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The Problem with the RVIA

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association is looking out for someone, but just to be clear, it’s not the folks that buy RV’s. That is the problem with the RVIA. Even if you go to their site and look at the… Continue Reading →

Is there an RV Industry Slowdown Part 2

In a previous blog post I talked about the slowdown that has happened in the RV industry lately. I think what people really latch onto in this discussion is that RV shipments for the manufacturer are down. Yes, they are… Continue Reading →

Is there an RV Industry slowdown?

Let’s face it the last few years have been very good to the RV industry. The last few months however have shown a slight drop in sales. Is there an RV Industry slowdown happening?

Lemon Law for Travel Trailers

There really isn’t a lemon law for travel trailers, perhaps with the exception of California.  In fact the RV industry has fought to make sure there are no lemon laws for recreational vehicles.  While the balance of the states may… Continue Reading →

Travel Trailer Inspection – Do I Need One?

Having a Travel Trailer Inspection, is it necessary? The Short answer is yes…the Long answer is yes! I’m going to start by saying that Tammy and I have been buying travel trailers for just about 30 years.  The quality and… Continue Reading →

The Dallas RV Show – 2018

It’s been two months since we left for our long journey to Wisconsin.  Now the heat wave that hit Dallas while we were gone seems to be subsiding just a bit and the rain, after two weeks, finally stopped.  This… Continue Reading →

2018 – It Must Be Time for an RV Show

Usually we go to the Dallas RV show in late February, but this year our plans are to go to Fort Wilderness in Orlando during that same time period.  So, today we are going to the Forth Worth RV Show… Continue Reading →

We Saw This Recall Coming……

If you have looked closely at our site, you can probably see that we own an Imagine Travel Trailer by Grand Design.  Specifically we own the 2017 2950RL model.  We saw this model the RV show last year and decided… Continue Reading →

2017 – Travel Trailers Are Selling Like Hot Cakes

Travel Trailers are selling like hot cakes in 2017.  In our neighborhood alone in 2017, there were four travel trailers purchased compared to two fifth wheels.  Travel trailers continue to be the largest selling RV by a wide margin. Low… Continue Reading →

What on earth is happening to the campground industry?!

Let me preface my remarks by saying that there are many campgrounds that I will not stay at.  We will never recommend that you stay, or do not stay, at a particular campground or campground chain.  Like most people if… Continue Reading →

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