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Heading to the desert? Read these tips

RV Travel -
By Bob Difley If you are planning to head south to the deserts this winter for the first time, here are a few tips to...

What advice do you have for new RVers?

Cheri Sicard -
RVtravel.com readers have a lot of collective wisdom among them. Far more, in fact, than the glut of new RV sites popping up these...

Help desk: Air shock advice wanted

RV Travel -
Message from our editor: Our small staff is challenged every day to answer all the email we receive from readers seeking advice. Alas, we always...

10 helpful tips for driving an RV at night

Gail Marsh -
A family emergency recently prompted us to drive our RV at night. We prefer to travel during daylight hours, but this time it just...

10 ways you can use ice cubes while RVing

Gail Marsh -
They are the clink, clink in our glass, for sure! But ice cubes can be used in many other helpful ways as you RV....

Brilliant RV and camping food hacks: Why didn’t I think of that?

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard This is a fun and easy-to-watch video from the folks at Buzz Feed. Despite its simplicity and accessibility, there are a TON...

How to start a charcoal grill without lighter fluid or a chimney

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard If you have ever wondered how to start a charcoal grill without lighter fluid, this extremely short but invaluable video is for...

Know Your RV: Go lug nuts!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Sad to say, for many RVers, they know more about peanuts than lug nuts. That could be a real problem. While you can get...

8 RV propane tips to keep things running smoothly

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard Everything you ever wanted to know about RV propane systems but did not know who to ask is covered in the 8...

What’s the best RV road service for you?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It's a perennial question among RVers: Which emergency road service (ERS) is the best? If you Google the question, seems like everyone has an...

ERS reader survey: Detailed results for numbers geeks

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
If you're here because you read our story, What's the best RV road service for you?, then you may be a numbers geek. If...

Know Your RV: Dripping air conditioner woes

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
One of the great gifts for summertime RVing is that rooftop air conditioner. It can turn a blisteringly hot, miserably muggy day into a...

Know Your RV: Use your water heater on gas or electric—or both?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Nearly all RV water heaters operate on LP gas; there are rare exceptions. But some RVs offer an option on their water heater: an...

Know Your RV: Know your measurements

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Really knowing your RV covers a lot of ground. But before your first trip out of the driveway with a "new to you" RV,...

Know Your RV: Why balance your trailer tires?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Got a fifth-wheel or travel trailer? Then your “towable” RV has tires on the ground. If you check your tire pressure regularly, and don’t...

Know Your RV: Sanitize your ‘new’ used RV fresh water tank

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
In the market for a used RV? That’s how many get into the RV lifestyle. Careful shopping can yield a pre-owned RV for far...

Video shows horrific trailer crashes in Australia. New RVers partially to blame

RV Travel -
The news video (below) from Australia discusses the increase in crashes of travel trailers (caravans, as they are called there) with dash camera footage...

Know Your RV: 7 tips for a happy RV toilet

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
For many new to the RV lifestyle, the RV toilet is a mysterious dweller in a tiny closet. But if you plan on spending...

How to deal with losing your wallet while on the road

Cheri Sicard -
Losing your wallet while on the road during an RV trip. It was not something I had thought much about. Until it happened! The day...

11 ways to upcycle tin cans while RVing

Gail Marsh -
I like to pack food along for our RV trips. And I prefer to use those foods that come packaged in cans. Why? Because...

Hold down summertime holding tank stink

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
"I stink, therefore I am," says my philosopher. He lives under my RV, and travels everywhere with me. He's a rather nondescript fellow, about...

Why finance an RV for 20 years?

Johnny Robot -
By Johnny Robot NON-HUMAN STAFF WRITER When it comes to financing a RV, there are a few things you need to take into account. The first...

Easy tip for draining fresh water tank: Add a hose end!

Nanci Dixon -
Here's an easy tip for draining the fresh water tank: Add a hose end! As full-time RVers staying in different RV parks across the country,...

29 ways to use baking soda while RVing

Gail Marsh -
You know you have some. Your baking soda might be in the RV’s kitchen cupboard, or perhaps you have a box inside your RV’s...

Tips from professional RV detailers to keep your RV looking good-as-new

Nanci Dixon -
Our RV looks as good as new! We just had our motorhome professionally detailed and wow, does it look good! It looks even better...

