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Flood of alarmist YouTube videos spew lies about demise of the RV industry

Cheri Sicard -
Many RVers have seen these dramatic YouTube videos pop up lately. The RV market is collapsing. Repossessions are out of control. Brands like Jayco,...

Changing driving habits could be early indicator of dementia

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By Stephen Beech Changing driving habits could be an early indicator of dementia, suggests new research. People with a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease start getting behind...

Walmart recalls 201,000 Ozark Trail camping stoves – Stop using immediately

Gail Marsh -
Walmart has recalled the Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stove with the warning: Stop using immediately. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says...

Senior’s home on wheels stolen; insurance process leaves him stuck

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PARKSVILLE, British Columbia – For Daryl Hill, a heart attack wasn’t the only emergency this fall. While he was in the hospital, someone...

National Parks update fees, hike those for nonresidents

Gail Marsh -
On November 25, the Department of the Interior announced major changes to policies and fees at all U.S. national parks which will roll out...

How delayed pay for seasonal park workers could affect campgrounds and trails

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Many seasonal employees at national parks have not yet received some of the back pay owed to them after the recent government shutdown. These...

RV-turned-chicken-coop fire sparks holiday warning on turkey frying safety

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BENTON COUNTY, Wash. — Firefighters in Benton County had an unusual start to the week: a fire in an RV that doubled as a...

RV shipments down for October, but up slightly for year

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Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2025 survey of manufacturers found that 30,243 RVs were shipped in October, a 1.2% decrease from the...

Five smart ways to keep your RV from being stolen

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RV theft happens more often than most people realize, and it can occur at campgrounds, storage lots, driveways, or even dealership service centers. While you...

Hiker burns toilet paper, destroys 1,000 Joshua trees

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A hiker’s lit toilet paper sparked a wildfire that burned 72 acres in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. The fire, which broke out October...

After six years, Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s scenic loop reopens for RVers

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After more than six years of closures, RVers heading to Theodore Roosevelt National Park scenic loop can finally drive the full circuit again. A...

Major RV electrical requirement pushed to 2027 amid equipment shortage

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Regulators have pushed back the Grounding Monitor Interrupter (GMI) RV requirement, giving manufacturers extra time to prepare. Originally scheduled for January 2026, the safety...

Why KOA singled out the Petaluma KOA for its top 2026 award

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The Petaluma KOA Campground of the Year has earned KOA’s top honor for 2026, recognized for decades of family ownership, thoughtful upgrades, and a...

Beware: Thanksgiving is dangerous day for cooking fires

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An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023. That's a 388 percent increase over the...

Go underground for this memorable holiday concert

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If you are anywhere near Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park on December 7, you are in luck. One of the most memorable public holiday...

Forest River to update its customer call center to improve service

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(Nov. 24, 2025) — Forest River, Inc. announced today a new effort to improve its customer and owner experience with an expansion of its...

Love’s opens in Trinidad, CO, with 10 RV hookups, dog park, fresh food

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RV travelers on I‑25 now have a new spot to refuel, relax, and recharge. Love’s Travel Stop's Trinidad, Colorado, RV location has opened at...

Tips, advice and other things you should know about recalls

Janet Groene -
FOMO stands for Fear of Missing Out. The world of recalls is one place where missing out is a real risk. Recalls of any product...

Huge Trek bicycle and e-bike recall for risk of brake failure

Gail Marsh -
Trek just announced a safety recall that could affect many RVers. The company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission say certain Trek Precaliber...

Court clears way for massive Gulf Coast RV resort on former golf course

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A long-running dispute over a former golf course in Jackson County has come to an end, clearing the way for a Gulf Coast RV...

Thor launches two major RV recalls over dangerous solar panel failures

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Thor Motor Coach has issued a major Thor RV solar panel recall, affecting thousands of 2022–2024 models. Owners are warned that factory-installed solar panels...

Grand Design unveils new Omega frame amid ongoing frame-failure scrutiny

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Grand Design is loudly promoting its new Omega fifth‑wheel frame. Its redesign says it uses thicker steel, more fasteners, and added structural reinforcements. But...

Wyoming cracks down on marijuana usage on federal lands

Gail Marsh -
Federal prosecutors in Wyoming are taking marijuana possession on federal lands seriously. This includes national parks. The U.S. Attorney for Wyoming recently announced the office...

Utah woman sentenced for defacing sacred petroglyphs

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RVers who were outraged last year when photos surfaced of a woman defacing a petroglyph panel in southern Utah now have some closure. A...

Yet another Camping World giant-flag dispute erupts

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COLDWATER, MICHIGAN — A towering American flag flying above Camping World in Coldwater has sparked new controversy, setting off what many are calling the...

