Nostalgic memory of RV gal pal Malia Lane — Covered Bridges of Cottage Grove, Ore.
byIn tribute to longtime RV writer and friend Malia Lane, who passed on Feb. 11, 2019, I’ve reached back in the archives for this article on…
RVers benefit knowing Best (& Worst) Driver-Friendly States
byOregon, according to WalletHub.com, is the overall most ‘driver friendly’ state in the USA. The personal finance website consider such diverse elements as road quality, traffic…
Recovering Fulton Mansion open for RV snowbirds, family outings
byHistoric Fulton Mansion, the imposing Victorian mansion in Rockport, Texas, is open during Hurricane Harvey recovery. The mansion has survived eight hurricanes–the most recent being…
Jimmy Smith’s ‘Another View’ comes out of literary hibernation
byIt has been more than a year since Jimmy Smith has scribbled any musings for his ‘Another View’ column. He begins his latest post…
Jan. 31-Feb. 10, 2019 RV Shows
byThis is the peak time for recreation vehicle retail shows. More than a dozen shows are scheduled across the USA. These shows give potential…
‘Road Trip USA’ fun guidebook in our RV traveling library
byA fun guidebook in our traveling library is Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America’s Two-Lane Highways by Jamie Jensen. This 2018 edition (Moon Travel…
Taxa’s Mantis Trailer, Part 3 – Easy to tow, fits in most garages
by“The Mantis is really easy to deploy,” said David Tracy, internet manager for World Wide RV in Mesa, Ariz. The size and weight is…
Taxa’s Mantis trailer, Part 2 – Built to venture off paved roads
by“Taxa is definitely appealing to a niche market,” said Hugh Green, sales rep with Sutton RV in Eugene, Ore.,“They are absolutely geared to an active…
Taxa’s Mantis trailer, Part 1 – Rugged portable living space
byChances are, you will not catch sight of many Mantis campers on the open highway. Most of these rugged, lightweight, expandable trailers are owned…
2019 Best (and Worst) States to Retire for RVers
byRVers love to travel and Florida has long been a favorite destination for Snowbirds. So, it is no big surprise that WalletHub.com has placed Florida…