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Environmental group targets RV manufacturers with billboard campaign

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An environmental advocacy group has launched a billboard campaign in northern Indiana targeting major RV manufacturers over the sourcing of tropical plywood used in...

Rising war tensions drive fuel prices higher

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Yesterday, we wrote about the usual spring gas and diesel price climb and how gas prices start to trend upward as travel season nears. Last...

Future of upscale Maine campground in question

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Sandy Pines Campground, an upscale glamping resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, is scheduled for foreclosure auction this coming Thursday, March 5, following financial difficulties and...

Gas prices start their seasonal climb as spring travel nears

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Gas prices have started their annual spring climb—and, yes, we’re right on schedule. According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline has edged...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: How homeless RVers are shaping public perception of RVing, plus THOR’s reorganization

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This past week, RV Lifestyle took a really good look at the perception of RVs and RVing by many local officials, and it really...

Ford recalls millions of pickup trucks for trailer towing danger

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Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027...

Love’s makes its rewards program friendlier for RVers

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If Love’s is already one of your go-to fuel-and-food stops, this update is worth knowing about. Love’s Travel Stops has rolled out a revamped Love’s...

Starlink plans satellite internet for smartphones; no more cell towers

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Starlink says it wants future satellites to deliver internet speeds up to 150 Mbps directly to smartphones, according to a new report from PCMag. It’s...

RV owners now tracked in massive new marketing database

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If you own an RV, chances are your mailbox already tells the story. Extended warranty offers. Roadside assistance pitches. “Final notice” postcards that aren’t final...

RV shipments start off 2026 with a thud

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RV industry executives in the RV Manufacturing Capital of America of Elkhart, Indiana, don't have much to cheer about at the news of last...

A major I-10 project is coming to Quartzsite; RVers may want answers early

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Arizona transportation officials are advancing the Quartzsite I-10 interchange project, a major overhaul of one of the town’s most important freeway connections. While construction remains...

Camping World tightens its belt. What that means for RV buyers

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If you’ve shopped for an RV lately, you may have noticed something: Lots still look full, but the deals don’t always feel desperate. Camping...

You’re not imagining it: Campground prices really are higher

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If it feels like campground stays cost more than they used to—even when you’re booking the same kind of RV site in the same...

National parks drop timed-entry reservations in 2026; RVers may pay the price

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When national parks no longer require timed-entry reservations for the 2026 season, RVers are likely to feel the impact first. The National Park Service...

Think a lifetime RV warranty covers everything? Read this

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A Connecticut RV dealership is now pitching lifetime warranty coverage as part of the purchase price—a move that reflects a growing trend across the...

National park advises of danger from icicles

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Have you ever looked closely at an icicle hanging from a structure, cliff or vegetation? They can be big and heavy, and if you...

More Oregon state parks to start charging for parking

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If your RV travels take you to Oregon state parks, expect a few more parking fees starting March 30. The Oregon Parks and Recreation...

Why Ford used bouncy balls to test its products

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The last place you would think you'd find children's bouncy balls is in the production of automotive parts. In this case, Ford parts. Well, if...

THOR Industries to reorganize its North American RV operations

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THOR Industries, Inc. has announced it is restructuring its North American recreational vehicle operations into two primary business groups, a move the company said...

Self-driving vehicles log 9 million miles in a year on California roads

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Autonomous vehicles operating under California testing permits logged more than 9 million miles on public roads between Dec. 1, 2024, and Nov. 30, 2025,...

Everything to know about the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration

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Springfield, Missouri, has been chosen to host the National Kickoff for the Route 66 Centennial. If you love cars, music, history, and big small-town...

Why RV manufacturers issue recalls (and why it’s not always a bad thing)

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Hearing the word “recall” can make any RV owner’s stomach drop. It’s easy to assume a recall means your RV is unsafe or poorly...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: Lippert is having a good year; and y’all are happy RVers

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RV parts maker Lippert and the team at the top are smiling broadly after announcing that net sales increased 18% to $737 million in...

Michigan lawmakers consider lifting campground stay limits amid housing shortage

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Michigan lawmakers are considering a proposal that could significantly change how long RVers can stay in campgrounds—and potentially reshape parts of the state’s housing...

Glacier National Park announces changes to 2026 summer operations

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Glacier National Park announced it will pilot a ticketed shuttle system to Logan Pass in summer 2026, including early morning express routes. Beginning July...

