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Bystander saves wheelchair-bound RVer as motorhome fire erupts

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A New Jersey couple’s afternoon nearly turned tragic in Dunn, North Carolina, when their Class A motorhome caught fire while parked at a convenience...

Putting a sticker on your national park pass could invalidate it

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If you’re thinking about putting a sticker on your annual national park pass, here’s the risk: A ranger can reject it at the gate....

Zion National Park to prohibit large RVs from traveling through park

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Zion National Park will impose new restrictions on oversized vehicles traveling the historic Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway beginning June 7. Park officials say the changes...

National parks avoid major funding cuts, a key concern for RV travelers

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For RVers planning trips to national parks, the national park funding impact on RV travelers most often shows up in practical ways, including campground...

Ford F-150 is again the best-selling used vehicle in America

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Pickup trucks continue to dominate the U.S. used-vehicle market, led once again by the Ford F-150, which remains the best-selling used vehicle in America. The...

Love’s opens two new locations, one with RV hookup sites

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Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Eloy, Arizona, and Milan Township, Ohio, with two newly opened travel stops. With the addition of...

Health: Blood stem cell mutations may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

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RVtravel.com readers are mostly in their 60s and older. Because of their "senior" status, issues relating to Alzheimer's disease may be of special interest....

Why staffing shortages in national parks are changing the visitor experience

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If you’ve spent time in national parks over the past few seasons, you may have noticed subtle changes. A visitor center that opens later...

America’s quirkiest NYE “ball” drops, from pickles to moon pies

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Hey, RVers! You don’t have to head to Times Square to be part of a festive New Year’s Eve drop. Across the U.S., countless...

Why motorhome rollovers are so dangerous — and why seatbelts really matter

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Late in December 2025, we reported on a tragic motorhome crash that raised hard questions about how RVs behave in rollover situations, and what...

Motorhome carrying 15 overturns in Florida, raising safety questions

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A Florida motorhome crash early Saturday morning in Marion County is the kind of story RVers read slowly, because it’s easy to imagine yourself...

RV shipments dipped in November. Does it matter for RVers?

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RV shipments dipped in November, and if you’re watching the market—whether you’re shopping, selling, or just curious—it’s a fair question to ask. Does this...

Betty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104

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For RVers, national parks often begin with a windshield view—mountains ahead, trees framing the road, a sign that says you’ve arrived. But for many...

Ford issues major recall on EVs and hybrids; park mode may fail

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On December 19, 2025, Ford and U.S. safety regulators announced a large recall affecting certain Ford electric and hybrid models. If you own one of...

Experiment shows roads themselves could charge electric RVs

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Could highways charge your electric RV while you drive? What if an electric motorhome didn’t need long charging stops — because the highway itself kept...

‘Out of stock’ scams bilking online shoppers, BBB warns

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Will the pace of scams ever slow? The latest comes from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). With the holiday shopping season nearing its close and...

When high winds shut down I-15 in Idaho, one RVer made the smartest move of the day

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The RVer in this photo made a decision that likely saved more than a schedule. As the I-15 Idaho windstorm unfolded on December 17,...

RVers at risk: Expert warns Battle Born lithium batteries are dangerous and unsafe

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YouTuber Will Prowse is known for battery teardowns and evaluating lithium batteries as part of his DIY solar videos on the video platform. But...

Why winter RV camping feels different this year

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If you’ve spent winters RVing in places like Florida, Arizona, or Texas, you may already sense it—this winter doesn’t quite feel like past seasons....

Ford’s new F-150 Lightning pickup to have 700-mile range, improved towing

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Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday, December 15, announced a next-generation version of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup, featuring extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) technology designed...

Camping World debuts new RV financing plan, but buyers beware

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Camping World recently rolled out a new option for Camping World RV financing through a partnership with Octane Lending. The program, branded “Good Sam...

Who decides when an RV park should evacuate due to safety concerns?

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Last July, heavy rains and flooding caught the Texas Hill Country off guard. Along the Guadalupe River, home to campgrounds and RV resorts, things...

October RV sales fall, pausing hopes of a market turnaround

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RV sales slipped in October following September’s rebound, with new unit sales down 7.38% year-over-year, according to Statistical Surveys Inc. From September momentum to October...

National park pass lawsuit targets Trump image on 2026 pass

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A national park pass lawsuit is taking aim at the Trump administration’s plan to put President Donald Trump’s image on the 2026 “America the...

Starlink debuts mall vending machine selling discounted satellite dishes

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Well, here’s something we didn’t expect to spot between the mall pretzel stand and the Orange Julius: a Starlink vending machine. Yes, SpaceX has...

