RV Travel Newsletter Issue 897
Learn about RV camping, RV travel, RV news and much more. This newsletter, now in its 18th year of continuous publication, is funded primarily...
RV Daily Tips Issue 1107
May 23, 2019
Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and small-space living tips from the pros,...
RV Daily Tips Issue 1106
May 22, 2019
Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and small-space living tips from the pros,...
RV Electricity – Surge protector types and what they each do
By Mike SokolHey Mike,
I'm looking at purchasing a surge protector for my RV and there seems to be a big difference in price. Many...
Your travel photos could be better
So many people snap pictures and just accept them as they are, when they could be so much better with just...
RVer Safety: Do you have “police” in your blood? – Part 2
By Mike Sherman
Last Saturday we discussed the changing attitude in America concerning folks helping other folks and how it seems to now be the...
REV Group recalls some Flair, Holiday Rambler motorhomes
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019 Fleetwood Flair and Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within...
RV Daily Tips Issue 1107
May 23, 2019
Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and small-space living tips from the pros,...
The Business of Work Camping: Our first tiny home – where our work camping...
By Sam Suva
"Sherman, set the Way Back machine to ..." 1993. In that year, my wife and I bought a small shed. We didn't...
Western Views: Farming has a long history in the West
By Len Wilcox
WESTERN VIEWSThe mysterious cliff dwellings in the American Southwest are fascinating places. They are historical registers that teach us just a little...
RV Daily Tips Issue 1106
May 22, 2019
Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and small-space living tips from the pros,...
RV Electricity – Surge protector types and what they each do
By Mike SokolHey Mike,
I'm looking at purchasing a surge protector for my RV and there seems to be a big difference in price. Many...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Is it OK to use a 90-degree...
By Mike SokolWelcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...
RV Electricity: How much generator do I need?
By Mike SokolDear Mike (and the RV Electricity Group),
I hope this is not off topic. A question about generators. The on-board generator in my...
Did you buy an extended warranty from Camping World?
There's buzz that Camping World is in financial trouble and could go bankrupt. Its stocked has dropped from $46.08 on December 4, 2017, to...
Traveling Solo with Margo: RV driving schools
By Margo Armstrong
At last, the perfect RV materializes. Now what? Just looking at it sends chills down your back. Sitting in the driver's seat...
RVer radio host Alan Warren takes some heat
Our friend and radio talk show host Alan Warren gets ripped by an angry viewer. Then he talks about companies that can be hired...
Did you sleep in your RV last night? If so, where?
If you're in your RV now and not sitting at home before your next trip, would you please tell us where you spent last...
What we learned about you last week (May 4-10)
By Emily Woodbury
It's been a record 80 degrees in Seattle all week (OK, maybe 75 degrees some days, but still!) and us Seattleites are...
REV Group recalls some Flair, Holiday Rambler motorhomes
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019 Fleetwood Flair and Holiday Rambler Admiral motorhomes. The generator exhaust pipe placement exits the motorhome within...
Jayco recalls some trailers: Fresh water tank could fall off
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Jay Flight TF travel trailers, model 32RLOK. The supports for the fresh water tank may be too thin,...
Newmar recalls RVs: fire risk with WiFiRanger power supply
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling 476 model year 2018-2019 Bay Star, Essex, New Aire, 2018 Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, King Aire,...
Western Views: Farming has a long history in the West
By Len Wilcox
WESTERN VIEWSThe mysterious cliff dwellings in the American Southwest are fascinating places. They are historical registers that teach us just a little...
RV Industry brags about defeating RV lemon laws
May 20, 2019 — The RV Industry Association released a video today listing its accomplishments in 2018, which included victories in defeating RV lemon...
Western Views: Are there diamonds in California?
By Len Wilcox
WESTERN VIEWSCalifornia is famous for its gold in the Sierra Nevada, just as Nevada is renowned for its silver bonanza and Montana...
Letter to editor: Unfriendly RV towns
From reader David BurkebileDear Chuck,
I suggest you list RV unfriendly towns on RV Travel. We were staying in Benicia, Calif., for 3 days with...
Campground Chatter with Janet Groene, May 17, 2019
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene and the staff of RVtravel.comDISCLAIMER: Information is...
Dramatic geology and interesting history abound at Red Rock Canyon State Park
By Bob Difley
The 50-site campground at Red Rock Canyon State Park is tucked into the base of colorful desert cliffs where once the Kawaiisu...
Building an RV park from scratch: We sold our house!
By Machelle James
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The past two weeks have been a blur of emotions. We had families come in and love...
Laugh of the day: Peekaboo parrot
By Chuck Woodbury
ROADSIDE JOURNAL
If you don't laugh when watching this 23-second video, then you have no sense of humor. Watch as this parrot plays...
My dream of joining the circus
By Chuck Woodbury
ROADSIDE JOURNAL
I came across a book recently about "Running Away With the Circus." But what it was really about was running away from one's...
Did we save another RVer’s life?
By Chuck Woodbury
We write a lot on RVtravel.com about RV electrical safety. Our resident expert Mike Sokol is the nation's authority on the subject....