The Piaggio Ape Calessino is now available with a lithium-ion battery pack instead of the regular diesel engine, even though the ‘Lithium Electric’ version does cost a massive $28,000

In keeping with its newfound ‘go green’ philosophy, Piaggio have launched a lithium-ion battery-powered version of its three-wheeler, the Ape Calessino. Originally designed in the 1950s as an inexpensive commercial…

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Have you ever considered buying a motor home? Have you ever stopped to look at the options you have? If so, you know that when you are ready to purchase one, you have a number of ways you can do this. For instance, you can purchase a motor home from a dealer. You can purchase one through a showcase. You can purchase one during a motor home convention or an auction. You can even deal personally with a motor home owner.

If you have always wanted to own a motor home, purchasing a motor home from an auction may sound appealing. The question is not whether you can purchase a motor home from an auction but rather should you purchase one from a motor home auction. If you want to know if dealing with an auction site is the best thing for you, whether you a purchasing a vehicle, truck or motor home, you need to look at the advantages and disadvantages associated with auctions. These pros and cons are going to influence your decision and it’s best to have the knowledge before you start the process.

Two Positive Reasons For Dealing With A Motor Home Auction

Many people who choose to participate in an auction do so for one big reason: prices. Many auctions have very affordable prices. Auction houses/companies will set a minimum price they will choose to sell a piece at and then bidders can raise the price by placing their bids. The last person to bid is the winner of the auction. When bidding is done this way, you can often get a great deal.

Another reason you should go with an auction to purchase your motor home is you never know what you will come across. When you start dealing with auction sites, you’ll often see motor homes that have owners taking part in consignment programs. It’s also not unusual to find a used car dealership selling on motor homes that have been traded in in for a new car. Keep in mind that inventory/stock changes every time the auction is held. For some people, this is just part of the excitement of searching for the perfect motor home.

Two Negative Reasons For Dealing With A Motor Home Auction

As much as it is a positive to see unknown motor homes in the auction, it’s also considered a disadvantage. Why? When you dream of having and owning a motor home, you often have some idea of what you want yours to look like. When you search an auction site for your motor home, you are limited to what is being showcased and auctioned off. However, never settle with a motor home you are not happy with. Keep returning to the auction sites until you find the motor home that screams to you and is what you wanted.

Many auctions sites will advertise that all products are sold “as is”. When you purchase a motor home, you don’t know what you are getting. Many auction sites will allow perspective buyers to look at the motor homes and check them out. However, if you are unable to do this, bid with caution. You don’t want to bid too high and realize that the motor home you purchased is in dire need of repairs or has to be upgraded to use.

It doesn’t matter where you choose to buy your motor home. However, if you choose to purchase one at an auction site, you know you’ll be taking a gamble. It can either pay off or cost you more money than you wanted to pay in the first place. It’s a risk that some people can afford to take while others choose to stay on the sidelines and look elsewhere.

Our number one tip is to ask as many questions as you can about the road worthiness of the vehicle. Ask about accident damage, service history, required repairs etc. The more you know the less risk you are taking. If possible get answers in writing and then you may have cause for redress if you have been mislead.

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Recreational vehicles provide much joy and entertainment to their owners. But to keep the fun going and their RV running smoothly, owners need to take the proper steps to maintain it.

RVs require a good amount of attention and a little extra maintenance. After all, caring for an RV is like maintaining both a motor vehicle as well as a home. But following a simple up keep routine after the end of each adventure will keep your motor home looking nice, feeling comfortable, and running fluently for your future excursions.

The last thing you want is to be stranded in the middle of nowhere because your battery died or because your engine overheated. To prevent this from happening make sure you take care of the engine and drive train of your motor home just as you would your favorite car.

Change the oil regularly, refill all fluids, keep the battery from corroding, and check the tire pressure. Remember that recreational vehicles are generally used for long road trip and rack up a lot more miles than the average car used daily, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself changing the oil or doing other routine procedures much more often.

As far as the home part of the motor home is concerned, one of the most common problems that occur is moisture buildup. Moisture buildup resulting from shower and kitchen stove use causes staining and mildew issues. This can be avoided by always opening the roof vent and using the bathroom fan when showering.

It may be helpful to close all other doors, windows, and vents while showering to ensure that the moisture flows out of the roof vent. Also, avoid cooking or boiling water on the stove, especially in cold weather. Opt to use your microwave instead. If you must boil water on the stove, make sure the roof vent is open and possibly some other windows as well.

Like your permanent home, drains will get clogged and need to be clean out. The trap of the bathroom sink will need to be detached and cleaned out manually every other month while the shower drain can be blasted clean using the high pressure mode of your basic garden hose. Before storing your motor home away for the winter all water lines must be drained. If lines are not drained before storage and temperatures drop low enough, the remaining water may freeze, expand, and possibly burst the pipes or water lines.

