Karel Carnohan DVM, Author at RV Travel

Lifestyles

My 2022 was a mixed bag

Karel Carnohan DVM - December 30, 20220

2021 and 2022 have been difficult years for me. Having sold my small business in Asheville, North Carolina, I decided to retire and move...

Gear & Gadgets

Using an Apple Watch as an emergency tool could save your life on the road

Karel Carnohan DVM - December 16, 202212

I recently moved into a house with a small backyard with gravel. Desert landscaping and xeriscapes are preferred here in Palm Desert, and my...

Maintenance & Repair

Did upgrading the suspension on my F-53 chassis work?

Karel Carnohan DVM - November 18, 202221

So, did upgrading the suspension on my F-53 chassis work? Well, the bottom line is… It didn’t make much difference. I spent about $8,000 to add...

Gear & Gadgets

Gadget Review: High-tech portable wireless dog fence – Good for RVers?

Karel Carnohan DVM - November 18, 20229

What's the best way to keep Buddy confined to your campsite? Don't like the idea of tying your dog to a spike in the...

Lifestyles

This awful RV horror story puts Halloween tales to shame!

Karel Carnohan DVM - October 28, 20224

While traveling in Oregon this past week I met a lovely couple, Vivian and Mike, who had quite an RV horror story to tell....

Just for fun

Katmai National Park has crowned a new Fat Bear Champion

Karel Carnohan DVM - October 22, 20222

This is one time of the year we get to celebrate getting fat. Every October, Katmai National Park and Explore.org celebrate another successful salmon...

Maintenance & Repair

The final rant, Part 3: These F-53 upgrades should be standard, not expensive add-ons!

Karel Carnohan DVM - October 21, 20229

I have heard from many of you about your experiences, good and bad, with your gas chassis motor coach on the F-53 chassis. I...

Maintenance & Repair

Could LiquidSpring be the answer to the F-53 chassis problem?

Karel Carnohan DVM - October 21, 20229

If you've been following my story, you know I bought an RV sight unseen with terrible suspension nightmares. Further investigations into upgrading a gas...

Maintenance & Repair