View, Navion motorhomes recalled. Roof cap may detach

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion motorhomes. The rear roof cap aerofence trim may become loose and detach during...

Nation’s largest hands-on motorhome training event opens to all coaches in 2026

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By Roger Stickley Each year since 1990, the Ramblin’ Pushers have hosted an event focused on proper maintenance and safe operation of all motorhome classes....

Camp hosted before? You may already qualify for a Forest Service job

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If you’ve ever been a camp host, some of this may sound familiar. You’ve unlocked bathrooms in the morning. You have answered the same questions—about...

Campspot names top 10 campgrounds for 2026

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Campspot has recognized the ten top-performing campgrounds across its marketplace in the United States and Canada for 2026, selected through analysis of 3.3 million...

RVers may get less say under new Forest Service public comment plan

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RVers tend to think of national forest changes as slow-moving. Campground upgrades can take years. Road plans get studied, revised, and studied again. Forest...

Survey finds most owners happy with their RV’s construction

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A recent poll of the readers of RVtravel.com challenges common perceptions about RV build quality. RVs often get a bad rap when it comes to...

Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: RV news analysis of the week

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I’m so grateful for all the kind words about this take on the RV news of the week when I announced this new column...

Pet microchip registry shuts down

Gail Marsh -
A Texas-based pet microchip registry called Save This Life unexpectedly stopped operating this week. Subsequently, the company was removed from the American Animal Hospital...

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram issue ‘Do Not Drive’ recall—again

Gail Marsh -
Stellantis has issued an immediate recall of certain vehicles in its lineup, including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. Defective air bag inflators made by Takata...

Ford recalls certain Transit vans

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If you RV in a Ford Transit (especially a Trail model with a body lift) pay attention. Ford has issued a safety recall for...

A leadership change at Tiffin raises questions for luxury RV buyers

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When you buy a high-end motorhome, you’re not just buying a vehicle—you’re buying into a reputation. So when there’s a change at the top...

Quartzsite’s secret weapon? It’s affordable, unconventional, and proud of it

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When Travel + Leisure named Quartzsite, Arizona, the nation’s top snowbird destination, longtime winter regulars probably smiled and shrugged. "Of course it did." Quartzsite didn’t win...

Truck weigh station changes could benefit RVers

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If you’ve spent any time on interstates out West, you already know the drill. The sign flashes "all trucks must enter," semis line up,...

A river overflowed, an RV park vanished, and a community grieved

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By the time most campers along the Guadalupe River had turned in for the night, Blue Oak RV Park looked much as it had...

Nevada boondocking area reopens after long closure from camper abuse

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When Government Wash, in Nevada, closed nearly a year and a half ago, many RVers felt like they were watching another good place slip...

Trailer maker Alliance RV to add motorhomes to lineup

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Alliance RV has been a towables company since day one. Now it’s stepping into motorhomes—and the clue is parked right out front. With Alliance...

National Parks looking for 2026 Washington state campground hosts

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If you’ve ever wanted to trade campground fees for a free place to stay, the National Park Service is now recruiting volunteer campground hosts...

Stolen SUV, power pole, and motorhome nap ended this Oregon morning badly

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If this sounds like the setup to a joke, well... Police say a nap in a stolen SUV motorhome in Oregon turned into a...

Chrysler recalls 456,287 cars, trucks with trailer towing problems

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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab...

New column: Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel—RV news analysis for February 1–7

Tony Barthel -
This is the first of a weekly series where I use my experience in the RV world to help take a slightly deeper dive...

Yet another Grand Design RV recall

RV Travel -
This is the fourth Grand Design recall we have reported in the last three weeks. It makes you wonder about quality control in the...

Did Niagara Falls really freeze?

Gail Marsh -
A brutal polar vortex pushed temperatures well below freezing this past week. Translation? It's cold! It's been below freezing for several days in a...

The $299 Starlink Mini deal is back—and RVers may want to look again

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If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining things. The Starlink Mini has dropped back to $299, matching a deal RVers responded to strongly the...

Love’s plans 23 new RV Stops in 2026

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Highway travel centers have been edging into RV territory for a few years now, and that trend continues. Love’s says it plans to open...

Grand Design recall: Water tank heating pad may fail

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Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2026 Solitude fifth wheel trailers and Lineage motorhomes equipped with ThermaHeat Tank Pads. The water tanks' heating pads...
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