If this happens repairs or replacements may be pricey, so it is more cost efficient to take preventative measures. Draining the water lines before winter includes disconnecting the ice maker and water feed lines, draining and flushing the hot water heater, and flushing the entire system with RV specific antifreeze.

Also, before storage remember to unplug all appliances and disconnect all batteries. This is important because some devices continue to use energy even when switched to the off mode. You will want all battery to be well charged so that you can take off on your next adventure without delays. Many people also cover their RVs in storage with tarps to protect it from ice and water damage. This will keep your motor home looking clean and new.

Probably one of the easiest and most important steps you can take to maintain your recreational vehicle is to give it a good cleaning after each trip. Make sure you leave no food that will spoil or attract rodents or bugs. Also remove all cans of liquid that might expand and explode with freezing temperatures. Cleaning the RV inside and out after every trip will help you get on your way in comfort the next time you want to travel.

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Your motor home can provide you many happy years of outdoor fun and adventure as long as you take the time to keep it in shape. When you need RV accessories to upgrade or maintain your motor home, visit www.bankstonmotorhomes.com to access the free catalog.

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Here is how you become an expert at RV living: You head out on the road, and way out somewhere in the boonies you realize you forget everything you need. A trip to the nearest town 100 miles away and $100 later, you learn, “I should have brought that”!

Next summer you remember the disaster last time, and you pack all the things you’ll ever need on the road. Then, out on the road, you think of a million things you forgot to bring.. AGAIN.

Repeat these steps over and over again, and the 10th time, you will be a packing expert. Unfortunately, there’s no better way to do it. You have to just keep a list, and keep adding to it every time you forget again. To save a little of the forehead smacking and needless detours to Wal-Mart, here is a list of absolute essentials that you should always have in your RV.

* First Aid Kit

Never leave home without it! You’ll need a decent first aid kit with band-aids, gauze, ointments and painkillers to treat any problems that bite you along the way. A simple, basic kit will do; you don’t need anything fancy.

* Cell Phone And Charger

Sure, cell phones are annoying; but we should consider ourselves lucky to have them. They have saved more than a few lives, as well as a few motor homes stranded by the roadside. Make sure you have important numbers in there, including AAA or other services you might need.

* Flashlights And Batteries

This is the number one thing folks forget, and it’s probably the simplest. Bring along flashlights, lanterns and some other lighting devices, and don’t forget batteries! They won’t work without them. All you need is one night barbecuing by moonlight, and you’ll never forget this again.

* Matches

Matches are also easy to forget. Unless you were good at Boy Scouts and you can rub two sticks together, you’d better have them. Make sure you stock up on extras for when you run out, or you’ll find yourself paying for dinner at a local restaurant so you can fill your pockets with theirs.

* Plates, Cups And Silverware

While we’re talking about cooking, you might want to have something to eat off of. Not everything is finger food, so you should bring plenty of forks, spoons and knives. If you’re in a pinch, go with paper and plastic; but if you can, go with the real thing. You can help cut down on your trash, and you won’t need to bring so much.

* A Cooler

Bring a cooler and pick up ice along the way. You can keep all your food fresh and drinks cold. If you’ve ever sat by the fire after a long day of hiking with only warm beer to drink, you’ll understand the importance of the cooler. Make sure the cooler you buy is big enough to hold everything you will need.

* Bottled Water

Always bring plenty of bottled water. This will help during the long drives, as well as when you’re parked in your RV. You never know if the drinking water will be good or not, and in the desert west of the US it is easy to get dehydrated. Stock up before you go and keep some with you at all times.

This will get you started, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Keep yourself a list and add to it whenever you think of something else. Over the years, your list will grow, and you’ll be on an RV packing expert in no time.

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Your next road trip doesn’t have to be a rough lesson in survival outdoors. Travel in comfort when you go exploring in your RV motor home. For great deals on motor homes, visit www.bankstonmotorhomes.com.

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As a business person, I am always looking for new opportunities to increase my bottom line.  Some of the ventures that I have tried out in the past include ice cream stands, golf courses, and even a toy store.  Even though these were some successes of mine, I am always looking to try something new.

So, when some prime real estate came up for sale in town, I bought it.  I thought that with the number of car dealers in Fort Worth that one of them would be interested in the location, which happened to be on a main street.

It didn’t take long for someone to approach me, and it happened to be the Mitsubishi dealer that was very interested in the space.  They were currently on a lot that was way too small for them, so they thought that it would be a good fit.

After signing the papers this past week, we will be beginning construction as soon as we can get the necessary permits.  Hopefully it won’t take too long to get things setup and we will be able to get them all moved before the start of next year.

It is just nice when things work out when it comes to a business venture and it will be even nicer when the checks start to come in (since then we can enjoy the fruits of our labor).

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Anita Zaffke, a motorcycle rider, was killed earlier this year by a negligent car driver. We request that you help and support her son, who’s trying to get some justice for his mother

We request that you visit the Black Nail Brigade website, and help them, and support their cause in whatever way you can. Thank you.

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