DynoMax VT Muffler Systems
Ken Freund
May 16, 2012
Aftermarket exhaust systems are popular among towing enthusiasts, as they can boost power and fuel economy. Their altered backpressure chacteristics may also allow your engine to run better, which is especially important for vehicles towing heavy trailers. But many aftermarket exhausts also produce an... Read more »
Leveling Upgrade: Bigfoot Upgrade Leveling Kit
Bill and Jenn Gehr
April 18, 2012
Automatic leveling jacks on a fifth-wheel trailer are not only convenient, but they add an element of luxury that is sure to spoil any owner. One of the more popular systems designed for fifth-wheel applications is made by Bigfoot Quadra Manufacturing, a company that’s been on the scene for quite... Read more »
Torklift’s Stable Load Offers Simple Stability
Bill and Jenn Gehr
March 21, 2012
A) Before the new rubber pads were installed a baseline measurement of rear height was established. B) WD-40 is sprayed on the factory contact pads prior to removal. C) A pry bar is used to remove the factory contact pads. D) Stable Load pads are installed in the frame bracket with the anti-rotational... Read more »
Performance Corner: ATS Torque Converters & Co-Pilot Controller
Ken Freund
January 16, 2012
With today’s heavier loads, the torque converter and automatic transmission combination have become an Achilles’ Heel on many tow vehicles. To solve this problem, ATS has developed its Five Star Torque Converter, which combines all of the features of a traditional torque converter with the innovative... Read more »
Hands On: The Can Cooker
Kevin Livingston
January 16, 2012
It seems that regardless of the destination or the time of the year, RVers manage to somehow revolve their activities around food. How many times have you met with fellow RVers for breakfast before heading off to an activity, already having made plans for yet another meal before the last bite was consumed? Let’s... Read more »
The Casserole Queens Cookbook
Meaghan Alfier
January 9, 2012
Nothing says home quite like the smell of chicken pot pie or a homemade casserole filling your RV on a cozy winter evening. “The Casserole Queens Cookbook,” by Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollock (Clarkson Potter, 208 pages, paperback), includes all the classics with some modern spins... Read more »
Got It Covered
Trailer Life Magazine
January 9, 2012
Properly storing your RV during harsh weather is important for the longevity of your most prized possession, and covering it is the best way to protect it from the elements. Affordable American Steel Buildings can custom build a variety of rugged, all-steel style RV covers — from a fully... Read more »
Keeping the Tradition Alive
Trailer Life Magazine
January 9, 2012
Tipping a hat to Somerset, Pennsylvania — where for more than 40 years Coleman Camping Trailers were manufactured — Columbia Northwest has created a new line of pop-up camping trailers, duly named the Somerset line, built in the Coleman tradition. After FTCA closed its doors almost a year ago, halting... Read more »
Instantly Delicious
Trailer Life Magazine
January 9, 2012
Not all freeze-dried foods are created equal, and the Quick-Fix meals at eFoodsDirect are a testament to that fact. From rich and creamy Potatoes Au Gratin to good old-fashioned pancakes, the company promises that each meal contains the finest products in the marketplace, and fine foods... Read more »
Suspension Upgrades
December 1, 2011
You’ve finally hitched up the new trailer, loaded family and gear aboard and breathed a sigh of relief. But as you pull out of the driveway on your shakedown trip, the undercarriage scrapes loudly as it digs into the pavement. Going down the road, the suspension wallows precariously, headlights... Read more »
