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Ford recalls 1.3 million trucks: drivers could lose control

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling more than 1.3 million model year 2015-2017 F-150 trucks. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor (TRS)...

Love’s opens new RV-friendly stop in Alabama

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If you’re rolling down I-22 northwest of Birmingham, there’s a new place to land for the night—and the Love’s RV hookups Alabama push just...

Brinkley factory tour highlights push for better RV build quality

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Most RVers don’t need a factory tour to know what goes wrong with a rig. Loose wiring, hard-to-reach plumbing, cabinets that shift, systems buried...

Bear activity near Yellowstone triggers tent bans, RVers allowed to stay

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Campgrounds near Yellowstone National Park don’t always stay open to everyone. When Yellowstone bear camping restrictions kick in, some sites flip to a hard-sided-only...

Thinking about an electric RV? Here’s the reality in 2026

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If you’ve been following the buzz around electric RVs, 2026 sounds like it ought to be the year everything finally comes together. The headlines...

DEF sensor failures stranded RVers— Now the EPA is stepping in

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If DEF sensor failures ever sidelined your diesel pickup or motorhome, you’re not imagining things and you weren’t alone. Those same DEF sensor failures...

Google Maps rolls out biggest upgrade in over a decade with new AI and 3D navigation

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Google is making a major push into AI-powered travel and navigation, announcing what it calls the biggest upgrade to Google Maps in more than...

Josh’s RV industry outlook for April: a mixed bag

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Here's an excellent look at the current state of the RV industry from Josh Winters of Bish's RV. In our minds, Josh is the...

New Starlink hybrid plan not as cheap as it looks

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That cheap Starlink hybrid plan RVers were just starting to get excited about? It turns out there’s a clock on it—and the real Starlink...

Columbia Sportswear promotes beer made with bear poop

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The idea of bear poop beer sounds like a bad campfire joke that went a little too far. Turns out, it didn’t just go...

Man gets jail-time for leaving Yellowstone boardwalk

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office recently announced that a Texas man was sentenced after pleading guilty to walking off the designated boardwalk in a thermal...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: New TPMS standard, smart trailer concerns, Battle Born update

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Big news—Tire Pressure Monitoring to become standard If you read my RV reviews here or anywhere, you know that I feel that any towable RV...

Honda camper trailer concept still moving forward despite EV delays

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The Honda camper trailer idea didn’t fade away when the company hit the brakes on parts of its electric vehicle rollout. If anything, the...

California targets RV, luxury vehicle tax loophole

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California officials are cracking down on a popular tax-avoidance strategy used by some RV and luxury vehicle owners. The California Department of Tax and Fee...

New Starlink hybrid plan promises simpler internet for RVers

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The idea of a Starlink hybrid plan for RVers sounds simple: one plan, one connection, everywhere you go. But the real question isn’t what...

Lawsuit claims Camping World Holdings misled investors

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A national plaintiffs’ law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against Camping World Holdings Inc., alleging the company misled investors about its inventory management...

Yellowstone entrances, roads prepare to open

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Beginning next Friday (April 17) at 8 a.m., select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the summer season, weather permitting,...

U.S.–Iran ceasefire talk hasn’t lowered fuel prices much. Here’s why

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If you were hoping the U.S.–Iran ceasefire would bring relief at the fuel pump, you’re not alone. On paper, easing tensions should mean lower...

That ‘pause’ on Starlink could cost you hundreds—or more

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For RVers using Starlink standby mode, the idea is simple: Pause your home internet while you’re on the road, then turn it back on...

Montana fifth wheel RVs recalled: underbelly may detach, cause crash

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Keystone RV is recalling certain 2026 Montana fifth wheel trailers. Under certain conditions during travel, the underbelly may come loose or detach from the...

Ford recalls 422,613 vehicles including many F-series trucks

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD...

Love’s rolls out RV tire and battery service across 27 states

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If you’ve ever rolled into a travel stop with a soft tire or a fading battery, you already know the drill. Fuel up, grab...

Why more U.S. towns are tightening RV parking rules

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More RVers are running into the same problem: a familiar stop, a quick pull-in—and then a sign banning overnight parking. What used to be...

RV park domestic dispute ends in bizarre twist

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An RV park domestic dispute in Ocean Park, Washington, is drawing attention for one unusual detail: Despite police involvement and an alleged pepper-spray attack,...

Gas prices are climbing, but diesel is jumping faster. Here’s why it matters

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If it feels like diesel prices versus gas prices are moving at different speeds, you’re not imagining it. Gasoline is going up, but diesel...

