How to negotiate your best deal on a new RV

RVtravel.com presents Charles Davis of RVfinancing.com with advice to RV buyers about how to negotiate their best deal with an RV dealer. Davis believes many buyers are too timid about the negotiation process, and therefore end up paying too much -- often way too much. If you plan to buy an RV anytime soon, be sure to watch this short, but very sweet bit of professional advice.

How maintain the front entrance steps of an RV

When you think about it, the proper operation of an RV's front entrance steps is very important. The steps on all but basic RVs are automated, and they are easy to take for granted and overlook when performing regular RV maintenance. Here, from Pedata RV, is a short course in how to do keep your steps operating properly. The process is fast and easy. But a few do's and don'ts should be observed to avoid nasty consequences.

Traffic cam shows motorhome accident on freeway

Watch this brief video of a motorhome crashing on the freeway and you'll be reminded of why everyone inside an RV should wear a seatbelt. In a split second, this motorhome goes from normally traveling down the road to flipping flat on its side right in the middle of the busy highway. The video was taken from a public traffic camera, otherwise the accident would likely never have been captured.

Unstable travel trailer test results in jack-knife

If you tow a travel trailer, then watch this 16-second video. In an experiment, watch as a car pulling a trailer with too much rear weight results in pendulum motions, instability and ultimately in the RV and car in a jack-knife position.

Gaylord Maxwell: follow your RV dream

Gaylord Maxwell, author, lecturer and founder of Life On Wheels, died Sept. 20, 2008. Here is Gaylord at his best, advising an audience at Life On Wheels to follow their dreams, and not waste any time doing it. This lecture, which Gaylord presented many times, inspired many RVers to take up the full-time RV lifestyle.

Car pulling trailer tries stunt jump

Here's a version of Evel Knievel jumping a bunch of cars with a motorcycle. But instead of a motorcycle, the daredevil in this 12-second video uses a car pulling a travel trailer. Will the daring RVer make the long leap? Click the video to find out. But beware -- it ain't pretty!

Barbershop of yesteryear rolls into an RV trailer park

In this newsreel from the '30s, a mobile barber shop rolls into a trailer park, where little Johnny gets a haircut. Check out those clippers! Ouch. And. . . well, times have changed: little Johnny pays his tab with spare change! How 'bout that?

What you need to know about RV propane tanks

Whether you own a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle, you will learn a great deal about your propane tank and the RV propane system. This is a very well produced video hosted by the Texas RV Professor. The segment is six minutes long and well worth watching.

Stupid RV Tricks: Proof of humans who failed to evolve

Ok, folks. . . here's another example of stupid people doing stupid things. This is perhaps the stupidest trick involving a recreational vehicle we have ever witnessed. Watch as this group of mentally challenged young adults perform a trick that can only come out of incredibly low intelligence, boredom, a jaded sense of what is funny, and the inability to pass 8th grade.

How to flush your RV's hot water tank

Professor of RVing Jim Twamley shows you the step by step process of flushing your RV hot water tank. Although this may seem like a simple proceedure to veteran RVers, there are definitely some do's and don'ts involved. So watch as Jim shows you the right way to perform this important maintenance proceedure on your travel trailer, motorhome or other recreational vehicle.

How to handle a tire blowout on your RV

Please take ten minutes to watch this video. You’ll learn how to act if you experience a tire blowout on your motorhome or tow vehicle. Hitting the brakes is the worst thing you can do. Taking your foot off the accelerator is almost as dangerous. In this well-produced video, you’ll learn the right way to react to a tire blowout by using established principles proven over the years, enabling you to maintain control of your RV. Watching this video could save your life or the life of someone you love. Watch it.

How to install an Extended Stay Kit

In this four minute video from RV Today, see how to modify an RV’s propane tank so that you can attach an extra propane tank for extra long stays in one camping spot. Also see how to power a portable gas grill with your on board supply of propane. The process is easy and the cost minimal.