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Our pets are more dear to us than we ever imagined, new study suggests

According to our polls at RVtravel, as many as half, or even more, of our readers travel with a pet, most of them a...

Easy tip for draining fresh water tank: Add a hose end!

Here's an easy tip for draining the fresh water tank: Add a hose end! As full-time RVers staying in different RV parks across the country,...

How many animals travel with you on most of your RV trips?

As you know, every day we feature a “Readers’ Pet of the Day” in our newsletters. If you read our newsletters often, you’ll notice...

Make your RV door(s) so much better

It’s one of the most often used parts on your RV. Your entry door(s), that is. There are many ways to make your RV...

Do you routinely salt your food when eating?

Some people need to pour on the salt for their food to be considered “salty” or “salty enough.” Other people are so sensitive to...

Which do you most enjoy, giving gifts or receiving gifts?

Some people LOVE to receive gifts. There’s nothing more special to them than someone they care about thinking of them with a gift. Is...

Do you plan to spend more time RVing this summer than last?

Now that the pandemic is *mostly* behind us, RVing is a pretty safe activity, and so is visiting your favorite destinations… and seeing your...

Save your RV’s refrigerator: Leveling tips for overnight stops

I recently read the following tip on RVtravel.com about leveling an RV: Do you level? That’s a question repeatedly posted on RV forums, regarding leveling...

What most often determines where you travel in your RV?

The Magi followed a star. Migrating birds follow their instincts. What do RVers follow? What drives you to travel to the places you go?...

No thanks, hotel room. I’ll take my RV any day!

We proudly attended our grandson’s college graduation this past weekend. Everything was just perfect: the weather, the Baccalaureate service, the Commencement, and the after-party,...

An important guide to getting medical help while on the road

One thing many RVers don’t plan for is getting sick while traveling and/or needing medical help on the road. So, what happens if you or...

You could be breaking food laws as you eat your way across the U.S.

One of my favorite things to do as I RV from state to state (or travel from country to country) is try the local...

Meet Marian, the 92-year-old RVing adventurer

I had to look up "nonagenarian." I’d wondered what name was given to a person in their nineties, and I found out it was...

Gold Prospecting: Mining crevices in stream beds

A popular method for RV prospecting involves mining crevices in stream beds, where the natural flow of water can concentrate gold particles. We’ll look...

How often do you go out to eat?

RVing is not only a great way to see the country, but it's the best way to eat across the country! What's the fun...

Sleep tourism aims to provide travelers with good night’s sleep

Is there no end to the ways the travel industry can find new ways to promote itself? The latest trend, according a press release...

Tips for safely exiting your RV’s emergency window

Several years ago, my husband and I attended an RV show. An RV salesman pointed out the emergency window exit as we toured a...

RV History: Barth handcrafts quality motor coaches

The story of Barth Motor Coaches begins with the company's founder, Bob Barth. Barth owned the Beeline Trailer Company, a manufacturer of aluminum travel...

Do you currently subscribe to Netflix?

In the first quarter of 2023, Netflix, a TV and movie-streaming service, had approximately 232.5 million subscribers worldwide. That's a whole lot of subscribers....

You can be TOO nice of a campsite neighbor. Don’t do these four things.

Be a good campsite neighbor and don’t do these four things. There are a number of simple etiquette things to do or not to...

When dining out, which is most important — taste of the food or how healthy it is?

Some people love dining out at restaurants. For some, it can be a real challenge if they have dietary restrictions or prefer only eating healthy. When you...

Extremely clever ways to use kitchen gadgets in other ways around your RV

Like every other RVer, I look for easier and/or quicker ways to do things in the kitchen. After all, who wants to spend time...

Do you own a golf cart?

You’d be surprised (or maybe you wouldn’t be) at the number of RVers who own golf carts. Sure, golfers love and use them often,...

Favorite wind apps and tips from our readers

*This article was originally published in early 2022.  Last weekend, I published an article on the best wind apps that are particularly helpful to RVers....

Does your RV serve as your office for your full- or part-time income?

The COVID-19 pandemic really changed what work looks like. Even three years later, more people are working from home or remotely than ever before,...

