HomeNews

News

Zion National Park clears main road after rockfall. How common are these events?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
On Monday, February 24, around 3:19 p.m., dispatchers at Zion National Park got a flurry of phone calls. A significant rockfall occurred along the...

Keystone recalls trailers for emergency exit design flaw

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Outback 330RL travel trailers. The side window was incorrectly labeled as an emergency exit, which can...

Park Service wins legal battle over cashless payment policy

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It was a case that really stirred up RVtravel.com readers. Three people filed suit against the National Park Service for its “cashless payment” policy...

Attempt to hide stolen RV under tarp fails as cops swoop in

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you have a stolen RV to hide, it might be better to put it in a haystack than under a blue tarp. That’s...

RV need gas? Costco extends fuel station hours for more access

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you've been a Costco shopper for a long time, you might look back with a laugh. Remember the famed "Century Club Buyers" at...

Costco expands with 6 new U.S. locations next month

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Time to clear out the basement storage compartments. Nearly two-thirds of RVtravel.com readers say they shop at Costco. (That number could have increased since...

Got Starlink? Scam alert for unsuspecting customers

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
More than four-and-a-half million subscribers to Starlink make for a deep pond for phishing schemers. Now SpaceX is warning their customers that these crooked...

Bobcat with rabies causes alarm in Arizona campground

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
A second incident of a potentially rabid bobcat in Arizona in less than a year has turned up. Last August, a man was attacked...

Disney vacation prices to rise; already costing families thousands

RV Travel -
Ticket prices at Disney theme parks across the U.S. are set to rise as demand increases under a new "dynamic pricing" model. Experts predict...

Trump administration backs down on cutting National Parks jobs

RV Travel -
After threatening to cut thousands of jobs at National Parks, the Trump Administration has backed off following widespread protests. “I make just over $40,000...

Thor recalls motorhomes: Solar panels may detach

RV Travel -
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2023 Gemini and Compass motorhomes. Washers were not installed with the roof mounting brackets. Without washers, the...

Court confirms Camping World unlawful practices. RV buyers to get big refunds

RV Travel -
If you’ve purchased a new RV from Camping World since 2017, there could be a refund waiting for you. A recent court ruling in...

Gasoline prices remain steady this week

RV Travel -
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 20, 2025)—Most drivers saw few changes at the pump this past week, as the national average for a gallon of gas...

Camping World acquires Arizona Lazydays RV dealership

RV Travel -
(February 20, 2025) — Camping World Holdings, Inc. the world’s largest RV dealer, announced today that it has closed on the asset and real...

25 vehicles damaged after another Circle K fuel mix-up. Could it happen to you?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It’s happened again. A few weeks ago, we reported on a fuel delivery mix-up at a Circle K station in Avon, Ohio. Drivers of...

Interior Secretary discusses National Park Service cuts

Gail Marsh -
Earlier this week, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum sat down with Fox News’ Bret Baier for an interview. I was eager to hear what the secretary...

Motorhome saved by its smoke detector as nearby RV catches fire

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Suppose someone could promise you that your RV will never catch fire. Would you still keep batteries in your smoke detector? A strange case...

Can old wind turbine blades pave the way for new roads?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you’ve ever piloted your RV over Interstate 10 near Palm Springs, California, you’ve seen the huge landscape of commercial wind turbines. The San...

Driver ticketed for towing RV with slide-outs extended

Gail Marsh -
A Coos Bay, OR, motorist was cited Tuesday morning for towing a fifth wheel RV with its slide-outs extended, forcing a sheriff’s deputy to...

North Carolina panel slaps Lemonis over giant Camping World flag

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
The latest round in the Camping World versus Greenville, North Carolina, flag controversy has played out. Last month the city called out Camping World...

RVers trapped by floodwaters in Kentucky rescued

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Floodwaters in Kentucky caught some RVers off guard. Early on Monday, Feb. 17, folks staying at the Paducah RV Park & Campground found they...

Fewer no-shows and cancellations at campgrounds in 2024—RVers making good on plans?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
In your RVing adventures last year, did you see fewer empty campsites? Campsites that had “reserved” signs on them—but empty nonetheless? People making reservations...

Canadian RV dealers threaten to cancel orders from U.S.

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Last year was a tough year for the RV industry. With both wholesale and retail sales of new RVs down, particularly among motorhomes, there...

Yosemite NP delays release of camping reservation dates

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Looking forward to seeing some of Yosemite National Park’s natural attractions? Yosemite Falls big water drop? The Tunnel Tree in Mariposa Grove of Giant...

Is a bottle opener on the bumper one of Ford’s ‘better ideas’?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Somebody at Ford evidently feels that hitching and unhitching your trailer could lead to a big thirst. If you need a brewski after hefting...

