Posts By: James

Heated RV Water Hose – the Pirit Hose (Pirate!)

Heated RV Water Hose – the Pirit Hose (Pirate!)

We saw this heated hose on display at the RVIA show in Louisville this past December.  Since we talk so much about using your RV in the winter, well, we just had to check it out.  This product...
All the Winnebago ERA Models – One Review

All the Winnebago ERA Models – One Review

I’ll admit it, I’ve never been able to keep the Era model designations straight in my head.  They’re just letters.   And at this point, I can only assume I’ve got a busted...
Why I Took a Hacksaw to our RV Refrigerator

Why I Took a Hacksaw to our RV Refrigerator

One of the things Stef really wanted in a new RV was a larger refrigerator.  And she certainly got that in our Travato.  The refrigerator is a Dometic RML 8330, which is a 3 way fridge. ...
My Days as an RV Salesman

My Days as an RV Salesman

I pulled the RV around to the shop last night so I could do some work on it today.  Naturally, I woke up to this: So, instead, I went through old mail.  When I opened the one from the California...
The Pleasure-Way Plateau XL – TD (Twin Bed) – Our First Look

The Pleasure-Way Plateau XL – TD (Twin Bed) – Our First Look

Here’s our first look at Pleasure-Way’s newest model, the Plateau XL TD.  We caught this one at the RVIA show in Louisville at what we think was its debut!   The Plateau XL is...
The Winter-Proof Travato

The Winter-Proof Travato

We really enjoy the great outdoors when there aren’t crowds around. For a lot of places like National Parks, that pretty much narrows things down to the winter, and that’s OK with us. Wintertime...
Our Organized RV – Thanks to Organized Obie

Our Organized RV – Thanks to Organized Obie

Our Winnebago Travato has a slightly different floor plan than the rest of them – but the one thing we have in common with the standard 59G is a big blank wall facing the rear doors.  Other...
The “RV Survival Kit” is Here!  (And We Have a Discount for You)

The “RV Survival Kit” is Here! (And We Have a Discount for You)

I’ve been writing about the development of this kit for months, you’ve had a chance to contribute suggestions, and now it’s here – and we’ve got a coupon for our...
Best Sewer Hose Storage Ever – The Super Tube!

Best Sewer Hose Storage Ever – The Super Tube!

Have you ever looked at the sewer hose storage tubes being sold and thought, “wow, what a great idea”?  And then realized that they don’t actually fit your sewer hose with any of...
Winnebago’s Twin Bed Trend 23D – Our First Look

Winnebago’s Twin Bed Trend 23D – Our First Look

We saw a lot of RVs at the Louisville RVIA show. We stick mostly to the Class Bs, and also the small Class Cs (or B+, if you’re a marketing guy). And though we saw lots of cool stuff, this one was...