2009 RULES OF THE ROAD
December 18, 2008
RULES OF THE ROAD The following Rules of the Road are compiled each year via mailings to state/provincial highway departments and/or police departments. Some changes may have been made since this data was compiled. For additional regulations not addressed in this section, we suggest that you contact... Read more »
Top 50 RV Dealers
December 18, 2008
The 2008 Top 50 RV Dealers From the pages of RV Business Dave Altman Award: Tom Johnson RV Center, Marion, N.C. Blue Ribbon awards: Tom Johnson RV Center, Marion, N.C. Alpin Haus, Amsterdam, N.Y. Guaranty RV, Junction City, OR. Lazydays RV Center, Seffner, FL. Mike Thompson RV Center, Santa Fe Springs,... Read more »
Gear Test: Tool Logic SL Pro 2
December 5, 2008
Tool Logic SL Pro 2 By Rich Johnson I’ve found my new favorite folding knife, the Tool Logic SL Pro 2. What makes this knife so special is it isn’t just a knife, but a survival system that incorporates four vital functions—a sturdily built, razor-sharp 3-inch 50/50 serrated blade, a bright LED... Read more »
Camping Gear Holiday Gift Guide
December 5, 2008
If you’re having a tough time finding that perfect present for the outdoors types in your family or group of friends, we’ve assembled a number of items that would make any recipient happy. They will delight the gift-giver with the satisfaction of knowing your present won’t be found in the closet... Read more »
POLAR BEAR EXPRESS & RV CARAVAN
December 5, 2008
When it’s the first week of October and you’re in North Dakota, you can rest assured that summer is over. Stopping in at the Devil’s Lake Wal-Mart, we made our first purchase of foul weather gear when we threw down 88 cents for a windshield ice scraper. Rubbing elbows with duck and goose hunters... Read more »
RV Review: Chalet 1938 XL Dormer
November 14, 2008
Campers looking for an easy-towing rig have been drawn to the Chalet brand for years. Folded down, the trailers present a low profile with minimal wind resistance. Even the XL 1935 with the new Dormer section, the largest of the Chalet models, weighs just 2780 pounds (unloaded) so it’s towable by many... Read more »
Snowshoeing in Winter Wonderland
October 28, 2008
If you don’t camp during winter but still want to enjoy an outdoor activity, a great alternative is snowshoeing. Though snowshoeing dates back to more than 6000 years ago, the act of walking across the top of deep snow boomed as a recreational phenomenon in the 1990s, and has made it the snow sport... Read more »
ONE TANK CAMPING TRIPS
October 15, 2008
Here are some of our favorite camping locations that are reasonably close to one of a dozen U.S. metropolitan centers, close enough that it takes just one tank or less of fuel to get there and back. Yet, they are far enough away to make you feel like you went someplace. The other thing they all have... Read more »
Camp Kitchen: Pancakes & Flannel Cakes
October 13, 2008
They’re economical and quick to fix, and everyone loves them. Make your pancakes thick and fluffy or thin and crepe-like. Make them silver-dollar size for snacking, plate-size for stacking or platter-size for wrapping. You can feed a crowd quickly using a griddle that fits over two burners, yet it’s... Read more »
RV Review: TrailManor 25th Anniversary 2720SL
October 13, 2008
If you’re looking for your first camping trailer or considering your next camping trailer, you’ve probably also been asking yourself some questions. The first is likely, “How can I enjoy a camping trailer when the price of fuel is skyrocketing?” An equally important question is, “Will I need... Read more »
