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Will ‘decision fatigue’ stop your RV adventure? Don’t let it!

Just what is "decision fatigue" and how might it stop your RV adventure? Let’s find out! Not a new phenomenon I was surprised to learn that...

Do you bite your nails?

If you bite your nails, you aren’t alone. It’s said that about 20-30 percent of the U.S. population are nail biters, and up to...

In RVing, is age 70 the new 50?

By Chuck Woodbury PUBLISHER RVtravel.com currently hosts more than 60 Facebook groups. They range from a few hundred members to more than 30,000. Most of the...

Have you ever visited the California Redwoods?

I just got back from a long trip around California and spent a few days in the Redwoods. It was my third time there,...

A list of “must-haves” can help you buy your perfect RV

If this is the year you’ve been waiting for, the year you’re finally ready to purchase a recreational vehicle, a list of “must-haves” can...

Do you use an electric can opener in your RV?

Once you’ve used an electric can opener it’s hard to go back to those old-fashioned manual ones. If you have an electric can opener,...

The importance of adjusting your RV mirrors

Driving an RV comes with its unique set of challenges, and one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is adjusting your RV mirrors for...

Do you ever stop to walk around random cemeteries on your RV travels?

Maybe you love exploring cemeteries on your RV travels, but maybe you find them sad, or creepy. However you feel about them, there's no...

11 uses for Windex while RVing that don’t involve cleaning glass

Sure, you may use Windex to clean your rig’s windows, but keep reading to discover many other unusual (but helpful) uses for Windex while...

Have you ever stayed at a nudist resort with your RV? Would you?

What do you call a bunch of parachuting nudists? In descent. Have you ever stayed at a nudist resort with your RV? And no, we’re...

Do you travel in your RV alone or with others?

When you travel in your RV, are you most often alone? Are you most often with your spouse or partner? Your kids or grandkids?...

Driving safety: What we’ve learned from highway mishaps

On September 12, 2023, a family in Utah was on their way for tacos when suddenly an object hit and shattered their windshield. When...

New, high-tech hearing aids are a game-changer—Wow!

Our audiologist, Michael Oscarson with Audiologists Hearing Center, pointed out something to my husband and me at our recent appointment. We were talking about...

The history of the diesel engine and why it’s ‘better’ than gas

My husband won’t even consider buying a different truck to tow our fifth wheel RV unless the truck has a diesel engine. He insists...

Do you have social media accounts that together add up to an audience of at least 100?

Do have an audience, a fan club? Are you active on social media — Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.? Or do you have a blog...

RV Prospector: Adventures in Boondocking and Prospecting, Part 8

Before continuing on, make sure you read Randall’s wonderful parts one, two, three, four, five, six and seven of this prospecting and boondocking series first.  The autumn solstice brings...

Wine drinkers: Do you usually opt for white or red wine?

If you like wine, you probably tend to favor white or red (or rosé), right? Research from YouGov.com found that 60 percent of Americans...

10 helpful tips for driving an RV at night

By Gail Marsh A family emergency recently prompted us to drive our RV at night. We prefer to travel during daylight hours, but this time...

Who cuts your hair?

During the pandemic, we bet a lot of you or your partners learned how to cut hair. It was hard not being able to...

Meet our new writer: the one and only Mona Lisa

By Chuck Woodbury PUBLISHER We are proud to announce that in our search for the best and most creative people in the world to contribute to...

How often do you shop on Amazon?

“Amazon has taken over the world” seems like a pretty fair statement to make, wouldn’t you agree? Even if you’re not a regular Amazon...

How often do you buy a lottery ticket?

How often do you buy a lottery ticket? Do you buy one on a regular basis or do you wait for a particular date?...

Are you a parent?

Are you a parent? If so, are you a parent to one child or multiple children? Are you a stepparent? In this poll, you have...

Should you cancel your RV’s insurance while storing it?

By Gail Marsh We all agree that having RV insurance is a good idea. You never know what dangers await when traveling down the road....

Have you ever spent the night in your RV in a free casino parking lot?

Many casinos across the United States offer free overnight parking. Some even have RV resorts and campgrounds on-site, while others offer just the bare...

