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Debate over Colorado community’s limit on RV camping draws in RVIA

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By Mike Gast The Woodland Park, Colorado, City Council is toying with the contentious idea of removing the community’s 180-day camping limit for RV owners,...

Canadian RVers struggling to start camping season near home

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By Mike Gast RV owners in the U.S. are looking forward to a return to “semi-normal” camping trips this summer, but that isn’t the situation...

Triple E recalls some RVs: Some wires may be damaged

Chuck Woodbury -
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Unity U24FX, U24Rl, U24MB, U24CB, U24TB, U24IB, 2020-2021 Wonder W24MB, W24FTB, W24RTB, and 2020...

Monster new 2021 Cadillac Escalade: Is more better for RVers?

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By James Raia A year after the Lincoln Navigator debuted, General Motors launched the Cadillac Escalade, the luxury brand’s first sport utility vehicle. It was...

Airstream recalls some trailers, cabinet doors could fall off

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Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Globetrotter travel trailers. The adhesive on the overhead cabinet doors may fail. If that were to happen, the...

RV dealers can’t find RVs to sell. How it affects you

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By Mike Gast I recently had the pleasure of sitting in on a conference call with about 20 large RV dealers and a few other...

Did you get a counterfeit copy of a popular RV book from Amazon?

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By Mike Gast A chronic problem with Amazon that has plagued authors and publishers for years has finally made its way to the RV industry....

Some Spartan RV chassis being recalled for fuel leak issue

Chuck Woodbury -
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2017-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K2 and K3 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore...

East Coast fuel shortages: What’s to be done – and how real are they?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Last week’s cyberattack against the major East Coast oil pipeline set up circumstances that could potentially create fuel shortages....

Jayco recalls some trailers: Spare tire carrier could break

Chuck Woodbury -
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021 Jay Feather Micro travel trailers. The spare tire carrier could break at the bend radius or gusset. A...

Another campground closed due to vandalism

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From RVBusiness.com Another case of public land abuse in Idaho run amok, according to KTVB. The U.S. Forest Service posted on its Facebook page that Mann Creek Campground...

RV Preview: CyberLandr™ camper for the Tesla Cybertruck2™

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By Tony Barthel While a lot of people not familiar with Tesla cars see them as regular cars with electric drivetrains, those who have or...

Yellowstone adding driverless shuttles for test program this summer

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By Mike Gast If you’ve been to Yellowstone National Park in the past 10 years, you know the frustrations of bad roads, bison jams and...

City of Austin, Texas, reinstates camping ban

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By Mike Gast Austin voters decided Saturday, May 1, to reinstate a city ordinance that bans overnight camping near downtown, around the University of Texas,...

New RV magazine ignores older RVers

Chuck Woodbury -
After decades of publication, the two most popular American RV magazines, Trailer Life and Motorhome, were discontinued last year. Subscribers received a new, replacement...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, May 9, 2021

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By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – ongoing pandemic, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news stories...

Tiffin recalls some 2017-2021 Phaeton motorhomes

Chuck Woodbury -
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Phaeton motorhomes. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore, allowing the high...

Keystone recalls some trailers for underrated safety chains

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Passport 282QB, 2400RB, 2704RK trailers. The safety chains installed are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight...

Forest River recalls some Coachmen Catalina trailers

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 2021 Coachmen Catalina travel trailers. A wire with the incorrect gauge was routed from the battery and...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, May 2, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

Some Airstream Class B RVs may show wrong GVWR

Chuck Woodbury -
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Interstate Class B motorhomes. The Federal Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) may have incorrect occupant cargo carrying...

Airstream recalls some motorhomes for fire danger issue

Chuck Woodbury -
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021 Interstate 19 class B motorhomes. The wiring harness for the radio may have an undersized wire. An undersized...

Will fuel shortages affect your summer travel?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris This week the media was full of dire warnings that RVers and other motor fuel users could see fuel...

You just missed the chance to buy this rare Italian RV restoration

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you were looking for a unique RV restoration project, you just missed it. A French automotive auction house,...

