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Joe Stinks changes his name

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 I came across this story years ago. It's about a man named Joe Stinks.The story is thought to have originated in the book "The...

Find boondocking sites in British Columbia

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  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many U.S. boondockers are familiar enough with some of the alternative sources of finding boondocking sites in the Lower...

Cats and Kittens radio. Sort of. . .

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  Some radio and TV stations' call letters are easy to remember. In Oakhurst, Calif., just think about cats and kittens. Two radio stations there are...

The gift of time

Chuck Woodbury -
 I received this in an email from RV Travel reader Robert Adams. I don't know if it's true, but the message is inspiring:The last...

Two story trailer is old news, not futuristic

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 By Chuck Woodbury, editorA week ago I wrote about how it wouldn't be long until a two-story RV debuted. I mean, it had to...

RV Travel Reader Pets, Oct. 1, 2016

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  The pets of RVtravel.com readers Do you travel with a pet? We'd love to introduce your pet(s) to fellow readers. Here's what we need:...

Remember where you’ve been … using Google Maps

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 By Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.comWe’re currently visiting the San Francisco Bay area and decided to call up our friends, Rusty and Tony who live in...

RV and dump station design dilemma

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 Dear RV Shrink:We just looked at a travel trailer with a floor plan that satisfies my wife and myself. My hangup with it is...

See the heavens up close at this RV park

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris When you wish upon a star makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you ... If you want to...

RV Travel Reader RVs, Sept. 24, 2016

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 Send a photo of your RV and a 150- to 200-word description of it, how and where you use it, and what you like...

Disillusioned new solar panel owner seeks advice

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 Dear RV Shrink:We just bought two solar panels for our motorhome. My husband said it would eliminate the need for hookups. We spent almost...

Buy your own RV park. Only $8.2 million!

Chuck Woodbury -
 If you act fast you can own your own RV park. It’s in Tennessee, just outside scenic Pigeon Forge — 10 miles east of...

Winegard introduces high-performance WiFi extender

Bob Difley -
 By Bob DifleyThe Winegard ConnecT is a long range, high-performance WiFi extender allowing users to get WiFi where others can’t. Designed for the mobile...

Audible books are great for drive time

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 by Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.comListening to books being read to you is such a great way to pass the time when you have long drives....

RV Shrink’s brand-new book for all RVers!

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 Dear RV Shrink:We are jumping on the RV travel bandwagon. We just retired but my husband has been reading your column for a couple...

RV Travel Reader RVs, Sept. 10, 2016

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 Send a photo of your RV and a 150- to 200-word description of it, how and where you use it, and what you like...

Is a rusty propane tank a safety concern?

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Dear RV Shrink: We just stopped for propane and the guy wouldn't fill us. He told my husband our attached tank did not look healthy...

VIDEO: When speed limit signs don’t make sense

Chuck Woodbury -
 Speed limits sometimes do not make sense. Today, for example, I was driving an interstate with a speed limit of 65 miles per hour....

Your own map of visited states

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  By Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.comWould you like to have your very own map of visited states?  Many travelers include this as part of their email...

How to fix unknown (furnace?) squeak

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 Dear RV Shrink:We have a squeak that is making me crazy. My husband has a hearing problem and does not hear high-pitched noise. I...

RV Travel Reader RVs, August 27, 2016

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 Send a photo of your RV and a 150- to 200-word description of it, how and where you use it, and what you like...

Road “service” quality questionable

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By Russ and Tiña De MarisThings that can mess up your RVing day: Motoring down the happy highway when a sudden "BOOM!" rolls out...

Finding a campsite getting nerve-racking?

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 Dear RV Shrink: This RV lifestyle is supposed to be relaxing, but trying to get a space in a campground is nerve-racking. My...

RV Travel Reader Pets, August 20, 2016

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The pets of RVtravel.com readers Do you travel with a pet? We'd love to introduce your pet(s) to fellow readers. Here's what we need:...

A timely warning — trailer hitch breaks apart

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many RVers have a safety checklist they go over when pulling out on the road. For some, it's a...

Collapsible, easily assembled kayak fits into your RV locker

Bob Difley -
By Bob DifleyIf paddling a kayak has you intrigued, but you weren't sure you wanted to heft a kayak up and down off your...

