Recreational vehicles (RV) come in many sizes and you can see nearly 300 RVs at the 27th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show, October 5-9, 2016 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. One of the show mouth-droppers is the 2016 Newmar Ventana from A & S RV Center, Auburn Hills, Mich. The beautiful behemoth [...]
Creating fun family memories starts with a visit to the 27th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show, October 5-9, 2016 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. There is no better place to catch the RVing bug, discover great deals and to plan upcoming camping and RVing trips! With multiple Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds [...]
The buzz of Labor Day always makes for an exciting first September weekend all around Michigan. Hundreds of folks pack up their rigs and tow vehicles and head to their favorite spots for one last trip before the weather begins to cool off and the kids go back to school. Labor Day, or any holiday, [...]
Fresh blueberries are in season in the Great Lakes State, the national leader in growing blueberries, and many would argue there isn’t a better fruit. In Michigan, you can find fresh, delicious produce pretty much anywhere, but especially in the counties of southwest Michigan, the primary growing region. If you love blueberries, here are some [...]
Go Off-Road, Into the Blue Michigan is home to more than 60,000 inland lakes and ponds, and borders four of the five Great Lakes, but did you know that there are more than 30,000 islands in the Great Lakes? Some of these islands belong to Canada, Wisconsin, or Ohio, and most are small and rarely [...]
Projected national RV sales in 2014 were 348,000—nearly 14,000 of which came to Michigan, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Michigan is the 3rd top destination for new RV deliveries, behind Texas and California. The outlook for 2015 is just as good for the RV and campground industry in Michigan. As in previous [...]
There are many factors to take into account when deciding what type of recreation vehicle is going be right for you. Motorized or towable? Class A or Class C? Folding camper or travel trailer? With so many options, how do you know which type of RV lifestyle is going to be the right one? Some [...]
Experienced automobile drivers already have the skills to drive a motorized RV. Automatic transmissions, power brakes and steering are practically standard equipment. With proper attention to the differences in vehicle size, height and weight, you will find getting behind the wheel of the conversion van or motorhome fun. If your RV is a towable, don't [...]
Most people agree that camping brings families closer together in one way or another. Between sleeping in close-knit quarters, cooking family meals, and participating in daily activities—families learn to interact more and strengthen their bonds. But camping isn't just for family socializing—it can open the door to a whole new worlCamping: A great way to [...]