Tips for RVers when using Amazon and receiving packages

I love shopping on Amazon! Not only am I able to snap up some incredible buys, but I can also shop on my own...

Do you own stock in an RV manufacturing company?

Do you own stock in any RV manufacturing companies? If you do, you probably saw those stocks go up, up, up throughout the last...

Which of these manufacturers made your present RV?

Did you know that the following three manufacturers, Thor, Forest River and Winnebago, produce about 80 percent of all American recreation vehicles? Thor alone...

Unconventional RV laundry hacks to save you time

By Cheri Sicard Keep Your Daydream, one of our readers’ favorite RV YouTube channels, is here to help you keep your clothes clean with some...

What to buy, and why, before returning home from Mexico

This article is for all the RVing Americans returning home from Mexico. Before you cross that border when returning home from Mexico, WAIT! It...

Animals are no prob-llama at this KOA

It's not every day that a herd of llamas is seen camping at a KOA! Much to the delight of our friends Jay and...

Thanks for the memories, RVing. Goodbye!

By Brenda Odom We are still healthy and able, but quickly tiring of changes that have come too quickly thanks to pandemics, road conditions, employment...

8 great going-to-the-country road trip songs

We are getting out of the city and heading to the country in this installment of Road Trip Playlists with eight great going-to-the-country road...

Is someone famous in your family tree, past or present?

Are you related to a former President, or a member of Congress? Or maybe your cousin is a famous movie star, or was one...

U.S. highways get ‘D’ rating; potholes getting worse

I have traveled the interstate highways many times over the years. They used to be the smoothest, fastest way to go. Now the interstates...

RVers want to gift RV to son, but do the pros of ownership outweigh the cons?

Folks who gathered for the evening campfire this week had an interesting conversation. One couple, Roy and Ellie, plan to “gift” their RV to...

New research suggests that LED lights may harm your health

As LED lights have become increasingly popular, concerns have risen that they could be harmful to your health. While LED technology offers energy efficiency...

Problems with dog rules and fees in campgrounds

I had an interesting discussion with a campground manager yesterday. She was visibly upset as I walked into the office. When I asked what...

You see them everywhere, but are cairns a help or a hazard?

You've probably seen them in campgrounds, on beaches and on hiking trails and paths, but if you don't know, a cairn is defined by...

Will you do something special today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo?

It's Cinco De Mayo today! Today we celebrate the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 (the...

Modern prospecting equipment for the RVer

In my first installment of this prospecting series, which you can read here, we covered essential equipment and where best to dig. In your...

Packing your RV’s medicine cabinet the smart way

I remember the first time I looked into our RV’s medicine cabinet. “Tiny” didn’t begin to define the space—or lack of space. My first...

Cast Iron Care: How to clean and season cast iron

By Cheri Sicard When we polled our readers about essential items they use most often in their RV kitchens, versatile cast iron came up high...

To what degree are you a hoarder?

Do you consider yourself a “hoarder” at all? The Mayo Clinic’s definition of “hoarding” is: “Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with...

Making RVing friends: Stay connected and build long-term relationships

As avid campers, we meet a lot of people along the way. Some of those people have become good friends. Others we would have...

When ordering a product online, what device do you most often use?

When you’re ordering a product online (anything from clothing to groceries to automotive parts), what device do you most often use? Your computer? Your...

How often do you eat cereal for breakfast?

Cereal is one of the most popular breakfast foods in America, and even in the world. According to statista.com, 283.39 million Americans consumed breakfast...

Have you ever flown first class on a commercial airline flight?

First class is nice! More legroom, free beverages (alcoholic and not), sometimes blankets, pillows, and TV screens. Hey, now many first class seats are...

Do you believe Walmart will ban overnight RV stays at all stores within 5 years?

For many longtime RVers and newbies, too, a Walmart parking lot has been a convenient place to spend a night along the road. The...

How is fiberglass applied in fiberglass RVs?

By Cheri Sicard Ask and ye shall receive! A few weeks ago we shared a video of a fiberglass Escape fifth wheel coming out of its...

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