American Rver-audio Only Version

April 2016 - On this American RVer show, Ron Jones stops by and tells us about two ways to visit Alaska. One is by ferry and the other is to drive around the state via the highways. Ron discusses his two new eBooks and tells us how much he enjoys the state having traveled there three times in his motorhome. For those of us who want to make the trip, Ron tells us some tips on making it happen.

March 2016 - This American RVer show focuses on slide-out toppers and awnings. Chris Throgmartin from Stone Vos talks to Jim about replacing slide toppers. He tells us what you need to know about making an intelligent decision on the material to use and the thread that should be used by a topper manufacturer such as himself. This is a really informative show for anyone who has an RV with slide toppers or awnings.

February 2016 - On this American RVer show, Peggy speaks with John Little, owner of T2 Basket Design. John is an avid Disc Golfer and he designs disc golf courses all around the country. He tells us about the sport and how it is a great match for RVers who want some low impact exercise. Next, Peggy takes you to the RV Kitchen and shows you how to make one of her favorite treats, Lemon Cookies. Enjoy this edition of American RVer.

January 2016 - Our New Year’s Show is highlighted by Peggy's interview with Ron Jones of aboutrving.com. He talks about his new eBook called, Buying an RV...How and What to Look for and Why! This is a great primer for folks looking at buying any RV. Peggy and Ron also talk about two other books he has coming out soon focusing on Alaska. There is a lot of information in this show and we hope you enjoy it.

December 2015 - On this American RVer edition we show you some great products for the Christmas Season. First, Jim looks at three products to make your RVing life easier. A new fresh water hose, a waste digester product, and an external RV tank monitoring system. Next our friend David Bott from outsideourbubble.com tells us about a security system for the RV loaded with features. It can remotely monitor a number of parameters about your RV while you are away. Some great gift ideas are coming your way on this American RVer show...

November 2015 - We take you to Forest City, Iowa and meet with Kelly Harms, marketing and public relations manager for Winnebago Industries. She shows us the new ERA, Class B, Touring Coach. It also comes in a 4 x 4 version for those folks who want to get off the beaten path. We talk about another new Winnebago, the Travato. It’s another Class B RV capable of carrying your bikes, kayaks and more. Next, Peg heads for the RV Kitchen to put together a great fall treat, Pumpkin Bars. A delicious end to this show!

October 2015 - In this show we catch up with Robert and Nicole Stai, owners of Midwest Teardrops. They build first class teardrop trailers in the Minneapolis area. Teardrop trailers are not new but they are making a come back in the RV world. We check out their latest design and also learn a little about Robert and Nicole. Next, we take you on a musical tour of the 2015, 37th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival held in Gilroy, California. It's the worlds largest Garlic Festival with 80 to 100 thousand attendees! You can almost smell the garlic as you watch!

September 2015 - We have a super show for you this month. We traveled to Albany, Oregon and stopped by SilverLeaf Electronics. We visit with Martin Perlot, President and Founder of SilverLeaf. His company specializes in instrumentation that monitors diesel engines. The more you know about your engine, the better fuel mileage you will get and the less chance a breakdown will occur. Martin shows us some of his cool digital dash displays and his virtual instrument panel software running on a laptop. This is a must see show!

August 2015 - On this show we meet an interesting family on a mission. They call themselves the ECO Womb Tour and Clint Malson, his wife Angela and their four children travel the country in their vegetable oil powered RV and spread the word about "green" living. You'll see that they practice what they preach. Next, on Friends Across America, we speak with full time RVer Bob Gorden. Bob is a writer, blogger and a single guy with a variety of interests. He tells us about his RVing life including online dating while on the road.

July 2015 - Jim interviews Dan Covington, CEO of Truck System Technologies (TST). Dan has been a guest on America RVer a couple of times and this time he talks about new innovations his tire pressure monitoring systems have take on. Dan and Jim also have a special announcement for the viewers. Next, Peggy takes you to Yuma Arizona as she teams up with Tina Clark once again to take you back in history. Tina takes us on a tour of the Yuma Quartermaster Depot. We learn many interesting facts about this important, historical park.