RV kitchen storage a real headache

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Dear RV Shrink:We are now in our third week of the RV lifestyle. The excitement is starting to wear off, especially when we stop...

Why cabins at RV parks are bad news to RVers

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By Chuck WoodburyEditor, RVtravel.comIf I owned an RV park I would likely replace some of my RV sites with cabins. I'd make more money that way:...

RV Travel Reader RVs, August 13, 2016

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Send a photo of your RV and a 150- to 200-word description of it, how and where you use it, and what you like...

RVing home base dilemma: Give up RV or give up home base?

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Dear RV Shrink:We are 3/4 timers. We go back to our home base once a year to maintain our property, work on our rig...

Where am I? A useful app for frequent travelers

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By Chris Guld, Geeks On Tour.comEver ask someone to write down a local phone number and later notice they didn’t include the area code?...

Invest in RV A/C? Wife says “yes”; hubby says “no”

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Dear RV Shrink:We love our new trailer. We are teachers and take each summer off and head to the mountains. Our kids love the...

Update on getting ready for full-timing

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By Chuck Woodburyeditor, RVtravel.comA quick note as we go to press with issue 753 of the RV Travel Newsletter.I thought I had my condo sold...

RV Travel Reader RVs, July 30, 2016

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Send a photo of your RV and a 150- to 200-word description of it, how and where you use it, and what you like...

Perform RV TLC year-round — or else …

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Dear RV Shrink:We only use our fifth-wheel a few weeks a year. It is stored outside in the side yard the rest of the...

Drumi: the foot-powered washing machine

Bob Difley -
By Bob DifleyThe Drumi is a foot-powered washing machine that uses minimal amounts of water and no electricity. It is compact and easy to...

Tips for safe driving around big rigs

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris While the number of "big truck" accidents on America's roads seems to be trending down, don't let that cause...

Uber for RV travelers

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By Chris Guld  GeeksOnTour.comUber is the new age ride-sharing service taking the world by storm. We’ve used it a couple of times — once when...

RV Travel Reader Pets, July 23, 2016

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The pets of RVtravel.com readers Do you travel with a pet? We'd love to introduce your pet(s) to fellow readers. Here's what we need:...

Wife concerned about RV’s water leak; hubby says no problem

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Dear RV Shrink:After a recent rainstorm I found a pool of water on my makeup table in our motorhome bedroom. There is a small...

Alternatives to expensive RV resorts and campgrounds

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By Bob Difley It's easy to find a campground when traveling, even in unfamiliar territory. You simply pull out your Trailer Life or Woodall's Campground...

How to minimize “sound pollution” inside a moving RV

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Dear RV Shrink: We just moved into our new motorhome. One thing I never gave much thought to was noise from all of our belongings...

RV Travel Reader RVs, July 9, 2016

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Send a photo of your RV and a 150- to 200-word description of it, how and where you use it, and what you like...

RVers crowded out in Yellowstone. What to do?

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Dear RV Shrink: We are in Yellowstone and we don't have a reservation. We had no idea that half the world would be here...

Let Alfred (free app) watch your house while you’re RVing!

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By Chris Guld, Geeks on TourIf you have a house that will be empty when you’re traveling, you’ll like Alfred!Alfred is a free app...

Furkot: A funny name for a great trip planner

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 We’ll try it outWe leave for a 3 month journey at the end of the week. We will use Furkot and write more about...

Good food, good prices — in places you’d NEVER expect

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By Russ and Tiña De MarisEating on the road at a sensible price usually boils down to cooking something up at camp. After all,...

RV Travel Reader Pets Issue 27

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The pets of RVtravel.com readers Do you travel with a pet? We'd love to introduce your pet(s) to fellow readers. Here's what we need:...

Replace or repaint RV swooshes — Which is better?

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Dear RV Shrink:Now you've done it. Since your column on removing weathered decals and painting them back on, my husband has been out buying...

Two magic ingredients that can handle all your cleaning chores

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By Bob DifleyBefore you go out and buy high-priced, fancy-packaged, specialized cleaning supplies, try these two items you probably already have in your rig....
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