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Class action lawsuit over fire danger against major RV manufacturer can move forward, judge rules

Imagine you’re tooling down the highway, towing your fifth wheel. Suddenly you notice smoke at the back of your tow rig. Fire! Jay Nelson,...

The night sky gets darker, bigger in Boulder City, NV, under new project 

The city of Boulder in Nevada has taken a significant step towards sustainable recreation and tourism by initiating the Boulder City Dark Skies Project....

Maryland considers law for RV dealer franchise agreements

New legislation introduced in the Maryland General Assembly in March would establish a regulatory framework for recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, factory branches, and dealers....

New RV buyers are young, want RVs as place to work from

If you believe a just-released news release from the RV Industry Association (RVIA), then you might react by saying "Are you kidding me?" The RVIA...

New South Dakota law could ban some full-time RVers from voting

We’ve been following the actions of South Dakota’s legislature as they apply to full-timers. With its low taxes, the Mount Rushmore state has been...

Amazon’s satellite internet Project Kuiper ramping up. Trouble for Starlink?

With SpaceX releasing news of Starlink's advancements almost daily, the satellite broadband provider has achieved an aura of invincibility. Is Starlink invulnerable to competition?...

Arches National Park implements timed entry system for visitors

Starting Saturday, April 1, 2023, Arches National Park will implement a pilot, temporary, timed entry system to access the park. From April 1 to...

RV shipments dive in February

Total RV shipments ended February with 24,903 units, a decrease of 53.7% compared to the record 53,773 units shipped in February 2022. So says...

Oops! Keystone RV trailers recalled for missing window

Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Cougar travel trailers. The recreational vehicles may have been manufactured without an emergency exit window. Without such...

Up to $1,500 tax credit may be possible for e-bike purchase

If you are considering adding an electric bicycle to your RV travel fleet, there's potentially good news in the form of a federal tax...

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act likely to pass this time

The U.S. Senate again considers America's Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA), which aims to "modernize public campgrounds and ensure increased access to public lands." The legislation...

Bowlus first RV manufacturer to go all electric across product line

OXNARD, Calif. , March 21, 2023 -- Bowlus, a manufacturer of luxury recreation vehicles, announced last Tuesday its move to be the first fully electric RV...

Thief steals an RV and is busted for extensive fake ID lab in it

How many people "on the road" in an RV are using it for business? With the advent of internet communications, many people are abandoning...

Report shows more campers in 2023; women choosing destinations

The March 2023 edition of the Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report predicts that the majority of 2022 campers will venture out...

Senate to again consider gun legislation that affects RVers

(We seldom post articles about firearms, because they almost always result in nasty comments. But because this legislation has a special impact on RVers,...

Company files motion to dismiss Recreation.gov lawsuit

RVtravel.com reported on a lawsuit filed in February against Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. ("Booz Allen") pertaining to its contract operation of Recreation.gov on behalf...

Satellite-to-cell service by SpaceX and T-Mobile planned for this year, will end ‘mobile dead zones’

Starlink for RVs has changed its name to "Roam" and added a "global roaming" service at an increased price—$200 per month. The regional roaming...

Lightship self-propelled RV – or self-aggrandized RV – leaves too many questions

Last week RVtravel.com readers responded to a piece published about Lightship RV company’s L1. The company puffs it as an “Aerodynamic, battery-powered travel trailer...

Tainted pharmaceuticals found. Is it safe to buy prescription drugs in Mexico?

Earlier this week, multiple news outlets “broke” the story that Americans who cross the border into Mexico to buy prescription drugs could be in...

Own the world’s fastest motorhome! Only $95,000

This is not your average motorhome. Not by a long shot! This 1977 GMC LSR is, in fact, the official World's Fastest Motorhome, and...

Dash cam catches dramatic travel trailer crash

This happened last week in Colorado. Watch as the travel trailer suddenly goes out of control and rolls over repeatedly while being towed on...

Studio F. A. Porsche designers envision new Airstream trailer

Airstream, Inc., unveiled on Thursday a concept travel trailer developed in partnership with legendary design firm Studio F. A. Porsche. Its team was charged with...

South Dakota full-time RVer vote in question again

Last month we reported on two proposed laws before the South Dakota legislature: House Bill 1232, which would “revise provisions related to residency for...

New product claims to improve ride of Sprinter vans, motorhomes

SuperSteer RV Products claims it has answered Mercedes-Benz customers’ requests for improved ride and handling of the dual-rear-wheel 2WD Sprinter 3500 camper vans and...

