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63,000 Jeep Cherokees recalled for power loss or risk of rolling away

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It’s always a bit ominous when a vehicle recall notice includes the statement, “The remedy is under development.” Sad to say, some 63,000 Jeep...

RVIA weighs in on California EPA withdrawal request

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As we reported earlier, California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its request to move forward with regulations that could force a total ban on...

States push to leave time changes behind. Will your RV trip be affected?

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That old saw, “Spring forward, fall back,” concerns more than just fiddling with a clock. For some of us, it’s a sigh of relief...

Don’t forget! Seven more “fee free” entry days coming up on the federal calendar

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It seems the year has barely started, but already one of your eight federal “fee free” entry days has slipped away. Martin Luther King...

California RV dealer steps up to support fire victims with real help

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Seeing a business step up to the plate and help in a disaster is refreshing. Not some sort of token "rent an RV from...

Federal investigation targets 900,000 GMC pickups and SUVs over engine issues

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Had an unwelcome, sudden freeze-up with your Chevy or GM pickup, or full-size SUV? You aren’t the only one. The National Highway Traffic Safety...

Oregon’s Cape Lookout campground OK for summer camping

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When Oregon State Parks got a huge cash infusion for upgrading state parks, it looked like a great thing. Campground improvements are always welcome,...

NFL draft visitors renting RVs paying through the nose

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Some would call it price gouging at the public’s expense. Others say it’s just a sharp business move. Whatever it is, it’s got at...

DIY LP cylinder refill in RV leads to potentially fatal explosion

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It has all the earmarks of a "Darwin Awards" entry. Soap Lake, Washington, firefighters got a late-night callout when neighbors reported an explosion and...

California fires: Phony firefighters in fraudulent firetruck exposed

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The huge California wildfires that have devastated thousands of families is difficult enough. But as you know, where the carcass is, the vultures gather....

Fifth wheel oven malfunctions, burns pizza and then RV

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A propane stove malfunction led to a fire that engulfed a fifth wheel trailer this week at Crazy Horse Campground in Lake Havasu, Arizona,...

Gas prices climbing as oil prices surge

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Oil costs hovering around $80 a barrel have helped push the national average for a gallon of gas four cents higher since last week...

Los Angeles fires force closure of national forest and monument

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The entire Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument are temporarily closed for public safety and the protection of natural resources through...

Forest River recalls trailers for cooktop explosion risk

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So many RV recalls are an annoyance. Tire pressure labels show the wrong value, for example. But PAY ATTENTION TO THIS ONE. Whipping up...

Winnebago recall prompted by workers’ failure to follow procedures

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They gave the guys on the production line instructions. When the tire carriers started falling off, Winnebago managers figured out they didn’t follow them....

REI Co-op closing its travel and classes ‘Experiences’ division

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REI Co-op, a prominent retailer in the outdoor industry, has announced the closure of its Experiences division after four decades. This move aims to...

Former FMCA CEO to now lead Escapees RV club

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Chris Smith, former CEO of the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), is the new leader of the Harvest Hosts-owned Escapees RV Club. Harvest Hosts...

First national park to earn Certified Autism Center designation

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The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine, Florida, has made history. It's the first U.S. national park to earn the Certified...

Fire victims can live in RV on their property for 3 years, LA mayor says

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Los Angeles residents affected by the horrific wildfires haven’t caught too many breaks. But the city’s mayor, Karen Bass, has issued one that may...

California may back off plan to ban motorhome sales in state

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Early this week, California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its request to move forward with regulations that could force a total ban on big...

Park rangers seek reckless drivers in Death Valley NP after rare plants damaged

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If it’s true that "there’s a sucker born every minute," then there must be at least 10 idiots born in the same time span....

New 28-foot Airstream joins ‘Classic’ collection for 2025

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It’s January, and the RV manufacturers are restless. The Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa gives them an opportunity to try and shake off last...

Grand Design Lineage Super C motorhome debuts at Florida event

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Grand Design RV will debut its new Lineage Series F Super C motorhome at the 2025 Florida RV Super Show. The show runs from...

How RV-related companies stack up in the “most trusted” rankings

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“Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” So wrote...

‘No!’ Camping World refuses city council’s directive to lower the flag

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As we reported last week, Camping World officials were to be haled before local government over an illegally lofted American flag. While Camping World...

