RV Basics: How Big of an RV Can Your Vehicle Tow?

Shawn Verbruggen

While all RVers agree that the most stressful part of a holiday is the journey and not the destination, towing safely is a critical component of every trip. If you’re looking to purchase a travel trailer, fifth wheel or toy hauler, it’s important to ensure your vehicle is capable of handling the load. As the old adage goes, know before you tow.

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Modest & Compact Travel Trailer: Coachmen RV Clipper Cadet

Shawn Verbruggen

The Clipper Cadet 14CR travel trailer by Coachmen RV is the ultimate value in a lightweight companion. Clipper has always been proudly known as the go-to product for first-time RV buyers who need a light-weight travel trailer. 2024 Clipper travel trailers are specifically constructed for fuel-efficient tow vehicles. The Clipper Cadet series represents the absolute best-in-class quality package in a conventional travel trailer from Coachmen RV.

The Clipper Cadet 14CR is the smallest and lightest travel trailer in the Coachmen RV 3K Series weighing only 2,450 pounds with a length under 17 feet.

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The Ultimate Guide to Teardrop Trailers: Plus Pop-up Campers & More

Shawn Verbruggen

Along with the tiny house and minimalism movements, teardrop trailers have exploded in popularity. It’s the result of people focusing more on experiences instead of accumulating possessions.

There are plenty of benefits of camping in a teardrop trailer. First, they’re an affordable way to travel for people who want to see more of the country or road trip. They also make a great base camp for bikers, climbers, hikers, skiers, or surfers. And as long as you don’t mind smaller living quarters, you can enjoy more time outdoors and make more memories in a teardrop camper.

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about these tiny trailers. We start with the basics of what are teardrop trailers and why so many people love them. If you’ve already done some research and are ready to shop, jump to our list of the best teardrop trailers you can buy right now.

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Cook Like the Pros On the Road with Chef RV

Shawn Verbruggen

After exploring some of the best cuisine in southeast Michigan, General RV’s streaming series “Chef RV” has hit the road and traveled south to the Sunshine State. Host Carlos Parisi is traveling in a Thor Sequence 20K Class B camper van in search of the best seafood on both of Florida’s coasts.

For the first stop, Chef RV meets up with Chef Ronicca Whaley, owner and operator of Shiso Crispy with four locations in South Florida. Chef Ronicca comes from a long lineage of female chef entrepreneurs. Classically trained with three culinary degrees, Chef Ronicca finds comfort in cooking on-the-go. Nearly a decade ago, Chef Ronicca moved to Kuala Lumpur, helping the Prime Minister of Malaysia create a 250-food truck franchise. She brought the experience and knowledge she gained back to Florida, creating her own food truck service, Shiso Crispy in early 2020.

Now, with permanent locations in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Doral and Tampa Bay, Chef Ronicca jumps at the chance to take the flavors of Shiso Crispy back on the road.

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