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Illegal backyard RV slum angers homeowners

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Residents in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles are raising concerns about an illegal, makeshift RV park due to unsanitary conditions which includes human...

KOA swimming pond closes after drownings

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After two drowning deaths and a near-drowning, a Michigan KOA campground is shutting down its swimming pond. An 18-year-old man, Anthony Lavelle Shores Jr.,...

Lock your doors: A foot fondler is on the loose

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By Chuck Woodbury When I learned about this criminal, I wanted to laugh. But, no, that would be impolite and disrespectful. To the victims of...

Forest Service hiking some camping fees double or more

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U.S. Forest Service (USFS) campgrounds have traditionally been among the most affordable. Some in primitive locations with primitive facilities are still free today. Alas,...

Oregon State Parks testing same-day reservations

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Visitors hoping to camp last-minute at an Oregon State Park can now check online to view and book same-day openings at the coast when...

Have a bat time at Devils Tower National Monument

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On Saturday, July 22nd, the National Park Service and Devils Tower Natural History Association will host the Annual Bat Festival in the picnic area...

Enter to win a stay in Barbie’s Dream House

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If in your wildest dreams you’ve wished you could stay in a life-sized Barbie and Ken mansion, here’s your chance! Barbie’s Dream House will...

Man dies in car in Death Valley from extreme heat

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A 65-year-old man from the San Diego area was found dead in his vehicle in California's Death Valley National Park on the morning of...

Grand Design trailers recalled: Wheels could detach

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Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Momentum and Reflection travel trailers equipped with certain 5200 and 6000 CURT RV axles....

Rest area dump stations are closing. Where you gonna go?

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To paraphrase, “If it weren’t for your dump station, you’d have no place to go.” Sad to say, rest area RV dump stations are...

With RV sales plummeting, repair wait times are shorter

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As shipments of new RVs stagnate at a hair above 30,000 a month, posting a near-50% decline year-to-date over 2022, the dealers who sell...

Truckers and RVers battle over overnight parking

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A commercial truck driver in an interview posted on trucknews.com wrote the following regarding laws that require him and other truckers to drive only...

Mystery gas sickens 17 campers at Forest Service campground

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Fire units were dispatched to the Vallecito Campground in Colorado's San Juan National Forest on Wednesday in response to a report of campers sickened...

Thor motorhomes recalled: bike rack arms may detach

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Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tranquility and 2022-2023 Sanctuary motorhomes. The R-bike rack arms may fracture and detach. A bike rack...

Guadalupe Mountains National Park closed areas due to wildfire danger

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Effective Wednesday, June 28th, and until further notice, Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas has closed some park areas due to increased fire risk....

RV shipments down again in May, off half for 2023

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Shipments from RV factories to dealers and consumers were down dramatically again in May. Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2023 survey of...

Big crowds expected at Zion National Park on Independence Day weekend

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SPRINGDALE, Utah – Summer is the busiest season at Zion National Park, and this Independence Day weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) anticipates especially...

It’s summer. Beware of rattlesnakes

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sharing important information to keep you, your family and your pets safe from rattlesnakes. Recently, an 11-year-old boy was...

Slab City – Will sale shut down legendary RV boondocking spot?

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“Love, Brother Love say, Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show. Pack up the babies, and grab the old ladies. And everyone goes ...” —Neil Diamond “Everyone...

Cannibalistic insects swarming town along I-80 eating everything in their path, including their own kind

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You have never seen anything like this. Swarms of red-colored Mormon crickets crawling en masse, eating everything they come upon, including the ranchers' crops....

RVtravel.com rescues reader from maddening Sprinter repair issue!

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Last month, RVtravel.com reader Peggy E. read an article we published in 2021. The story was how RVers were being affected by an illegal...

National Parks seek input of e-bike impact on its lands

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The National Park Service (NPS) has announced an open comment period for members of the public and local, state, tribal and federal agencies to...

Washington state’s Hurricane Ridge to reopen June 27

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Olympic National Park will reopen the Hurricane Ridge area on June 27 after a fire destroyed the historic Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7. Parking spaces...

Four “Presidents” to help celebrate Independence Day at Mt. Rushmore

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Visitors to South Dakota's Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3rd and July 4th will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational...

California generator ‘ban’ fizzles – Cummins new generators on the way

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Back in late 2021, we reported on California’s potential ban of the sale of gas-fired portable generators. The "ban" allowed that by 2024, gas-fired...

