by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 23, 2021 | Product Reviews
Who buys truck campers? I know truck campers are popular out West, primarily because they appeal to horse owners who already have trucks and tow horse trailers behind them. I also know that fisherman, hunters, ATVers, etc. – all of whom often need to tow trailers,...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 19, 2021 | News, Product Reviews
It’s been a decade since the Society of Automotive Engineers (along with any respective consumer and government agencies) hammered out a common, agreed upon method of testing vehicles to establish tow ratings. Called J-2807, this agreement ensured a reliable and...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jul 16, 2021 | Product Reviews
Ford is bringing an all-new truck to market later this year – and it’s a compact with a big impact. Resurrecting a model name from the 70s – the new Maverick compact pickup is partly based on the current Ford Escape. So while it’s small, it’s also all truck. With this...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 22, 2021 | DIY, RV Living
Campgrounds are finally opening (HOORAY!) and RVers are anxious to get out of the house and on the road. But before you rush off with your rig, be sure to do your pre-trip inspections as always. This year, it will be particularly important because RVs and motorhomes...
by Howard J. Elmer | Jun 22, 2021 | Product Reviews
To those new on the trailer scene, the photos in this review might provoke such reactions as ‘Ooh’ and ‘Ahh’ or you might react with a “Wow, what a cute idea for a trailer!” However, Teardrop trailers have been around since the 1930’s and have always appealed to those...
