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Popular RV myths seen on social media— BUSTED!

Tony Barthel -
If you spend any time on social media, first of all, how do you recover from some of the absolutely ridiculous things people write?...

RVtravel.com’s ultimate collection of money-saving tips for RVers

Emily Woodbury -
Saving money is very important right now. Fuel prices are up. Campground prices are up. Grocery prices are up. Everything is up, up, up!...

Awesome ‘Aironado’: 1970s Toronado and Airstream hybrid

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By Cheri Sicard YouTube personality Mav, of Mav Made It (2.7M subscribers, 484M views!), bought himself quite a birthday present! It's an “Aironado,” a 1970...

Have you missed out on booking a campsite or campground you really wanted this year?

RV Travel -
Think about the last time you tried to book a campground you really wanted. You had your dates picked out, maybe even set a...

12 more quick RV tips and hacks from actual RVers

Gail Marsh -
When advice comes from someone who’s packed up at dawn, switched propane tanks at 2 a.m., and successfully battled insects from fruit flies to...

Would you feel comfortable relying on AI for medical advice while RVing?

RV Travel -
There you are—miles from the nearest town, parked somewhere beautiful, when something doesn’t feel right. Maybe it’s a weird rash, a lingering cough, or...

How to easily refresh your RV’s bedroom

Gail Marsh -
If your RV bedroom feels a little tired, the best (and easiest) ways to give it a refresh are to consider the following areas:...

In the last 5 years, how many people have slept overnight at once in your RV?

RV Travel -
Your RV might be really, really small. Like, tiny A-frame small. Or it might be really, really big, like a 46-foot-long fifth wheel. If...

How much of your RV’s floor is covered with wall-to-wall carpet?

RV Travel -
Older RVs used to have more carpeting than newer models. Carpeting can be a real drag for those of you who are outdoorsy, spend...

Health: Want to avoid dementia? Drink coffee!

RV Travel -
RVtravel.com readers may have an advantage of not developing dementia based on how they start their day. According to a recent poll of more...

Headlight glare is getting worse. Here’s what to do when you’re blinded

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
You’re rolling along after dark, minding your own business, and then it hits—an oncoming set of headlights so bright it feels like someone flipped...

How many countries have you visited outside the North American continent?

RV Travel -
The majority of our readers are in the United States. Some are in Canada, others in Australia, some in New Zealand and the U.K.,...

Why vinegar should be in your cleaning arsenal for RV maintenance

RV Travel -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you’re a clean-freak RVer, you want your rig to shine. Back in the sticks-n-bricks, you may have a...

How often do you use physical guide/travel books to plan your trips?

RV Travel -
Guide and other travel books can come in very handy when trip-planning, wouldn’t you agree? The internet is great, but it can be exhausting...

An RV campfire horror story: Why you should never burn fresh wood

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh When you're out on the road and enjoying a cozy campfire, safety sometimes means more than just keeping a bucket of water...

Military veterans: Did you ever physically serve in combat?

RV Travel -
Today's poll isn't quite about RVing, but we know, from past polls, that many of you are veterans. So today we want to know:...

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

RV Travel -
By Nanci Dixon Be a good campsite neighbor and don’t do these four things. There are a number of simple etiquette things to do or...

RVtravel.com readers discuss staying at Love’s RV Stops. Stay or pass? Worth it or not?

Tony Barthel -
Last week, I shared my thoughts about staying overnight at Love’s RV Stops, and you all weighed in. Heavily! I was surprised how popular...

To tell or not to tell: Would you tell other RVers about the ‘perfect’ campground?

Gail Marsh -
After RVing for years, you stumble upon the perfect RV campground. Do you tell other RVers about your find? Or do you keep information...

The hot and cold of tankless RV water heaters

Tony Barthel -
Why are you seeing tankless water heaters suddenly being included in so many RVs? A few years ago, these were luxury items, and now...

‘Boondocker on steroids’ turns 80, is an inspiration to all

RV Travel -
South African explorer Kingsley Holgate has just turned 80 and shows no signs of slowing down. For more than three decades, he has turned...

Rising costs push RVers to rethink how they travel

Emily Woodbury -
If you’ve been RVing for a long time, you already know how to stretch a dollar. But lately, many of us are pausing before...

The simple fix for a rocking RV

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It doesn’t take much to make a parked RV feel like it’s floating. Even with RV wheel chocks in place, that slow rocking can...

Would you support surcharges for out-of-state or foreign campers at busy parks?

RV Travel -
You finally snag a campsite at a popular park. After weeks—maybe months—of trying, you’re in. You pull in, get set up, and take a...