FMCA RV club to hold 2024 convention in Oregon

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FMCA, a North American association of RV owners, will hold its 109th International Convention and RV Expo August 14 to 17, 2024, at the...

Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks implement fire restrictions

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Central California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will enter Stage 2 fire restrictions at 6 a.m. tomorrow, June 21. Stage 2 fire restrictions...

Moose attacks, tramples man walking his dogs on trail

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a report of a moose attack on a man walking his dogs in Coal Creek Canyon Monday morning....

More campers embracing artificial intelligence, says KOA. How about you?

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Campground giant KOA, which has more spots across the U.S. than a kid with chickenpox, says “campers” are embracing artificial intelligence. The big company...

Camping World to offer exclusive RV brands at some stores

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Camping World Holdings, Inc. has launched a new, industry-first dealership format that is dedicated exclusively to the RV industry’s best-known brands. Under this format,...

Operating new electric Pebble RV aims to be as easy as an iPhone

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A new RV manufacturer named Pebble has announced plans to develop a hassle-free electric travel trailer, which it calls an "RV experience." In a press release...

Investment company formed to buy RV parks, marinas

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Monarch Alternative Capital LP, an investment firm with approximately $11 billion of assets under management, has formed Go Outdoors, a platform to acquire, develop,...

Tiffin motorhomes recalled for chassis power issue

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Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Phaeton, Allegro Bus and Zephyr motorhomes. A fuse will trip during an a/c compressor failure, causing...

Lippert launches revolutionary flexible solar awning

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Lippert Components, Inc., announces the launch of Solera® OG, off-grid awnings constructed using the first-ever flexible solar awning fabric. In an exclusive partnership with...

Camping World stock shoots upward. What it means for RVers

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Last month Camping World’s price-per-share jumped up more than 20%. Earlier this week, Tuesday, Camping World stock value was up almost 27% since the...

California approves landmark bill to enhance camping access and streamline reservations

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California's State Assembly has approved AB 618, a groundbreaking bill aimed at simplifying campsite reservations and enhancing the camping experience in state parks. The legislation,...

RV manufacturer touts new 7-year extended warranty – Is it for real?

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The typical RV factory warranty runs “tip to tail” for a year. After that, let the buyer beware—you’re usually on your own when something...

Portland passes stricter street camping ordinance

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The city council of Portland, Oregon, voted 3 to 1 Wednesday to pass a new ordinance in response to its ongoing homelessness crisis. The...

New, comfy tent might be a good guest room for RVers

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One advantage of an RV over a tent is the RV gets you up off the hard ground. Well, here comes the new Space...

Jayco trailers recalled. Solar panel could detach

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Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain Jayco pop-up trailers. They include the 2023 Jayco Swift, Swift LI, Entegra Ethos and Ethos LI recreational vehicles....

Triple E RV recalls motorhomes for possible LP gas leak

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Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2023 Unity U24MB, U24cB, U24FX, U24MBL, U24RL, U24TB, and Wonder W24FTB, W24MBL, W24RL, W24RTB motorhomes....

Rare wolverine spotted in northern Calif. Keep an eye out

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Keep your eyes open (and your camera handy) if you're RVing in the Sierra Mountains in Northern California now. Multiple sightings of what is...

Winnebago motorhomes recalled for faulty seat belt attachments

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Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Winnebago Shell, 2021-2023 Winnebago Inspire, 2022-2023 Winnebago Vista, Adventurer, Forza, Journey and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes. The...

Keystone trailers recalled: Wardrobe cabinet component not installed

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Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Arcadia travel trailers. The backer board behind the cabinet for the wardrobe may not have been...

Forest River recalls some trailers; gas could leak into cabin

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RV manufacturer Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra and East to West Silver Lake travel trailers....

New ethanol-gasoline blend could be bad news for some RVers

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As you tool about the U.S. this summer in your gas-burning RV, you’ll find a sticker on the fuel pump. That sticker tells you...

Winnebago survey paints rosy picture of RVing in 2023

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From a press release In 2022, 82% of Americans indicated that they participated in outdoor activities such as camping and hiking at a location away...

Man pleads guilty in Yellowstone wildlife abuse case

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Let this be a reminder to leave wildlife in National Parks alone, and in other natural areas as well. Not only can it harm...

Grand Design RVs recalled for having no emergency exit window

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Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2023 Transcend travel trailers. The recreational vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in...

KOA campgrounds’ new king-sized campsites include ‘fire experience’

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Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has announced a new site class, the KOA Signature Site. The spacious campsites will further expand KOA's move toward...
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