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An electric-powered pontoon boat skims across Lake Mission Viejo, past the homes and private docks
Marine

The Most Common Reasons to Not Buy a Pontoon Boat

Lakes across the country are getting ready for the arrival of avid boat owners to signal the start of the summer boating season. If this is your first year heading out on the water, it’s crucial to understand the responsibility of boat ownership. Boats come in all shapes and sizes. While a pontoon boat may seem like an appealing option, …
by Rita DeMichiel
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A couple holds hands while looking at a pontoon boat on Pine Lake in La Porte, Indiana
Marine

Why Are Pontoon Boats So Popular?

Enjoying a boat is easy, but finding one that will offer what you need for a long time is harder to do. That is unless you know exactly what kind of boat you need. Finding a deal is certainly a plus, but will it serve you well in the long run? Pontoon boats might be …
by Wendy Johnson
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Test engineer William MacDonald, in sunglasses, taking his new Boston Whaler motor boat for a spin
Marine

Can a Boat Really Be Made Unsinkable?

Most readers have heard about the British passenger liner RMS Titanic. At the very least, you’ve seen or heard of the 1997 film Titanic. On April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The vice president and chairman of International Mercantile Marine Company (IMM), Philip Albright Franklin, famously told worried …
by Brock Holloway
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Workers assemble the exterior finish of a destination recreational vehicle (RV) at the HL Enterprise manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
RV

This New York City Couple Dropped City Living for an RV and Doesn’t Regret It

If everything was shut down in the city you loved, would you buy an RV camper and go roaming the country? That’s what entrepreneur Jess Glazer and her husband, former bank territory manager Mike DeRose, did when New York City changed dramatically last year. When their favorite restaurants, theaters, and nightspots vanished, the city lost …
by Blanka Giehl
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A man works on launching his boat.
Marine

The Do’s and Dont’s of Good Boat Launch Etiquette

Every boater should know the do’s and don’t of good boat launch etiquette. After all, a boat launch can make for a busy place, especially during the summer months. The good news is that having good boat launch etiquette can make navigating a busy launch site an easy feat.  Don’t: Take over the courtesy dock …
by Sarah Brennan
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Travel trailers and other RVs at a camping site overlooking a lake
RV

There Are Plenty of Travel Trailers Built for Winter Camping

Many travel trailers are great for cold-weather camping. And most offer various floor plans and layouts to suit any lifestyle. For years, Northwood and other RV manufacturers have been making high-quality campers fit for frosty conditions. Here’s a shortlist of some of the best. Northwood Arctic Fox The Northwood Arctic Fox is among the most …
by Ronny Sullivan
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A white Ford F-350 super duty pickup truck towing a camper
RV

RV Manufacturers Need More Workers to Meet Demand

With the RV demand continuing to rise, some manufacturers are struggling to keep up. RV manufacturers are in need of more people power to keep up. The recreational vehicle business is only expected to grow, despite the labor shortage.  RV manufacturers need more workers  According to RV Business, demand for RVs keeps growing, but some …
by Allison Barfield
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The Tesla Cybertruck with Cyberlandr Camper
Trucks & SUVs

The Cyberlandr Just Made the Tesla Cybertruck Weirder

In case the Tesla Cybertruck didn’t look weird enough for you, there’s a way to increase its unique vibe. The Cyberlandr pickup camper for the Tesla Cybertruck looks like it just floated down from space!  Go camping in the Cyberlandr camper for the Tesla Cybertruck  The Cyberlandr pickup camper for the Tesla Cybertruck looks out …
by Allison Barfield
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A yacht owner tries to start the engine in Tenby Harbour where Pleasure and Working boats are being returned to the sea on Spring High Water
Marine

Boating Doesn’t Have to Mean Weak Cell Service Anymore

These days, most of us like to stay connected. Maybe we don’t want to hear from the office when we’re out on the water, but the Internet is more easily accessible with a hotspot on your cell. Boat owners can go further than before without losing their hotspot signal with a wireless booster. While Shakespeare’s …
by Charlie Papp
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The interior of a Four Winds Class C motorhome is seen in the Presidio in San Francisco
RV

Class C Motorhomes Have a Few Big Advantages Over Other Options

Are you in the market for an RV? If so, you aren’t alone. A record number of RVers are planning to hit the road again this year. The biggest question most of them will face is what type of RV to get. After all, there are so many choices, including Class-C motorhomes. The different types …
by Blanka Giehl
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A white Ford F-350 super duty pickup truck towing a camper
RV

How to Park Your Fifth-Wheel RV Like a Pro

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tiresome, long, and down-right depressing in every way possible. The isolation and immobility many of us have experienced over the previous year have been too much. As a result, the fifth-wheel RV industry has seen an unprecedented boom. With this boom, we are seeing many first-time RVers taking to the …
by Peter Corn
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A Yamaha engine propels a boat near marshlands on the Harry Bourg Corp. preserve in Louisiana, U.S.
Marine

The Most Common Boat Engine Problems

“There’s no bad day on a boat.” Owning a boat is a dream many people have, wanting the freedom and solitude or wanting to tow family and friends around the lake on inner-tubes trying to get them to flip over because it is more fun that way. As fun as owning a boat can be, …
by Victoria Brase
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U.S. President Donald Trump tours an RV manufactured by Newmar Corp. during a "Made in America" products showcase on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, July 23, 2018
RV

This Diesel RV Is a $405,000 Masterpiece

When most of us think of camping, it involves a tent, a couple of well-used sleeping bags, and a campfire under the stars. For those who prefer a softer bed and all the conveniences of home, a camper is a preferred method of enjoying their next adventure. And for a select few, camping involves a luxury motorhome that takes …
by Rita DeMichiel
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Philanthropist and businessman Warren Buffett on-stage during the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration on September 19, 2017, at Pier 60 in New York City
RV

Does Warren Buffett Own Forest River RV?

Forest River is one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of recreational vehicles. Based in Elkhart, Indiana, the company has been an industry leader since 1996. Its massive production facilities assemble a vast array of RVs. They include travel trailers, motorhomes, truck campers, and more. And behind the successful company is one of the world’s richest people. His …
by Rita DeMichiel
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee towing an airstream trailer
RV

Airstream Financial Makes Financing Your RV Easier Than Ever

Financing a new Airstream travel trailer just become easier than ever! The new Airstream Financial program is powered by Bank of American to make it easier for customers to apply for vehicle financing at the dealership.  Check out the Airstream Financial program  This is hot off the press from Airstream in Jackson Center, Ohio. Airstream …
by Allison Barfield
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