My 20 Years of RV Adventures

He begins by saying "We enjoyed our RV" and from that point, tears it all apart. He continually uses the term "RV when referring to his motorhome. On page 8, he makes a distinction between an "RV" (meaning motorhome) and a travel trailer. A travel trailer IS an RV! A motorhome is also an RV. RV is the industry term for travel trailer, motorhome, 5th wheel, truck-camper, tent-trailer, etc. He doesn't know the difference.

The author spent 27 pages complaining about his motorhome, which he constantly refers to as an RV. He began on page 21 complaining about the ordering process, the pick-up process, the way the rig is constructed, and the lack of English-speaking employees in the factory. Then on page 45, he rips apart "snowbirds." He takes plenty of time to complain about buying a "park model" and his problems with it, with his lot, and with Yuma, AZ. This guy doesn't like anything!

This is nothing more than a big complaint letter, disguised as a book. It took me less than one hour to read during dinner. Rather than waste your money on this "report," spend in on a REAL book about RVing from Joe and Kay Peterson or some of the other GOOD books by actual RVers.

Those who think it is a good book need to read some REAL RV books!!!


Very little info about actual rv'ing, full or part time...   February 6, 1999
I awaited this book to help us decide on what type/make of rv to purchase, as we are not very knowledgable on the subject. I was dissapointed to receive a book with only about 50 pages, several of which were copies of other pages, and about 20 of the 50 were about an rv that is no longer on the market. I was hoping to learn some of the differences, the plus/minus between the different types of rv's, ie 5th wheels, trailers, motor homes, truck campers, etc. I think I've learned much more reading the advertising brocures of the different manufacturers and talking to salespeople about their product. I do not recommend this book. So as not to sound like sour grapes, I have purchased many how to and information type books and have never felt compelled to give a review such as this. I've wasted my money, don't waste yours.


A bit of additional review.   December 8, 1998
I would like to add to my previous review, after rereading the book one more time. In particular I found his descriptions of pitfalls easy to understand and most helpful. I'm sure his not naming particular manufacturers is wise, as over periods of time they probably rectified weaknesses in later models. The book leaves it up to you to determine if the many pitfalls are apparent in any RV you may be checking out. It seems obvious that sound critique should be welcome to the buyer, but looked on by an RV salesperson with a jaundiced eye. Oh yes, the price is right, also.


Very Informative   December 3, 1998
I can understand that the book might ruffle a few feathers of "High Pressure RV sales people" as they do not want the buyers to be well informed when checking out an RV. I do not feel that the author wanted to evaluate all RV manufacturers, just his OWN experiences. I found the book "My 20 years of RV Adventures" very informative! The book is about the author's 20 years of adventures. Also, maybe Tennessee should do a spell check before submitting reviews!