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Replacing the RV Power Converter

If you have had a travel trailer for a decent amount of time, you will probably end up replacing the power converter at some point. The expected lifespan of a 12-volt converter is 5 to 10 years under normal conditions. … Continue Reading →

The Class Action Lawsuit – Grand Design

This class action lawsuit is brought forward by Wietz and Luxenberg on behalf of Grand Design owners with frame flex issues. The class action lawsuit refers to specific defective Grand Design RV models sold between 2020 and 2023 including the… Continue Reading →

April 7, 2025 0

Industry Update for February 2025

Here’s your RV industry update for February. These numbers are coming from the RVIA shipment report, which you can view at RVIA.org. Remember this report is not indicative of sales, just shipments into RV dealerships. Comparing February 2025 to February… Continue Reading →

April 4, 2025 0

Counterfeit Power Converter?

Did I get a counterfeit power converter? It sure looks like it! My power converter failed in the Imagine Travel Trailer sometime in the last few weeks. I noticed I had no power to the 12-volt system when I went… Continue Reading →

April 2, 2025 0

Could RVing ruin a marriage?

Could an RV problem really ruin a marriage? A few months ago, I read about a couple whose marriage broke up after months and months of dealing with a frame flex issue on their newer Grand Design RV. Then last… Continue Reading →

March 14, 2025 0

The Sink Disaster

Well maybe it wasn’t quite a sink disaster, but it was far from successful to start with. To see the YouTube video, click here. You will want to watch all the way to the end of the video in order… Continue Reading →

March 6, 2025 0

Top 5 Reasons to Camp in Texas

We’ve lived in Texas 12 years now. So let me tell you our top five reasons you should come to Texas with your RV. 5. Ten Months out of the year the weather is pretty much fantastic for camping. July… Continue Reading →

February 27, 2025 0

The Mysterious Leaking Sink

The mysterious Leaking Sink has been an ongoing problem. This particular issue has been plaguing us on and off over the last two years. To say it’s mysterious would be an understatement. We will get a small amount of water… Continue Reading →

February 10, 2025 0

Year End Industry Update

The year end numbers are in from the RVIA for shipments through December of 2024. Overall, the shipments were up for the year by 6.6% over the ending numbers for 2023. That might sound great with 333,733 total RV shipments… Continue Reading →

January 31, 2025 0

Is it really cheaper to Vacation in an RV?

OK so you have probably heard about the studies done that compare RV vacations to a non-RV Vacation. A 2023 study sponsored by the RVIA, analyzed vacation costs using two sets of hypothetical travel groups: a four-person travel party of… Continue Reading →

January 16, 2025 0