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Five important things to ask before you buy your next RV

RV Travel - October 15, 2021

By Ron Burdge LEMON LAW ATTORNEY When you get ready to buy a new RV, there are a five questions you should always ask the dealer...

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

Chuck Woodbury - October 8, 2021

That's the question Josh the RV Nerd (Josh Winters of Haylett RV of Coldwater, Michigan) answers in this informative video. Do they start right...

Out and About: What will kibosh your used RV sale or purchase?

Scott Linden - October 7, 2021

The following one-minute "Out and About" segment is part of an ongoing series from RVtravel.com that appears throughout the day on Sirius Satellite Radio....

Did a close friend or relative recently buy their first RV?

RV Travel - September 30, 2021

With the amount of newbie RVers out there, we figured there's a good chance you know someone, perhaps a close friend or relative, who...

Reasons to try before you buy. Why renting an RV is a good idea

Sharon Still - September 3, 2021

Motorhome owners commonly tell stories of how they started with a pop-up, moved to a fifth wheel within six months and are now driving...

Buying an RV? Visit an RV show first. Here’s why.

Mark Polk - August 11, 2021

By Mark Polk, RV Education 101 RV shows, like boat shows, are intended to introduce new model year RVs and help disseminate RV-related information to the...

RV bathroom often underrated in buying process

Chuck Woodbury - August 1, 2021

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...

Detailed tips on how to plan for an RV trip when you’re not a planner

Nanci Dixon - July 23, 2021

We often get suggestions, comments and requests from our readers. We received this email from one of those readers, Walter B., asking for help...

Want to buy an RV? Buyer beware!

Chuck Woodbury - May 28, 2021

If you are thinking of buying your first RV, beware: You will be lulled into a stupor, driven by dreams of the wonderful, charmed...

A big fat lie RV dealers tell buyers

Chuck Woodbury - May 7, 2021

By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR I wish more RV dealers were like Haylett RV in Coldwater, Michigan. I especially wish more dealers were as honest with their...

All the RV lingo you need to, and should, know

Gail Marsh - April 30, 2021

By Gail Marsh RVers have a unique language. Have you ever wondered why? Me too! Maybe RVers have discovered this wonderful way of seeing the...

How to negotiate the best price on your next RV

Julie Chickery - April 30, 2021

By Julie Chickery An RV purchase is a big deal, and depending on the type of RV you buy, it can come with a substantial...

How expensive is traveling with an RV? Here’s what you can expect

Julie Chickery - April 16, 2021

By Julie Chickery Traveling by RV is a great way to see the country and it has many advantages. You can cook your own meals,...

New to RVing? Here’s what experienced RVers want newbie RVers to know

Nanci Dixon - April 12, 2021

By Nanci Dixon It's no secret that RVing is exploding in popularity. It was recently ranked "the safest way to travel in 2021," after all....

Ways you can help “newbie” RVers – You were once one, too!

Gail Marsh - April 5, 2021

By Gail Marsh When COVID-19 lockdowns began early last year, people figured, “Within two weeks this will all blow over.” Remember “Flatten the curve?” As...

Values of used RVs doing something hard to believe!

Chuck Woodbury - March 20, 2021

The demand for RVs is so high these days that the vehicles are doing something virtually unheard of: They are increasing in value. Every...

RV dealer provides rare insider information to RVers

Chuck Woodbury - March 13, 2021

In this video from Haylett RV in Michigan, Josh "the Nerd" provides a rare insight into the current state of the RV industry and...

Video: Single vs. tandem axle trailers: Pros and cons

Chuck Woodbury - February 17, 2021

In this six-minute video, Josh Winters of Bish's RV (formerly Haylett RV) explains the advantages and disadvantages of single vs. tandem axle travel trailers....

Top 5 essential items for every RV trip

Mark Polk - February 8, 2021

By Mark Polk, RV Education 101® When you go camping there are nice-to-have-items and what I refer to as essential items. Here are my top 5...

January Florida RV SuperShow to go on as scheduled

Chuck Woodbury - December 7, 2020

The 2021 Florida RV SuperShow will go on as scheduled Jan. 13-17, despite the threat of even worse COVID-19 cases in the months ahead....

New book answers the questions beginning RVers ask

Chuck Woodbury - October 29, 2020

Recreational vehicles are selling in near-record numbers as Americans seek a safe way to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. While cruise ships sit in...

Idaho brothers debut campers in a box for pickup trucks

James Raia - September 12, 2020

By James Raia Talus Expedition Gear, owned by brothers Dan and Will Sunderland in Boise, Idaho, has introduced a new approach to the camper lifestyle. It's...

I’ve been bitten by the RV bug. Did it happen to you once too?

Keith Ward - September 11, 2020

By Keith Ward I’ve been bitten by the RV bug. And, like so many of you, it happened for one reason: I’m starting to lose my...

RV sales people: Which customer service approach wins the sale?

Keith Ward - September 4, 2020

By Keith Ward I'm shopping for my very first RV (gulp). That means tons of Internet research, including forums, YouTube videos, etc. It means budgeting,...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #28

Newsletter Editor - August 13, 2020