Have you ever been in the situation of needing an RV tech? Earlier this year, the RV Technical Institute unveiled its âFind a Certified Technicianâ Map, a resource built for RV owners to find a proficient, certified RV tech when those unseemly problems arise. MARVAC touched base with Monika Geraci, spokesperson for the RVTI, about [...]
Convenience. Flexibility. Affordability. Freedom. For these reasons and more, RVing has been an attractive way to travel for millions of Americans. Some people choose to live in RVs full-time or seasonally, varying their location by the calendar or by knocking trips off their Bucket List. Yes, RVs offer a lot. And RV manufacturers design and [...]
There are hundreds of options when it comes to RV units and their respective floor plan. Weâve discussed how to narrow down your RV type, but from there, you need to settle on a floor plan that works well and flows for your camping lifestyle. Where do you start, and what should you be thinking [...]
Vacations come at a cost, and RV vacations are no different. Although RV vacations can be 40 to 60 percent less than a hotel vacation (RVIA) â especially when it comes to lodging and food expenses, not to mention method of travel â itâs important to remain cognizant of your spending. Here are several budgeting [...]
More and more people are choosing to purchase RVs, hit the road, go camping, and go camping. Michigan has always has been an attractive destination for RVers for decades. As potential RV owners look to purchasing their own RVs, lightweight and ultra-lightweight RV models continue to be of high interest. âSince 2020 we have seen [...]
Youâve decided to purchase an RV! An RV is a significant investment, a purchase to be considered carefully. Once you have decided on a unit, you are no-doubt excited about receiving your new unit. Of course, the expectation is that the RV will be ready to go â in appearance as well as in function. [...]
As with most things in life, itâs never âone and done.â You donât just buy a house and spend the next 20 years ignoring the lawn or not changing burned out lightbulbs or leaving a toilet that's overflowed to fester. You donât simply buy a vehicle or tractor and never change the oil or add [...]
Weight has a lot to do with RV safety, not to mention the structureâs longevity. Itâs not just the weight of the RV itself. Itâs how much stuff you bring, how much liquid you have, how many passengers are coming along, and how that all impacts your tow vehicle (if you are towing) and driving [...]
If youâre one of the millions of new households who has embraced RV ownership, travel, and camping, then youâre in good company. Although an RV, whether itâs motorized or towed, can help you simplify your travel and your life overall, there is much to learn about it: driving, towing, packing, setting up camp. Itâs a [...]
One of the conveniences of an RV is the ability to have running water. Weâve talked about how to keep your fresh water system clean in the past. Now we will talk about your RVâs water heater. Most RVs come equipped with one â unless you have a pop-up camper or a smaller RV â [...]
