Nearing Completion on the Next Fit RV
Jun 29, 2015JamesRV Tips
At Winnebago, they’re finishing up on our shiny new yellow Travato, which I’m calling the 59GX. Here in Salt Lake City, we couldn’t be more excited! I’m told he’s going to paint...
Winnebago’s RV Shaker Table vs. Stef’s Car Sickness
Jun 22, 2015JamesRV Tips
If I sacrifice my wife in the name of RV science (and laugh my way through it), does that make me a terrible husband? Watch this video and judge for yourself: I found the whole experience to...
Construction Underway on the Next Fit RV
Jun 15, 2015JamesRV Tips
Well, if you’ve been around this website a while, you probably know that we are scheduled to go on a shakedown cruise in our new RV on July 14th. That’s less than a month away now. So if you...
Winnebago Versus: Gravelometer vs. Snack Food
May 03, 2015JamesRV Tips
Normally, Winnebago does serious and responsible stuff with their labs. Like test different paints and metal coatings for resistance to rock chips. That’s really what the Gravelometer you’ll see...
How to Add USB Outlets to Your RV
Apr 27, 2015JamesRV Tips
It’s a lot easier than you might think. I show you how I did it in this video: When we were reviewing the Winnebago Travato 59k recently, I was impressed by the number of USB outlets...
My Class B Manufacturer List
Apr 09, 2015JamesRV Tips
Last Updated November 20, 2017 A resource for the Class B enthusiast dreamer. Frequently, in comments on the blog, or through email, I’ll get asked, “Have you heard about the Model X from ABC...
Winnebago Versus: Salt Spray vs. Cell Phone
Mar 30, 2015JamesRV Tips
“Kid in a Candy Store”. We’ve all heard the expression, but I’ve never put a finger on the feeling as squarely as I did on our recent trip to visit the Winnebago factory in...
Gas vs Diesel – A Calculator and My Thoughts
Feb 22, 2015JamesRV Tips
Like a lot of you, I never thought I’d see a sign like this again. Here in Salt Lake City anyway, gas can be had for under two dollars a gallon, and diesel for under three. Seeing this got...
Pacsafe: A Portable Safe for your RV
Jan 27, 2015JamesRV Tips
Here is another of our favorite products from the 2015 Outdoor Retailer show. This product from Pacsafe can give you a little bit more peace of mind when leaving valuables in your RV. Have a look as...
Burnie: An Easy, Self-Cleaning Campfire and Grill for RVers
Jan 25, 2015JamesRV Tips
OK, I’ll admit it, when RVing, I rarely light a campfire, no matter how much Stef asks. Typically, this is because I’d have to either gather firewood (not always allowed) or bring it...