RV Camping Tips and How-Tos
Excel Distributors is pleased to offer a bounty of informative, insightful and inspiring resources and articles to prepare you for your life on the open road.
From must-see destinations and life-changing trips to camping information, RV shows, events and rallies, Excel is there every step of the way. Browse through the links below and start planning your next RV adventure. See you on the road!
What’s on the Radio? 5 Fun RV Podcasts
Whether you're looking for entertainment for long hours on the road or to find inspiration for your next asphalt adventure, try tuning into one of the many RV podcasts for tips and tricks from the most seasoned road warriors.
7 Travel Games for Endless Road Trip Fun
RV road trips can be long. Really long. So long that some road trippers (and their kids) can start dreading the journey before you ever pull out of the driveway. No longer! These seven thrilling travel games keep the mind nimble as you ride the road...and keep riding...never stopping.
Dust Mite-o-Meter: What is Living in Your Old RV Mattress
Over the course of 10 years, your mattress will nearly double in weight as thousands of dust mites feast on your dead skin cells – and then digest them. If the average queen-size mattress weighs 65 pounds, just think how many creepy crawlies (and how much fecal matter!) are in your bed. Having trouble imagining it? The Dust Mite-o-Meter is here to help!
Road Trip 2009: Ways to Save
Even in these tight economic times, a road trip is still the way to go! Recent research shows RVing is typically 27-61% less expensive than other vacations, according to studies comparing vacation costs.
With an increase in fuel prices, food and other necessities it is more important than ever to watch spending and cut back on unnecessary luxuries. Vacation doesn’t need to be one of them! With these tips for saving money and cutting costs you’ll be on the road and headed for a fabulous vacation in no time. Check out our guide to the Top 10 RV Destinations for RV trip ideas.
Prepare For Spring & Summer RV Travels
Spring is quickly approaching - is your RV ready for the first trip of the season? Preseason preparation is key to making sure your first road trip of the season goes smoothly. The following information, advice and tips will hopefully help you prepare early for a season filled with seamless RV adventures.
Guide To Towing Behind Your RV
Often times, enjoying the thrill of the open road traveling by RV includes towing another vehicle, boat or off-road toys behind you. This is often called "dinghy towing" and is very popular among RVers today. Motorhomes continue to grow in size, stature and luxury and life on the road has never been more comfortable. Follow this complete guide to towing behind your motorhome for seamless travel while towing.
Go Green - Making RV Travel Eco Friendly
RVers have a responsibility to protect and preserve the environment while on the road. With this Guide to Green RVing, you'll find products, practices and conservation tips to help you do your part to preserve the great outdoors on your next road trip.
RVing: Weekend Getaways
RVing doesn't have to always be in the form of a grand getaway. Enjoy your RV all year long by taking weekend trips whenever you have the free time. Plan excursions with friends, as a couple or with the kids to nearby locales; try a local festival, a close by lake, sporting event or explore a neighboring city.
Does Your RV Need a Digital Converter Box?
The switch to digital television has been post-poned until June due to federal regulations, but now is the time to figure out whether or not new equipment is needed for your RV.
Many RVers have expressed confusion regarding the switch to Digital TV; wondering whether the Digital TV conversion will affect them or not and whether or not they need a Converter Box to receive TV using their RV's antenna. Excel's goal is to make the miles you travel more enjoyable and television can certainly be a part of this enjoyment. The following article addresses the issues surrounding the switch to Digital TV for RVers
RV Tailgating: The Ultimate Parking Lot Party
Football season is a great time to pack the burgers, beer, fire up the RV and head for the game... But, football season isn’t the only time for the perfect tailgate party. NASCAR races, BBQ competitions, concert festivals and rodeo competitions are a few other (season-spanning) events at which to host a grand tailgate party – RV style.
Sometimes the best seats aren’t even necessarily “in” the house. These days the party begins in the parking lot, with the ultimate tailgater. Elaborate food spreads, flowing drinks, brewing excitement and the joy of never having to stand in a public restroom line have inspired more and more RVers to turn their motorhome into the parking lot’s next party stop.