DIY RV hacks tested: What worked and what was a bust

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Small RV problems can eat up more time than the big ones. A loose fender skirt, a towel with nowhere to dry,...

Will you plan a special outing (or drive) this month to view flowers?

Emily Woodbury -
Here in Washington, where I'm writing this from, it's finally tulip season! The beautiful Skagit Valley, about an hour north of Seattle, comes alive...

How to get rid of, and prevent, RV drain fly infestations

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh Infestation? That’s putting it mildly! RVing friends called it an outright scourge. Their recently purchased “previously loved” RV was overrun with drain...

How often do you go out to dinner?

RV Travel -
Mmm… dinner! We’re getting hungry just thinking about it. How often do you go out to dinner? We’re talking about sit-down restaurants here—not take-out, not...

Health: Scientists turn plastic bottles into Parkinson’s drug

RV Travel -
Scientists have found a surprising new use for discarded plastic bottles: turning them into a key medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at the...

10 smart ways to repurpose empty tissue boxes

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh RVers are always on the lookout for clever storage solutions and creative hacks. Here are some unusual ways to repurpose empty tissue...

How to safely connect an RV at home—power, water, and sewer

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By Cheri Sicard An RV gets a lot more useful when it has full hookups at home. In the video at the end of this...

When RVing, do you collect souvenirs?

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh RVing friends recently discussed a somewhat sensitive topic: souvenirs. What makes collecting souvenirs a sensitive topic? Because as my husband frequently reminds...

The best apps to use to find RV dump stations

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By Cheri Sicard A question I see come up frequently in RVtravel.com’s Facebook groups is: “How do I find RV dump stations when on the...

When RVing, do you rely on income from employment to afford to travel?

RV Travel -
For many RVers, hitting the road full-time or even part-time is a dream come true. But let's be real—gas, campground fees, maintenance, and day-to-day...

Stinky RV odors and how to get rid of them

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Our favorite RV inspector, Duane from the RV Inspection And Care YouTube channel, is back with a discussion of a topic that...

Would you attend an RV show in the next month if it were within an hour’s drive of you?

RV Travel -
Even if you’re not planning on buying a new RV right now or anytime soon, RV shows are still fun to attend. It’s fun...

Should I unhappily downsize or hang up the keys for good?

Nanci Dixon -
Not to bring the entire world, or at least RV Travel’s world, into an ongoing, unpleasant discussion between my husband and me, but here...

Stop comparing yourself to other RVers

Gail Marsh -
There’s nothing like rolling into a new campground, unfurling the awning, and feeling the whole world slow down. But... then you scroll your social...

RV tire covers: Pros and cons— Do you use them?

Gail Marsh -
My husband and I do not agree when it comes to RV tire covers. I think they should be covered at all times. My...

Why Tractor Supply Company is an RVer’s best friend

Gail Marsh -
If you spend any time traveling by RV, you quickly learn that not all stores are created equal. Some are great for groceries, others...

The sweet history of Easter’s favorite candy. Do you like Peeps?

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh It’s time to celebrate Easter! To me, Easter means church, family gatherings and, of course, Peeps! These iconic marshmallow treats have been an...

Will you do something special for Easter tomorrow?

RV Travel -
Tomorrow is Easter! If you celebrate, a very Happy Easter to you! And if you don’t celebrate Easter for religious reasons, we hope you...

Need a new place to walk? Try this trail-finding trick with Google Maps

Emily Woodbury -
Enjoy walking but tired of the same ol' trails or routes every time? Here's how I've found dozens of trails close to home that...

How many pets travel with you in your RV?

RV Travel -
Think about who’s riding along with you on your RV trips. And, no, we're not just talking about your human travel partner(s) today, but...

Trailer from 1938 is gorgeous and not so different from those of today

RV Travel -
This 1938 travel trailer is older than all but a few RVtravel.com readers, and probably in better condition. It's a real beauty that will...

Boondocking myths exposed— The truth about off-grid RVing

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Boondocking, RVing off the grid without power, water, or sewer hookups, can be great and economical, but it is important to be...

Do you like to dance?

RV Travel -
Do you like to dance? Do you find dance events across the country to attend? Maybe you go to the local bar to swing...

How safe is the RV park water you are using? You sure it’s safe?

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Recently, Robin Barrett of Creativity RV noticed the water in the RV park where she was staying tasted a little funky. So,...

How to roll a hose properly—easy method to end kinks and knots

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Are you tired of struggling with your RV’s hoses? Do they kink or knot? Is there anything more frustrating than wrestling with...

What do you do most nights after dinner?

RV Travel -
On most evenings after a nice dinner, what do you find yourself doing most often? Is an after-dinner walk a part of your nightly...
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