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RVers who give other RVers a bad name: April 18, 2017

Chuck Woodbury -
  Here's another example of an RVer who gives other RVers a bad name. In this case, a squatter in a travel trailer in Henderson, Nevada, who...

Parking your RV in Lonsdale: In 22 “simple” pages(!)

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris A new ordinance affecting RV parking in Lonsdale, Minnesota, was designed to clear up parking issues – but a...

Am I too negative about RVing?

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR I've received quite a few letters recently about how negative I have become. At the same time, the RV industry news...

Among the worst campsites where I’ve stayed

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR Do you see where the sewer hose is? It's just a few steps away from the front door of my motorhome. It belongs...

The readers write: Trouble, trouble, everywhere

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris Flip on the 6:00 news every evening and watch it for a half hour. Sad to say, "polarity"...

The readers write – prolifically!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris Every couple of weeks we dip into the "mail bag" to share the thoughts of our...

Ernie Pyle, on the road before you and me

Chuck Woodbury -
A friend of mine died 72 years ago. He was gone before I was born, so he was not a friend in the traditional sense....

About RVtravel.com and our challenges

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR March 13, 2017 I received a letter recently from a reader named Bob, who wrote: "Maybe it’s just me, but the...

Repeal of Fish & Wildlife rule bad for wildlife

Bob Difley -
  For many of us RVers, wildlife watching rates at or near the top of the list of why we chose to become RVers, and...

The readers write — with hot pens!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris In our semi-monthly roundup of reader comments, we found that many had plenty to say — and in...

The readers write: From poop to gas, some folks came unstuck

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris Gaffer tape gaff? When a gaffer tape manufacturer's offer to give every reader a roll of...

The readers write: Gray water, night lights, and more

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's our semi-monthly digest of reader commentary. Keep 'em coming! Keeping that gray water valve closed ...

The readers write — Rants and back-pats

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris Rambling Reviews The video feature, A bit of rambling on a Friday Night, took plenty of commentary from readers....

The readers write — Hammer-toss at poor-quality RVs

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris In a hilarious and sad-but-true fashion, a YouTube feature we highlighted showed just how bad things can be...

Why to keep your RV’s gray tank closed when hooked up

Chuck Woodbury -
RV waste management expert Doug Swarts of Drainmaster.com explains why RVers should not only keep their black (sewer) tanks closed when hooked up in...

Editorial: The state of the RV industry

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR, RVTRAVEL.COM I was interviewed by an RV trade magazine recently. The editors wanted to know what I thought of...

RV industry goals ignore consumer interests

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury editor, RVtravel.com The "internal reorganization" statement below is from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), which represents the RV industry, mostly manufacturers of...

Tour a defective motorhome with a Norse god

Chuck Woodbury -
In this short video, the owner of a 2015 Thor A.C.E. motorhome transforms himself into the Norse god Thor to show the many defects that came with...

The readers write — plenty of strong views

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris If you've been a bit chilled by the weather, you've come to the right place. Maybe it's the...

The readers write — Security for generators and RVers

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris While plenty of folks were out hitting the highways over the long weekend, it seems our readers took...

The readers always write – from washers to finding items in RV

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's our every-other-week compilation of highlights of comments from our readers.  It all comes out in the wash In our Issue...

The readers always write . . .

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Fall is decidedly upon us, and traveling up and down Arizona Highway 95, we can assure you plenty of...

What do full-time RVers do about medical care?

Chuck Woodbury -
An RVtravel.com reader named Daniel wrote with this question: What do folks do about medical care when full time RV living?  Do have any tips for Daniel or other...

What RV Travel readers are saying …

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Charles McCabe, the now-gone columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle once wrote, "Any clod can have the facts,...

Tiny Matador sack converts to day pack

Bob Difley -
 By Bob Difley Most RVers exhibit an almost fanatical lust for products that are compact in size yet perform like their full-size component. And...

Is your new RV a good one? How about service?

Chuck Woodbury -
 (Sept. 29, 2016) — Did you buy a brand new RV in the last year or two? Would you please leave a comment if your experiences with the...

