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‘We thought we were in hell.’ Couple’s motorhome was hit/flipped by Lamborghini and Ferrari [VIDEO]

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A couple traveling in a Class B motorhome through the Italian countryside of the Island of Sardinia had their vacation ruined when smashed into...

Pepsi’s experience may speak to e-motorhoming future

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If the future holds the demise of petro-fired engines, then RVing will have to change or die. There’s been plenty written about whether or...

Used RV market report: Falling leaves, falling trailer prices

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The August 2023 market report for used RV prices has arrived. For the second straight month, wholesale auction prices for towable RVs have declined....

Winds blow over, shove motorhome across a highway (VIDEO)

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A family that saved up eight years for the trip of a lifetime got more than they bargained for when winds blew their rental...

Winnebago recalls some Revel motorhomes

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Revel motorhomes. The cables near the lithium batteries may contact the battery hold-down brackets, which can...

Federal government shutdown likely. What will it mean for public lands access?

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At the time of this writing, Friday, September 29, from all appearances, the likelihood of a federal government shutdown happening on Sunday is a...

California’s diesel engine testing rules roll out. Are you affected?

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Back in 2021 we wrote about mandatory diesel emissions testing that California was cooking up. Come October 1, this year, those new rules are...

RV shipments keep slipping in August

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The RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported this week that 28,071 recreational vehicles were shipped from manufacturers last month (August 2023), a decrease of 16.9%...

Airstream announces new app for Apple CarPlay

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JACKSON CENTER, OH (September 28, 2023) – Airstream has announced that its Airstream Smart Control connected vehicle app will soon be available in Apple CarPlay,...

Tiffin’s Allegro Bus and Zephyr motorhomes recalled for shock danger

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Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2016-2024 Allegro Bus and 2017-2024 Zephyr motorhomes. The 240-volt induction cooktop may not be grounded, which could...

Hike in camping fees proposed for Death Valley National Park

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DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments by October 25 on proposed fee changes for backcountry permits and...

Wrong hitch label on Winnebago motorhomes could lead to crash

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2022 EKKO, 2020-2022 Minnie Winnie, Spirit, 2020-2022 View, Navion, and 2020-2021 Vita and Porto motorhomes. An incorrect...

Homeless ‘solutions’ have mixed results

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Two cities on the West Coast have taken different approaches to homeless solutions. They’ve certainly had mixed results, showing that there are no quick...

Happening soon: A nationwide Emergency Alert system test

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A test of the nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) is planned for Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The purpose of...

Help sheriffs find this stolen travel trailer

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The El Paso County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding the trailer pictured above and those who stole it on August 25....

Encore RV to launch small, all-aluminum VENU travel trailer

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Encore RV is launching a product line called VENŪ. The first model, the 10KB, will debut at the upcoming industry-only Elkhart RV Open House....

Winnebago Travato motorhomes recalled, awning may extend unintentionally

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion. Needless to...

Yellowstone crowds up 45 percent this August over year before

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If you visited Yellowstone National Park recently and thought it was crowded, well ... it was. The park hosted 846,389 recreation visits in August,...

Death Valley National Park expected to reopen October 15

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Caltrans and the National Park Service (NPS) have announced that parts of State Route 190 (CA-190) and Death Valley National Park are tentatively scheduled...

Acadia National Park preparing for Hurricane Lee, closes campgrounds

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BAR HARBOR, MAINE (September 14, 2023) – To ensure the safety of park visitors, the National Park Service (NPS) will close several areas of...

Used towable prices drop 13% — but probably not why you think

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In June, prices for travel trailers and fifth wheels at wholesale auction averaged just a bit over $25,000. In July—the most recent reporting month—those...

Why are diesel prices rising – and what does the future hold?

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If you’re filling a diesel pusher or “oil burner” pickup, you’ve seen the prices rise. It’s not your imagination. Just in the last week,...

Really? Yes, really. Paying $9 for 10 miles worth of fuel

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RV staffer Gail Meyring snapped this photo today, Sept. 11, in Mammoth, California. This, she said, is the highest price she has ever seen...

Camping World and Eddie Bauer join forces. Two peas in a pod?

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In a seeming larger-than-life promotion, Camping World and Eddie Bauer – well, largely Camping World – tout a new collaboration. You might wonder what...

Forest River trailers recalled: Aluminum siding may detach

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Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Della Terra travel trailers and Silver Lake travel trailers. The sidewall extrusion may not have been properly...

