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Prevost For Newbies, Part 3: A New Class A Motorhome or a Pre-Owned Prevost?

05 May 2017

As part of The Gadget Guru’s ongoing Prevost for Newbies series, this chapter includes a video interview with Steve Zeigler, Prevost’s Director of Business Development. Scroll Down For Video Or Click Here A long form video interview with Steve is posted below and if you want to jump to it, keep scrolling... 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

Prevost For Newbies – Part 1: Passenger Side Bays Of A Marathon Coach

19 Apr 2017

Instead of writing a long winded post, I’ll simply say this is the launch of a new series I’m calling, Prevost For Newbies. Since I’m a new Prevost owner and one who knows I have a lot to learn, I thought I’d make an attempt to share what I’m learning... Read More

The Rumors Are True…Andy Purchases Another Bus…A Big One!

19 Apr 2017

Yes, the rumors are true, I finally purchased a full-size luxury motorcoach! After nearly 18 months of research, countless encounters with motorhome salespeople, multiple trips to various motorhome factories around the USA, numerous test drives and kicking a heck of a lot of tires, I finally found the right coach... Read More

1957 Flxible Starliner Takes Major Award At Boca Concours d’Elegance

15 Feb 2017

One of the best aspects of participating in car shows and events is that more times than not, the funds raised benefit a noteworthy charitable organization. In the case of the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance, the beneficiary of various local events over the years is The Boys and Girls Club of... Read More

A Conversation With The President Of Spartan Motors Specialty Vehicles

01 Feb 2017

Let’s face it, whether you’re currently a motorhome owner or if you’re in the midst of the selection process, there’s a good chance that you have a long list of questions. But the biggest question of them all is: Where do you go for answers? As I’ve stated in previous posts, shopping... Read More

Just A Few Days Remaining To Subscribe To DirecTV Now At A Protected Price

04 Jan 2017

While I’ll be posting a review in the near future, just a note that if you currently subscribe to AT&T cellular service, you may want to take a look at DirecTV’s “DirecTV Now” service. The inaugural “Go Big” promotional plan of $35 for 100 channels is set to expire on... 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

It’s Now Time To Choose A Toad…Not A Frog, A Tow Vehicle For The Starliner

11 Oct 2016

Yes, a video of this adventure is located at the end of this post. Those who enjoy the motorhome or RV lifestyle seem to have a language that’s a bit foreign to newcomers. Take towing a car for example. While I’ll simply call it, “towing a vehicle,” those who are... 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

It’s Official, I Purchased A Vintage Motorhome! Why I Didn’t Buy A New Class A

01 Oct 2016

In a previous post I provided an overview and a tour of a 1957 Flxible Starliner. I’m proud to announce that just a few days after seeing that bus for the first time and taking a couple of test drives through the backroads of Tennessee, I actually pressed the buy... Read More