$70,000 bonus offered as NPS seeks 500 new park officers nationwide

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After years of operating with thinner-than-usual staffing, the National Park Service (NPS) has launched a coast-to-coast recruitment drive for new law enforcement officers. The...

Winnebago recalls trailers: Cooktop flame may invert

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Winnebago Towables is recalling certain 2025-2026 Micro Minnie travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the...

Stolen RVs reported Nov. 7-14, 2025

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Help find these stolen RVs from around the United States and Canada which we learned about the week of November 7 to 14, 2025....

Keystone trailers recalled: Generator fuel lines may be installed wrong

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Keystone RV is recalling certain 2024-2026 Dutchmen Voltage fifth wheel trailers. The generator fuel lines may have been incorrectly installed, feeding fuel into the...

Campground Views updates user experience to make planning easier

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Campground Views has launched an updated browser experience designed to make planning outdoor adventures easier and more intuitive. The new browser functionality introduces simplified navigation...

Poll finds 7 in 10 Americans want to protect national parks from budget cuts

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A new poll shows that 7 in 10 Americans oppose national park funding cuts. The findings signal broad concern over how proposed budget reductions...

RV refrigerator maker Norcold files for bankruptcy

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Norcold LLC, a longtime name in RV refrigeration, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, revealing more than $300 million in debt....

American Heartland theme and RV park collapses amid fraud lawsuit

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From dream to disaster: The American Heartland theme park collapse has stunned Oklahoma and investors nationwide. Once envisioned as a $2.5 billion destination designed...

New Evotrex travel trailer lets RVers roam farther with hybrid system

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The dream of a fully electric RV took a hit when Chevrolet pulled its BrightDrop electric van from the market. The exit left early...

Purchased a Grand Design or planning to? You may be eligible for a rebate

Gail Marsh -
Grand Design has rolled out a short-window rebate on new, previously unregistered 2024 and 2025 fifth wheel models. This gives RV shoppers a rare chance...

North Rim Grand Canyon reopens after fire. What RVers need to know

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The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is welcoming visitors once again after the destructive Dragon Bravo Fire, giving RVers a firsthand look...

Visit the National Parks for free this Veterans Day

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In honor of Veterans Day, the National Park Service (NPS) is waiving entrance fees to parks for everyone on November 11. In addition, current...

Terrifying crash in NM good reminder for RVers

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A serious crash involving a truck towing a travel trailer has highlighted the risks RVers face on busy urban interchanges. Tuesday morning, Nov. 4,...

Lazydays to delist its stock; prepares to shut down

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Lazydays, one of the country’s most recognizable RV dealership groups, has announced that it will delist its stock from the Nasdaq exchange and move...

Scam alert: Did you receive a package you did not order?

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Here's some valuable advice from the Better Business Bureau about a scam that's making the rounds that you need to know about to protect...

Major Google Maps update could doom trip planner apps

RV Travel -
The day of paying for an app to help you plan your trip's route or find places and services along the road may soon...

California installing cameras to catch speeders in construction zones

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California motorists should be prepared to slow down in construction zones, as the state is expanding its use of automated speed enforcement. Two new...

Huge recall of Jeep Wranglers and Grand Cherokees for fire risk

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Stellantis (Chrysler) is issuing a Jeep plug-in hybrid recall affecting more than 320,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee vehicles in the U.S. after high-voltage...

New RV versions of truck stops planned

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If you’ve ever squeezed into a crowded truck stop with your RV, you know how stressful it can be. Overland Oasis aims to change...

11 RVs destroyed in Camping World lot fire

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — For RVers, leaving an RV in a dealership lot usually feels safe—but late Tuesday night, that sense of security vanished...

Help find this travel trailer stolen in Illinois

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The travel trailer pictured above was reported stolen on November 4 from a secured storage facility in Mossville, Illinois, just north of Peoria. The...

One-third of drivers ignore roadside emergencies—Don’t be one of them

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If you’re an RVer, you’ve probably seen it: a flashing light on the shoulder, a tow truck assisting a stranded vehicle, or a police...

California bill could allow immediate RV demolition after tow

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If you have an RV parked on a public street in Santa Cruz County, you might want to keep one eye over your shoulder...

Furloughed park rangers find purpose in classrooms

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ROSS, Calif. — When the government shutdown closed Muir Woods, interpretive ranger Adrian Boone found a new way to stay busy. He’s now part...

Why RVers won’t ever visit these U.S. cities again

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Some U.S. cities couldn’t be less friendly to RVers if they posted “No Motorhomes Allowed” signs at the city limits. In fact, several places...
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