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Feds warn of scammers demanding payments for traffic violations

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning Americans of scammers claiming to be from NHTSA and demanding payment for traffic violations. These messages...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

RVer’s new $90,000 toy hauler RV is a nightmare on wheels

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Liz Amazing (her real name) posts a video every week on her YouTube channel about an RVer whose new or recently purchased RV turned...

Fleetwood, Holiday Rambler motorhomes recalled for fire risk

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REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Holiday Rambler Invicta, and Fleetwood Fortis recreational vehicles equipped with the theater seat option. The theater...

Fake relief check phone calls claim you have money waiting

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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a new phishing phone scam where callers claim you have an unclaimed “relief check” waiting....

Consumer alert: Buying milk? Are you getting cheated?

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If you have been to a supermarket lately you know very well that the cost of just about everything has gone way up. It's...

Scammers using A.I., voice cloning to target older Americans

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Scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their efforts to target older Americans by using the latest technology. They are even using voice cloning: Is...

Scam alert: Beware of unsolicited packages

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While the scam reported below does not specifically apply to RVers, it's something we all should watch out for to avoid being ripped off....

Arizona residents targeted in traffic fine scam

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Scam texts are now taking a multimedia approach to make Arizona residents think they owe money to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) –...

Lawsuit accuses GEICO of unlawfully raising insurance rates

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A proposed class action lawsuit accuses GEICO of failing to honor its accident forgiveness policy, which promises customers that their insurance premiums will not...

Court confirms Camping World unlawful practices. RV buyers to get big refunds

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If you’ve purchased a new RV from Camping World since 2017, there could be a refund waiting for you. A recent court ruling in...

RV crash test shows horror of head-on collision

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We've shown you RV crash tests before, but here's yet another one that reveals, once again, that recreational vehicles are not made to survive...

No RV buyer deserves to face a $200,000 nightmare like this

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Buying a new RV is supposed to be an exciting adventure and carefree way to enjoy one's life. But for Jason and Casey, as...

New 5th wheel nightmare: Problems pile up within weeks

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In this latest video (at the bottom of this article) from consumer advocate Liz Amazing (her real name), RVers Richard and Andrea explain why...

The dirty secrets of buybacks of defective RVs

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Join RV consumer advocate Liz Amazing (her real name) as she sheds light on the hidden struggles of RV owners dealing with defective vehicles. In...

Liz Amazing battles Jayco over RVers’ defective $250,000 motorhome

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Consumer advocate Liz Amazing (her real name) goes to bat for a couple whose repeated attempts to fix their new but defective $250,000 Jayco...

Unscrupulous towing services may charge six figures for a tow

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A new report from the trucking industry publication Land Line is reporting that predatory fees are common with towing companies of heavy-duty vehicles, even...

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...

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...

RV owners battle manufacturer over faulty roof: Extended warranty offers prove insufficient

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Early last month we wrote about two RVTravel.com readers with a weird problem. Their brand-new Forest River travel trailer came equipped with a roof...

Unprotected wiring in RV catches on fire. Is your RV next?

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We wrote earlier about a Montana RVer whose fifth-wheel wiring caught fire, leading to his filing a class action lawsuit. The suit alleges that...

RVers find roof bubbles on new RV. ‘Normal,‘ says RV dealer. RVtravel to the rescue

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We often hear from RVtravel.com readers who are having issues with RV dealers and manufacturers—consumer issues where we can sometimes help. This may be...

Keeping your credit cards safe—with your phone!

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Earlier this month police were called to a Starbucks in East Lyme, Connecticut. Staff reported a disturbance with two men who were in the...

You gave us the ‘good, the bad, and the ugly’ on road service plans

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Last Saturday we set off on what’s turned out to be a rather ambitious project. We asked about your experiences with emergency road service...

Take our emergency road service survey: Tell us the good, the bad, and the ugly

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RVers rightly depend on emergency road service providers, and there are a number to choose from. But how do you know which one to...

Does Camping World refuse to repair older RVs?

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You’ve heard of RV age discrimination before. There are some RV parks that simply won’t allow a rig on the property if it’s older...

Video: Woman’s new RV turns into a nightmare

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The thought of enjoying retirement by striking out on the open road would appeal to many people, but a central Arkansas woman said that...

Feds crack down on portable generators

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(February 26, 2022) — An agency of the federal government is cracking down on portable generators, which according to ProPublica can emit as much...

RV Consumer Support: Your credit card statements could hurt you!

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you’re like us, you don’t mind spending money when and where it’s needed. But you no doubt bristle...

Overloaded pickup? Your taillight might tell you!

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Some might say that taillights are the least glamorous parts of a motor vehicle. No matter, they do serve...

RV Consumer Support: Fuel-saving devices – Are they “snake oil”?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you recall that infamous scene from "Blazing Saddles," you know that there's a lot of gas floating around...

Why your local RV dealer won’t honor your warranty

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By Tony Barthel You bought a new RV and you got a great deal out of state. But now you have a few things wrong...

RV fires – Did one happen to you?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris A recent study by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) could light a match under complacency. The NFPA’s research...

Save money: Recertify propane cylinders

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Do you remember the story we ran about motorhome owners getting the runaround when trying to fill their propane...

Tiffin comes through – even after buyout

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris For decades we’ve heard the praises of Tiffin RVs. A couple of our friends own them and have largely...

Turned down when you want propane? For some RVers, it’s happening

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris A few weeks back we recounted the ordeal of a motorhome owner. She’d pulled her rig into a retail...

Readers write back: Buy new or used RV?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris When we fired up the RVtravel.com consumer support section, it didn’t take long for us to get plenty of...

Is RVer on the hook for storage charges while waiting for repairs?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Update, 11/10/2021: Owasco RV Centre has reached out to RVtravel.com regarding this story. Management tells us that they've been in...

Consumers speak: Would you buy a new RV? Maybe not a good idea

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris While it seems like the RV manufacturing industry is having a bang-up sales year, not everyone is cheering. There’s...

Do you need an RV buyer’s inspection? Here’s how to find one

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Since we began our RV Consumer Support section, we’ve heard from plenty of you. Some have asked for help...

Onan generator conks when parked – RV Consumer Support

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Pat K. responded to our offer to help RV consumers with problems. In his 2018 Coachmen Freelander, Pat has...

Help RVtravel.com build a database of reliable RV repair services

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Imagine yourself towing your travel trailer, or motoring your motorhome, in unfamiliar territory. You’re thousands of miles from “home”...

RV Consumer Support: Readers really responded!

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Last week we announced a new regular feature, RVTravel.com’s RV Consumer Support. It’s a function we feel all RVers...

RV Consumer Support: Dash gauges go down

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris If your RV dash gauges go down, life can get particularly complicated. Our RVtravel.com Consumer Support staff heard from...

RV Consumer Support: Dometic RV refrigerator won’t start

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Our RVtravel.com Consumer Support staff got a "help me out" request from reader Gary B. It seems that the...

Rock strike! Who’s responsible for your broken windshield?

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris You’re happily motoring down the road in your RV. Ahead of you is a dump truck with a load...

New RV Consumer Support column – We need YOUR help

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris We’ve spent months learning of, researching, and looking for answers to a big problem: motorhomes and pickup trucks sidelined...
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