HJ Pizarro

Full-size conversion vans were the cats meow back in the 1970s. The large van platforms provided lots of room for people to customize them inside and out. But, by the mid-1980s, market share started retracting for the regular consumer. Although the vans were still popular for commercial business fleet sales, the regular market had instead …

What if you could tow a cabin instead of a camper? What if that cabin was light enough to be towed by a Toyota Prius? And, what if it could also fit in a garage? Well, a Minnesota based RV trailer manufacturer thinks the 2020 Camp 365 might be the answer to those questions. It …

Boxy, rugged, and legendary. Those are the words often used to describe the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It is an off-roader whose familiar face is unmistakable for anything else. That has been the case now for generations. However, in the years since its introduction, the vehicle has moved decidedly upscale. But Mercedes-Benz does not want new owners …

I am a self-proclaimed “Car Nut”. I suffer from OCOB, Obessive Car On Brain Disorder. As such, I often visualize how I am going to modify a vehicle that I own. Sometimes it is a mild customization like wider tires and window tint, while other times the visualization involves lift kits, lowering kits, fancy paint, …

If you decide to become a fulltime or most-time RV traveler, you are going to need a good support system. Personal relationships that will check in on you to make sure you are okay is great, but ensuring the flow of mail to the town you park your RV is critical too! If you are …

Hyundai has a full house of vehicles on its plate. Their website shows no less than seven SUVs. To be honest, many of the models are crossovers. But, the definition of SUVs has been changing in recent years from solely ladder-frame-chassis vehicles to include crossovers as well. So, many manufacturers, including Hyundai, are now grouping …

Being out on the road in an RV can be liberating. Traveling to destinations of scenic beauty or historical significance can be a thrilling part of an adventure. But, just as any trip can be satisfying, it can also be more challenging. One of the ways to avoid some of the pitfalls that an RV can …

As far back as May of 2014, Sergio Marchionne released one of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ five-year plans. In it, there was a sports coupe that was slotted to come in smaller than the Challenger. Rumors started flying that the new Dodge offering would inherit the old Plymouth Barracuda nameplate from muscle cars of years gone …

Many people consider making a full-time living, or most-time living, in an RV. In fact, RV related videos on Youtube are plentiful and show people enjoying traveling, nature, and the adventure that comes with the lifestyle. But don’t be fooled. There are both challenges and benefits to RV living. Youtubers don’t always upload the challenges …

Technology and increased efficiencies and better tolerances in manufacturing have brought engine technology a long way in the last two or three decades. Today, an SUV is as quick from 0-60 mph as some performance cars from the early 1980s. Of course, Toyota is one of the manufacturers working to make their portfolio of SUV/crossover …

There comes a time for every RV and outdoor enthusiast when they come to the realization that there is a huge difference between the types of parks. Some of those parks will be more conducive to the RV experience than others. For example, while many people are familiar with what boondocking is, not as many …

A practical family vehicle is a necessary thing for many households. However, that does not mean that high-performance expectations have to be diminished. Since the SUV is so popular, it seems like a good time to discover what kind of performance can come from today’s SUVs. The focus shifts to the Ford camp, as yesterday it was on the Chevrolet …

Every year for the last 10 years, there has been a campaign to raise the awareness of the benefits of driving electric. Of course, cars are a big part of the focus, but so are trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and even scooters. This year’s National Drive Electric Week campaign begins tomorrow, September 24th, and runs through …

When using an RV for an extended period of time, people become aware that storage space is hard to come by. It is a challenge people encounter right away. So, maximizing the space in the RV becomes a valuable thing to do. For some, the less cluttered a space is, the greater the emotional peace …

Some people don’t just want a practical family vehicle. They also want some level of high-performance. And, performance is not relegated to just cars. So, since SUVs are so popular, it seems like it is time to produce a list of Chevrolet SUVs that perform the fastest in their 0-60 mph tests. SUV is defined …

Ask an enthusiast what a good weekend or hobby car would be for under $10,000, and often you will get the answer in the form of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. These small cars are endlessly customizable and are inexpensive. But, the Miata is not the only answer. In fact, there are a lot of used …

The concept of a toy hauler RV has been around for a long time. Basically, it is a camper that is either motorized or comes as a fifth-wheel trailer. It includes a small garage bay in the rear. This RV type allows camping enthusiasts to bring their outdoor power equipment with them, such as a …

Recently Ford launched its Bronco and Bronco Sport models. Along with that launch came an announcement that Ford was also launching Bronco Off-Rodeos. These are off-road events for Bronco owners. But, the folks at Jeep are not going to stand idly by as their rival makes all the news with these events. So, on Friday, …

Over the weekend, Mark Smith, founder of Smyth Performance, revealed the first finished Jeep Grand Cherokee pickup truck conversion kit from his company. It is a pickup for people who need a truck but do not want to pay the price of a new rig. The Jeep Grand Cherokee conversion kit backstory Smyth Performance is …

This is the time of year that people start wrapping up their warm-weather vacation plans. That means there are going to be a lot of motorhomes, pop-up campers, fifth-wheels, and travel trailers about to get put into storage for a few months. Regardless of the type of RV people enjoy, taking care of a few …