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Prevost For Newbies – Part 11: Connecting A Tow Bar To A Motorhome

04 May 2018

If you own a motorhome, there’s a good chance you’ve learned that bringing a car along on your journey provides a convenient method of transportation. Whether it’s to use the car to go shopping when parked at a campground or a way to take side trips, having a car at... Read More

MantelMount Solves The Age Old Problem Of Mounting A TV Over A Fireplace

09 Feb 2018

When it comes to watching movies and TV shows at home, I’m an old school guy. While it seems that some are satisfied watching movies on phones and tablets, I prefer watching programming on the largest screen possible. if you’re mounting a TV above a fireplace you already know there’s... Read More

Useful Tips And Apps For Staying In Contact During Severe Weather

10 Sep 2017

With Hurricane Irma blasting its way through my home State of Florida and being fortunate enough to be safely camped in my motorhome far away from the affected areas, I’ve learned that by having a reliable hotspot internet connection, it’s fairly easy to stay in touch and monitor the weather... Read More

Could This Be The Ultimate Motorhome Air Compressor/Tire Inflator?

20 Aug 2017

As you’ll see in the video that follows this post, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not perfect and sometimes I make mistakes. However, when it comes to new product opinions and reviews, I’ll also be the first to step up when I feel the information I’ve posted... Read More

Rad Power Bikes RadMini Folding Electric Bicycle Full Review

16 Aug 2017

It’s been at least a dozen years since I purchased an electric bike and it was not a wonderful experience. In fact, it was one of the most boring cutting edge products I’ve ever purchased. But don’t let the photo below scare you away from this page as I’ll tell... Read More

Prevost For Newbies Part 6: What You Need To Know About DEF

15 Jun 2017

If you own a newer diesel powered motorhome, there’s a good chance it requires Diesel Exhaust Fluid, aka DEF. But what is DEF and what’s the rule of thumb on how to use it? What do you look for when purchasing DEF? What’s the shelf life on DEF and what considerations... Read More

Prevost For Newbies – Part 5: When To Lift The Tag Axle

04 Jun 2017

In continuation of my Prevost For Newbies series, in this episode I continue my conversation with Robert Hitt, the Service Training Manager for Prevost. The topic of the day is: When to lift the tag axle. While you can scroll down to view the video, it’s my norm to use this page... Read More

Prevost For Newbies Part 4: When To Use High Idle

30 May 2017

On most diesel pusher motorhomes, there’s a rocker switch on the upper left hand corner of the driver’s cockpit that features an image of a jack rabbit on the button. This is the High Idle Switch. While I’ve learned that activating this control increases the engines idle speed, the questions are: What is... Read More

Prevost For Newbies Part 2: The Drivers, Or Working Side Of The Bus

20 Apr 2017

As we learned from Part 1 of my Prevost For Newbies video, the passenger side bays can be considered the entertainment side as they contain the BBQ grill and refrigerator, pull out table, TV and audio systems and other features that are considered to be recreational. In this video Gil... Read More

Check Your Air Brakes! Here’s How:

01 Jan 2017

New Year’s Resolutions seem to be promises you make to yourself, but more times than not, are forgotten very quickly. Here’s one that any RV, Motorhome, Motorcoach or Bus Owner should consider and the best part is, using this video as a guide, it’s easy to follow and it only takes... Read More

Will Flat Towing A Mini Cooper Behind A RV Void The Warranty?

11 Oct 2016

Now that I’ve purchased my vintage bus, I’m in the midst of shopping for an appropriate tow dinghy vehicle. I say appropriate as my bus is 59 years old and only 34 feet in length and it simply is not wise to attempt to pull a large SUV as it... Read More

Video: How To Perform An Air Brake Test On A Motorhome or RV

04 Oct 2016

The last thing any motorhome or RV operator wants to experience is the panic of pressing the brake pedal (service brake) and not having any stopping power. Because motorhomes and RVs use an air system to activate the brakes, an air brake test should be conducted every time you get behind the... Read More

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