almost too weak a word for the level of competition in the truck market – even in the Heavy Duty (HD) segment. Why is that? This is a growing segment – and the trucks are expensive. Well over 20% of total North American truck sales are now HD pickups –...
Review of the 2021 KZ Escape E17 Hatch Travel Trailer
Just in time for the spring camping season, KZ has introduced a new trailer that RV Pro (a trade publication) is calling one of the “Best New Models” for 2021. Now, what follows is a vertical review – as I have not actually tested one. I am, though, looking forward...
Review of the 2021 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack
Recreational vehicles are a conveyance, a home away from home, and a base for travel adventures. However, more and more of today’s RV owners characterize themselves as riders, so manufacturers have responded with some very interesting units. Known as “toy-haulers,”...
What’s New in RVs for 2021
With a new year comes new hope and a renewal of energy for all of us. Frankly, this statement along with promises to diet, exercise and quit smoking, are perennial fixtures for each of us at every New Year’s. So, in other words, what’s old is annually new again....
2021 Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler Get New EcoDiesel Engine
A year after its introduction, the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck has added another powertrain to its options list. This is the third generation EcoDiesel. This V-6 engine delivers increased torque and horsepower in the Gladiator; along with better fuel economy and...
A Walk-Through of the 2021 Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB
Today we’re going to take an in-depth look at something special — Airstream’s 2021 Flying Cloud 30FB. Now the thing with Airstream is that even people who know nothing about RVs know what an Airstream is — that’s the power of an icon. But to really...
A Look at the 2021 Keystone Bullet 290BHS Travel Trailer
We recently had an opportunity to drive the new 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 – a full-size SUV with a new design that makes it one of the best people movers on the market. With true 7-passenger seating it also is a great tow vehicle. To highlight this aspect of its new...
A Look at the 2021 GMC Yukon AT4 & Denali
The new 2021 GMC Yukon is the sister to the Chevy Tahoe – which we just recently reviewed. Of course, most of their architectural features are common; however, the Yukon has its own fans mostly because of the Denali trim package that historically has accounted for...
An In-Depth Review of the Flagstaff E-Pro 19RD
The E-Pro line-up of trailers from Flagstaff are meant to fit a market that wants a lightweight trailer that will tow with today’s smaller SUV’s, while still offering all the amenities that a plugged-in buyer demands. That summation is what I gleaned from the E-Pro...