New bill aims to modernize 911 systems inside national parks

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A new bill currently moving through Congress could make a real difference to national park visitors. The proposed legislation would push the National Park...

Yosemite announces new campsite release dates

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RVers, don’t miss this: Yosemite National Park has finally announced new release dates for several of its most sought-after summer campgrounds after last month’s...

Marcus Lemonis steps down, as Camping World announces new CEO

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Camping World has announced a major CEO change, with long-time executive Matthew Wagner set to take over as chief executive officer on January 1,...

New bill would require all national park souvenirs be made in USA

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A new bill introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer and receiving bipartisan support would require that items sold in National Park Service (NPS) gift shops...

Buc-ee’s opening new locations in 2026

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If you’ve driven long stretches of interstate and suddenly found yourself craving clean restrooms, a giant selection of road snacks, and enough parking to...

Viral video shows bison flipping over a motorhome—Is it real?

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A viral bison-flipping-motorhome video circulating on Facebook appears to show a couple of bison overturning a motorhome in a park. Viewers and experts are...

Upcoming holiday events at national park sites across the U.S.

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Here’s a list of special events at national park sites happening all around the United States in December and some even into January. Make...

National Park Service announces 2026 fee-free entry days, changes who qualifies

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The National Park Service updated its list of entrance fee–free days for next year. The agency and the Department of the Interior published the 2026...

Dolly Parton entering the truck stop business

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Watch out Love's, Pilot Flying J, TA and other truck stops, or travel centers if you wish. Dolly Parton is about to provide some...

No cash? No problem, says judge in national park fee case

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A judge has again dismissed a challenge to the National Park Service cashless policy, ruling that visitor Toby Stover wasn’t harmed by the rule....

Starlink keeps RVers connected anywhere—Amazon Leo promises even more options

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Starlink RV internet has transformed life on the road, making it possible for RVers to work, stream, and stay connected from almost anywhere. With...

AI dynamic pricing hits campgrounds nationwide as rates change by the minute

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Campground prices are starting to feel a lot more like airline tickets. Some parks are rolling out AI tools, big reservation systems are getting...

Virtual campsite planner receives rave review from Forbes

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Campground Views, founded in 2012 by longtime RVtravel.com friend Mark Koep, is reshaping how RVers plan camping trips. On Tuesday, Koep was featured by...

Texas builds massive RV parks for temporary workers, but who will use them after?

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Taylor County is experiencing one of the biggest RV booms in Texas history. The county’s largest project, Elmdale — a 2,313-site RV park rising...

National parks to require photo ID for visitors 16 and up

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Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a new national park ID requirement will take effect at many of America’s busiest parks. The change may slow entry...

Join a celebration of the Wright Brothers first powered flight

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On December 17 at 8:30 a.m., the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC, in partnership with Dare County Schools, First Flight...

Oregon considers major overhaul of state park reservations amid crowding and cancellations

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If you’ve ever struggled to snag a campsite in a popular state park, Oregon’s latest move might catch your attention. Facing a multimillion-dollar budget...

Next year’s RV shipments expected to rise, but not by much

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The Winter 2025 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association, reaffirmed that 2026 wholesale RV...

Cowboys, cowgirls and Western fans will love this new Airstream

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If you're a cowboy or a cowgirl, or you think of yourself as one at heart, you might just fall in love with this...

Three family members die from RV refrigerator fire

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Investigators say an RV refrigerator fire likely sparked the blaze that killed three family members early on November 25 in Lexington, North Carolina. Deputy...

Lippert recalls hydraulic pump brackets on some motorhomes

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If you own a Forest River Forester or Sunseeker motorhome, a new Lippert hydraulic pump bracket recall may affect your RV, even if you...

New Utah campground near Capitol Reef offers easier RV access

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A new campground for RVs near Capitol Reef National Park is on the horizon. It could make finding a legal, level place to park...

Boy’s death in camp from falling oak tree branch prompts lawsuit

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RVtravel.com contributor J.R. Montigel wrote an article last month where he asked, "Is it safe to camp beneath trees during a windstorm?" He wrote:...

Detroit-area RV dealer hit by fire; several RVs likely destroyed

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BELLEVILLE, MI — A fire at National RV Detroit sent smoke and flames shooting into the sky Saturday afternoon, drawing the attention of drivers...

What’s an ‘Idaho stop’ and what’s it have to do with New Mexico?

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Strange title grabbed your attention? Good! Because if you travel through or winter in New Mexico, you may notice more cyclists rolling through intersections...
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