2013 Holiday Gift Guide
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
December 10, 2012
Let’s face it; buying gifts can be quite a chore — especially when you’ve been shopping for the same special people for years. Aside from focusing on your loved ones’ true interests, which is the key, sometimes a fresh set of eyes can help nudge you toward the perfect gift that shows you care... Read more »
RV CoPilot Version 1.2
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
December 10, 2012
A new mobile app designed to assist RV owners with the planning, details and execution of their trips, RV CoPilot by Rural Technologies, is now more powerful than ever. The latest version has up-to-the-minute weather monitoring, a mapping assist where users can mark points of interest, a printable recipe... Read more »
DRV Mobile Suites Luxury Fifth-Wheel
Chuck & Teresa Campbell Photos by Rich Cox Photography
December 6, 2012
Although laid out along traditional fifth-wheel lines, our Mobile Suites 38-foot test unit (model 38RSSB3), sported a forward upper compartment offering a spacious bedroom and bathroom salon that enjoyed extra floor space granted by opposing slideouts. The area also included plenty of closet, wardrobe... Read more »
Amazing Trailer Kitchens
Kristopher Bunker
December 3, 2012
One of the highlights of RVing is getting away from home and cooking in an outdoor setting. The usual hot dogs, tri-tip and hamburgers work quite well on either the campfire or in the conventional trailer kitchen, but what if you want more? Like filet mignon, roasted salmon or even an elaborate dessert?... Read more »
Airstream 25FB Eddie Bauer Review
Kristopher Bunker
November 30, 2012
In the world of trailering, Airstream needs no introduction. The iconic silver-bullet styling, high-quality construction and classy interiors have been turning heads for more than 80 years. So when the opportunity ensued to spend a family weekend in the new Eddie Bauer (EB) Edition trailer at our local... Read more »
Firestone R4Tech Air Suspension System
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
November 30, 2012
Now available for long-bed iterations of the 2011-2012 Ford F-450, the R4Tech kit is a hybrid air/leaf suspension setup that replaces the factory leaf springs. Claimed benefits include an improved ride by adjusting to the conditions using the variable spring rate of the air spring to stiffen when the... Read more »
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles
Tom Kaiser, Managing Editor
November 27, 2012
A cordless, remote controlled and rechargeable insole with a built-in thermostat, the ThermaCELL Heated Insoles are perfect for anyone prone to cold toes during the winter months. Allowing instant temperature adjustment at the touch of a button — without removing your footwear — the Heated Insoles... Read more »
Universal Towing Mirrors
Tom Kaiser
November 12, 2012
Grand Aero’s Towing Mirrors are said to dramatically improve rearward visibility while towing. A universal fit makes them compatible with mirrors on all trucks and SUVs. Aside from a much wider field of view, they are fully adjustable and can be taken from one vehicle to another, so they never become... Read more »
Starcraft Autumn Ridge 245DS
Jason Johnson
November 12, 2012
When it comes to Starcraft’s expansive lineup of campers, travel trailers and fifth-wheels, the Autumn Ridge series is one of the Middlebury, Ind., company’s most popular models. It was easy to see why after we spent some time in the 245DS, already a top-selling floorplan in the Autumn Ridge travel... Read more »
Bully Dog Tunes The Ford EcoBoost
Ken Freund
November 8, 2012
Ford’s EcoBoost gas engines have really ignited the truck scene with their twin turbochargers producing high torque and horsepower numbers, allowing them to produce exceptional output for their relatively small size, along with substantially better fuel economy than the naturally aspirated engines... Read more »
