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In 1995 These Products Were Considered To Be Revolutionary. Did They Change Our Lives?

31 May 2018

This Gadget Guru segment aired live on NBC’s Today Show in August 1995 and featured a variety of new products and technologies that promised to change our lives. The question is, how did they do? Did the privacy glass make it into homes? Are people now hanging TV’s on their... Read More

Loose Parts Make Setting Up The Surface 604 Rook E-Bike A Confusing Task For This Rookie

30 May 2018

Maybe it’s because I live in a bicycle friendly neighborhood, or possibly it’s because bicycling and visiting campgrounds in a motorhome go hand-in-hand, I’ve recently rediscovered the wonderful world of bicycles. The modernization of the electric bike (e-bike) gets the credit and is the reason I’m back on two wheels... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend 1995 – Sky Coaster Is Absolutely An Insane Theme Park Ride!

24 May 2018

As part of the tradition that lived on in the 1990’s, The Today Show sent The Gadget Guru around the country riding the new roller coasters for the Summer travel season. The Sky Coaster, it truly the most unusual and scary coasters I’ve ever ridden! Watch and be the judge.

VIDEO: Is The 2018 Rad Mini eBike A Step Forward Or Backward from 2017 Model?

20 May 2018

Allow me to state upfront, that I’m a fan of Rad Power Bikes’ Rad Mini folding fat tire electric bike. So much so, that I purchased the newly released and upgraded 2018 model as a companion for the 2017 Rad Mini that was delivered last year. A video comparing the... Read More

What You Need To Know About Blue Ox Tow Bars – Connecting An Alpha or Ascent Tow Bar

05 May 2018

Let’s face it, there’s a lot to learn when entering the world of motorhomes. One of the more confusing aspects of ownership is how to safely tow a vehicle behind a motorhome. Simply stated, there’s quite a few terms associated with towing that can sound like a foreign language to... Read More

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

Prevost For Newbies – Part 10: What You Need To Know About Millennium Luxury Coaches

30 Apr 2018

Believe it or not, this is Part 10 of The Gadget Guru’s Prevost for Newbies video series. In previous posts I’ve covered various aspects of shopping for a new or pre-owned luxury motorcoach as well as understanding the operations of a Prevost motorhome. Now I’m expanding the series to focus... Read More

Could Thornton Creek Be The Best Value For A Florida Motorcoach Resort Purchase?

22 Apr 2018

When it comes to campgrounds and motorcoach resorts, beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. Over the past two years I’ve stayed in $20 per night well managed campgrounds that I’ll look forward to visiting again as well as high-end resorts that cost hundreds of dollars per night... Read More

VIDEO: What It’s Like To Drive A 1957 Flxible Starliner Vintage Bus

25 Feb 2018

So, what’s it like to drive a 1957 Flxible Starliner? In this video I use multiple camera angles and do my best to demonstrate what it’s like driving a bus of this vintage. Yes, it’s a long video and some will post comments stating I talk too much! But, a bus... Read More