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Dog distemper found in popular Florida park

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It may be viewed as a snowbird paradise—Fort Desoto Park in Florida’s Pinellas County is a magnet for RVers. With 238 RV sites, it...

Feds have no sense of humor – funny highway signs are banned

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Did you ever have a sourpuss relative who could never crack a smile? Well, maybe you really do. It seems “Uncle Sam” doesn’t have...

Lucky dog? Pooch rescued after 60-foot fall

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And they say cats always land on their feet. Dancer, a 3-year-old pooch, may really be the epitome of a lucky dog. Dancer and...

Forest River is recalling some motorhomes for electrical shorts

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It’s not a bad laundry day, but Forest River is recalling some motorhomes for shorts—electrical shorts, that is. Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2024...

Florida RV park, hit by a tornado, getting back on its feet

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The Florida RV park hit by a tornado last week is working toward recovery. As we reported last week, Florida Caverns RV Park in...

Will you be affected by the Cummins ‘Dieselgate’ debacle?

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As we reported on December 29, Cummins ended up on the wrong side of the law after allegedly getting caught cheating on an emissions...

Gas prices will lie low for the winter

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When the Eagles sang about “life in the fast lane,” back in 1977, they weren’t singing about gas prices. If anything, gas prices are...

A warning to all of us—Some FMCA members hit with phishing scam

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It looked like some sort of official notification, but an email that went out to some folks was decidedly a scam. The FMCA members...

New 2024 guide helps keep gun-carrying RVers out of trouble

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By Chuck Woodbury PUBLISHER Through the years, dating back to when we operated RVbookstore.com (the largest seller of books about RVing at the time), this book...

Forest River Cherokee trailer recall – front end could hit the road

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Forest River is recalling Cherokee travel trailers for a draw bar locking mechanism problem. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause...

Michigan residents protest new RV park plans

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“Working together for our community to create a place where residents and businesses thrive, and where our environment is protected and enjoyed by both...

New Zealand – Freedom camping not so free under new laws

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If you’re a stateside RVer with RVing in New Zealand on your bucket list, listen up. Freedom camping is what they call boondocking in...

Breaking: Tornado blasted Florida RV park – video

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The National Weather Service posted a tornado warning for towns in the Florida panhandle earlier this morning. The warning was spot-on, as a tornado...

Closures affect many Michigan state parks properties

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Heads up, for those planning an excursion to Wolverine State parks. The Department of Natural Resources has announced many of Michigan state parks properties...

Latest report – RV sales continue to slide

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It may not come as a big surprise, but RV sales continue to slide—this data from RV industry numbers watcher Statistical Surveys Inc. Across...

Move-over laws could change in Ohio and Kentucky

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At least 20 U.S. states have move-over laws. Those are the rules that say if traveling on a highway and see—well, something—on the shoulder,...

New car? It could force a breathalyzer test to drive under federal scenario

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Imagine sitting down behind the wheel of your new pickup truck or car. It’s got that new-car smell, and everything is shiny. You hit...

Camping World consumes three more locations in Texas/Oklahoma

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RV giant Camping World is continuing its expansion. This time Camping World consumes three RV dealerships in Texas and Oklahoma. "Good merchandise for a fair...

Bass Pro streaker takes an aquarium swim

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Bass Pro Shops are known for their welcoming policy toward RVers. Overnighting in the parking lot is a "go" in many of the big...

Most dangerous time to drive varies by state, revealing critical patterns across the U.S.

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Thousands of lives are lost annually in vehicular accidents worldwide. A recent study utilizing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has...

Used motorhome prices ‘drop like a rock,’ says wholesale market watcher

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Black Book, the authority on wholesale RV prices, reports the most recent auction values are tumbling. Used motorhome prices dropped like a rock in...

Dramatic body cam footage captures heroic rescue of elderly RVers trapped in burning motorhome

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On Tuesday we brought you the story of a burning motorhome rescue. In a nutshell, an RVing couple, Raymond Hanas (82) and Patricia Grabley...

Ford recalls 112,965 F-150 pickups with tow package

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 pickups equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle...

Ever attended a fungus fair? Now’s your chance

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POINT REYES STATION, Calif. – The public is invited to participate in a fungus collecting foray this weekend, January 6, and to learn more...

RV shipments improve slightly in November, but way down for year

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Shipments of RVs from manufacturers to dealers improved slightly overall in November, the first uptick of the year, but shipments for the first 11...

