New RVers Archives

Why your RV questions aren’t getting good answers

Tony Barthel - February 14, 2026

How do you get great answers to your RV questions on social media? Something that I’ve seen frequently is questions that only leave questions...

RV life sounds fun… But here’s what real RVers say behind the scenes

Emily Woodbury - July 12, 2025

In last weekend's poll, we asked you a seemingly simple question: Would you recommend RVing to a friend? While 28% responded with a confident...

What’s better for you: Class C motorhome or Class B van conversion?

RV Travel - May 13, 2025

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's a question that some new-to-RVing wonder about: "I've never had an RV before, and I'll be traveling alone...

Got RV wisdom? Help new RVers solve real problems

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 19, 2025

Do you remember when you were first RVing—or maybe just contemplating starting out? All of us were full of questions. Since then, RVtravel.com readers...

An RVing must: Follow RV dump station etiquette

RV Travel - February 26, 2025

By Gail Marsh No one wants to be "that" RVer. You may have seen them. They are the ones who don’t know or don’t care...

Around the Campfire: RVers share their funny and ‘yikes’ newbie mistakes

RV Travel - August 10, 2024

By Gail Marsh It was a fun night around the campfire as we all shared our personal “newbie misadventures.” The great thing about RVing (and...

Everything you need to know about RVing: RV Tire Basics 101

RV Travel - August 3, 2024

This is Part 8 of Dave Solberg’s “Everything you need to know about RVing” series. Today, Dave looks at RV tire basics and explains...

RV industry clarifies time of year RV manufacturers can debut new models

RV Travel - June 13, 2024

You won't have to wait quite as long in the future to buy the latest model RV. Last week, the RV Industry Association Board of...

Here’s to the RVing newbies; may their enthusiasm never dwindle

RV Travel - June 8, 2024

By Nanci Dixon I think I have become a bit jaded about camping. I can always spot the RV newbies. However, it isn’t just in...

The ABCs of RV terminology: Every word and term you should know as an RVer

RV Travel - June 1, 2024

By Dave Solberg It is beneficial to know the common terminology of the RV language and its components. Just like any other language, there are...

Tips to make your first RV trip more enjoyable – Part 1: Pre-trip preparation

Dave Solberg - May 25, 2024

Every year my parents would rent an RV and take us on at least three RV trips all over the country. One trip would...

Ex-RV salesman offers shopping tips for new rig

RV Travel - May 11, 2024

By Tony Barthel How do you shop for a new RV? What are some of the most important things to consider when buying a new...

Around the Campfire: The worst advice RVers have ever received

RV Travel - March 30, 2024

By Gail Marsh Our campfire group is getting smaller each night. That’s because several “snowbirds” are on their way back north after enjoying Florida sunshine...

Winnebago recalls some trailers: Overheated circuit board could cause fire

RV Travel - February 2, 2024

Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Micro Minnie, Micro Minnie FLX, Hike 200 and Minnie travel trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in...

When buying an RV for later delivery, when do your payments begin?

RV Travel - January 20, 2024

When buying an RV for later delivery, when do your payments begin? That's the question Josh the RV Nerd (Josh Winters of Bish's RV)...

RV bathroom often underrated in buying process. Take note of these details

Chuck Woodbury - July 11, 2023

When shopping for an RV, it's easy to be influenced by advice that you should concentrate on models that provide the appropriate amount of...

How can I know if RVing is right for me?

RV Travel - July 8, 2023

By Gail Marsh A would-be RVer recently posted a question on Facebook. Chip said, “My wife is all hyped up about RVing. She’s ready to...

All the stuff they don’t tell new RVers they need!

Gail Marsh - April 21, 2023

We were the last to arrive at the campfire because we were trying to help a newbie RVer set up. Lois, a single gal,...

Use these six words when buying an RV

Gail Marsh - February 23, 2023

Six words. Yes, all it takes are six words that will help you purchase a great RV that meets all your needs. If you...

Do most RV parks allow dogs?

RV Travel - December 27, 2022

Yes, many RV parks do allow dogs. However, it is always a good idea to check with the specific RV park you are planning...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 127

Newsletter Editor - November 29, 2022