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Colorado’s mega rattlesnake den is back live on the internet

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When people think of rattlesnakes, they may get a mental picture of a Clint Eastwood-esque persona—the lone, dangerous, stoic reptile. But a public webcam...

Using a credit card at the pump could add $1 per gallon

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Before you roll into your next gas stop, know this: Many gas stations legally tack on a hefty $1 per gallon surcharge for credit...

Tragic RV maintenance accident claims life of retired Florida sergeant

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A 64-year-old man, a recently retired Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant, was fatally crushed by an RV he’d just purchased. The man, Craig Bachan, was...

Walmart says prices are going up. Here’s why RVers should care

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If you're like a lot of RVers who rely on Walmart for groceries, RV supplies, and just about everything else, here's some news: Walmart...

Texas wants a say in California’s desert—through federal court

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The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), miner Daniel Torongo, and the BlueRibbon Coalition filed suit in U.S. District Court asking a judge to declare...

More than one million Igloo coolers recalled due to finger amputations

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Back on February 13, 2025, Igloo and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a cooler recall covering about 1,060,000 Igloo 90 Qt. Flip...

Amazon’s Starlink rival: Analyst weighs in on expected internet pricing

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We’ve talked about Amazon’s project to rival Starlink internet. In case you missed it, Amazon is getting into the satellite internet game with a...

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 SUVs over brake line flaw

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"You don’t miss your water ‘til your well runs dry." May that sentiment not apply to towing an RV with a big SUV and...

Amazon pushes into RV territory with $8 million, 200-site RV park

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Internet giant Amazon is getting into all kinds of markets. RVers have been closely watching the company’s move to become an internet satellite provider...

Terrifying fire: RV consumed by flames in busy highway tunnel

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Ever get nervous when piloting your RV through an enclosed highway tunnel? Worry about what might happen if there were a fire? One RVer...

RV parts, prices may benefit from U.S.–China trade deal

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The U.S. and China announced a deal on May 12 to ease tensions in their ongoing trade war. Both countries will roll back most...

RVers, brace yourselves: Memorial Day travel to shatter records

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If lower fuel costs lure you into a Memorial Day weekend RV trip, look out! Lots of other folks have the same thought. AAA...

America’s RV obsession hits the brakes—Sales plunge in every category

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Bob Dylan famously sang, “I ain’t sayin’ you treated me unkind. You could have done better but I don’t mind. You just kinda wasted...

KOA announces four new locations for 2025

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Here’s what’s new at KOA for the 2025 season: four exciting additions—two entirely new campground builds, one rebranded gem, and an existing site refreshed...

Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park

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A 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was gored by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Sunday, May 4, according to the...

National parks face devastating cuts, with majority in jeopardy

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America’s national parks have been called “our best idea.” From the towering granite cliffs of Yosemite to the deep canyons of Zion, from the...

Forest River trailers recalled—Fire hazard wasn’t meant to be included

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Forest River is pulling over more than 1,100 travel trailers after realizing they accidentally wired up a potential fire hazard—because nothing says “relaxing RV...

The future of the RV industry: Bracing for what’s to come

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The RV industry is always changing, but lately, it feels like some big shifts are on the horizon. Josh the RV Nerd from Bish's...

Would you pay $995 for a VIP pass to test drive 125 motorhomes?

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Are you seriously considering purchasing a motorized RV within the next 12 months? National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC) will host their second annual Music...

California’s gas prices could hit $8 gallon, more states could follow

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Hold onto your wallets—California’s gas prices are on track to hit a jaw-dropping $8.44 per gallon by the end of 2026, and experts warn...

RV product prices may soon skyrocket

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Need a new faucet for your RV’s kitchen sink? Tired of fishing for keys, so maybe you plan on a new keyless RV door...

Oil supply surge could bring relief at the pump for summer travel

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Good news for RVers: OPEC+ is turning the taps back on, pushing oil prices lower and offering some much-needed relief at the pump. As...

Army Corps of Engineers closes recreation areas in Kansas and Oklahoma

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May 6, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District, announced the temporary closures and/or a reduction of services in several recreation...

Big Bend National Park closes Chisos Basin area, including campground

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Big Bend National Park will close the entire Chisos Basin area when construction begins in fall 2025. The affected area includes the Chisos Mountain Lodge,...

Keystone recalls travel trailers for dangerous weak struts

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Trying to operate some Keystone RV fold-down patios alone could feel like you're entering an Olympic weightlifting event—and not in a good way. Keystone...

Major U.S. tire manufacturers warn tariffs will drive up tire prices

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When we put the words “jacking” and “tires” in the same sentence, it usually leads to a mental picture of a flat. In this...