New ‘chain’ of RV parks could be a game changer

When the pandemic hit, RV manufacturers saw a huge demand and began cranking out rigs at an unprecedented rate. Yet, even before the pandemic,...

Harvest Hosts to expand internationally

Until this week, Harvest Hosts has only been available in the Lower 48 states, Alaska, parts of Canada, and portions of Mexico. With the...

RV shipments not faring so well these days

What do you want first, the good news or the bad news? Okay, you want the good news. All right, here you go: About...

EPA proposes allowing more ethanol in gasoline in 8 states

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule that would allow gasoline with higher ethanol blends to be sold year-round in eight...

New Starlink satellites, price increase and confusion for subscribers

Starlink is making news with more satellites launched, and creating better coverage in more areas with faster speeds. However, the word for Starlink RV...

Industry insiders say RV prices will drop—and they already are

New or used, if you’re shopping for an RV, you may face less of a hit in your wallet. The high appeal for both...

RVillage social media site for RVers to shut down

(March 1, 2023) — RVillage, a social media site for RV enthusiasts, has announced on its website that it will shut down on March...

January shipments drop by nearly two-thirds

Results for the RV Industry Association’s January 2023 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 20,405 units, a decrease...

RV park tenants evicted after court ruling

News and Analysis San Rafael R.V. Park moves to evict tenants in wake of Ninth Circuit Court decision Nearly all residents of the R.V. Park of...

Lawsuit could upend operations of Recreation.gov

News and Analysis Wilson, et al., v. Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., et al. Note: I received a communication on Monday, February 27, from the media relations...

Tesla’s ‘disappearing’ camper, CyberLandr, exceeds $150 million in reservations

Stream It, Inc., has announced its CyberLandr, a "vanishing" camper designed for the Tesla Cybertruck, has surpassed $150 million in reservations. The impressive commercial...

Say it isn’t so! Be careful what photos and videos you take in National Parks

Do you film videos for your YouTube, TikTok, or other social media site? If you shoot video on property managed by the National Park...

SMART RV club celebrates anniversary, invites military RVers to join

The Special Military Active Recreational Travel (SMART) Club was formed in 1983 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Since then, more than...

RV Shows in the U.S. and Canada in 2023 and 2024

RV shows present a rare opportunity to see many recreational vehicles without driving from RV dealer to dealer. Here is a list of RV...

New campground makes sense for the changing RVing landscape

By J.R. Montigel A new RV park under construction in Elkhart, Indiana, where about 4 out of 5 American RVs are made, is different from...

Reward offered to find persons who vandalized dinosaur tracks

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a reward for information that leads to the identification and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for...

A county in California just reversed its ban on Harvest Hosts

Back in December, I wrote an article detailing an ongoing conflict in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California, over Harvest Hosts locations. Over the...

Two-day event offers guidance about owning an RV park

Have you ever thought about owning an RV park? If so, here's your chance to learn more about whether it's right for you. An expert-led,...

Lippert’s new customer service is just what the doctor ordered

Lippert is taking its customer care to a new level with a new video conferencing and photo platform that enhances communication between the customer...

Starlink RV: Competition in the rear view from Viasat and Amazon’s Project Kuiper?

SpaceX's Starlink subsidiary has launched more than 3,500 satellites into low orbit to provide Starlink residential, RV, and marine broadband service. A theoretical competitor,...

Spring 2023 brings spectacular wildflowers—and crowds

With spectacular wildflower blooms expected this spring that may attract thousands of people to the outdoors, California State Parks is providing visitors with tips...

Coach-Net bought out—Will great road service continue?

Last summer we surveyed RVtravel.com readers about their experiences with emergency roadside service providers. Not only did we ask about different aspects of service,...

Feds looking for creeps who burned down outhouses

More creeps are on the loose, harming our public lands. Since July 2022, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has experienced multiple incidents of...

South Dakota proposes law to end full-time RVers’ domicile, voting rights

South Dakota has long been recognized as a haven for full-time RVers. With no state income tax, low fees on vehicle registration and other...

Mini ‘Walmarts’ of rural America expand to 19,000 stores. Poll included

Any RVer who has traveled in rural America has likely come across many Dollar General stores, and has probably stopped to buy something on...

FMCA revises dates for annual member convention

FMCA, an international organization that appeals to mostly older RV owners, has revised the dates for its 108th International Convention & RV Expo in...

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