Explaining torque and horsepower can get extremely technical, and I want to keep this simple and easy to understand. With that said, torque is basically the force or energy required to move something. Torque is the measurement of force, and force is measured in reference to a twisting or rotating shaft. In English terms torque is measured in pounds-feet, but is more commonly referred to as ...

Buying an RV is a major investment, similar to your home or automobile. It is extremely important that you make educated, well informed buying decisions. When you purchase an RV it's easy to overlook something, forget to check something, or most importantly not be properly informed about something. Whatever the case may be, you don't realize it until after you buy it, and then it’s ...

  ‘Don’t be left in the DARK with the 2009 Digital Transition – Take Action Now’ By law, on February 17, 2009 all American local television broadcast stations are required to turn off their analog channels and broadcast exclusively in the clearer and better digital television (DTV) format. When this change occurs, anyone who receives free local television ...

  As the saying goes, “There’s no substitute for experience”. This is especially true in the 5th wheel market. Customers don’t want to take chances with an unknown brand. They want a name they can trust to deliver quality and versatility at a price that fits their budget. That’s why most experienced trailering enthusiasts choose Reese.   Simply put, ...

by Lynn Seldon     There’s a reason that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited national park in the nation. With so much to do and see both inside the park and nearby, the mountainous regions of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee beckon many RVers.     Running roughly between Asheville in North Carolina and Knoxville in Tennessee ...

  Castrol was the first to market a 5th wheel hitch grease designed to provide protection and extend the life of 5th wheel plates. Its unique formulation has up to twice the adhesive properties of other 5th wheel grease, and exceptional adhesion that guards against fretting and other types of metal-to-metal wear.   Castrol 5th Wheel Grease is easy to use. It comes in a convenient ...

  RV owners are well aware of the advantages of diesel-powered motorhomes and tow vehicles, including good fuel economy, longer service life and longer intervals between regular maintenance. For the past two decades, cleaner-operating diesel engines have been on the drawing boards and have been phased into use, with the biggest improvement coming in 2007.   Last year, the EPA ...

  Whether from an accident, water damage or mischief-makers, your RV’s body may need some specialized reconstruction at some point during its life.   The five most common RV body repairs are the result of collisions, roof and ceiling damage, passenger side damage, tire blowouts and vandalism. When the unthinkable happens, it is important to know what to do to ensure that ...

 When you’re ready to step up to Class A luxury, Monaco Coach’s Monarch line introduces you to the royal treatment. Available in five spacious floorplans ranging from 30 to 35 feet, the Monarch sports a number of new features for 2008 that make it even more comfortable and convenient.   What’s New The ’08 Monarch sports redesigned fiberglass front and rear ...

  Dear Readers: In the November issue of RV View I addressed a question from Mike Davis about hooking up Direct TV via a standard cable connection on the RV. Here’s his original question:   Dear Gary, why can you not hook up Direct TV through the standard cable hookup on the RV, and how can you get around this? --Mike Davis, Idabel, OK     I must admit I ...