Grand Canyon rangers implore – Please don’t use rat poison!

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Park officials at Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park are reminding visitors and employees: Don’t use rat poison. That’s not just limited to bait put...

Gas prices are going down across the country

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Gas prices are going down, dipping slightly by three cents since last week. The national average price for a gallon stands at $3.09. AAA...

North Carolina RV dealer files for bankruptcy

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An RV dealer files for bankruptcy, this one in Raleigh, North Carolina. USA RV isn’t pulling the pin, but has filed for a reorganization...

Missing RVer – Have you seen Megan Stedman?

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Police in Bozeman, Montana, are asking for your help in locating a missing RVer. Megan Ashley Stedman, who is 34 years old, has been...

New RV broke, no help from manufacturer until TV station steps in

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Living the full-time RV dream—that’s what Wanda Johnson and her husband thought they were getting into. They sold their house and bought a 42’...

BLM is closing out camping in an area near Phoenix

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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that it is closing 1,091 acres of public lands northeast of Apache Junction, Arizona. The closure...

More Camping World dealerships coming in next three months

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Camping World dealerships seem to multiply like flies. On January 2, the big corporate RV seller said it had closed the deal for taking...

Highway nightmare – Couple pulled from motorhome fire

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A motorhome fire could easily have cost the lives of an RVing couple. But thanks to a state trooper and an Amtrak detective, the...

Who’s in the toilet? Wildlife biologist rescues owl

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Sometimes life is the pits. At least it was for one Great Gray Owl in Georgetown Lake, Montana. Who’s in the toilet? No, hoos...

Lawbreaker saved by a flashlight

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There’s a couple of lessons here. First, following the rules can spare you a lot of trouble. Second, if you don’t follow the rules,...

Carefree awning recall – may extend while traveling

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An awning that may not be so care free, this Carefree awning recall may lead to some anxiety. Carefree of Colorado (Carefree) is recalling...

Death Valley rangers worry about copycat off-road excursions

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Park rangers at California’s Death Valley National Park are worried about copycats. No, these aren’t an indigenous species in the park, but rather, visitors...

Campground Ambassadors – much like camp hosts – needed in New York

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A special breed of camp hosts is needed in New York State’s Adirondack and Catskill Parks. Now is the time to apply for the...

Winnebago recalls some Micro Minnie FLX trailers

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Winnebago Towables is recalling certain 2021-2023 Micro Minnie FLX travel trailers. The spare tire carrier may fail when loaded with a certain off-road style...

Is it another ‘Dieselgate’? Cummins to pay $1.675B penalty in emissions defeat case

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In the largest-ever-so-far settlement under the Clean Air Act, Cummins, Inc. is handing over $1.675 billion. In an agreement that admits no wrongdoing, the...

National Park Service designates 11 sites to preserve legacy of World War II

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The National Park Service announced on December 28 the designation of 11 communities across the United States as American World War II Heritage Cities. The American World...

New Jersey road potholes are bad, but guess what state’s are worst?

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The New Jersey Senate voted unanimously on Dec. 21 to advance a bill to address concerns about pothole damage to roads and bridges around...

Airstream recalls Basecamp trailers, spare tire bracket may fail

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Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Basecamp 20X travel trailers. On certain model year 2022-2023 Basecamp trailers the spare tire carrier bracket mounted...

Death Valley National Park recovers from three-day power outage

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It makes for a whole new spin—and our apologies to the Psalmist. “Ye, though I walk through the shadows in Death Valley.” The California...

Fuel tax rates change with new year. Will you be hit?

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One of the biggest costs for many RVers is that of fuel. Most watch the fuel price boards with a close eye. Come the...

Amazon Prime joins the herd and puts advertisements into your viewing

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OPINION If one of the reasons that caused you to sign up for Amazon’s “Prime” membership was because you could get their “free” video streaming...

James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan could face jail time for Yellowstone behavior

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RVtravel.com can confirm that James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan is slated for his day in a Wyoming court. A case was filed in the...

Some Michigan state parks reservations jump to 6-month window

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Michigan may be “The Mitten State” for good reason, but summer is coming. If you can’t type on your computer keyboard with gloves on,...

Fuel prices have gone up – first time in 13 weeks

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The old saw says, “All good things got to come to an end.” Sad to say, the constantly lower price of motor fuel has...

Tesla recall – Doors can unlock in crash

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Another Tesla recall. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash....
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