You won’t believe how 8 RVers orchestrated The Addams Family theme song! Amazing!

Remember those characters in that photo? Can you sing along to The Addams Family theme song? Many of us grew up watching this iconic mid-'60s...

The history of the cheeseburger: Almost as satisfying as a burger itself!

Believe it or not, there are three places that all claim to be the birthplace of the cheeseburger. How can this be? Sometimes, similar...

5 easy tips to keep your dog safe while RVing

Dog lovers enjoy bringing their dogs along when RVing. It’s fun to hike and explore together with your favorite furry friend. Just remember to...

Cut your RV lifestyle expenses!

By Bob Difley Speaking in general terms, it seems the theme of every election is something like cutting the deficit, eliminating waste and becoming more...

When it comes to watching TV and movies on the road, how do you most often watch?

Okay, let’s see how old school you are! Kidding … well, sort of. When you watch a movie or a TV show in your...

What’s the most important RV trip prep? Your personal health

Getting ready for an extended RV trip usually involves making reservations, packing the RV, checking RV systems, and making arrangements for your stix-n-brix home...

Do you have security cameras that monitor your home or RV?

Security cameras have become quite popular. It used to be an expensive hassle to have a home security system installed on your home or...

Is your RV packing on the pounds? Try these 10 steps to shed some rig weight

I recently read an old article by Greg Illes about RV weight and decided it was time for our RV to lose some weight...

Are you shy?

The official definition of “shy,” since it may mean different things to different people, from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is: “easily frightened,” or “disposed to...

Prepare your RV for storage or less use: Follow these tips to clean, organize and prep

Winter is just around the corner. Summer has quickly become a memory and fall is in full swing. It's finally time to start thinking...

Pick a place in nature you’d most like to spend time

If you had to pick one of the below places in nature to spend some time, where would you pick? Do you find your peace...

How often do you read the print edition of a daily newspaper?

The glory days for newspapers have passed. Readership is way down, especially among younger people. But the printed editions of many newspapers are still...

Do you plan a special drive to view fall colors?

‘Tis the season! Well, for fall colors, at least. Fall colors are just starting to show their beauty and in just a couple of...

Look out, Camping World. Blue Compass RV is in town!

I’ve been watching our local RV dealership for a while now. Slowly over the summer, their RV inventory decreased more and more, until only...

He accidentally tore off his awning. His RV insurance company gave him a brand-new RV for it!

By Rod Andrew A momentary distraction, followed by howls of rage, led to a long and sometimes frustrating process. My wife and I make a great...

Do you collect refrigerator magnets when you travel?

Isn't it interesting how many of us collect refrigerator magnets when we travel? Fifty years ago, a roadside souvenir shop probably would have included...

VW fifth wheel? You’ll probably never see anything like it again

File this one under “I’ve never seen anything like it!” Fifth wheels come, and fifth wheels go, but they all pretty much look alike....

Tips for storing those bulky water bottles while RVing

They crowd our RV countertops and can cause chaos in the RV cabinets. They are a necessity for us but seem difficult to store....

Did you end up working in a career you dreamed of as a child?

As a child, did you think you’d “grow up” to be a firefighter? Doctor? Ice cream maker? Construction worker? Veterinarian? Princess? What was it...

Do you have dreams about falling?

Do you have dreams of falling, like falling off a cliff or falling from a high building? Gail had a dream once where she was...

Ways to make your RV feel more like home

I was feeling a bit homesick the other day. We’ve been work camping for several weeks now and while I love living in our...

A quick, cheap, decorative RV update for the full-time RVer

Our RV rugs are finally wearing out after six years of constant use and numerous washings. They were fine at the time of purchase—a...

Are you an only child?

Siblings, ya can’t live with ’em and you can’t live without ’em, er, actually, you can… If you’re an only child you know very...

If you could RV around one of these countries, which would you choose?

In our poll below, we’ve listed a few popular places to RV around the globe. Wouldn’t it be fun to RV around Iceland? Or...

Navigating RV life as we age; tips for overcoming the obstacles

A recent “tweak” in my back sidelined me. I took a week off from our latest construction project to recuperate. The incident reminded me...

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