john.martini.patterson@gmail.com, Author at

Brand Loyalty and Travel Trailers

So, here’s something I think about quite often when we talk about the RV manufacturers, and that’s brand loyalty and travel trailers. Brand Loyalty can be driven experience, quality, cost, or just plain habit. I must admit I have a… Continue Reading →

Customer Service Models, and why they matter.

Customer Service models matter. Perhaps this should be a new chapter in my book “Your guide to Purchasing a Travel Trailer”. Customer Service matters, in particular when you are under warranty. There is nothing more frustrating than having poor customer… Continue Reading →

December 21, 2025 0

How the RVIA should measure Growth (Shipments)

Let’s talk about how the RVIA should measure growth (shipments)! I’ve talked before about doing a five-year average on shipments so you could get a clearer picture of how the industry is doing. Why is this important? Well, it tells… Continue Reading →

December 18, 2025 0

The Marfa Lights

I’m not sure how I overlooked posting this part of our trip. I do have it on our YouTube channel as a video as well. So, my apologies, lets talk Marfa Lights: The Marfa Lights Rumor has it that you… Continue Reading →

December 4, 2025 0

October 2025 RV Shipment Update

I know this isn’t the most exciting stuff to read about, but it can tell you a lot about the RV industry. Some of it you can certainly leverage if you are looking to purchase an RV. In a struggling… Continue Reading →

December 1, 2025 0

Is StarLink all it’s cracked up to be?

Is Starlink all it is cracked up to be? Oh yeah it is! Let’s start by talking about why it could be important for you. If you camp somewhere that doesn’t have cellular or WIFI, that’s a really bad thing…. Continue Reading →

November 24, 2025 0

The Delta 294RK and the Shake Down Results.

So lets talk about the Delta 294RK and the shake down results. First just a bit about the trailer! There’s almost nothing not to like about the Delta 294RK. From the Azdel construction, the pex plumbing throughout (except at the… Continue Reading →

November 18, 2025 0

September Shipments 2025 Update

September Shipment numbers from the RVIA.org web site are in and just like last month it continues to be stagnant news, except maybe for Truck Campers. As always let me start by saying that they are comparing their “growth rate”,… Continue Reading →

November 6, 2025 0

Thinking of Buying Your First RV? 12 Must-Ask Questions Before You Decide

If you are thinking of Buying Your First RV? You need to ask these 12 Questions Before You pull the trigger. More details are available in our book: Having a travel trailer can be an incredible way to explore the… Continue Reading →

October 29, 2025 0

Big Bend to Abilene with a dose of drama!

Our desert adventure in west Texas continues. Now on with Big Bend National Park. Big Bend National Park was named after a large bend in the Rio Grande river. The park protects more than 1,200 species of plants, more than 450 species of… Continue Reading →

October 27, 2025 0

Author john.martini.patterson@gmail.com