Three dead in Wyoming tunnel blaze—Were RVers caught in the inferno?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Wyoming’s Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80 was the site of a horrific vehicle crash last Friday, February 14. The stack-up involved 26 vehicles,...

Judge orders Walmart shoplifters to wash cars as sentence

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Imagine hearing this announcement while doing your shopping: “Attention Walmart shoppers. Please take advantage of a free car wash in our lot for the...

RVer and dog rescued from fifth wheel split in two by tree

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
One woman says she’s fortunate to have been away when her mom and dog had an unexpected visit. A huge pine tree split a...

2025 guide to state gun laws now available

RV Travel -
It’s February, and that means the 2025 edition of the annual Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States is hot off...

Increasing crime against truckers should concern RVers

RV Travel -
Truckers are dealing with a growing crime that is costing them money and frustration. We wonder if the same thing is happening, but less...

RV video news: Ford’s fall, South Dakota residency changes, Yosemite updates, Starlink and more

RV Travel -
In the world of RVing and camping, the scenery changes rapidly, from vehicle sales to state park fees. This week brings several noteworthy updates,...

Caution: Rattlesnakes biting earlier than ever this year

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It may be a record: An Arizona man was bitten by a rattlesnake on the last day of January 2025. It could be the...

Make a shelter dog’s day: Take it on a Valentine’s Day date!

Gail Marsh -
Are you a dog-loving RVer? This Valentine’s Day, blend your passion for travel with some puppy love by joining Chewy's Dogs' Date Out or...

Zion begins shuttle bus service March 2

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Zion National Park is practically "loved to death." With millions of visitors each year, it's one of the most-visited national parks in the United...

New catalytic converter device stops thefts. Brilliant concept

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
In 2023, around 28,000 catalytic converters were reported stolen in the U.S. That was down from the ginormous 64,700 ripped (or cut) off in...

Arizona State Parks increasing entry and camping fees

RV Travel -
Arizona State Parks and Trails will be raising fees on entrances, camping, and tour tickets for its more than 30 parks to help support...

Pet owners urged to re-register their pets immediately after microchip company closure

Gail Marsh -
Microchips have long been a trusted method for reuniting lost pets with their owners. However, the unexpected shutdown of the Texas-based microchip company "Save...

Statistics show fire deaths in Tesla Cybertrucks could far exceed those of Ford Pinto

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
The 1970s: Disco. Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Ford Pinto fires. The last put Ford squarely in the crosshairs of automobile safety. Now...

Park Service gets a break: Some seasonal jobs to be filled this year

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Last week, a group of U.S. Senators urged the new Secretary of the Interior to reconsider the complete shutdown of National Park Service seasonal...

Winnebago recalls motorhomes: Propane tanks may fall off

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2025 Minnie Winnie, Navion, Porto, Spirit, View, and Vita recreational vehicles. The LP tank mounting bracket fasteners...

Fewer Americans embrace RV life in 2024: RV sales fall short

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Yogi Berra observed, “Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.” After you get your head to stop spinning, you might relate it to campgrounds...

Want to RV on BLM lands? Download free maps for your device today

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages 245 million acres of public land, offering some of the best free and low-cost camping in the...

Nearly 22,000 Grand Design RVs recalled for risk posed by faulty steps

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
A few months ago, we ran a similar recall notice about Grand Design step problems. That recall affected fewer than 700 RVs. This time,...

RV ‘hot skin’ prevention will become standard in new RVs

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
RVtravel.com has published several articles about the dangers of RV hot skin. Not familiar with the term? Simply put, an RV with hot skin...

T-Mobile and Starlink team up for cell service anywhere

Gail Marsh -
Exciting news for RV enthusiasts and travelers: T-Mobile has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to launch a satellite-to-cell service aimed at eliminating mobile dead zones. This...

Will Airstream’s prices rise due to 25% aluminum tariff?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including those from Canada and Mexico....

Lawmakers sound the alarm: National parks could shut down without funding

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
While the impact of the federal hiring freeze on wildfire fighters has been widely published, here’s another concern. A group of U.S. senators is...

RV crash test shows horror of head-on collision

RV Travel -
We've shown you RV crash tests before, but here's yet another one that reveals, once again, that recreational vehicles are not made to survive...

Yosemite National Park reservations on hold

Gail Marsh -
If you're planning a trip to Yosemite National Park this year, you need to hold your horses! When I logged on to Yosemite’s reservation...

Timed entry reservations begin soon at Glacier National Park

RV Travel -
Glacier National Park is reminding future visitors that 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8...
1...202122...99Page 21 of 99