Camping in a parking lot: the reality

If you have ever spent the night in your RV in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart, Sam's Club or other big box store, then you probably know the routine -- pull in, blend in, do a little shopping (optional), then hop in bed for a good night's sleep. That's best case: but what about those noisy street sweepers that show up early in the morning? Or worse yet, how about the security guard who knocks on your door at 3 a.m. and orders you vamoose! In this short video, shot in the wee hours of the morning, you can get an idea of how a camping experience at a big box store might be.

Amazing video of motorhome going up in flames

In this five minute video, watch a firetruck roll down suburban streets. See the huge plume of black smoke to the right and then watch as the firetruck arrives on the scene, where the RV is totally engulfed in flames. The camera is then positioned inside the vehicle's front window. Watch as the firemen approach with their hoses, and then begin attacking the flames. This video vividly illustrates how easily an RV can burn up.

Tour the Jayco RV factory and see RVs being built

One of the best ways to help an RV buyer make a choice of the right RV is to visit an factory to see how the vehicles are made. In this video, you'll see how Jayco puts together its trailers and motorhomes. Watching this is not as good as a personal visit to a factory, but it's interesting to see the manufacturing process in action.

Lab test: Which type of RV siding is toughest?

Here is a fascinating video from Coachmen in which a laminated sidewall and a "Stick 'N Tin" wall are tested for strength. Tennis balls, then softballs and then hardballs are fired at each RV's surface at increasing speeds. One wall survives, the other destructs with frightening ease. Which wall survives when a hardball is pitched at it at major league velocity? Watch the video.

World's most expensive motorhome has surprise in basement

Do you have a few million dollars you'd like to spend on an RV? Then you can buy what is billed as the "World's most expensive motorhome." In this video, take a tour of the luxury rig with a couple of funny British guys, and then, at the end, see the surprise they pull out of the basement. And how about the groovy bathroom faucet? You will want this rig!

Travel trailer is self-powered

Oh, my goodness! There is no trick photography here -- this travel trailer is self-powered. And it goes fast! This is a hot-rod trailer, no doubt about it.

How to use an RV awning

Mark Polk of RV Education 101 offers tips about RV awnings. For more information about how to use an awning, order Mark's DVD, RV Awning Use, Care & Accessories. In it, Mark walks you through the step-by-step process of using, caring for and accessorizing an RV awning.