Yes, it's real and no, it's not a movie prop. This is the Franco Sbarro TAG Function Car, and we explain what it is and why it's better on the inside than the outside.
RV travel trailers are a popular option for people looking to get away for a long weekend or an all-out vacation. But, not every vehicle can handle pulling heavy-weight RV trailer. So, people with smaller trucks and SUVs are very mindful of the dry weight of the trailer they need to pull. However, just because …
NASA scientists and engineers that worked on the old space shuttle programs and future lunar habitats often talk about using every available inch of space in the cabin of the spacecraft or lunar module for working and living space. So, when a former space architect retires and starts doing outdoorsy things, he discovered that RV …
Long road trips, evenings by the campfire, and peaceful days in the wilderness are all at your fingertips if you have a good RV. Unfortunately, campers can be pretty pricey, making them a big commitment. For peace of mind, it’s well worth taking the time to research companies that provide the best coverage, such as …
According to the 2018 Drive to Decide Survey conducted by Google and Kantar TNS, over ninety percent of people interested in buying a car will do research online first. Part of that research is about the vehicle they want to get into. Another part of the online research is finding out the value of something …
This cabin is easily one of the gnarliest camper builds I’ve ever seen. Fashioned out of wood and set atop a 1996 Ford F-350 pickup truck, it even has a wood-burning stove for the frigid Alaskan winter. In fact, this truck camper has nearly all of the luxury of a full-size RV. Yet, it’s all …
Steve McQueen is known to some in the automotive world as Mr. Cool. He was a good actor, with good looks, and had a passion for cars. In fact, he even did some movies that were car-centric. His popularity in the automotive world is such that years after he passed away, anything related to him that …
When people think of an RV, oftentimes, they get the image in their mind of a pop-up camper, a travel trailer, a van, or a bus. But, there is another type of RV that does not pop as easily into people’s minds. That is an RV box truck. Yeah, you know,… the U-Haul kind of …
If you use your RV to any great degree, you will start to notice things that could be better made for comfort, safety, or communication. Some of those things can be easily be updated in your RV eventually. But, there are other things that you will find are more of an immediate need than a …
Regular maintenance of a car is something most drivers are familiar with. Things like changing the oil and rotating the tires is not an odd thing to hear about in connection with keeping a car running well. But, many people also own an RV. Those need regular maintenance as well. RV maintenance, however, is not …
Going on an RV trip often means bringing a pet. But, traveling may make a pet uncomfortable, skittish, anxious, or a few other adjectives. Below are some helpful tips to make sure Fido or Felix gets to enjoy the RV trip as much as possible with the family. Plan some time in the RV ahead …
When I was younger, I was tight on money and looking for a higher paying job, of which there were not many where I was living at the time. To help me catch up on bills, I took a job working on gas well drilling pads for a company that was working along the Pennsylvania …
The outdoors is supposed to be a place of fun, relaxation, and adventure. However, a defect or missing part in a recreational vehicle can change all that. One bad piece can get a person hurt. So, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, does its best to examine vehicles for possible safety hazards. To …
Thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, recreational vehicles have seen a rise in sales and popularity. They provide a home-away-from-home while allowing travelers to easily social distance. With an RV, you can avoid airports, hotels, and crowds. If you’re all ready to get an RV and hit the open road, there are a few common …
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has long offered campers. One is based on the Volkswagen Caddy. The Caddy camper, called the Beach, has been around enough to necessitate a revision in order to continue to meet the needs of short term travelers. So, beginning in September, along with a totally redesigned new Caddy, a new Volkswagen camper …
The thought of living in an RV may cause some people a little angst. The more inexperienced a person is, the more angst there may be. It may seem overwhelming to think about finding a good place for the RV to be parked for the night, or what to do when sunlight keeps shining in …
When you are buying an RV it’s a huge purchase. In fact, it’s more like buying a house than purchasing a car or truck. Especially if you are considering a full-time or long term RV adventure, it’s important to avoid some RV buying mistakes. When going through a big dealer like Camping World, you don’t …
It looks like July RV Recalls aren’t over. Over 10,000 units are affected by these newly announced issues. There is another RV recall alert in light of new information posted on the RV News website. Summertime RV or camper adventures are supposed to be full of family fun and making memories. But if you own …
When you hit the road for a trip in your RV or camper, it’s important to know that your passengers and gear are safe aboard your rolling home away from home. Recalls are common in the automobile industry and RVs are not excluded. According to RV News, there have been not one but three recall …