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Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #5

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for brand-new RVers – those...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #4

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for brand-new RVers – those...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #3

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for new RVers – those...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #2

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for new RVers – those...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #1

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing Newsletter, where we guide you through RVing basics every Monday through Friday. The content in this newsletter...

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

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...

Propane safety made simple – Part 2

By Russ and Tiña De Maris In Part 1 of our little primer on propane, we talked about the nature of propane gas, and made...

RV buyers: Never fall for this RV sales gimmick!

By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR Camping World is advertising what first appears to be a great opportunity to buy an RV with no hassle. You simply select...

Fight the urge to buy an RV, says RV lemon lawyer

RV lemon law attorney Steve Lehto has advice for buyers of new recreational vehicles. Unless they are fully aware of what awaits them as...

Brand-new RV is barely off the lot when it starts falling apart

The post below is from our Facebook group RV Horror Stories. We post it here to remind you to always have a professional technician...

Get your feet wet: Rent an RV

By Russ and Tiña De Maris RVing can be a lot like checking out the swimming pool. Some folks are brazen enough to launch themselves...

All bottled up! A hilarious story of an RVing newbie…

Steve Korsvall posted this hilarious story on our RV Advice Facebook page. We're sure you'll chuckle as much as we did. Here's what he wrote:...

RV Travel reader offers advice about buying an RV

From reader John Sargent of Tucson, Arizona The RV quality situation from manufacturers and service departments is well documented, yet uneducated buyers are a real...

Buying a new RV? The lowest price isn’t always the best buy

Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. We recently installed a second air...

RV makers putting heat on buyers who don’t read their warranty

By Rick Dalton This was originally posted on the Facebook group RV Horror Stories I am a RV breach of warranty (“lemon law”) attorney since 1994....

RV shopping? Some trends to be aware of

Steve Savage submitted this article to RVtravel.com when he was a Master Certified RV Technician with Mobility RV Service. If you've attended an RV show...

Is it safe to leave a deposit with an RV dealer?

By Dave Helgeson RVtravel.com recently posted a message from a reader which was titled, “Is novice RV buyer being 'taken' by dealer? Your input requested.”...

Reader Letter: Advice needed about buying a quality fifth wheel

Dear editor: I was wondering if you did a ranking of 5th wheel trailers. I am buying one in the next six months or so,...

New Leisure Travel Van to be built on Ford Transit Cutaway

Based on a press release Winkler, Manitoba, January 20, 2020 - Leisure Travel Vans, a brand of Triple E Recreational Vehicles, has announced new features and...

Is novice RV buyer being “taken” by dealer? Your input requested

A reader named Esther Jenkins posted this on our RV Buying Advice Facebook group. We believe she (and other RVers) would appreciate your comments....

We did the one thing we never thought we’d do…

We did the thing we NEVER, EVER thought we would do – buy an RV online AND buy it new. Boy, was that a...

For New RVers: Video explains RV electrical system basics

This five-minute video explains the basics of how an RV's 12-volt and 120-volt systems work. It covers converters, inverters, batteries and more. If you...

New RVer asks: Should I carry water in my tank when traveling?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Should I carry water in my freshwater tank when traveling? If I do, is there anything special I should...

The second most important step in buying an RV

EDITOR'S NOTE: Our long-time contributor Jim Twamley wrote this in 2007. Digging through old issues for long-lost but still relevant articles, we came upon...

Are we still “newbie” RVers?

By Betty Linneman How long is a person considered to be an RVing newbie? Is it so many camping trips or days before one graduates...

Winnebago unveils new Class B and towable RVs

Based on a Winnebago press release. RVtravel.com editors have not yet seen these RVs. (Sept. 24, 2019) — Winnebago has debuted the Solis, a Class...

Lemon law attorney: “Don’t buy a new RV!”

In this recently released video, Michigan lemon law attorney Steve Lehto discusses the continuing epidemic of poor quality RVs. Steve reads portions of an...