Beyond the Headlines: Big moves in the woods, a park week switch-up, and an RV dealer reality check

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The Forest Service is planted elsewhere According to PARKography, the Forest Service is going to move its headquarters out of Washington, D.C., and over to...

Santa Barbara looks to turn beachfront parking lot into RV overnight area

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Santa Barbara is considering converting part of a waterfront parking lot into an overnight RV parking area as it looks for new revenue sources. Under...

Gas prices surge past $4 per gallon nationwide for first time in four years

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The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline exceeded $4/gallon this week for the first time since August 2022. Today’s average of $4.08...

A look at the new Slate pickup and why you might want one

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With pickup trucks being intensely popular, it makes sense for newcomer Slate to come on the scene with their entry into the field. They...

Big Bend National Park halts lodge rebuild over budget shortfall, just weeks before start

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A long-planned construction project at Big Bend National Park has been canceled just weeks before work was set to begin, marking another setback for...

Trump’s budget proposal targets National Parks with massive funding cuts

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The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is once again raising concerns over a new round of devastating proposed budget cuts for our national parks. Today,...

You trusted a dealer to sell your RV— then it disappeared

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An RV goes on consignment with a dealer. It sells. Then the money doesn’t show up. Meanwhile, the buyer can’t register the rig. It’s...

Futuristic ‘Space Camping’ travel trailer debuts in U.S.

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A new high-tech travel trailer aimed at rethinking RVing made its U.S. debut recently in Silicon Valley, where Skydream unveiled its “space camping” concept...

Hardest thing to do on a vacation? Doing nothing!

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The hardest thing to do on vacation? Absolutely nothing, according to new research. The survey found that most Americans agree that “doing nothing” is...

EPA removes some DEF sensor requirements for diesel equipment

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The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has announced new guidance that removes some DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) sensor requirement for diesel equipment. The plan includes...

Camping World flag is flying again— but the mystery isn’t over

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The Camping World flag theft story isn’t over. In Roseville, California, the massive American flag that was taken and damaged is now flying again,...

Costco to build its first massive standalone gas station

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If you’ve ever timed your fuel stop around a Costco run, you’re not alone. For years, Costco Wholesale has built a loyal following among drivers—especially...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: Campers are changing their ways as RV industry tensions rise

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In this week’s Beyond the Headlines, I want to first welcome those of you who are bringing your campers out of hibernation back to...

Two huge Texas RV parks may create ‘RV City’

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Two massive RV parks tied to the AI boom could soon reshape Abilene, Texas, where traditional housing is hard to come by. The first park...

Big Amazon RV gear sale runs through March 31— Check out these deals!

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The Amazon RV gear sale is underway and runs through March 31. If you’ve been putting off replacing worn-out gear, this may be the...

Winnebago recalls some motorhomes for inadequate lights

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Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2017 Brave, 2019 Itasca Sunova, 2019-2022 Adventurer, and 2022 Sunstar motorhomes. The front turn signals may have a smaller than...

Gasoline price jumps one dollar in last month

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AAA reported on March 26 that the national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was up 10 cents from the previous week...

This town hit pause on an RV park. It all started with a blueberry field

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It almost boggles the mind. One minute it’s a quiet blueberry barren. The next, it’s ground zero for a fight over an RV park—and...

RV shipments unimpressive again in February

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RV shipments continued their slide for the year 2026 in February. Results for the RV Industry Association’s February 2026 survey of manufacturers found that...

Grand Design recall: Steps may open unexpectedly

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Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lineage Class C motorhomes. The entry door position switch may have been improperly installed, which can lead...

Glamping may be booming—but older campers aren’t buying it

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If you’ve noticed more retirees in campgrounds—and not many lining up for glamping tents—you’re not imagining it. The older campers’ glamping trend is going...

National Park Week 2026 gets new dates, expands to two weekends

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If you have been waiting for a good excuse to plan your next RV trip, National Park Week 2026 just handed you one. The National...

Amazon is ramping up its Starlink rival—but RVers may be waiting a while

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Amazon’s Starlink rival is suddenly accelerating—and RVers are hearing about it now for a reason. The company has more than 80 rocket launches lined...

Cougar hides under RV, RVer told to ‘stay inside’

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She heard what sounded like raccoons under her RV—angry ones. But in this case, the noise coming from beneath a Parksville woman’s rig wasn’t small...

Data centers are creeping closer to RV parks, campgrounds—and bringing noise with them

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You expect quiet when you book a campsite near a national park. But data centers near national parks are moving closer, and that could...
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