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Motorhome buying: gas or diesel?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Looking into buying a motorhome? A major decision is the power plant: Gas or diesel--which is better? Ask this...

RV slideouts: Hydraulic or electric?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you're shopping for your first RV with a slideout, you may be scratching your head: Hydraulic or electric?...

Buying a new RV? Be sure to check the tires!

By Chuck Woodbury Editor, RVtravel.com Last month while attending an RV show I met an RV industry veteran who told me a horrifying story. We were...

The good and the bad of attending an RV show

By Chuck Woodbury Editor, RVtravel.com RV shows can be a good place to get a good deal on an RV. But most often, you can get...

Washer ‘n dryer in that RV?

by Russ and Tiña De Maris Contemplating the purchase of a new rig? How important is it to have a washer/dryer in the rig? Wow,...

Floor or wall heat registers – which are best for you?

By Dave Helgeson There are many items to consider when purchasing an RV. Type, length, floor plan, color scheme, number of beds, tank capacity, etc....

Should I buy a motorhome with a gas or a diesel engine?

Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. Should I buy a motorhome with...

Think differently when buying a new RV

By Ron Jones Whether you plan to spend $5,000, $50,000 or $350,000 for that first or fifth RV, you need to look at it "differently"...

Renting an RV? Questions to ask first 

By RVTravel Staff Not everyone owns an RV — perhaps you're "sticking your toe in the water" first to determine whether or not to jump in. Here are...

Choosing an RV dealership – Part 1

by Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service One of the recurrent questions asked by folks considering the purchase of an RV is very basic: Where should...

Choosing an RV dealership – Part 2

by Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service In my last installment, I gave three good ways to look for an RV dealership. If you haven't seen...

Downsizing your RV (to save money) may cost more than you realize

By Curtis Carper The high cost of fuel has many people thinking twice about investing in a large, comfortable motorhome. Many, with an economical SUV...