by Howard J. Elmer | Nov 5, 2021 | Gear
Despite what you’ve heard – size matters. OK… give me a minute and follow my thoughts. If you’re reading this you already own an RV. That’s a given. When you bought that RV, you were at a certain age and your life was at a stage that suited the specific purchase you...
by Howard J. Elmer | Oct 25, 2021 | Product Reviews
It is nice to see that some RV shows are returning; like the long-running Hershey (PA) RV Show held just recently. Scanning the list of RVs being shown there I happened on a new Class B from Thor Motor Coach that is just a bit different than most. What caught my...
by Howard J. Elmer | Oct 15, 2021 | Gear
Let’s get the obvious out of the way first: trailers come in all sizes and with various purposes. They can weigh 200 to 30,000 lbs. If you own one, you already know the weight of yours and this is the first note on your buying list. Looking for a new tow vehicle will...
by Howard J. Elmer | Oct 7, 2021 | Product Reviews
Toyota is never in a hurry. At least it seems that way owing to the pace of its introductions and the changes it makes to its vehicles. The new Toyota Tundra is an excellent example of that trait. Looking at the new 2022 Toyota Tundra it’s easy to see its predecessors...
by Howard J. Elmer | Sep 21, 2021 | Gear
Engine choice in today’s Heavy-Duty segment of the pickup truck market is diesel biased with up to 80% of new HD trucks so equipped. In fact, this number has been growing steadily in the past decade driven by a combination of increasing reliability and fuel economy...