Make RV life easier with these 396 tips using everyday items

Gail Marsh -
Living the RV life means relaxation, new places to see, and many more relationships to enjoy. You’ll have more time for all of that...

20 smart uses for rubber bands while RVing

Gail Marsh -
Sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference when camping. Take rubber bands, for example. They are small but mighty! And they can...

12 RV travel tips to make life easier

Gail Marsh -
Here are 12 great RV travel tricks and tips that are sure to make your RV life even better. Why? Because they make things...

These are the skills you must maintain to continue RVing

Gail Marsh -
“How long will you continue RVing?” Have you been asked this question? I have. More than once! I know the question comes from a...

Don’t ever do these 6 things at the dump station!

Nanci Dixon -
Don’t do this at the dump station! There are a few important rules of dump station etiquette that are for everyone, not just newbies....

If you plan to buy or sell your RV online, read this first

RV Travel -
By Janet Groene An Oregon couple plans to retire in 2023 and hopes to travel by RV for five years. They narrowed their choice to...

These are six critical photos to keep on your phone

Gail Marsh -
What is it that most of us carry no matter where we go? Our cell phones, of course! We may leave our purses or...

It might be good to have old tires in your driveway

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
An initial read of the headline might sound alarm bells in neighborhoods across the country. But think about it: If you’re a safety-conscious RVer,...

My top 5 favorite RV hacks and tips

Gail Marsh -
I see them everywhere: RV tips and hacks. Well, I’m throwing in my two cents' worth! Here are my personal favorite RV tips and...

How to stock a small RV pantry for long-term travel

Cheri Sicard -
Food and travel! Two of life’s greatest pleasures combined. In order to take full advantage of this magical pairing, I’ve compiled some tips for...

Five ways to prevent your pet being killed in the desert

RV Travel -
Here are some tips about traveling with pets, primarily dogs, in the desert according to rangers at Death Valley National Park. The advice is...

20 bar soap hacks to make RV life easier

RV Travel -
By Gail Marsh In my local store, the bar soaps have been demoted to the lowest shelf. Liquid soaps, in all of their various scents...

Inflation is soaring! How to stretch your camping dollars

Nanci Dixon -
As inflation is currently impacting all of us, knowing how to stretch your camping dollars can come in handy. Summer RV trip planning may...

A place you probably haven’t thought of to store shoes in your RV

Nanci Dixon -
Finding a place to store shoes in your RV is always a game. Having limited space to store anything is challenging. Especially challenging...

Here’s how having an “outside bin” keeps your RV’s interior cooler

Gail Marsh -
No, this isn’t a new gadget that somehow boosts your air conditioner’s output, nor is it some cobbled-together swamp cooler system. So, what is...

Encounter a moose in the wild? Stay away

RV Travel -
Most of us are thrilled when we spot a moose in the wild. But, whatever you do, keep your distance from the animal. And...

Get the most out of your RV’s closet with these easy organizational hacks

Gail Marsh -
It can be one of the smallest yet most important areas in your RV. Your closet. Whether you enjoy a “walk-in” (I use the...

Avoid disaster: Make sure your RV is level before retracting slides

Nanci Dixon -
I am usually very careful about making sure the RV is level. I even have an extra battery-operated level to put on the floor...

10 easy ways to fix 10 irritating problems in the RV

Gail Marsh -
Okay, fine, I’ll admit it. After four days cooped up inside our RV because of steady rain, little irritants can really get to me!...

How it Happened: The invention of the tea bag (plus unusual tea bag tricks!)

Gail Marsh -
As with so many things, there is debate about the actual inventor of the tea bag. While I’m not an expert, I prefer the...

Bottle savers for the frugal RVer: Get every last drop!

Nanci Dixon -
We try to be frugal, at least with some things, and getting that last drop of hand lotion out of the bottle is one...

A 10-minute daily clean will make a world of difference in your RV

Gail Marsh -
If you’re traveling in your RV, mornings are busy as you prepare your rig for the day’s drive: securing loose items, clearing the floor...

VIDEO: The proper way to connect a tow bar to your vehicle

Andy Pargh -
In this video I'll show you the steps required to properly connect a tow bar to your vehicle. While I'm using a Blue Ox...
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