If there is one phrase I advocate it would be “you get what you pay for”. This phrase always holds true, regardless of what you are purchasing. If you are going to buy a product intended to perform a specific job it only makes sense to pay a little extra and get one that does [...]


The Lug_Nut RV Trivia Challenge No 13 will test your on-the-road knowledge . Keep in mind, this is not an I.Q. test, it is a trivia requiring some guess work. So, get a pencil and paper to record your answers. When you have completed the 10 questions and scored your answers, please post your [...]


A Lug_Nut pondering thought. A while ago, while staying in an RV resort, I got to thinking about the aging population. Of those that enjoy RVing today many are in the upper middle age group. This is particularly true when looking at the people that own larger RV’s like motor homes and 5th wheel trailers [...]


We just returned from a five week long RV trip, traversing the country from east to west and back again. Something I noticed that surprised me is the majority of RVers I saw at the campground did not take a minute or two to check the fluid levels in their RV or tow vehicle after arriving [...]


As reported by Lug_Nut . Last week we looked at needed dash instruments and readouts required in the operation of your RV or tow vehicle. This week we will examine an option that may be a somewhat luxury that many already have, the fuel mileage onboard computer. Does it work and does it provide a [...]


As Lug_Nut sees it. Most automobiles need only three instruments, a speedometer, a voltage meter and a fuel gauge. The rest can be handled by warning lights, also referred to as “Idiot Lights.” Even tachometers have little actual application in most family cars, SUV’s and trucks. Yet the majority of these vehicles have a host [...]


Last week’s Lug_Nut tip, we looked at managing speed while descending steep grades in mountainous areas. Now let’s look at some of the other hazards that you might encounter when operating in high elevations and mountainous terrain.
Road Surface Ice Patches: Temperatures drop as elevation increases at a rate of about 3.56 degrees F. per thousand feet. [...]


A Lug_Nut tip. Driving in the mountains can pose many challenges for drivers of all vehicle types and sizes. It is not surprising that some of these challenges become somewhat greater if you are driving a large motorized RV or trailer combination.
Safely climbing and descending mountain grades may be the first thing you think of, [...]


By Bob Difley
Japanese car company Nissan seems to be leading the pack of car companies to market with their 4-door hatchback Leaf electric vehicle (EV). Not only will Nissan be one of the first to introduce an all electric car to the American market, which will hit dealer showrooms by the end of this year, [...]


A Lug_Nut pet peeve. When travelling with many RV’s, 5th wheels, large class A’s and towing combinations, finding a place to stop can be challenging on many roadways. In that regard interstate highways offer the best places, the rest stop. These pull offs provide ample maneuvering space and large parking spaces for both trucks and [...]

