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Newmar motorhomes recalled for tire valve problems

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Some Newmar Super Star motorhomes may not be living up to their names. The big Class A manufacturer discovered that tire valve extensions have...

Disturbing video captures motorists ignoring burning RV

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A disturbing highway camera video raises a question: Do people care anymore? What's happened to humanity? The story unfolded last week, October 22, on...

Oklahoma ‘Disneyland’: Giant RV and theme park project stalls and hopes fade

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They say time flies when you’re having fun. In Oklahoma, time is dragging, and no one appears to be having fun, at least at...

Fatal incident: Hiker loses life on popular Texas national park trail

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This news from a release from Big Bend National Park in Texas. Monday, October 28, after an aerial and ground search by National Park...

Fact check: Elon Musk is not launching a $17,000 e-motorhome

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File this under the "If it sounds too good to be true..." category. On Monday we received a flood of “leads” that said Elon...

Financial rollercoaster: Camping World’s revenue rises amid profit fall

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Camping World has released its third-quarter financial report. It's the Camping World financial rollercoaster. While CEO Marcus Lemonis is justifiably happy to report same-store...

Traffic enforcement expansion: New York and California deploy more cameras

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If your foot is heavy on the accelerator but light on the brake, look out! Two states have new laws on the books expanding...

Road trip ready: Love’s introduces new RV hookup location in Mississippi

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RVers who need a simple, relatively inexpensive overnight spot with hookups, heads up. Love’s is celebrating more strategic growth of its network in the...

Job cuts ahead: Winnebago responds to underwhelming earnings with layoffs

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Last week Winnebago reported terrible fourth-quarter earnings. Not surprisingly, the news wasn’t just bad for stockholders. Now the company has announced layoffs of some...

Discover the beauty of Texas: Free admission day at state parks

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On November 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born...

New 5th wheel nightmare: Problems pile up within weeks

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In this latest video (at the bottom of this article) from consumer advocate Liz Amazing (her real name), RVers Richard and Andrea explain why...

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Trail Ridge Road closes

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Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34) inside Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officially closed for the season today, October 25, to through travel. With...

Amazon Prime’s new fuel savings promise falls short in practice

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If you’re a big Amazon customer, you probably have Amazon Prime. The membership saves a lot on shipping charges. The membership also has other...

September RV shipments down slightly; motorhomes drop by 30 percent

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Results for the RV Industry Association’s September 2024 survey of manufacturers showed that RV manufacturers shipped 24,595 units to dealers, a decrease of 4%...

Comments wanted on visitor access to Arches National Park

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Arches National Park officials are seeking public comment on its Visitor Access and Experience Plan, which identifies long-term strategies needed to provide day use...

Famous Grand Teton grizzly bear struck and killed by car

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In the Yellowstone area, she was the oldest-known grizzly bear at 28, still having cubs. She was called “the most prominent ambassador” of her...

Majority of Yellowstone NP closes November 1

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The last day for visitors to drive most of Yellowstone National Park’s roads will be Thursday, October 31. The West, South and East entrances...

Brinkley fifth wheels recalled: Solar wiring linked to fire risks

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Newcomer RV manufacturer Brinkley RV warns solar wiring problems could cause a wiring overheat situation—with the potential of a fire. Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is...

Don’t try staying with your RV at this RV park

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With complaints of “crowded campgrounds” continuing to register in some areas, you’d think that a planned 100-site RV resort would come as good news....

Oregon Forest Service roads targeted with hidden tire spikes

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RVers who want to get off the beaten path and into the forest beware. A mean-spirited someone has been spiking Forest Service roads in...

Winnebago takes a beating in latest financial report

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These are not good times for Winnebago stockholders. The company released its fourth-quarter and year-end financial report, and in the words of one market...

Arsonist ignites motorhome and himself! Video

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It’s another one for the dumb crooks file, this one courtesy of the Land Down Under. Police in Victoria State say a couple of...

Safety recall: Forest River RVs linked to sewer gas vent issues

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The company thought what was a “one-off” problem turned out to be nearly 300 RVs with a missing anti-siphon vent. Now Forest River is...

Fire hazard notice: Forest River’s bad wiring sparks fifth wheel recalls

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An erroneous wiring job has led to a Forest River solar panel fire danger. The improperly wired systems could melt, risking a fire. Forest River,...

Critical recall: Forest River RVs at risk of air conditioner fires

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Forest River RV owners beware. The company joins other RV manufacturers in having to recall rigs because of a potential risk of air conditioner...

