Ed Boothman

Life on the road is easier with a laptop computer. But how do you choose the best one?

Buying insurance should not leave you reluctant to go to the hospital because you are concerned your claim might be denied over something completely unrelated to your problem.

With an IP camera, you get an email including photos when motion is detected. You then have the option of contacting the police.

Time to upgrade your RV? You could take it to your local RV dealer and be swept into the bargain of the day, allowing them to have your old RV several thousand under what it is worth. Or you could choose to sell it yourself. 

Ed advises on practical matters when it comes to the RV lifestyle.

It'll be smooth sailing in the new diesel pusher motorhome Ed bought from the States, right? Wrong.

Some words of wisdom for those pondering a motorhome purchase.

There were a few surprises, but Ed ends up with a shiny new motorcoach from the U.S.

Ed Boothman uncovers some common pitfalls of purchasing a motorhome sight unseen.

Ed Boothman shares his experience with buying a motorhome from the U.S.

It's been a warm winter in Arizona. But a big bang puts a sudden end to this snowbird idyll.

After seeing the sights in San Francisco, Ed and Gail hit the Interstate 5 for Los Angeles and San Diego.

On the way to Arizona, Ed and Gail discover the area around San Francisco.

Gail always wanted to see the Oregon coast. Ed just wanted to see some wide open highways for maneuvering his motorhome and trailer.

Ed and Gail just wanted a pleasant drive down the Oregon Coast. They didn't count on their GPS unit leading them astray on the back roads of Washington state.

Ed and Gail survived an autumn snowstorm on their way to Arizona. Now they learn their attempts to protect their towed vehicle did more harm than good.

Ed and Gail decide to travel down the west coast on their way to an RV park in Mesa, Arizona. That means they have to drive through the mountains in October.

Ed and Gail hit the road and experience a few challenges during their first trip south.

Ed and Gail get talked into buying some used tires and end up losing their home on wheels.

This is the first installment of a new column by Ed Boothman. Read how Ed and his wife Gail decided to buy a motorhome and head south for their first season of snowbirding.