June 2015 - This American RVer show focuses on couples who are full time RVers and make a living on the road. We first talk with Ron and Wanda Farrar, long time friends who not only have several hobbies, they are also busy selling parts and services related to RVing. Next, we meet new friends Rich Charpentier and Jodi LeDoyt. They are both photographers and also design websites for RV Parks.

May 2015 - American RVer goes to prison...The Yuma Territorial Prison that is! Curator Tina Clark takes us on a tour of one of the most famous prisons in Arizona which is located along the Colorado River. We take a look at the cells, the museum and Curator Tina Clark tells us much of the history of the prison.

April 2015 - We complete part 2 of our two part series on changing from a MotoSat Satellite dish to an RF Mogul dish. In this webisode we show you how to put the RF Mogul dish and mount together, how to remove the MotoSat dish, and how to replace it with the RF Mogul mount on the coach roof.

March 2015 - We travel to Indio, California and the radio controlled Jet Jam Fly-in. We meet pilot Freddie Jones who has been flying R/C jet planes for 7 years and travels around the country to these events in his Class A, handicapped accessible motorhome. Freddie explains his hobby to Peggy and tell us how his motorhome has changed his life. Next we set the jet flights to music in our own music video.

February 2015 - We travel to the big RV show in Quartzsite, Arizona. We gather with friends in the desert for a few days and discuss what the Quartzsite event and desert camping means to each of us. Next we correct a satellite acquisition problem we have with our older MotoSat satellite controller. We replace that unit with a new RF Mogul Eagle RE-1 controller which has a better user interface and quicker satellite lock. Jim also discusses the advantages of making the switch.

January 2015 - Happy New Year! Many RV's have slide toppers to protect the top of the slides from water and debris. Over time, toppers can get worn or ripped. We have had several requests to provide a segment on how to replace old topper fabric with new material. On this show we take you through the process from start to finish. Later in the show, we take you on a ride in the dessert in a quad ATV RZR. We cruise the area near Ocotillo Wells, California. Enjoy the show and have a great 2015!

December 2014 - We take you to sunny San Diego, California to meet up with Tim Lemieux. Tim is an engineer and he has assembled his "Green RV Machine", a Class C motorhome, so he can live totally "off the grid". Jim speaks with him about how his coach can make power, water, heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. Tim also charges his electric car from the RV. Later in the show we bring you a time lapse video from David and Brenda Bott condensing the time it took to build their new Tiffin 45LP Allegro Bus from 11 days to just 13 minutes!

November 2014 - Join us in South Dakota as we visit Stahlman Apiaries and talk about the profession of beekeeping. Jerry Stahlman, an avid RVer, and son Doug take us on a journey from the bees in the fields to the honey on your table. This is a must see segment. Next, we travel to Las Vegas and to the American Coach rally. Steven Hileman, Director of Marketing for American Coach, takes us on a tour of the new 2015 39' American Revolution. This is the shortest American Coach in their line-up but you don't sacrifice any amenities in its well thought-out design.

October 2014 - Welcome to our 100th show! Our journey take us to the Rapid City, South Dakota area and our home address at America's Mailbox. Peggy speaks with owner Don Humes about America's Mailbox and his vision for future expansion for his company. We also meet some of his staff. We then go downtown to Main Street Square in Rapid City and speak with Megan Whitman, Executive Director of the square. She tells us about this unique park. Peg then meets sculptor Masayuki Nagase who is carving his vision into granite pieces at Main Street Square during a five year project.

September 2014 - We travel to Indiana to the RV Hall of Fame's exhibition area where we met Mark Shumaker. Mark tells us about the dos and donts when it comes to your RV water systems and how to keep your water bacteria free. His answers may surprise you. Next in our Friends Across America segment, we meet Ted and Barb Burch, new RVer's with their first Class A coach. Barb also happens to be Peg's sister!