Dave Helgeson

Dave Helgeson
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Dave Helgeson has been around travel trailers his entire life. His grandparents and father owned an RV dealership long before the term “RV” had been coined. He has served in every position of an RV dealership with the exception of bookkeeping. Dave served as President of a local chapter of the RVDA (Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association), was on the board of advisors for the RV Technician Program of a local technical college and was a board member of the Manufactured Home and RV Association. He and his wife Cheri operated their own RV dealership for many years and for the past 29 years have managed RV shows. Dave presents seminars at RV shows across the country and was referred to as "The foremost expert on boondocking" by the late Gary Bunzer, "The RV Doctor". Dave and his wife are currently on their fifth travel trailer with Dave doing all the service, repair and modifications on his own unit.

Are Idaho RVers “crazy”?

After a recent trip to the wilds of Idaho I find myself asking, “Are Idaho RVers 'crazy' or just more seasoned than the rest...

Off-road toys. How do you use yours?

Do you own an ATV or other off-road vehicle? This was a question recently asked in an RVtravel.com poll. Surprisingly, nearly 40% answered "yes"!  The reason...

Useful RV applications of Google Earth, Part 4: Dump stations

This is the fourth installment in the series on the many useful RV applications of Google Earth. In the first installment we reviewed the useful...

Camper’s death could have been prevented with a satellite messenger. Don’t let it happen to you!

You may think that a satellite messenger, which allows you to communicate from just about anywhere, is just for back county junkies that participate...

Spontaneous RV road trip in the days of campground crowding

By Dave Helgeson Nights spent in an RV these days can be in a crowded campground or somewhere less conventional. What is your preference? Read...

Useful RV applications of Google Earth, Part 3: Fuel stations

By Dave Helgeson This is the third installment of a series on the many useful RV applications of Google Earth. In the first installment we...

New (or any) RVers – There is hope! You CAN find campsites!

By Dave Helgeson Are you one of the thousands of new RVers or looking to become one? Are you discouraged by the headlines and statements you...

The many useful RV applications of Google Earth – Part 2: Height clearances

By Dave Helgeson This is the second installment of a series on the many useful RV applications of Google Earth. In the first installment we reviewed...

Is it safe to bring a propane tank inside an RV?

By Dave Helgeson Is it safe to bring a propane tank inside of an RV? The answer is a resounding NO! “Never use, store, or transport...

Applications of Google Earth – Part 1: Campgrounds and RV Parks

By Dave Helgeson This is the first installment of a series on the many useful applications of Google Earth. I have used Google Earth for...

Is the Good Sam Club reneging on a promise to some members?

By Dave Helgeson Several months ago RV Travel ran an article announcing Good Sam Club CEO Marcus Lemonis would be launching a newly titled RV...

Quick way to verify a campsite length

By Dave Helgeson Do you camp often in public campgrounds? Maybe you find the maximum length restrictions listed in campground directories unreliable? Do you wish...