RV Videos

How Coachmen RV checks for water leaks

2008-07-08T20:11:00.000-07:00

Here’s an interesting promotional video from Coachmen about the unique way it tests its new coaches for leaks. You could do this on your RV, but it would be a little tough and you might not want to play around with artificial rainstorms or smoke bombs. See the video.

Thief tries to outrun cops in a motorhome

2008-06-27T23:31:00.000-07:00

A car thief in southern California tries to outrun the police in a stolen motorhome, but hits a snag when he gets hung up on a dusty road. What does this prove? Do not be stupid by trying to outrun the cops in a big ol' RV.

High gas prices driving RV owners off the road

2008-06-27T22:36:00.000-07:00

The high cost of gas is forcing many who have RVs to stop driving them. Some are trying to sell the big rigs, but few are buying. Dealerships are suffering just as badly. Spokane, Washington’s KXLY4's Sally Showman reports about couple who has decided to stay home instead of travel with their motorhome.

Airstream teams with Ford to build Airstream car

2008-06-19T08:11:00.000-07:00

Ford has joined with Airstream to further expand its lineup of expressive crossover vehicles by developing the Ford Airstream Concept. The futuristic car with its sleek Airstream-looking design will get 41 miles per gallon. On a cold winter night, turn on the vehicle's virtual fireplace! Watch this video then read the story.

Diesel pusher motorhome goes up in flames

2008-06-18T22:55:00.001-07:00

The driver of this fully engulfed diesel pusher motorhome began shooting the video five minutes after his rig caught fire. As you can see, the puny fire truck that showed up to fight the blaze was useless in saving the RV. This is yet another reminder of why RVers should carry more than one quality fire extinguisher.

New car is powered by water

2008-06-18T14:48:00.000-07:00

Now that gas has passed $4 a gallon, there’s lot of chatter about alternative fuels, both for cars and RVs. The latest example comes from the Japanese company Genepax which claims that it's devised a system that consists of a fuel cell and a so called energy generator. The energy generator is claimed to consume water and breaks it down to hydrogen and oxygen which is fed to the fuel cell. While fuel cells are well understood and are known to work, the hydrogen generator is the issue.

As explained in an article from Reuters, hydrogen can actually be separated from water quite easily with no energy input. Just put a piece of aluminum in into some water and hydrogen will be release as the surface of the aluminum oxidizes. The problem, Reuters reports, is that such processes are not sustainable. Once the surface of the aluminum is fully oxidized, the reaction stops. After this, the material needs to be reprocessed so it can be used again. This part requires significant energy input. Genepax has not revealed details of its process, however it is believed to be along these lines. While the converted Reva electric car may indeed be able to run on water for a short time with no external inputs other than water, it's not clear how long that can actually happen. It may turn out that Genepax has come out with something revolutionary. More likely, says Reuters, "it is only showing part of the big picture right now and we aren't seeing the other part of the process that regenerates the energy generator."

RVer shows off the best in RV boondocking

2008-05-29T21:08:00.001-07:00

A honeymooning couple traveling the USA with an Airstream trailer stops to boondock near Leavenworth, Wash. In this episode, Sean, the host of the video, gives a tour of the campground and explains why he thinks camping like this is pretty darn great (and we agree!).

Oh my goodness! Huge RV traffic jam

2008-05-23T11:55:00.000-07:00

Watch this and weep as you witness a parade of hundreds of RVs of all shapes and sizes gridlocked on a two-lane highway after a busy weekend at Southern California Borrego Springs area. Most of us have "been there, done that," but if you need a reminder of what it's like, this video should serve the purpose.

See a motorhome converted into a rolling office

2008-05-16T16:50:00.000-07:00

See how an RVing couple remodeled their Class C motorhome into a rolling home office. There isn't a whole lot of room once the desks and office chairs were installed, but the setup works. And there's even room for a big screen TV, and an occasional party.

Which RV dump system works best, fastest?

2008-05-16T06:39:00.000-07:00

What's the one system the RV owner wants to be easy? Dumping the holding tanks! In this short video from Coachmen, Bill Easy conducts a com-poo-tition using fake sewage (pretty funny, and pretty disgusting looking, too!) to see which of two dumping system performed the best. And there's even a tank-dumping race to see which system worked fastest! Even though this is a promotional video from Coachmen, it's good entertainment.

Camping in a parking lot: the reality

2008-05-02T09:17:00.000-07:00

If you have ever spent the night in your RV in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart, Sam's Club or other big box store, then you probably know the routine -- pull in, blend in, do a little shopping (optional), then hop in bed for a good night's sleep. That's best case: but what about those noisy street sweepers that show up early in the morning? Or worse yet, how about the security guard who knocks on your door at 3 a.m. and orders you vamoose! In this short video, shot in the wee hours of the morning, you can get an idea of how a camping experience at a big box store might be.

