A hobo’s special - we reflect back on a custom caboose-shaped trailer build that we did.
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A hobo’s special - we reflect back on a custom caboose-shaped trailer build that we did.
Today’s RV review is of the 2023 Wildwood Heritage Glen Hyper Lite 22RKHL. This is a couples’ camper with some great features including a nice outdoor kitchen and some storage highlights as well.
Honest RV review of the 2023 Grand Design Imagine XLS 22MLE travel trailer. While Grand Design has honed a solid reputation for good build quality there are absolutely aspects of this trailer that have me scratching my head. These honest RV reviews are written to help you gain insight onto the best and worst features of new RVs so you can make a better choice.
Today’s RV review is of the prototype Lightship L1. This trailer promises to be three times more efficient than other RVs and sports up to 3,000 watts of solar power on the roof and the ability to remain off grid for extended periods of time. The company is accepting orders but we have all the details in today’s Honest RV review at StressLess Camping.
Today’s RV review is of the 2023 Alliance RV Avenue All Access 22ML, the company’s smallest fifth wheel offering that still offers a wide body build and some other significant features. With so much strong competition in this field how does newcomer Alliance stand? We have the answers in today’s Honest RV Review at StressLess Camping.
Today’s RV review is of a design study between Porsche and Airstream. These two iconic brands have teamed up to create a very different travel trailer that offers some glimpses as to what’s possible, but with a nod to the style that has been Airstream. What new features and ideas are part of this concept? We have the story in our Honest RV Review column at StressLess Camping.
Today’s RV review is of the Airstream Base Camp 20 - a larger and more capable version of the initial Base Camp. With more space, tank capacity and features is this the best little trailer in the Airstream line? We have that story in today’s Honest RV review at StressLess Camping.
The Camp 365 is a 1500 pound camper that can fit in your garage yet opens up to provide seating or sleeping for six. With no structural wood and a truly innovative design, this unique towable RV might be one of the best adventure trailers we’ve reviewed.
I get to preview the forthcoming Toro Bravo Silver Spear, a unique toy hauler that also doubles as a work vehicle and a camper. This rugged off-road beast is unique in many ways.
The 1970s Shadow fifth wheel was designed with a special hitch so you could tow it with your car. While 1500 were sold, trouble ensued. Towing a fifth wheel on the roof of your car - what could go wrong? The complete story is on StressLess Camping.
An honest review of the 2023 Thor Compass 23TE, a smaller Class C motorhome that is a great alternative to a Class B van.
Today’s RV review shows what a partnership between Winnebago and Adventure Wagons looks like. These flexible Class B RVs offer a unique ability to configure them after the fact or just take the camping portion out and use it as a work van. This is truly an unusual collaboration and RV and something definitely worth considering in the Class B van segment.
Today’s RV review is of the 2023 Brinkley G 3500 toy hauler prototype. This new RV from a new RV company offers some incredible innovations, particularly in the kitchen. This is a significant new offering that could shake-up the industry.
Today’s RV review of the Exo-hauler is an unusual combination of a toy hauler and pickup camper allowing you to take it all with you in a very unique package.
Today RV review is of the 2023 Ember RV 21MRK, a new floor plan that may seem familiar at first until you see some of the class-leading touches that Ember has put into place. Of this style of RV, this may be one of the best implementations with groundbreaking safety technology. We have the full review at StressLess Camping.
Today I get a chance to share the trailer I bought - our own 2023 Rockwood Mini Lite 2205S with the optional Power Package. Why did we choose this trailer over all the options available to us? We have highlights and details in today’s Honest RV Review at StressLess Camping.
We take you behind the scenes at the Rockwood GeoPro / Flagstaff ePro factory to see how these trailers are built and show what it takes to make a trailer. In this video we show details of what makes a Rockwood or Flagstaff product different.
Today’s review is of the Thor Sanctuary 19P, a Class B RV that starts life as the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4X4. From there Thor adds even more off-road style to the van but there are absolutely some things that have me scratching my head on this design. What are those? We have the story in today’s Honest RV Review at StressLess Camping.
The Rockwood GeoPro 19FBTH is a small toy hauler that’s built for camping off the grid. But when you add the optional Power Package, it’s a game-changing choice that can be towed by even smaller pickups and a few SUVs.
The Winnebago Micro Minnie 2108DS FLX offers groundbreaking solar and battery power along with a suite of technologies to integrate these systems and make them work well.