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RV shipments are down over 40%

RV Industry Association’s October 2023 shipment numbers are in. Total RV shipments for October were 28,371 units, a decrease of 13.1% when compared to the 32,652 units shipped in October 2022. Year to date, RV shipments are down (-40.6%) with… Continue Reading →

Winter Storage

If you are storing your travel trailer away from your property, you will want to take extra precautions. Even if your trailer is on your property many of these issues will still be important. The following list assumes you have… Continue Reading →

November 27, 2023 0

Understanding your RV electrical System

This will give you a brief overview of your RV Electrical system. I will not talk about generators or solar at this point, because this is intended as an overview of what the majority of RV folks are using in… Continue Reading →

November 8, 2023 0

North Texas Rain and Cold Snap

Just a few days ago Tammy and I were enjoying a cold beverage on the patio as Eva splashed in the pool with her toys. Then the forecast took a radical change. Sorry Eva, your summer pool parties are over!… Continue Reading →

October 30, 2023 0

The September RV Shipments Report

The total number of RV shipments in September was a total of 24,700 units, that is a decrease of 12.9% when compared to the 28,363 units shipped in September 2022. Year to date shipments are down (-42.8%) with 238,121 units…. Continue Reading →

October 27, 2023 0

Over 30,000 Miles

Tammy keeps track of the number of miles we have traveled with our 2017 Imagine Travel Trailer. We are well over 30,000 miles now. That’s quite a few miles of travel and more than any other trailer we have owned… Continue Reading →

October 23, 2023 0

Dodge City, Kansas – Part 2

I want to reiterate my opinion briefly on KOA campgrounds. Back in the 80’s everyone of them seemed to be the same, just like Pringles potato chips. They were affordable, well maintained, and you knew exactly what you were getting…. Continue Reading →

October 20, 2023 0

Dodge City, Kansas – Part 1

October might be the best time to hook up your travel trailer and head to Dodge City, Kansas. The heat of the summer is over and the vacation crowds have dropped off. This will give you an open spot at… Continue Reading →

October 17, 2023 0

Adjusting your travel trailer brakes

Never attempt repairs you are uncomfortable performing. You will not be able to enjoy your travel trailer if you are injured performing a repair. PLEASE have a qualified shop do any repairs that pose a risk to your well-being. There… Continue Reading →

October 4, 2023 0

Brake Troubles Resolved – Here’s how!

So, you have seen me write before that spending time under your travel trailer is just as important as the time you spend on top of it. If you missed that post, you can click here to read it. I… Continue Reading →

September 24, 2023 0