Amazing video of motorhome going up in flames

2008-04-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

In this five minute video, watch a firetruck roll down suburban streets. See the huge plume of black smoke to the right and then watch as the firetruck arrives on the scene, where the RV is totally engulfed in flames. The camera is then positioned inside the vehicle's front window. Watch as the firemen approach with their hoses, and then begin attacking the flames. This video vividly illustrates how easily an RV can burn up.

Tour the Jayco RV factory and see RVs being built

2008-04-26T07:46:00.000-07:00

One of the best ways to help an RV buyer make a choice of the right RV is to visit an factory to see how the vehicles are made. In this video, you'll see how Jayco puts together its trailers and motorhomes. Watching this is not as good as a personal visit to a factory, but it's interesting to see the manufacturing process in action.

Lab test: Which type of RV siding is toughest?

2008-04-25T11:03:00.000-07:00

Here is a fascinating video from Coachmen in which a laminated sidewall and a "Stick 'N Tin" wall are tested for strength. Tennis balls, then softballs and then hardballs are fired at each RV's surface at increasing speeds. One wall survives, the other destructs with frightening ease. Which wall survives when a hardball is pitched at it at major league velocity? Watch the video.

World's most expensive motorhome has surprise in basement

2008-04-25T08:22:00.000-07:00

Do you have a few million dollars you'd like to spend on an RV? Then you can buy what is billed as the "World's most expensive motorhome." In this video, take a tour of the luxury rig with a couple of funny British guys, and then, at the end, see the surprise they pull out of the basement. And how about the groovy bathroom faucet? You will want this rig!

Travel trailer is self-powered

2008-04-23T19:24:00.001-07:00

Oh, my goodness! There is no trick photography here -- this travel trailer is self-powered. And it goes fast! This is a hot-rod trailer, no doubt about it.

How to use an RV awning

2008-04-12T17:09:00.000-07:00

Mark Polk of RV Education 101 offers tips about RV awnings. For more information about how to use an awning, order Mark's DVD, RV Awning Use, Care & Accessories. In it, Mark walks you through the step-by-step process of using, caring for and accessorizing an RV awning.

RVer Cindy has another boring day

2008-04-11T23:23:00.000-07:00

Cindy is on the road in a Flair motorhome with hubby Rick, cruising down the highway toward Winters, Calif., which she says is "a boring drive." Next stop is Rio Vista, which Cindy says is six blocks long and "pretty much has nothing." Cindy then says that her mother had an operation, and that the countryside where she and Rick are driving now is mostly "not a whole lot," but there are a bunch of cows. Cindy is pretty darn cute, but she sure does seem bored. We hope her mom is better.

The newest sport: motorhome racing

2008-04-01T12:17:00.001-07:00

You probably won't come across another seven minutes of video as funny as this one! So sit back, put on your armchair race helmet and enjoy this spoof of auto racing -- the difference here is that the racers in this BBC production are aboard motorhomes.

Stupid RV Trick (but it's not, really)

2008-03-27T13:24:00.000-07:00

There are stupid RV tricks and then there are REALLY, REALLY stupid RV tricks. This looks like the stupidest RV trick of all. But wait: there's a catch to this stunt that you'll see in the last two seconds of the 30-second video.

High gas prices don't stop RVers

2008-03-21T17:04:00.000-07:00

High gas prices are not stopping RVers, they're just modifying their travel habits. In this news segment from a Florida TV station, RVers explain why high gas prices won't stall their travels.

Stupid People Trick: Truck crashes into RV

2008-01-11T11:02:00.000-08:00

Here's yet another example of Stupid People Tricks. In this case, two rednecks crash their truck right into one side of an old motorhome and out the other, destroying the RV in the process. You have to watch a couple of minutes of boring video before the actual Stupid People Trick commences. But if you are bored and want to see yet another example of one way some stupid country people spend their time, then this may entertain you. Maybe not.

Airstream lit up like you have never seen before

2008-01-07T08:57:00.000-08:00

Chances are excellent you have never seen an Airstream trailer lit up like this one! This video was made for the Christmas season, but it's worth viewing anytime. Be sure to have your computer's sound cranked up.

Garmin portable GPS system is handy device

2007-12-28T15:40:00.000-08:00

Thinking about getting a portable GPS system? This review of the Garmin Nuvi 660 will provide a good idea of what a small, handheld unit can do. It's impressive. See for yourself.

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RV tire monitoring device provides peace of mind

2007-12-28T11:11:00.000-08:00

Professor of RVing and RV Now blogger Jim Twamley demonstrates a tire monitoring system that he says provides great peace of mind when rolling down the highway. He shows how to install the device and points out how it saved the day when its control monitor showed a tire to be over inflated as his coach rolled down the highway.