RV Travel Newsletter Issue 967
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News for RVers #967, Sunday edition
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RV Daily Tips. Thursday, October 1, 2020
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RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #63
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Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #62
Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for brand-new RVers – those...
Forge 15 debut means grilling where no one has grilled before
By James Raia
Startup company HitchFire has introduced the Forge 15. It's a hitch-mounted grill touted as "grilling where no one has grilled before."
A swing-away...
Ford showcases towing dominance in 2021 truck lineup
By James Raia
Lightweight trucks already reign in the automotive industry. But increased interest in RVs has further boosted competition among truck makers. Bigger towing...
Video: Acrobatic elk somersaults on cue
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
When the hormones are strong, seems like guys of every species sometimes forget common sense. Acrobatic elk are no...
Hundreds of thousands of Ford pickups recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling 620,246 model year 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. The trucks are commonly used to...
RV Daily Tips. Thursday, October 1, 2020
This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...
When in your RV, how often do you buy groceries at Walmart?
As of January 1, 2020, there are 4,756 Walmart stores across the United States. That makes it pretty easy to find one near you, which...
Leaving home – A checklist for successful domicile “abandonment”
By Greg Illes
Every RVer's dream is to wander off, leaving home and hearth behind, on a weeks- or months-long meander through far unknown lands....
Escapees RV Club raising member dues
The Escapees RV Club is raising its dues from $39.95 a year to $49.95 a year beginning November 1.
"Since 1978 we have worked hard...
Do you put additives in your black water holding tank?
Do you put additives in your black water holding tank? Many RVers do, and many RVers don't. Which side are you on?
In case you're...
Deep-clean the black tank to prevent nasty outhouse smell
By Nanci Dixon
When the winds of time blow in the wrong direction and the bathroom vent just doesn’t seem to siphon all the scent...
RV Tire Safety: What does RV “weight creep” have to do with tire safety?
By Roger Marble
I have covered the importance of knowing your actual RV weight, as that has a direct impact on your tire loading, which...
Do you have a current passport?
In one of our polls we asked you if, when traveling, you'd rather leave the country or stay in the U.S. By far, the...
Hot, hotter, too hot… The snowbird migration is changing
By Barry Zander
With temperatures in the Southern Belt of America rising rapidly, the effect on snowbirds is already a fact. It’s a sign of...
Do you know what you’re getting into on a dirt road?
By Barry Zander
How many spouses of RV pilots have questioned the decision to ignore good sense by veering off onto a dirt road? “What...
Hundreds of thousands of Ford pickups recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling 620,246 model year 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. The trucks are commonly used to...
Forest River recalls some motorhomes on Daimler Trucks chassis
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Legacy and 2018-2021 Berkshire motorhomes built on a Daimler Trucks...
Do you plan to watch the presidential debate on Tuesday?
The first presidential debate is coming up Tuesday evening, Sept. 29. Do you plan to watch? Please take a moment to answer our survey....
RV mistakes. They’re part of the lifestyle
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Got a nice email the other day from a reader. He was responding to a piece we’d run on...
MotorHome, Trailer Life magazines to cease publishing
By Chuck Woodbury
It's no surprise that America's two largest RV magazines, Trailer Life and MotorHome, are set to publish their final issues in December....
The camper who did this should be thrown in jail
By Chuck Woodbury
EDITOR
A reader came across this photo and sent it to me. I do not know who took it.
It was taken at a...
The new face of COVID-19 litter. What do we do about it?
By Nanci Dixon
The new face of litter is hitting the trails, parking lots and even the prismatic springs at Yellowstone National Park. Face masks,...
Do you wear a mask in public?
When you're out in public spaces, both indoor and outdoor, do you wear a mask? Does it depend on where you are or how...
How far will you travel by RV this month (September)?
We've got travel on our minds and we're sure you do too. How could you not when we've all been cooped up for so...
Masks required in 34 states. Are people wearing them?
By Nanci Dixon
Thirty-four states currently have mask mandates. The mandates vary state by state depending on the age of the children, the requirement in...
The pandemic: The bad news, the good news, and the feel-good news
By Nanci Dixon
Do you want the bad news or the good news first? Let's start with the bad news to get it out of...
Campground Chatter with Janet Groene, September 26, 2020
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene.
DISCLAIMER: This blog covers timely news for RV...
Would you spend $409 a night to stay in an Airstream trailer?
A new campground on Cape Cod will rent you an Airstream trailer for $409 for a one-night stay. That's the July and August rate....
Alone for a week in a “rainforest.” But all is good
By Chuck Woodbury
Rain is pounding on the roof of my motorhome. It's so loud that it would be hard to talk over it. I've...
What was the happiest day of your life?
By Chuck Woodbury
ROADSIDE JOURNAL
What if somebody asked you this question: "What was the happiest day of your life?" How would you answer? Can you identify one...
Kraft Mac and Cheese. Heaven on Earth
By Chuck Woodbury
ROADSIDE JOURNAL
Gail and I were talking this morning about our favorite comfort foods. I told her that, hands down, for me it's...
A guy walks by and all of a sudden I miss my mother
By Chuck Woodbury
ROADSIDE JOURNAL
My office is in a bedroom on the second story of my home. The window faces the street. A young man,...
Song of the Day. From World War II. Vera Lynn
By Chuck Woodbury
ROADSIDE JOURNAL
My father was a pilot in World War II. He flew a B-24 Liberator in the 8th Air Force on 35...