More spam from Camping World

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris When Marcus Lemonis took the reins controlling the Good Sam Club, it wasn’t long before many members dubbed it...

Proposed Texas law could limit overnight RV parking in entire state

Mike Gast -
By Mike Gast A bill that would target homeless “campers” in Texas could have unintended yet far-reaching impacts on RVers looking for a quick overnight...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, April 25, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of everyday bad news, some good news stories still bubble to the surface. We want to make...

Free download: RV manufacturers and the brands they make

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Second edition published May 20, 2021. 32 pages added. A free 105-page report from RVtravel.com of every U.S. RV manufacturer and the makes and models...

Out-of-state motorhomes are exempt in California smog plan

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris In early March we reported on the new pollution-reduction rule-making going on in California. The California Air Resources Board...

Tiffin recalls some Phaeton motorhomes with roof mounted awning

Chuck Woodbury -
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. (Tiffin) is recalling certain 2021 Phaeton motorhomes that are equipped with a roof mounted passenger side awning. A roof mounted body...

Newmar recalls some 2021 motorhomes for steering loss issue

Chuck Woodbury -
Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, New Aire, Ventana, and Mountain Aire vehicles. The steering output shaft may be...

2021 North American Camping Report finds 2.6 million new camping households

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By Mike Gast Kampgrounds of America Inc. just released its 2021 North American Camping Report, and it confirms what most recreational vehicle owners already knew...

What are your two major sources of news?

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When you read, listen or watch the news, what are the two most common ways you're doing so? Do you listen to the radio...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, April 18, 2021

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By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – again rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good...

Longtime Quartzsite RV Show promoter dies

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Kenny King, the longtime owner and promoter of Arizona's annual Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show, has died after a battle with leukemia. "It...

California State Parks adds new automated dump stations

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California State Parks is expanding its recreational vehicle (RV) dump station pilot project this month by installing new automated RV dump station collection systems...

Keystone recalls Bullet RV trailers for emergency exit issue

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Keystone Bullet 34BIPR travel trailers. The bedroom emergency egress window may have an incorrect crank handle...

Some Dutchmen Aspen Trail travel trailers recalled

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling 2020-2021 Dutchmen Aspen Trail 2760THS and Aspen Trail 3250THS trailers. The ramp door fasteners may be installed improperly...

2022 Nissan Pathfinder: SUV returning to its rugged roots

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By James Raia The Nissan Pathfinder debuted 35 years ago and it was promoted as a rugged, midsized off-road sport utility vehicle. It worked. Nearly...

Keystone RV recalls some 2021 Passport trailers

Chuck Woodbury -
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2021 Passport 282QB trailers equipped with a rear compartment door. The spare tire is mounted to the...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, Sunday, April 11, 2021

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

Some Rockwood, Flagstaff fifth wheels recalled

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheel recreational vehicles. The pin box may be underrated...

Some 2019-2020 Sprinter RVs, vans recalled

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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The multifunctional display in the instrument cluster may not...

New RV inspection facilities may help RV quality issues

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris You don’t need to look far to find dissatisfaction among folks who’ve bought new RVs. It’s a matter of,...

Video: Starlink Internet Service: The good news and the bad news

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There's good news about SpaceX's Starlink internet's customer portal that allows customers to edit their own service address without involving customer service, which was...

Good News: Things to smile about this week, April 4, 2021

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By Nanci Dixon In the midst of an abundance of bad news – rising COVID numbers, unemployment, evictions, homelessness and hunger – some good news...

National park entry reservations – Will this be the new normal?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Come May 28, you’ll no longer be able to motor up to Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park and get...

Winnebago recalls Minnie trailers for wrong tire information

Chuck Woodbury -
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020 Minnie travel trailers. The incorrect tire size was printed on the Tire and Loading Information label. As...

Forest River recalls some Berkshire motorhomes

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire Class A motorhomes. The brake lights may not adequately reflect light. As such, these...

Ford recalls some motorhomes for chassis problem

Chuck Woodbury -
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling as many as 16,128 model year 2020 to 2021 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis...
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