Boondocking in our National Forests: It’s not just about saving money

By Bob Difley Deeper into the thick pine forest I followed the narrow dirt road to the edge of the rim – and the small...

My first time driving an RV, and how I nearly killed a cop

By Chuck Woodbury I'll never forget my first trip in my first motorhome. Before I had logged two hours, I had nearly killed a Reno,...

Shopping for an RV? Here are some tips

By Bob Difley If you are in the market for your first RV, or even a subsequent RV, the following tips may help you make...

Beginner’s Guide To RVing Issue 7

June 14, 2019 Welcome, new RVers, and thanks for joining us for another great issue of our Beginner's Guide to RVing newsletter. We look forward...

Another RV Horror Story, again about Camping World

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear editor, We are in our 60s and wanted a smaller camper. We were going to get a travel trailer and then...

Lightweight trailer is made with chicken feathers

You read that right, a new teardrop-type trailer is being developed by a New Mexico company that uses a composite material made with chicken...

Arkansas Attorney General urges caution when buying an RV

High pressure tactics from unscrupulous salespeople will result in many Arkansans paying for more than they bargain for when they purchase an RV this...

RVer wants buying advice. Isn’t it obvious this RV is bad news?

By Chuck Woodbury I came across this posting on the Facebook group Full Time RV Living (a good group you may wish to join). Why,...

RV salesman spills the beans on Camping World’s sales tactics

If you think Camping World is just another RV dealer, one where you can get a great deal, then think again. While you may...

RV Horror Story of the Week, Issue 895

Here is this week's Horror Story as posted on our Facebook group RV Horror Stories. As the group grows (there are now more than...

How RV manufacturers hide shortcuts from you

Look at the photos below. It's the heater in a cheap RV. A couple posted this at RV Horror Stories. They were having trouble...

RV inspectors: Not all created equal

When buying an RV, whether used or brand-new, it's important to have it inspected by an independent third party. Such a service can be...

Beginner’s Guide To RVing Issue 6

April 12, 2019 Welcome, new RVers, and thanks for joining us for another great issue of our Beginner's Guide to RVing newsletter. We look forward...

Video: Purchased a lemon RV? Need a lawyer?

Alan Warren, your RV Wingman from The RV Show USA, discusses the realities of filing a lawsuit against an RV manufacturer or sleazy RV...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Issue 5

March 15, 2019 Welcome, new RVers, and thanks for joining us for another great issue of our Beginner's Guide to RVing newsletter. We look forward...

Single mom pays price for taking Camping World salesman’s advice

How important is doing your research and homework before buying an RV? Listen to Jessica Knoelk's story of how her dream of RV ownership became...

RV Inspection & Mobile Repair Services Directory

These RV technicians and inspectors will inspect an RV you plan to purchase (new or used) for a fee, something we at RVtravel.com highly...

Don’t settle for the “runt” when buying an RV

In his monologue airing on radio stations across the USA this weekend, host Alan Warren of The RV Show USA tells a story about...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Issue 4

February 15, 2019 Welcome new RVers and thanks for joining us for another great issue of our Beginner’s Guide to RVing newsletter. We’re happy to...

Couple confesses their RV buying mistakes. This video will make you mad

This video will make you mad (maybe sad is a better word) that the buyers of the fifth wheel trailer were so eager to...

New RVers: Fifth wheel hitching is easy

By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you've never hitched up a fifth wheel trailer, the whole thing may seem a bit mysterious. And if...

Another RV Horror Story! Warranty nightmare

This was posted (slightly edited here for clarity) at our Facebook Group RV Horror Stories. It's hard to believe this could happen. We hope...

VIDEO: Watch a Coachmen Class B motorhome being built

James and Stef of The Fit RV get a special tour of the Coachmen Class B motorhome factory in Middlebury, Indiana. In this 22-minute...

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