Triple E RV recalls motorhomes for battery disconnect issue

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Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Unity U24IB and 2021-2023 U24TB motorhomes. The battery disconnect switch may contact the refrigerator...

Psst! Your car may be invading your privacy!

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There was a popular bumper sticker that advised what not to do, “When this rig’s rocking, ....” If you have a modern, technologically advanced...

Be warned: Don’t mess with elk in Yellowstone right now

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It's elk mating season in Yellowstone National Park right now, and that means you should stay clear of these fellows or risk a trip...

Travel trailer breaks out of Burning Man mud — video!

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This year's annual descent into independent mayhem at Burning Man got a bit sticky when it came time to go home. A much-needed, but...

Will Chinese electric cars force U.S. RVers’ fuel prices down?

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The cost of gasoline or diesel ranks high on the expense list of RVers. The impact can range from pain-in-the-wallet all the way to...

Motorhome hits bicyclist on highway. See dash cam footage

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Don't you sometimes wonder why more cyclists don't get hit when driving down busy highways? On highways with bike lanes, it's usually no problem....

Oh, this RV crash is horrible. There is a lesson here

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I've seen RVs like these being built. The quality of this motorhome, I'd guess, is somewhere between the houses of the first two little...

U.S. states ranked for road rage incidents—Are you headed for the worst state?

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Three years ago, RVtravel.com ran this plaintive reader comment: “Dear RV Shrink: I have an ongoing problem with road rage. He sits right next...

Nebraska man pulled over with massive bull riding shotgun

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In a moo-ving tale that left officers both shocked and amazed, police in Norfolk, Nebraska, wrangled in a traffic stop like no udder. A...

GMC Motorhomes make full circle: Hatchlings return to the nest

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It’s been a half-century since the first of the venerable GMC Motorhomes rolled off the Pontiac, Michigan, assembly lines. Though considered by many to...

Ford F-250, F-350 recalled: Rear axle shaft could break

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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle...

RV manufacturers and dealers worried about consumer lawsuits – get training from ‘Super Lawyers’

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For all the "sound and fury" of RV buyers fed up with shoddy, falling-apart purchases, we don’t often hear about them getting legal help....

Campgrounds closed at Cape Hatteras

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August 29, 2023 — Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC, (Seashore) is closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Idalia. As of this afternoon, regional...

KOA expands its stores’ beer offerings

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KOA, Kampgrounds of America, Inc., is expanding its stores' beer selection by coming together with Sidney, Montana-based Meadowlark Brewing to sell and promote the...

RV News Briefs, Monday, August 28, 2023

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Here is the latest news of interest to RVers. If you have a news tip, email it to us at editor@rvtravel.com. Thanks! Bryce Canyon National...

Yokohama tires on some larger motorhomes recalled

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Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain 504C, size 11R22.5 16H tires. A defective belt cushion splice may allow air to leak into sidewall....

Twin Firs Fire in Mount Rainier National Park inconveniencing visitors

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A half-acre fire is burning in Mount Rainier National Park, Superintendent Greg Dudgeon announced this morning, August 27. The Twin Firs Fire was started...

RV age discrimination? Washington ‘resort’ tells older RVs to leave

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Dozens of RV owners at Horn Rapids RV Resort in Richland, Washington, have been put on notice. If their RV is more than 10...

RV shipments continue to plummet

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It cannot be a happy time in the RV manufacturing capital of the world, Elkhart, Indiana, as shipments of new RVs continue to slide...

Convenience store selling gasoline right now for $2.99

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If you live near a Sheetz convenience store or are traveling near one, you are in luck. Its Unleaded 88 gasoline is selling for...

Love’s opens new location with 125-space RV park

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Love's Travel Centers has opened new locations in Colorado and Texas with a total of 132 RV spaces. The largest, in Cañon City, Colorado,...

National park visits break record, propel U.S. economy with unprecedented $50.3 billion visitor spending in 2022

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On Monday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2022 resulted in a record-high $50.3 billion, which benefited...

Gas prices drop slightly but future uncertain

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 24, 2023) — The national average for a gallon of gasoline dropped four cents since last week, despite growing gas demand....

RVers show big interest in electric bicycles

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Interest in e-bikes has never been higher, if the results of a poll Thursday at RVtravel.com are any indication. Of the more than 1,300...

Gary Milner is elected new president of RV club FMCA

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GILLETE, Wyo., August 23, 2023 — Gary Milner defeated challenger Curtis Coleman today to become the next National President of FMCA, the Family Motor...
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