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How squatters could move into your RV or onto your land

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By Gail Marsh While vacationing in Florida, moored boats in waterways are a common sight. Making the news lately are squatters who have moved into...

Should Michigan residents get a two-week jump on state park reservations?

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If a Michigan legislative bill makes it into law, getting a reservation in a state park could get harder for some. If passed, it...

Fire at Shenandoah National Park closes Skyline Drive

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More than 100 wildfires have popped out in the Eastern U.S., including a 450-acre burn that’s closed a roadway in a Virginia national park....

North Carolina RV parks dodge questionable electric code changes

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If you have an RV, you no doubt have at least one GFCI—ground fault circuit interrupter. These electrical safety devices constantly monitor the current...

Forest River recalls some motorhomes for loose nut on main 12V disconnect

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A loose nut is plaguing an RV manufacturer. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Dynamax Isata motorhomes. The nut on the...

Marcus Lemonis just sold off millions of dollars’ worth of his own stock

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Camping World CEO, Marcus Lemonis, has joined the Big Boys. You can put Marcus on the same list as Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg....

Suit filed to stop the National Park Service from going cashless

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The National Park Service (herein NPS or the Park Service) is now faced with a lawsuit over its “cashless” policy. It's being implemented at...

Where can RVers safely ship their mail?

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Headlines like these come from across the country. Massachusetts: “Mail stolen from USPS mailbox outside Massachusetts town's post office.” California: “Those blue USPS mailboxes?...

Your need-to-know on visiting Bryce Canyon this year

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Last year nearly two-and-a-half million people made Bryce Canyon National Park a destination. The popularity of this Utah gem makes planning your visit important....

Grand Design recalls some fifth wheel trailers due to improperly torqued U-bolts

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Improperly torqued U-bolts have led to a Grand Design recall. Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2024 Solitude and Momentum fifth...

Is your car spying on you? Insurance companies buying your driving data, revealing your every move

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George Orwell warned that Big Brother is watching you. His novel, “1984”, had the masses under surveillance through telescreens—two-way televisions in homes. Perhaps those...

The Dyrt’s 2024 report reveals surprising new trends and wake-up calls for campground owners

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Overworked though it might be, the parable about six blind men describing an elephant—each varying wildly from his companions, depending on what his hands...

Thor’s EV RV revolution begins: Harbinger delivers first electric chassis

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In a groundbreaking move towards the electrification of RVs, EV truck manufacturer Harbinger Motors has just handed over the inaugural customer chassis to Thor's...

Self-driving car anxiety – It’s not getting any better

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If the idea of self-driving cars sharing your roadway gives you the willies, you’re not alone. Self-driving car anxiety, says auto group AAA, isn’t...

Family Dollar shrinks – 1,000 stores to close

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Until 2015, Family Dollar was the second-largest chain of stores of its type. With 8,000 locations across the Lower 48, it’s hard to RV...

Florida surprise: 500 pounds of pythons

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It makes you want to snowbird in Florida. 500 pounds of pythons were recently found near Naples, Florida. The “mating ball” – either the...

Zion National Park officials want your input on new entrance plan

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Zion National Park officials want your input. The highly favored Utah park has seen many more visitors and plenty of changes on how they...

Blue Compass buyers could see 20 cents off a gallon of diesel

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RVers who buy a rig from a Blue Compass dealership could see big savings when they fill up at Love’s. Examples include 20 cents...

Police shocked by 11-year-old RV thief

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Police in Britain’s North Yorkshire got a bit of a shock when they got their man. Last week reports came in regarding a stolen...

Louisiana has a new state campground — How bayou?

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Looking for a campground while exploring the bayou country? Louisiana has a new state campground at Cypremort Point State Park in St. Mary Parish....

Top-selling travel trailer in January may just surprise you

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While January was a dismal month in terms of new RV sales, there still had to be “winners” in that slow horse race. The...

Despite industry spin, RV retail sales sagged in January

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The latest report on RV sales shows a continuing nosedive. RV industry watcher Statistical Surveys Inc. has released its January 2024 report on the...

Wind Cave tours will shut down for elevator replacement

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If you’ve any plans to see South Dakota’s Wind Cave National Park, readjust your hard hat and listen up. Wind Cave tours will shut...

Gas prices jump ahead of daylight saving time

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2024)—Pump prices have maintained a steady march higher, rising eight cents since last week to $3.39. More expensive oil is...

Dates set for spectacular synchronized fireflies viewing event

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HOPKINS, SC – Congaree National Park has announced the dates for the 2024 Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event as May 16-25, offering the public opportunities...

