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Better Late than Never – What I thought about the RV show

The RV Show was at Dallas Market Hall on February 19th through the 22nd. The major players in the Dallas area were all there like Blue Compass, United RV, McClains, Holiday World, and Vogt. NIRV center was also there with… Continue Reading →

April weather in north Texas is not great for camping.

I’m having a Deja-vu with the April weather in Texas. I told Tammy that April and May are months we should probably avoid camping. Without fail we end up cancelling trips based on the spring weather here. The complicating factor… Continue Reading →

April 7, 2026 0

Alliance Delta vs Grand Design Imagine: Real-World Punch List Comparison

Having owned both a Grand Design Imagine and now an Alliance Delta, I’ve had the opportunity to compare these trailers where it really counts: real-world use. However, when shopping for a travel trailer, most reviews focus on floorplans, features, and… Continue Reading →

April 2, 2026 0

Satellite TV in your travel trailer

Have you thought about having satellite TV in your travel trailer? Many times, folks at campgrounds have approached me to ask how easy or hard it is to set up. There are definitely things you need to think about before… Continue Reading →

March 24, 2026 0

The topic no one wants to think about!

This is the topic no one wants to think about, but we need to talk about it! A fire can start anytime in an RV – while it’s on the road or just sitting in a campground. National Fire Protection… Continue Reading →

March 20, 2026 0

Is the RV Industry Crashing?

The numbers for January are in and it appears the RV industry is crashing. If you remember last year, when I gave you monthly updates, they weren’t good. They weren’t good for a number of reasons. So, what’s happened since… Continue Reading →

March 16, 2026 0

Easy Modification to the Entertainment Center

Here’s an easy modification to the entertainment center that was actually a lot of fun. I don’t say that very often! This project was created to create a safe place for our outdoor Dish Wally Receiver while we travel. Here… Continue Reading →

March 15, 2026 0

The year in review and what’s coming in 2026

This post will be a reflection of the year in review and what’s coming in 2026: If you haven’t subscribed to our YouTube channel, please do so. This is a recap of what happened in 2025 on that channel, but… Continue Reading →

December 28, 2025 0

Why Can’t Johnny Read Anymore

Why can’t Johnny read anymore? Well maybe he can but not at a level that will make him successful. This probably won’t be a very popular post. I’ve always enjoyed writing, not so much fiction as much as real-life issues… Continue Reading →

December 27, 2025 0

November shipments could signal a buying opportunity

The numbers for November shipments are in! The bread and butter of the RV industry, travel trailers, continue to cruise into negative territory. If you are thinking this might be the right time to buy a travel trailer, I wouldn’t… Continue Reading →

December 26, 2025 0

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