Camping is an attractive, economical way for families to spend time together, see new places, and spend more time outdoors. In this busy, digital world, more parents are realizing that their kids need time away from those distractions and reset their focus by spending more time in and around nature. According to Psychology Today, as [...]
Looking for a straightforward setup, comfortable living space, and easy towability—without needing to upgrade your current vehicle? Then explore the wide range of lightweight travel trailers designed to fulfill your RVing dreams. This type of RV is popular for a reason. We spoke with Karen Gilcher, Sales Representative at General RV Center, Wixom, Michigan, to [...]
You have your wheel chocks and leveling blocks to help you avoid some RV movement while stationary and to keep the RV in place, but do you still have rocking going on when people are walking around or it’s windy outside? A stabilizer may come in handy and change it all. Gary Wheeler, MORryde International, [...]
Have you ever been in the situation of needing an RV tech? Earlier this year, the RV Technical Institute unveiled its “Find a Certified Technician” 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. We’ve 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) – especially when it comes to lodging and food expenses, not to mention method of travel – it’s 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. “Since 2020 we have seen [...]
You’ve 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 – in appearance as well as in function. [...]
As with most things in life, it’s never “one and done.” You don’t 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 don’t simply buy a vehicle or tractor and never change the oil or add [...]
