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Man pulled from burning fifth wheel in dramatic police rescue

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An on-duty police officer in Grover Beach, California, saved a man from certain death when the latter’s fifth wheel caught fire. News trickled out...

Diesel pump problem prompts recall of 295,000+ Ford pickups

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It took a while. A problem with some Ford diesel pickup fuel pumps goes clear back to 2021. At first, the company wrote it...

Heading for Joshua Tree? Expect massive traffic issues this week

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And you thought Los Angeles traffic was bad? Maybe Californians have had enough, and decided they’ll take a vacation in one of the country’s...

Seminar presenters from RVtravel.com featured at expanded spring RV shows

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Hi Dave! We had the opportunity to see you in Charleston, SC, during an RV show. Thanks so much for all your amazing information and...

Two men found dead after hunting for Sasquatch

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Two Portland, Oregon, men set out Christmas Eve to search for a Sasquatch. They headed to next-door-neighbor state, Washington, and when nothing was heard...

Motorhome sales ‘ban’ could be delayed as trucking industry fights for regulation reprieve

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It may well be too late for California, but sales of motorhomes in eight other states could be spared the Golden State's fate. Commercial...

The bald eagle officially becomes National Bird of the U.S., finally!

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America’s most iconic bird—yes, the one on your money, your passports, and even RVs—has officially been named the National Bird of the United States....

New Mexico residents to enjoy free off-season state park access in 2025

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Starting January 1, 2025, New Mexico State Parks will implement changes to its fees. One such change will be that New Mexico residents can...

State parks across U.S. to offer First Day Hikes to kick off 2025

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As the New Year approaches, many RVers seek fresh ways to begin 2025 on a positive note. A wonderful tradition to consider is participating...

Roadtrippers unveils ‘Trending Spots’ feature and 2025 off-season travel destinations

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As travelers turn their attention to off-season adventures, Roadtrippers, a popular road trip planning app, inspires journeys with its latest feature: Trending Spots. This...

An after-Christmas gift: Give a goat your tree

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Every year, between 25 and 30 million Christmas trees are sold in the United States. That's according to the National Christmas Tree Association. That’s...

Congress clears way for permit-free filming in national parks; president must sign

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In February of last year we published this warning: “The simple act of photographing or videotaping a funny animal in, for example, Yellowstone, and...

November sales slump: RV manufacturers struggle amid slower market demand

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November didn’t prove to be a bang-up month for RV manufacturers. While Black Friday may be the salvation of retailers, wholesale RV shipments were...

Indoor pet dies from bird flu exposure; contaminated food recalled

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For many RVers, their pets are family. Keeping a close eye on the health of family members is a top priority. With that in...

“Imminent failure” of key road in Olympic National Park halts visitor access

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Update: The road is still closed as of June 11, 2025. Check here for current road conditions in Olympic National Park. It’s the home of...

Federal authorities investigating Grand Design frame flex concerns

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Type “Grand Design frame flex” into your Google search. Or input the same words on YouTube. What comes back is a seemingly endless stream...

Love’s expands Missouri network with additional RV hookup facilities

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If you need an overnight stop and don’t want to spend a fortune, Love’s Travel Centers with RV hookups may be your ticket. One...

Arches National Park changes timed entry system, allows reservations further in advance

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In response to feedback from stakeholders and the general public, Arches National Park is changing its 2025 pilot timed entry reservation system to accept reservations up...

EPA backs California plan to restrict sales of RVs, cars and pickups

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This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California approval to move forward on two regulations. If the EPA puts the California waivers...

Oregon changes mind: Cape Lookout campground available this spring – Reserve now!

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Perched on a sand spit between a bay and the Pacific Ocean, Cape Lookout State Park is a hugely popular venue. Beachcombing, storm watching,...

9/11 Memorial Groves undergo crucial restoration to preserve lasting tribute

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On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the...

Popular Oregon coast campground set for significant closures in June

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One of the Oregon coast’s most popular campgrounds will once again see closures, smack in the middle of the 2025 travel season. Making the...

Chaos at Florida RV resort as mysterious bullets tear through the air

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President Gerald Ford was so wild with his golf swings that Bob Hope observed, “It's not hard to find Jerry Ford on a golf...

Same problem, different cause: Forest River recall – LP cylinder could detach

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Last week Forest River issued a recall for more than 800 RVs because a bad mounting bracket could cause LP tanks to fall off....