Stop! Park Service reveals the chilling truth about the ‘eyeball’ plant

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Here’s lookin’ at you, kid! As autumn marches in, the National Park Service says to be on the lookout for the plant that looks...

Iowa State Parks wrapping up camping season

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Another busy camping year in Iowa state parks is coming to an end and staff are preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the...

Jayco RVs recalled for wrong information about tire load range

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Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Entegra Ethos, Ethos LI, Jayco Swift and Swift LI vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information Label incorrectly...

Redwoods restoration projects ahead after wildfires

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If you’re a fan of the California redwoods, you’re likely concerned about the damage caused by the 2020 wildfires. Two major players, California State...

The real reason Lake Mead boondocking area was closed

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A popular RV boondocking spot outside Las Vegas has been closed since August 1. The Government Wash site in the Lake Mead National Recreation...

New charges filed against former RV park manager for child abuse

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Authorities have arrested a man who formerly managed Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park RV Camp Resort in Elberta, Alabama, again on charges of sex crimes...

Chaos at RV park: Mounties hunt for ‘wild’ naked intruder!

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And the streaker goes on. Despite chilly weather in Kananaskis Village, Alberta, a campground has issued another safety notice. Be on the lookout (or...

Traveling scammers cause concern among RV park owners

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We’ve posted scam alert stories before. Usually, we’re warning readers to be on the lookout for scammers targeting RVers. This time there’s a twist:...

Walgreens closures threaten medication access for roaming RVers

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It’s a rare RVer who doesn’t need some kind of prescription medication. But if you take extended RV road trips, getting your meds can...

Survey says RVers prefer luxury RV parks

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A study of RVers suggests that many are now interested in staying at luxury RV parks. At the same time, it says interest in...

San Diego County’s RVing scene affected by sewage crisis

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Imagine being invited to camp in a beauty spot, where the year-round weather is just perfect. You roll up in the rig, pick a...

Major shakeup: Forest River closes all manufacturing facilities in California

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In a surprise announcement, Forest River, Inc., says it will close all of its California RV manufacturing plants. The shuttering will affect employees in...

Fuel price alert: California may see 64 cent increase with new rule

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Live in California? Plan to RV the Golden State? Heads up! A California regulatory agency will be making a decision on November 8 that...

Rodent rampage: Mouse invasion closes popular campground

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Blame it on a mild winter. Call it a “natural breeding cycle.” Whatever the cause, a surge in the mice population in a popular...

“Ghost” campground reservation could cost you $3,000 fine

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RVers around the country complain they see supposedly “full” campgrounds with many sites never occupied. Call them “ghost” campground reservations. People aren’t sure where...

Missing RVer’s tragic fate revealed after police shooting incident

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An Arizona RVer who went missing while camping north of the Grand Canyon has been found, deceased. Russell Vinton, of Prescott, Arizona, failed to...

Update on hurricane damage to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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(October 11, 2024) — The National Park Service continues to assess conditions and address damage following the impacts from Hurricane Helene in Great Smoky...

Hurricane Milton sends gasoline prices higher

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 10, 2024)—The national average for a gallon of gas increased two cents to $3.21 since last week as large areas of...

Scams, misinformation spreading about FEMA hurricane efforts

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The high volume of rumors and misinformation in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has caused confusion and threatens important response and recovery efforts. It's...

Current closures Thursday, Oct. 10, at Florida State Parks

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Here is an update of conditions at Florida State Parks as of this morning, Oct. 10. To help ensure the safety of visitors and staff,...

Yellowstone visits slightly behind record year of 2021

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Yellowstone National Park hosted 852,435 recreation visits in September 2024. This is a 2% increase from September 2023 (838,458 recreational visits). This September’s visitation...

Motorcyclists assault campers in California campground

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A peaceful afternoon in the California Sierras was disrupted as members of a 'bike group' rolled in and confronted campers. The local sheriff’s office...

Fort Wilderness closure details revealed as Disney World announces restrictions

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As of 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Florida time, NBC News reported that Hurricane Milton “will track across Florida from west to east. In Orlando and...

Atlanta Motor Speedway races to help: Campgrounds open for Hurricane Milton victims

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With Hurricane Milton evacuees pouring out of Florida, the question is, “Where do we go now?” That warm, Georgia hospitality is inviting, and now...

Market watcher suggests Lemonis may lack confidence in future of Camping World

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Financial analysis website Seeking Alpha released an article from a stock market watcher who questions just how much Marcus Lemonis trusts his own company. We...
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