Last month we drove our beloved Jayco Octane 272 toy hauler to the RV dealership to get a trade in quote. Why did we do this? Did we hate Buck the Toy Hauler? Had our camping plans for the future changed dramatically? Nope. We were actually very happy with the toy...
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Towing an RV with a Van: Pros and Cons of a Full-Sized Van
Oct 15, 2019 Stephanie
Towing an RV with a van is an option most folks don't even consider. But we think it's an outside of the box tow vehicle that deserves a bit more air time. For many people, deciding on a tow vehicle to pull a travel trailer just means choosing which truck to...
Taking Delivery of a New RV: RV Shopping Series, Part 4
Sep 30, 2019 Stephanie
Woohoo! You’ve taken the plunge and purchased an RV. All you have to do is drive it home, right? Not so fast. Taking delivery of a new RV can be a bit more complicated than folks expect. The process of taking home a new (or new-to-you) RV is a little more complicated...
Tips for Buying an RV: RV Shopping Series, Part 3
Sep 23, 2019 Stephanie
Buying an RV is very different from shopping for a new car or truck. While there may be some similarities, there are many more differences. The learning curve can be steep for first time RV buyers, so here's what you need to know before you dive in. Let's start with...
10 Tips for Finding the Perfect RV Model: RV Shopping Series, Part 2
Sep 16, 2019 Stephanie
If you are a first time RV shopper, you might be surprised--and a little overwhelmed--at how many options there are out there! Once you have settled on the type of RV you are looking for (travel trailer, fifth wheel, motorhome), you’ll still have to decide the size...
5 Questions That Will Help You Find the Perfect RV: RV Shopping Series, Part 1
Sep 9, 2019 Stephanie
If you are in the market for a new RV, we've got some pretty great news for you: there are more options out there than ever before. From lightweight travel trailers to motorized RVs with powerful diesel engines, there is something for every shopping budget. Finding...
Say Hello to the 2020 Jayco Class C Motorhome Lineup
Aug 17, 2019 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
I have been watching the Jayco Class C motorhome lineup closely for years. If Stephanie and I ever make the jump into a motorized unit it would be into a Redhawk or a Greyhawk, that is, if the kids are still around! If we wait to buy a motorhome until after the boys...
Town and Country RV Center: What Makes For a Great Dealer Experience?
Aug 16, 2019 Stephanie
When we bought our first RV about a decade ago, we had no idea how important the dealer would be in providing a great RV experience. We've purchased a few RVs since then, and learned a lot about the RV industry. One of the most important lessons we learned was that...
New and Notable: What We Love about the Jayco 2020 RVs
Aug 15, 2019 Stephanie
We enjoyed a sneak peak of the Jayco 2020 lineup of towable and motorized RVs last week at Homecoming, the annual dealer-only event where Jayco unveils all the new model changes for the upcoming year. And, boy, was there A LOT to notice this year. From exteriors to...
The Award Winning Jayco Eagle HT 264BHOK
Jul 29, 2019 RVFamilyTravelAtlas
Will the RV Atlas crew end up in a Jayco Eagle HT one of these days? We must admit, the Jayco Eagle HT 264BHOK and 284BHOK have captured our attention. The 264BHOK was the "Family Friendly" category winner at the RVX Reveal in Salt Lake City this past winter. It's...
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