Cell service anywhere: T-Mobile and Starlink connection testing open to customers

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By cellular service provider T-Mobile’s estimates, there are some 500,000 square miles of U.S. lands that are cellular dead zones. The company says that’s...

Camping World fined $3.5 million for misleading pricing fiasco

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Camping World challenged its customers, “Dare to compare!” Now the results of that challenge have led to a $3.5 million settlement that Camping World...

Love’s increases RV access with new hookup sites in two states

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The wise man wrote, “Do not despise the day of small things.” It may not seem like much, but two new Love’s RV hookup...

After 25 days of fighting for her life, woman dies from PA Turnpike RV explosion

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The RVer injured when her motorhome exploded at a Pennsylvania Turnpike rest area last month has died. Melinda VanNewkirk, who was 68, of Milton,...

Supreme Court hearing could shape future of motorhome sales “ban”

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The Supreme Court and motorhomes? Is there a connection? Possibly, because the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the authority...

Motorhome disintegrates instantly in crash with semitruck

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Ever wonder what the results of an impact between a motorhome and a heavy vehicle would be like? We’ve seen some RV/train collisions. Not...

Yellowstone winter season begins this weekend

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Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Sunday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the...

Forest River recalls RVs after 25 reports of breaking LP brackets

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After a consumer filed a complaint with federal authorities, Forest River found 25 reports of breaking LP cylinder brackets. Now more than 800 travel...

RVers to feel the pinch as new U.S. tariffs placed on China-made solar parts

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Planning on outfitting your RV with solar? You might move more quickly if you want to save some money. RV solar panel prices will...

Thieves steal ID to snag RV from a national RV dealer

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A pair of enterprising crooks got the better of a major U.S. RV dealer in a new RV sales transaction. Eureka, Missouri, police are...

The newest U.S. national monument honors students of Indigenous boarding schools

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This week, President Biden announced our country’s newest national monument: the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the monument is...

Motorhome engulfed in flames after Little Buddy heater starts fire

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An Oregon City, Oregon, RVer has lost her home after her Little Buddy propane space heater caught fire on a chilly night. Darlene Liedtke...

Injury caused by bad step leads to recall of Grand Design RVs

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An engineering misstep led to an RVer being injured when a step in a Grand Design fifth wheel came loose. Now the company is...

7,000 Forest River motorhomes recalled for turn signal reflector safety violation

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Forest River motorhome drivers, heads up! Nearly 7,000 Georgetown Class A units are being called back for a bad turn signal reflector. In this...

Lightship RV’s quarter-million all-electric RV offers innovation but lacks important features

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RV startup Lightship RV says it's rolling out “America’s first all-electric” RV. A travel trailer that not only breaks the RV industry mold in...

California bills take aim at CARB’s gas price-boosting regulation

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In early November we reported that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) had tweaked regulations applying to state oil refineries. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard...

RV park manager’s dark secret exposed: Sentenced to prison for massive embezzlement

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A former RV park manager won’t be seeing the freedom of the open road for some time. Troy Bittner, 55, will spend time only...

Good news for RV dealers: Retail sales bounce back for first time in more than a year

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RV dealers have been singing the blues for a long time. High interest rates were killing them—having to pay “flooring” for unsold units. Customers...

National Park Service announces free entry days for 2025

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Are you ready to explore the breathtaking beauty of America's national parks? In 2025, the National Park Service (NPS) invites everyone, especially those who...

As President Biden exits, which places could become new national monuments?

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Ever since Theodore Roosevelt created the first national monument, Devils Tower in 1906, U.S. presidents have had the opportunity to leave a legacy for...

Is your travel trailer missing? Police say they just might have it!

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We’re hard-pressed to explain how an RVer could be missing a travel trailer and not know it. But in a strange case, opening sometime...

California quake sends ripples through Death Valley waters – How are the pupfish?

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Last week, an earthquake off the coast of Northern California sent people headed for higher ground from a tsunami warning. While the warning was...

Famous New Mexico national monument reopens after 4 years

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The breathtaking Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico has reopened to the public after a four-year hiatus. For RVers who winter in...

2024 RV shipments expected to be about same as 2023

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The Winter 2024 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA), maintains the projection for...

Gas prices plunge to near three-year low

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 5, 2024)— The national average for a gallon of gas is closing in on the $3 mark, shedding three cents since...

Used motorhome prices plummet. Could California “ban” reverse the trend?

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While California’s ACT air quality regulation isn’t truly a ban, it could effectively shut down sales of new motorhomes there. Other states will likely...
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