New Idaho law allows drivers to ‘speed’ past slowpokes

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Starting July 1, Idaho drivers will be allowed to exceed the speed limit by up to 15 mph when passing a slower vehicle on...

Camping World sells more RVs for less… and still loses millions

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Camping World says business is picking up—especially in used RVs—but the company still lost nearly $25 million last quarter, according to their financial report...

Fed up city tows dozens of new RVs abandoned by manufacturer

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In the latest twist in the growing saga of abandoned RVs being taken over by the homeless, the city of Wildomar, California, has had...

Great Smoky Mountains’ synchronous fireflies flash in harmony during rare event

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Every year in the Great Smoky Mountains, a rare natural phenomenon draws thousands of hopeful visitors: the synchronized light show of fireflies known as...

Starlink’s no-cost hardware deal: Smart move or marketing gimmick?

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U.S. residents in large swaths of the country can now get Starlink residential satellite internet service—and pay nothing for the hardware kit. That’s a...

Class A RV left in pieces after tow job goes wrong

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A family set out for a relaxing Easter weekend at Lake Powell, taking their big Class A motorhome along the Utah-Arizona border. But what...

Quartzsite propane supplier vows to return after destructive blaze

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The April 15 fire that shook up RV park residents and closed down operations at a popular Quartzsite, Arizona, propane service is still having...

Thousand Trails announces major changes, hikes fees, top tier now $4,000 a year

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Popular RV membership campgrounds organization Thousand Trails has recently implemented some major changes with fees as high as $4,000 a year. Before diving into the...

Major recall: GM pulls 600,000 SUVs for potential engine failure

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Some travel trailer RVers find an SUV far more convenient as a tow rig than a pickup. A big SUV may just be the...

T-Mobile’s $10 Starlink texting plan now open to Verizon, AT&T customers

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Do you boldly go where no one has gone before? At least, to where there isn’t cell phone service? You may be concerned about...

Attempt to sell stolen RV on Facebook ends with SWAT team raid

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It’s another one for the “dumb crooks file.” A man whose travel trailer had been stolen from a San Diego, California, area storage yard...

Heartland RV plant to shut down; all employees lose jobs

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A Heartland Recreational Vehicles manufacturing plant in Sturgis, Michigan, is set to shut down in June, leading to the loss of 121 jobs. The...

Camping World closes dealership after flag dispute

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In a local talk-radio news show on Tuesday, April 22, Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis let his feelings vent toward the city of Greenville,...

Army Corps cuts back Washington camping and recreation access

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RVers in Washington state will have fewer places to camp this summer. Federal cutbacks are continuing to chew into recreational use and, this time,...

RV solar shock: Panel prices could soar as some tariffs may hit 3,500%

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Planning on installing solar panels on your RV? You may want to do it now—and not put it off. The U.S. Commerce Department says...

Live at the lake this summer: Umatilla National Forest recruiting camp hosts

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Jimmy Buffett waxed poetic about “Stars on the Water.” Although the “parrot head” pleaser was singing about Louisiana, here’s an Oregon job where you’ll...

Mass layoffs at Thor leave RV workers without jobs

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If the Thor of Norse mythology is the god of thunder, lightning and storms, then employees of RV builder THOR are feeling a huge...

Forest River recalls trailers for wiring protection danger

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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Forest River Aurora and Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. The front exterior accent lights, awning, and...

North Rim or South Rim: Which Grand Canyon experience is “grand” for you?

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Plenty of RVers have been to Grand Canyon National Park. But chances are, they’ve only been to the South Rim. Not many “go the...

Thousands of Forest River rigs recalled for unsafe entry steps

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More than 4,000 fifth wheels and travel trailers built by Forest River are under recall notice. Equipped with removable MORryde entry steps, these can...

Dilapidated, graffiti-tagged RVs moved again: Locals afraid, angry

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Wildomar, California, is facing backlash after 70 Black Series trailers appeared in the city, months after being removed from the City of Industry. Residents...

Tire dealers speak out: Tariffs are where the rubber hits your budget

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It doesn’t matter if you’re a motorhomer or flavor your RV as a towable, we all have something in common: We have to buy...

RV business leaders explain why Canadians are canceling travel plans

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Earlier this month RVtravel.com ran a story by Gail Marsh, Canadian RVers rethink U.S. travel plans. Judging from the volume—and volatility—of readers' comments, the...

Is Cracker Barrel banning ‘overnight camping’?

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While cruising across America, having an overnight spot while transiting between destinations is great. There’s always “Camp Walmart,” but many RVers like a more...
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