Many RV dealers are feeling the crunch of the economy. Sales are down for new RV’s and people are searching high and low for deals on used models. In all honesty, a used RV dealer is not your best source for an RV. (more…)

Early morning temperature inversions permit any body of water to release excessive moisture. On a morning ride in river country, the air feels cool yet clinging wet interspersed with wisps of layered fog. These wisps increased when passing the last low point over the river just before ascending toward a plateau.

Ghostly shaped wisp shimmer in the morning sun as passing vehicles create currents of air pulling the mist in alternate directions. This is a peaceful and beautiful part of the day. The serenity ends without warning when you find, The Wall. (more…)

If you have little cash but want a better sounding stereo system in your vehicle, installing a stereo yourself can save you a tremendous amount of money. It is relatively easy to install a new CD player or radio in your car, especially if you have had any experience in wiring or electronics.

The standard car stereo system is installed in the dash; therefore, this article will provide the steps necessary to complete this task. Custom or modified vehicles will require a different set of instructions for stereo installation. For this task you will need a new car stereo or CD player (which is also called a head unit), wire strippers, electrical tape, a screwdriver set, and wire cutters. You will also need a guide outlining how to remove your dash panel and how to adequately remove the old stereo system without causing any damage. (more…)

Many of us have zero money, but this mega thirst for a go kart. The belt drive can be the most cost effect drive system that you could implement, on your low cost cheap go kart.

There are, however, issues with a belt drive that need to be understood prior to just diving in and making this belt drive system.

First thing to understand is the final drive ratio. Is the engine actually going to be able to turn this system or will it stall. Keep in mind that the rpm for engagement is typically not very high, like 1200 rpms. So your calculation needs to reflect that. The HP curve for an engine is approximately linear, so if the rpms are decreased, then the HP needs to decrease accordingly. (more…)

If you don’t know how to open your car’s hood there is no way that you can do even the simplest of jobs on your car such as check the oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, refilling windshield wiper fluid or checking accessory belts. All of these things are things that you should be able to do on your own without having to depend on or pay someone else to do for you. The encouraging part of this is that opening your car’s hood is pretty straight forward, if you know how to do it. Now one thing to keep in mind is that the hood release may be different in different types of cars. Although the hood release is located in different places from one vehicle to the next, all hood releases work in basically the same manner.

-In newer vehicles the hood release is typically inside the passenger cabin right around the steering column or on the floor next to the driver’s seat. In typically has the word “Hood” printed on it or it is a picture of the car with its hood up. If you pull it and the trunk opens, you’ve pulled the wrong release. In some models the hood release latch is behind the grill or behind the bumper. Pull on it, where ever it may be. (more…)

One of these days I’m going to sit down and write a real book that will help people to understand the way that car dealerships function and ploys that are used in advertising and marketing schemes, rehearsed sales presentations and what really goes on in a dealership finance department. There are so many things that the public is just not aware of that goes on. (more…)

Trying to find autos online is really easy these days and if you’re looking for used trucks or cars then you’re in luck because there are a huge range of online stores available to buy from. However, before you make any big decisions, you’ll need to do some serious research on the web.

Buying what you want online doesn’t usually take that long but you’ll need to set aside some time in order to do some research. Getting what you want at a price you can afford isn’t always easy so it’s worth putting the time in to ensure that you’re able to get the best deals. You’ll need to be aware of everything available on today’s market so that you can compare prices and value for money. (more…)

There are three different types of three wheeled go karts:

- Two Wheel Drive Single Steer
- Two Wheel Steer Rear Wheel drive
- Two Wheel Drive Front, Rear Wheel Steer

Two Wheel Drive Single Steer Go Kart

The predecessor to the 4-wheeler was the 3-wheeler, and we all know the controversy surrounding the 3-wheeler. It was and is a highly unstable configuration causing roll overs to occur in multiple operating modes: cornering and braking especially. It is real easy to get on two wheels with the three wheeler. (more…)

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid shares most of the features with the Toyota Prius, and it is going to be one of the strongest contenders of 2009 Prius Hybrid model. The 2009 Civic Hybrid comes with the 1.3 liter I4 engine that produces 110 horse power of throughput. The car can achieve mileage of 40 miles per gallon in the city streets, while it delivers 45 miles per gallon on the highway roads. It is equipped with the Integrated Motor Assist system. Based on the analysis of safety features and the extent of reliability provided by the vehicle, the new Honda Civic Hybrid was rated second out of 33 Contenders that will hit the market in 2009.

The latest 2009 Civic comes with the leather trimmed interiors, which gives it stunning appearance. The USB audio interface in the vehicle makes easy to play the music and supports WMA, MP3 and AAC music files. The other feature like the satellite linked navigation, along with the voice recognition is provided to help in navigation while you’re on the move. However, the navigation system is provided on in the vehicles released in markets of United States. (more…)

SatNav Devices Offer Many Installation Options. SatNav systems are offering many options to a growing number of consumers each and every year. From systems that are factory installed into cars by the car makers themselves to those that simply plug into the car’s battery adapter to use on the go and take along with you, there is a little something for every type of consumer when it comes to these nifty devices and systems. Even those who don’t limit their travels to cars can find a device that would work for them as well. There are even devices that are made with water travel in mind and famous for their endurance of less than optimal weather conditions.

While you are not limited to SatNav systems in order to find your way, they do make being lost a lot easier to handle. In fact, you are never truly lost if you have a reliable SatNav system. These systems are designed to help you navigate back roads, country roads, city roads, main streets, and out of the way high ways like a pro and they deliver on their promise most of the time (more…)