Travel Channel RV Show

Just remember that these shows are sponsored, and it is the sponsors that really determine what goes on and what gets shown, and the shows are generally tailored to who and what the sponsors think is their target audience, as well as what they think they can sell, or try to sell, to that audience.

Also, I believe Australia has a Winnabago and a Jayco factory. Jayco sponsors horse racing there.

Does anyone remember 'Trailer LIfe' from Trailer Life Magazine? Don't remember what channel. We were in Australia for 4 yrs., got back last Oct. and they had an RV show called 'Caravan and Motorhome', it was great, no over the top junk like here. They hire hosts to travel all over Australia and show caravan parks and free camping off the grid also. They show safety tips, tech tips, cooking, etc. Great show. Go to caravanandmotorhome.com.au. As for last nights show I don't like waste and breaking perfectly useable interiors, etc..

Something like "This Old RV" would be great.

How to..How not to..Don't do...

I TOO was disappointed. Where O where is a good program that shows NORMAL ppl enjoying a trip through our beautiful country and the ins and outs of using an rv to it's fullest purpose,, w/ maybe some helpful hints on stuff we might like and how to make the most of our rigs. Perhaps some anti weight suggestions and new inventions expressly for rvs...like shelving or products or places to go,,, oh well, im dreaming again. Until that time I will just satisfy myself w/ this forum and website and others ive found to give me helpful hints... etc. What say the rest of you?

I agree with what others said about the first RV......paint $20K, slide room, at least 5K each ++, floors, cabinets, fridge, seating ect.....my guess is that they had at least 60-70K in improvements. My DW and I said the same thing, trade it in and buy a nice used DP, 40' with 2-3 slides for 80-100K. I also commented on the weight of the coach and the old suspension. Nice try and would love to see more RV shows but this one just wasn't what we expected.

How about a show that travels to various campgrounds and does a review of the facility and then interviews folks who own various coaches, entry level to the top of the line coaches, and why they like them, pro's and con's.

Hey, if we all came up with $5k apiece we could commission a proper RV show. I have the contacts :)

We watched both episodes yesterday. What a joke. T-shirt gatlin gun? Please...The first RV turned out ok, but the second wasn't even an RV anymore. Just a billboard on wheels. I will make sure we never watch it again!

2bzy2c wrote:

Peralko wrote:
Essentially, they took a $12,000 motorhome, spent $40,000 on it, and ended up with a $12,000 motorhome.

Also, a rock star (or wannabe rock star) is the last person I would expect to reflect what the RV world is looking for. I thought it was pretty ridiculous and thrown together.

Find it hard to believe that anybody would of expected different? Brett helps me channel surf. If I'm looking for something worthwhile, and I see his pretty face, full of mascara and botox, I know to keep moving. If you look up "talentless twit with delusional self importance and a gigantic ego", you will find his picture. BTW, I love how everybody is looking for a rational RV show, full of normal folks and great destinations.......please. If you can't turn it into a circus, feature some washed up clowns, or as they call them "stars" and base the entire mess on some totally foolish idea like spending $25K to paint a $10K motorhome, well it just won't sell. LOL It's all a great reason to leave the idiot box off.

JanTx wrote:
well SHOOT! everything has to be in or FROM California! dang! we can't ALL live in Cali. Although it does seem to have some pretty country and some very nice weather.

And mudslides, earthquakes and wildfires...

(Written from the land of wildfires, avalanches and snowstorms)