RVing 101

By: Chuck Woodbury The way I travel with my RV today is far different from when I began. Change has come ever-so-slowly in one way, but so very fast in another. It’s like the “tick, tick” of the clock where … Continued

By Chuck Woodbury For four months in 1994, I lived and worked in a 24-foot Tioga mini-motorhome with my wife and then-2 1/2-year-old daughter Emily. We traveled 17,000 marvelous miles, through 33 states, on a media tour sponsored by the … Continued

NEW TO RVING? RENT FIRST! By the New RVer staff Vacation travel can often be fraught with hassles, especially for the very young and elderly. But traveling in a recreation vehicle (RV) lets anyone feel at home, even as the view … Continued

EACH HAS ITS ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES By Chuck Woodbury, editor For many RVers, the first big decision is whether to buy a motorized or non-motorized rig. The two most popular types are the travel trailer and the motorhome, with variations including … Continued

By Charles Bruni Everyone who owns an RV should be concerned with maintaining its wastewater tanks. Problems with wastewater tanks that can be avoided should be avoided. Wastewater tank repair is expensive. Due to health concerns, many service facilities will … Continued

By the NewRVer.com staff High-tech has hit the road. Today’s recreation vehicles (RVs) – loaded with innovative features and cool gadgets – are attracting new generations of buyers. Traditional amenities (fully equipped kitchens and baths, central heat/air conditioning, and queen-sized … Continued

RV DRIVING: DIFFERENT, NOT DIFFICULT By Chuck Woodbury I’ll never forget my first trip in my first motorhome. Before I had logged two hours, I had nearly killed a Reno, Nev., motorcycle cop. “You changed lanes and nearly ran me … Continued

Classes of RV’s Recreational vehicles are divided into two basic categories: motorized RVs and towable RVs. In turn, each category contains several classes. Motorized RVs: An RV built on or as an integral part of a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, … Continued

First of all the only time you would need a generator on a travel trailer is if you plan to do some dry camping, without electricity. If this is the case you would need the generator to operate the air … Continued

Tools Needed: Manual Crank with Female T-Fitting Jack Motor Step #1 Locate the manual crank with female T fitting. This can usually be found in one of your 5th wheel’s storage compartments. Step #2 Locate the 5th wheel jack motor. … Continued