The New Lance 2185 Travel Trailer and the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Stuart Bourdon, Editor-In-Chief
January 21, 2013
Already famous for its truck campers, Lance ventured into the travel trailer market a few years ago and has been making a name for itself again with a full line of lightweight, easy-to-tow and versatile trailers that run the gamut from about 16 feet in length to right around 28 feet long. We’ve reviewed... Read more »
New 2013 Trailers
Bob Ashley & Associates Photos by Bruce Hampson and Shawn Spence
January 1, 2013
The towables market has been ever-expanding since the recent recession and is currently the fastest growing segment in the RV market. This ongoing trend is redefining the market as we know it. Recreation-minded consumers seem eager to spend on affordable RVs that are packed with value and they want something... Read more »
Backroad Traveler: Four Wheel Camper
Gary Wescott
December 21, 2012
When we were planning our trip to South America many years ago, we bought our first Four Wheel Camper. It was the lightest and lowest we could find, and we lived in it for 14 months as we traveled south from our home in California all the way to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Four-Wheel Camper After driving... Read more »
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 »
2012 TrailerLife Readers’ Choice Awards
November 26, 2012
Think of the time you spend planning trips, researching which RV to buy, learning how your RV works, hunting for for do-it-yourself tips on top of everything that you’ve learned, out of necessity, on the fly. You are RV experts in your own right. Whether it’s finding the best gas prices, the friendliest... Read more »
Buffalo National River
Pamela Selbert Photos by Guy Selbert
November 21, 2012
Dawn comes to the serene Ozarks of northern Arkansas in a veil of damp grayness. Socked-in fog shrouds the thickly treed landscape, until in a burst of white-chrome light, the sun pops over the ancient hills and the fog melts away into a clear blue sky. Even after the sun climbs high, the early morning... Read more »
Electrical System Upgrades
Gary Wescott
November 13, 2012
Have you ever had that sinking feeling when you turn the key, and nothing happens, that it could be the starter? Or it could be the batteries, especially if you have a newer diesel with common rail direct injection and glow plugs. When the “Wait to Start” light comes on, those little glow plugs that... Read more »
RV Financing Tips
Chuck Campbell
November 7, 2012
Unless you’ve been living in a cave somewhere with no news coming in, you know that interest rates on new and used RV loans are at all-time lows and opportunities to refinance RVs have never been more plentiful. As a result of this trend, right now may be the best time to buy that motorhome, travel... Read more »
Hot Springs Spas are the Perfect Place for RVers
Amanda Lepinski, Associate Editor
November 6, 2012
When the temperature begins to drop, consider taking a trip to a hot springs resort. With a variety of spa packages available, skin and wellness benefits of natural hot mineral spring water suit just about anyone’s needs. Here are 10 spas as well as campgrounds located throughout the United States. Chena... Read more »
Prepping Your Trailer For Winter
Brad Clayton
November 5, 2012
Winter camping has its own special beauty, and for a growing number of RV enthusiasts this brisk season no longer means packing up the rig for months of storage every year. However, even the hardiest of humans finds it a challenge to be comfortable in a blizzard. Fortunately there are dozens of travel... Read more »