Driver critically hurt after motorhome crashes into home and bursts into flames

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Friday saw fire rescuers respond to an unusual call-out. Someone crashed a Class A motorhome into a home in Fort Worth, Texas. If crashing...

RV rental firm offers help to fire victims: well-meaning or sales hustle?

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With tens of thousands of homes burned to the ground, California residents are indeed suffering. We’ve seen plenty of groups coming together, like teams...

How to score a reservation to see Yosemite’s Firefall

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Every February, Yosemite National Park dazzles visitors with a natural phenomenon that appears as though fire cascades down the cliffs of El Capitan. This...

Motorhome prices seemingly surge; towable RVs see decline in latest used market analysis

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Motorhomes and towables are playing role-reversal in the latest used RV market report. The latest reporting month, November 2024, shows a seeming skyrocket in...

New RV sales were up, but declined in November

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Last month we reported that RV dealers had finally gotten a break. For the first time in more than a year, sales of new...

Florida braces for falling iguanas as temperatures plummet

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Cloudy with a chance of meatballs? Not if you’re in Florida. Now it’s "Colder with a chance of falling iguanas." This is not a...

Flames consume Will Rogers’ historic home in California; destruction spreads to other landmarks

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Will Rogers. Trick roper. Actor. Cowboy philosopher. He is famous for his line, “I never met a man I didn’t like.” After becoming one...

Sky-high vehicle insurance rates may get better in 2025

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Do you dread getting a letter from your insurance company? Vehicle insurance has skyrocketed for seven straight years. 2024 saw 16.5% increases sucking the...

Another Camping World giant flag controversy

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Camping World is in the news again—call it another “flag flap.” Over the years the big company has set a pattern: Plant a big...

President Biden designates two new national monuments

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On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, President Biden designated two new national monuments in California: The Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California and the Sáttítla...

Dangerous close call: RVer discovers bullet hole after previous golf course scare

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Last month we reported on the terror a group of golfers had at a Florida RV park range. Bullets started whizzing past the group...

A growing scam could leave you stuck with a stolen vehicle

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Buying a used RV or other vehicle can be fraught with trouble. You can’t be too careful when inspecting a used rig for hidden...

Blue Compass RV takes over New Mexico Airstream dealership

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While Camping World may boast of being the largest RV dealer in the U.S. by the number of its locations, they have strong competition....

National Day of Mourning honoring Jimmy Carter: Parks open, offices closed

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On January 9, 2025, national parks across the United States will remain accessible to visitors and all entrance fees will be waived at National...

This weekend: Visit Walmart for free wellness checks and low-cost immunizations

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Enjoying the RV lifestyle is best done with your health as good as you can get it. Being sick just doesn’t make for a...

U.S. state implements campground demand-pricing. Will others follow?

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You might remember the Coca-Cola plan that went flat. One of the soda company’s great minds suggested that the price of a can of...

Beloved fast-food restaurant opening more locations this year

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If you know what “Double-Double®” means, and if you’ve ever ordered your burger “Animal Style®,” then you must be a fan of In-N-Out Burger....

Travel trailer users: Recall of 145,000 hitch receiver locks may involve you

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If you use a Reese hitch receiver lock on your travel trailer, heads up. There's a hitch receiver lock recall involving a huge number...

Can drinking more water really make you healthier? Experts weigh in

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Think you drink enough water? The typical figure of how much you should drink works out to eight cups a day. Those eight cups—a...

New, updated driving laws going into effect in 2025

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As we usher in 2025, RVers across the United States should be aware of several new and updated driving laws. These new changes are designed...

Death Valley roads and popular attractions to close until 2026

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Death Valley National Park officials continue to address damages caused by 2023's Hurricane Hilary. Popular roads and attractions in the park are set to...

How will RV fuel prices impact your travel plans in 2025?

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Wondering how much you’ll have to pump out of your wallet and into the fuel pump this year? Fuel industry watcher GasBuddy says it...

Photos reveal devastation as Texas tornado rolls RVs

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Pleasure Island RV Park probably didn’t live up to its name when a huge EF-3 tornado blasted through on Saturday. The park, near Port...

States crack down on license plate flippers

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Do you remember Knight Rider? A 1980’s-era crime drama, it starred David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, the sleek crime fighter and his right-hand man—err,...

New year, new fuel tax rates: What’s changing at the pump in 2025?

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As the new year rings in, so do taxes at fuel pumps around the country. Depending on where your RV takes you, tax rates...
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