Check recalls on your vehicle using your license plate number

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a new tool allowing consumers to check for recalls using only a vehicle’s license plate number,...

High winds blow Death Valley lake two miles north

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Here's a new one for you — a traveling lake! Believe it or not (but you should believe it because it's true). It just...

Bye-bye biodiesel? Chevron may foreshadow the future

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Biodiesel, that renewable biofuel, has been heavily touted as a way to reduce carbon emissions. But does a move by Chevron suggest we may...

Shock hazard leads to Winnebago recall

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A shock hazard leads to Winnebago recall from Winnebago Industries, Inc. Winnebago is recalling certain 2024 Solis motorhomes. The lavatory may have an incorrect...

RV stocks take a beating this week; Thor drops like a rock

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Big RV manufacturer Thor announced it had missed its profit expectations for last quarter. As big as Thor is in the market, other RV...

Yellowstone NP got a $40 million anonymous donation

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Yellowstone National Park employees will soon be able to sleep better. Yellowstone NP got a $40 million anonymous donation to bring in new housing,...

Train versus motorhome – RVer escapes death by seconds – Video

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If RVers are like cats with nine lives, one in Langley, British Columbia, used up one of his nine lives this week. On Tuesday,...

Jayco recalls popular model motorhomes for fire risk

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Jayco is recalling seven motorhome models for fire risk. Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jayco Solstice LI, Swift, Terrain, Terrain LE, Entegra...

Erosion forces Kalaloch cabin demolition at Olympic National Park

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If you’ve had the opportunity to visit Washington state's Olympic National Park, you’ve probably seen them. Perched on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean,...

Hand grenade in an RV – dumb crooks tryouts

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File this in the “dumb crooks” category. The area bomb squad got a call-out when Douglas County, Colorado, sheriff’s officers found a hand grenade...

BLM spent a million on two Colorado campgrounds’ improvements

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Greater demand for camping has prompted a Colorado field office of the Bureau of Land Management to spend some big money. Since 2019 to...

Utah road rage—It isn’t just flipping the bird

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Last November we reported on proposed legislation in Utah that could see road-ragers' cars taken away from them. That legislation has gone from proposed...

Spring break: Big crowds at Big Bend

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Most associate spring break with beaches in Florida—but Texas has its own spring break capital. As the weather warms up, expect big crowds at...

Famous NASCAR racer buys new RV

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He won’t be breaking any speed records in his new ride, but the famous, two-time Daytona 500 winner is still excited. Look who’s RVing!...

Toyota is recalling some Tacoma trucks for axle shaft problems

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Welding debris in the wrong place means Toyota is recalling two model years of Tacoma pickups. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling...

Gas station credit card scams on the rise across the U.S. Don’t fall victim!

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RVers, beware! There's a new threat lurking at one of the places you visit most... gas stations. Gas station credit card scams are on...

Hackers try to silence RVtravel.com

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UPDATE: We were hit again by hackers on Saturday morning with even more computers for another 90 million attacks. Our multiple layers of security...

RV sales report: Motorhome prices still down, towables up first time in months

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Used RV auction market watcher Black Book has rolled out its RV sales report for January wholesale auction values. As has been true since...

Grand Design RV’s future hangs in the balance amid serious safety concerns

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What does the future hold for Grand Design RV? That’s an entirely open question, in my opinion. As I say in this video (which...

Texas’ Smokehouse Creek Fire burns more than 1 million acres, largest wildfire in state history

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I reported earlier this week about the Texas Smokehouse Creek fire. The fire continues to burn out of control, forced along by raging winds...

Major winter storm closes Yosemite National Park to all visitors

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With a major winter storm bearing down on the area Thursday morning, the National Park Service has closed Yosemite National Park. The closure began...

Death Valley Dark Sky Festival underway

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DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – Explore the wonders of space from one of the darkest locations in the United States. This year’s Death Valley Dark Sky...

Most popular dogs in the USA? You’ll be surprised!

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Washington, D.C. — New pet industry research from U.S. News & World Report's 360 Reviews finds Chihuahuas (No. 1), French Bulldogs (No. 2) and...

Runaway motorhome clobbers grandmother and toddler — video

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Run over in the Land Down Under. That’s the seeming take on the runaway motorhome in Melbourne, Australia, earlier this week. Dramatic footage shows...

Space heater causes a recall from Forest River – Fire risk in the ceiling

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Here’s an unusual one: A space heater causes a recall from Forest River. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 IBEX and...
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