RV Travel Newsletter Issue 970
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Learn about RV camping, RV travel, RV news and much...
News for RVers #970, Sunday edition
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Learn about RV camping, RV travel, RV news and much more. This...
RV Daily Tips. Thursday, October 22, 2020
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RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, October 21, 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...
Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #78
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...
Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #77
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...
Silverado, Tahoe and Sierra pickups recalled for braking issue
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling 14,620 model year 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped...
RV Daily Tips. Thursday, October 22, 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...
RV Review: 2021 Rockwood A213HW A-frame trailer
By Tony Barthel
Folding trailers have come a long way and the Rockwood-Flagstaff hard-sided pop-ups are a prime example of this progress. They still fold...
How many air conditioners does your RV have?
Remember the days when RVs only had one air conditioner (and that was only if you were lucky and it was working!)? Nowadays, some...
RV resale: Appearance matters, so protect your RV’s looks
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service.
Appearance matters when making a sale,...
RV parks and politics — results hit the fan in Colorado
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Small town politics don’t often hit the big time. But the little town of Calhan, Colorado, population 834, is...
Winnebago Industries sales, income climb in 2020 fourth quarter
Winnebago Industries, Inc. revenues for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter ended August 29, 2020, were $737.8 million, an increase of 39.1% from $530.4 million...
Is geotagging ruining nature and the outdoor experience?
By Dave Helgeson
Due to the pandemic, more people than ever are heading outdoors to hike, camp and/or escape urban craziness. Thanks to geotagging, it...
RV resale: Appearance matters, so protect your RV’s looks
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service.
Appearance matters when making a sale,...
A quick guide to troubleshooting RV furnace problems
Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service.
When winter arrives, most service calls...
RV Tire Safety: How “strong” of a tire do I need, and what’s Load...
By Roger Marble
I found a discussion on Load Range in a Forum where the question "How strong of a tire do I need?" was...
What’s a Super Bugger? A VW camper conversion, of course!
By James Raia
The Super Bugger was the result of a wacky idea of an entrepreneurial company in Costa Mesa, California. In the mid-1970s, the...
How many miles will you travel with your RV through the end of 2020?
We know it's been a weird year for traveling, but hopefully you've found safe ways to get on the road. Do you have any...
New Orleans: So much to see and do – even during pandemic
By Julianne G. Crane
Writer’s Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, RV Short Stops is highlighting places that can be safely experienced from the road or...
Silverado, Tahoe and Sierra pickups recalled for braking issue
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling 14,620 model year 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped...
NHTSA consumer alert plea: Repair your safety recalls now
By James Raia
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced 966 safety recalls in 2019 affecting more than 53 million vehicles and motor vehicle...
What is the future of RVing?
By Tony Barthel
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
What is the future of RVing? A year ago the RV industry was predicting a significant slowdown and was gearing...
RVelectricity: Road Signs – Is it a UFO or an MFO (Mike’s Flying Object)?
By Mike Sokol
As we are preparing for Halloween this year, I'm reminded of that one special Halloween in my early 20s when I went...
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...
How many miles will you travel with your RV through the end of 2020?
We know it's been a weird year for traveling, but hopefully you've found safe ways to get on the road. Do you have any...
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...
Is geotagging ruining nature and the outdoor experience?
By Dave Helgeson
Due to the pandemic, more people than ever are heading outdoors to hike, camp and/or escape urban craziness. Thanks to geotagging, it...
RVers must take responsibility for their own safety
By Bob Difley
RVers must take responsibility for their own safety, especially when boondocking. One of the many joys associated with boondocking is finding those...
Video: American life in 1957. How things have changed!
By Chuck Woodbury
ROADSIDE JOURNAL
This fascinating seven-minute video shows what life was like in America 63 years ago, at least in white, suburban America. To...
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,...
