I Learned About RVing From That: Winter Preparation
When we bought our first new and more up-to-date travel trailer, it came with a whole-house water filter – the first time we had had one. It was located under the queen-size bed in the front of the unit, right next to the fresh water reservoir and the 12-volt water pump. After the first winter of owning it, we loaded up for a three-hour trip to Charlotte to attend a trade show. We arrived at the RV park and got set up. The last thing I connected was the water hose, and then I walked over to the park office. After a few steps, an odd noise made me pause and look around. Looking back over my shoulder I saw the source of the sound – water was pouring out from underneath the front end of the trailer right under where the water reservoir was located. I sprinted...
Read MoreRaleigh RV Show – March 15-17, 2013
If it’s mid-March, it must be time for the annual NC RV Dealers show at the Raleigh Fairgrounds. Even though I ordered and took delivery of our new Rockwood fifth-wheel last July, I still like to look at what’s new. But, I don’t know if it’s because I’ve been to so many shows, or the industry is in a lull design-wise, there was nothing really startling to see. Yes, there were a few interesting tweaks, things like fold-up aft storage platforms on trailers and more non-white exteriors. Still, it’s always fun to wander through and check things out, and occasionally whistle at some of the high-end prices. And this time, friend Bob and I were on the lookout for an RV that would be suitable for his spouse who insists on a tub, not a...
Read MoreNorth Carolina RV Dealers Association Show September 2012
This year, the North Carolina RV Dealers Association show at the Wake County Fairgrounds featured displays from nine member dealers. Both the Exposition Center and the Jim Graham Building were filled with pop-ups, pull trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and motor homes. As well, the grounds around the two buildings featured an assortment of units. RV parts and accessories were available, as well as booths for RV service, RV parks, golf carts and even something called Doggy Baggage. Guess it takes all kinds. Ellen couldn’t make it so I asked my friend Bob to come along. Wait ’til his wife finds out he ordered a motorhome. (Just kidding. He didn’t. Really. Honest.) Even though I just got a new fifth-wheel, I still like looking around at...
Read MoreThree Nights Beachin’ in the New RV
Since Ellen hadn’t been able to be at AirVenture with me in July, I’d promised that we’d take that long overdue beach trip when I returned from Wisconsin (see posts Oshkosh AirVenture, The Storm Arrives-AirVenture and Pictures From AirVenture) and northern Indiana (see posts Assembly Plant and RV Hall of Fame). So it was that, a week after I got back, we had the new RV loaded and were heading out for our favorite beach area – Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Pulling an RV, it was about a three hour trip, but not a bad drive traffic-wise. There are two RV parks nearest the western end of Emerald Isle, and we’ve mostly stayed at the slightly less expensive one. This time, though, we decided to splurge the extra ten dollars per night...
Read MoreThe Thrills of Covering and Storing the RV
Doing things single-handedly seems to be a theme with me. I’ve done everything from build sheds to cabinets to patio roofs solo simply because I’m impatient and don’t want to wait for someone else to show up and help. Usually, everything works out alright, and putting the cover on the new RV recently was one of those occasions. And, like other projects, it was not without its challenges. Right after I started pricing the model RV I wanted last Spring, I also began pricing custom RV covers. I was tired of big unwieldy tarps and tangled up bungee cords. I was sold on the look and full-side protection offered by actual covers designed for fifth-wheels. So, I finally ordered one through Walmart online and it showed up at the Apex store...
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