RV TODAY 009 Feb/Mar 2023

Greetings from Tampa, as I attempt to navigate the wild scene here at the Florida RV SuperShow. In 2022, we were here in our RV, which makes the experience of trying to see everything a lot easier. There’s so much to see here that you could spend a few days just in the aftermarket vendors area, looking through all the additions and improvements you could buy for your rig. This show has something for everyone, no matter what type of RV you’re looking for. If you’re looking for a rig and don’t know where to start, I’d recommend spending a few days walking from RV to RV and checking them out. Stop asking, “What type of RV should I get?” in Facebook groups, and find a local RV show near…

Kevin Skelton @_neverstopadventuring How to Choose a Generator Kevin and Christine have been traveling with their three children in a fifth wheel for over four years while working remotely, homeschooling, and exploring the country. They share budgeting tips, the best places to travel and RV projects on their Never Stop Adventuring YouTube channel and website at neverstopadventuring.com. Anne Klumpp @ontheroadofadventure Digging into Detroit Anne has been traveling full-time in a Class A motorhome since April 2019 with her husband, Brian, and their dog, Skipper. They share their adventures, including their experiences of local culture through food and beverage, home cooking, and RV life on Instagram and their blog ontheroadofadventure.com Celeste Orr @celeste_redefined EVs for RVs Celeste is the author of Togetherness Redefined: Finding a Different Kind of Family Togetherness. She lives near Acadia…

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Matt Bray and Sydney Bibby were looking for a pandemic project when they found their 1977 Glendale Glendette, known affectionately as Ivy Rose. “We had our minds set on a vintage camper from the start,” they said. “We immediately fell in love with the charm, decor, and uniqueness that comes with owning a vintage camper compared to a newer rig.” Since they purchased Ivy Rose in 2020, they’ve overhauled it from the inside out, choosing to restyle their trailer with a ’50s retro theme instead of sticking with the ’70s vibe. The family has been diligent about upkeep due to the trailer’s age, and one of their biggest restoration challenges was finding and repairing water leaks. The work was worth it—Glendale camping trailers are not only vintage, but also rare.…

There are a lot of generators out there. With portables and built-ins, and power ratings ranging from 1,000 to 12,000 watts or more, choosing the right generator for your RV really depends on how big your RV is and what appliances you want to run. Larger generators are usually built-ins. These are typically installed in large fifth wheels or motorhomes, and are commonly sized at 5,500 watts, but can be 8,000 watts or more. They can be started from a control panel inside the RV, and many of them even have smart controllers that can automatically start them if your batteries get low. Many larger RVs even have generator prep packages installed at the factory, so the install is pretty straightforward. Built-ins in fifth wheels typically burn propane, while in…

CONEY DOGS While it’s not that uncommon to find chili dogs on menus, it’s rare to find coney dogs—and especially a Detroit coney dog. While all coney dogs are chili dogs, not all chili dogs are coneys. Served in a basic steamed white bun, the best Detroit coney dogs are made using hot dogs with a natural casing. When you bite into a natural-casing hot dog, a distinctive snap releases the hot dog’s juicy, garlicky, meaty flavors. Coney sauce is made with ground beef, beef heart, and beef suet, but it usually comes in a paste or puree form, and is seasoned with chili powder, tomatoes, mustard, and other seasonings. Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island in downtown Detroit are the neighboring institutions widely renowned for Detroit-style coney dogs,…