Russ and TiƱa De Maris

Russ and TiƱa De Maris
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Russ and TiƱa went from childhood tent camping to RVing in the 1980s when the ground got too hard. They've been tutored in the ways of RVing (and RV repair) by a series of rigs, from truck campers, to a fifth-wheel, and several travel trailers. In addition to writing scores of articles on RVing topics, they've also taught college classes for folks new to RVing. They authored the book, RV Boondocking Basics.

A burro trapped in an RV park septic tank highlights a growing desert problem

A wild burro rescued from a septic tank at an Arizona RV park may sound like one of those strange ā€œonly in the desertā€...

Congress wants to make RV loan interest tax deductible—but how much would RVers really save?

ā€œRV loan interest tax deductibleā€ may sound like a niche tax issue, but for many RV buyers it could mean real savings at a...

Ford to debut $30,000 electric pickup, but maybe not right for RV towing

For years, electric pickups have felt just out of reach for many RVers. Prices pushed into luxury territory, and real-world towing raised more questions...

Satellite internet could hit 100 million users—RVers may not like what comes next

If you rely on satellite internet to stay connected on the road, a new industry forecast may give you pause. According to PCMag.com, STMicroelectronics,...

Quartzsite’s $180 winter camping secret just got a national spotlight

Quartzsite has never exactly been a secret among RVers. But when a major international outlet shines a light on the desert town’s $180 winter...

Bear attacks hikers near Yellowstone’s Old Faithful

A bear attack that injured two hikers in Yellowstone National Park this week didn’t happen deep in the backcountry. It happened near one of...

Fatal New Jersey crash reveals little-known danger behind RVs

A deadly crash on the New Jersey Turnpike has drawn attention to a risk many RVers rarely think about—until something goes terribly wrong. The...

Proposed RV supplier mega-merger collapses, eases pressure on RV prices

The proposed RV supplier merger that had the potential to quietly reshape what you pay for your next rig has now collapsed. For a...

Hard water can slowly damage your RV, but here’s what helps

Hard water problems in an RV often start small. One campground stop, you barely notice it. A few months later, the shower head sputters,...

RVers hoping to ‘beat the crowds’ may be running out of time

For years, experienced RVers have relied on a simple strategy to avoid packed campgrounds and traffic-clogged national parks: Travel earlier in the season. But in...

Could AI become the next tool in an RVer’s repair kit?

As RV travel season ramps up, many owners are discovering the usual post-storage surprises: dead batteries, appliance glitches, mysterious warning lights, and slide-outs that...

Waiting for cheaper used RVs? The market may be turning

For the last couple of years, many RV shoppers have followed the same strategy: Wait... Prices will probably fall farther. And for a while, that...