Loud air conditioner next door: What to do?

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury, editorWe received this letter from RV Travel reader Neida Perrie asking for advice. What would you do in this situation? Here...

RV industry Presidents respond to RVtravel.com editorial

Chuck Woodbury -
  The responses below are from two RV industry leaders in response to RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury's editorial in issue 752 of the RV Travel Newsletter. From...

Why RVtravel.com ‘voluntary subscribers’ matter

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck WoodburyEditor, RVtravel.comI wrote in RV Travel newsletter issue 753 about how the voluntary subscriptions to the newsletter help my staff and me place the interests...

Readers Speak Out!

Chuck Woodbury -
To read RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury's comments about this in RV Travel issue 752 click here.What's your opinion of these two issues affecting RVers?Has it...

Why do men talk about their RVs as if they’re women?

RV Staff -
By Julie Schneider Several years ago when I walked by a group of men gathered in a campground and heard things like, “She’s...

Why a young boy died by simply touching the family RV

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury, editorI wrote this article two years ago in response to the death of a 3-year-old boy, who was electrocuted by simply touching his...

RV holding tank valves: Which is which?

RV Staff -
You don't have to be new to RVing to be a bit confused by some of the things RV manufacturers do. Here's a quote...

Beware of buying an RV with a bogus VIN number

RV Staff -
Crooks are getting lower than snake's bellies of late. One of the latest scams that affects RVers hales from Canada. It seems nasty crooks...

Cargo capacity issues plague RV shoppers

Chuck Woodbury -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's the case of the couple that wants to break into full-time RVing. That's a serious step, since "all...

Buy an RV through craigslist?

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Shopping for a used RV can exercise your PQ — patience quotient. Many RV shoppers have a list of...

Avoid this dangerous situation when hooking up to sewer

RV Staff -
By Chuck Woodbury Editor, RVtravel.com Readers Don and Carol Callahan sent me this alarming photo and the message: "Many RV parks have sewer and water connects in...

RVs parked too close together: Carbon monoxide fumes kill five

RV Staff -
By Chuck Woodbury editor, RVtravel.com Originally published in October, 2011 It's so sad what happened two weeks ago: five people died in a rented RV at a...

Want a good night’s sleep? Then don’t camp here!

RV Staff -
By Chuck Woodbury editor, RVtravel.com You want a peaceful night's rest? Then don't camp by railroad tracks. If you've been RVing for long, you know that's no...

If you’re not willing to do two things, don’t buy an RV

RV Staff -
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service How do buyers decide which RV to buy? They focus on interior design and floor plans. Manufacturers know this and...

Needed: a new kind of campground

RV Staff -
By Chuck Woodbury, editor RVtravel.com I wrote this a couple of years ago after returning from a cross country trip in my motorhome. For whatever...

Why a used motorhome is a better value

RV Staff -
Courtesy Motorhomes of Texas   When buying a big motorhome the question is: buy new or used? If you want the best overall deal the hunt...

Overweight RVs: An industry and consumers’ problem

RV Staff -
By Greg Gerber editor, RV Daily Report There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about overweight RVs. Most of the talk centers around...

Who makes the best RV?

RV Staff -
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service   Given that I spend a good deal of time working on RVs, I'm often asked who makes the best...

Ask the RV Tech: How much value is there in RV forum advice?

RV Staff -
Steve Savage Mobility RV Service In my opinion, the more you know, the less value there is in following these sites — and the less you...

Feedback on towing fifth wheels with half-tons – Part 2

RV Staff -
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service My earlier rambling about towing with half-ton-rated trucks brought me a good deal of email and I have promised...

Buying an RV without slideouts is a big mistake

RV Staff -
by Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service Considering the purchase of any type of RV without slideouts? Think again! I know, I know. You're going to...

RV co-pilot making navigation harder. What to do?

Chuck Woodbury -
Dear RV Shrink: When we bought our RV my wife and I decided we had to act as a team. Since our rig is so...
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