by Sean Michael | Jan 23, 2015 | Airstream, Safety, Tires, Towing, Video
Of all the endeavors associated with Airstream ownership, towing is most fraught with risk. Sure, you may fear your first tentative trips to the dump station, but to my knowledge no one has ever died from a tragic “black water” incident. (Indeed, if death...
by Sean Michael | Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Product Review
Sony is first and foremost a technology company, and they are doing things with the A7 series that are currently unequaled. This camera is unique in the marketplace. As of this writing, there’s literally nothing else like it from Sony’s direct competitors...
by Sean Michael | Dec 13, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products
We’ve reviewed some premium flashlights over the years, but the Dorcy Metal Gear XLM (http://amzn.to/1wNngo4) may be the best yet. When testing the Metal Gear XLM, our first reaction was, “Holy…moley. What a flashlight!” This is not an ordinary flashlight;...
by Sean Michael | Dec 3, 2014 | Alaska, Blog, Canada, Destinations, Wildlife
Everyone enjoys a good bear tale. So let’s talk about the time a wild grizzly bear marched right through our campground, even stopping to bite the picnic table next door. Sound like a tall tale? We have video evidence below that proves it really happened. This...
by Sean Michael | Oct 31, 2014 | Blog, Maintenance, RV Products
Have you cleaned your water heater recently? Most of us, sadly, have not. Water heaters are often ignored until they stop working. All it takes is one icy cold shower to appreciate the importance of this hardy appliance. One step towards maintaining a water heater is...
by Sean Michael | Oct 21, 2014 | Blog, Safety
It’s one of the most terrifying situations an RV traveler can experience. It’s also among the most deadly. And it’s something that happens to almost everyone, sooner or later. That’s why we carry this $7 purchase (http://goo.gl/ssLBho). You...
by Sean Michael | Oct 21, 2014 | Blog, Product Review
My uninhibited lust for gloves is well documented. It is a personal addiction. I can wear a different pair of gloves every day, and not repeat myself for at least three years. My favorite pair of outdoor gloves are Head Digital Sport Running Gloves...
by Sean Michael | Oct 16, 2014 | "How To", Blog, Video
A few years ago we posted a video on YouTube revealing our “secret sauce” for backing up a travel trailer. Quite simply, there’s a simple technique that makes things go MUCH easier. We call this technique “The Scoop” ™. Once we mastered this...
by Sean Michael | Oct 3, 2014 | "How To", Blog, Cooking
by Kristy Michael “Honey, what’s for dinner?” How often are you asked that question? Heck, how often do you ask yourself that question?! If you’re like me, it’s a daily challenge to find something out of the ordinary to cook at meal...
by Sean Michael | Sep 22, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Products
Packed with quality components, the Trie TL3100 (http://goo.gl/653MYV) portable task light has several thoughtful design features that set it apart from its competition. The Trie company recently sent us a TL3100 for review; here’s what we discovered. If Apple...
by Sean Michael | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog, Photography, RV Products, Yellowstone
Like many photographers, in recent years we’ve acquired a drone for aerial shots. Our drone of choice is the popular DJI Phantom series (http://goo.gl/uklwdh), but there are many such products on the market. What is a drone? Simply stated, it’s a remotely...
by Sean Michael | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog, Product Review, RV Lifestyle, RV Products
A few years ago, we decided to upgrade our binoculars from a set of K-Mart Special el cheapos to something better. After a lot of research, we ended up choosing Nikon MONARCH (http://goo.gl/kw7UOr) binoculars. We opted for the 8×42 magnification, but the...
