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Do you run your RV’s propane fridge while traveling?

RV Staff -
Russ De Maris is writing an article on how driving uphill can affect RV refrigerators. He needs your help in developing the story, so...

Meet our newest National Park: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh The COVID-19 virus brought us many new and unique experiences: face mask fashion, months-long isolation, work-from-home, social distancing, and even schooling via...

2021 Dodge Durango: No wonder it’s called a Hellcat

James Raia -
By James Raia Production has started on the beast of all sport utility vehicles, the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. The most powerful SUV ever made,...

The pandemic still rages: Can we travel safely in our RV yet?

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon As the travel bug is biting, the itch is upon us. COVID-19 is getting so, so old. Where and how can we...

Fun family RV Short Stops begin with live animal cams

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many wildlife parks and zoos are turning to online technology, such as live animal cams, to...

Towing a dead vehicle – Are you prepared to be dragged out of trouble?

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes After more than 50 years of driving, and a lot of it off-road, I've had a bit of experience towing "dead" vehicles....

RVing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail: Top destinations

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon Expand a National Parks bucket list by traveling the United States Civil Rights Trail. The past year or so has been unprecedented...

Did you use your RV more than two months in 2020?

Emily Woodbury -
No matter if you traveled or not, 2020 was a year to remember. The year that everything changed... We know many of you still managed...

RV Short Stops during February, Black History Month

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane During February, Black History Month, the National Park Service helps celebrate more than 400 years of African American history. Events highlight...

Pickup trucks still ruled in 2020, but COVID-19 shocked sales

James Raia -
By James Raia Pickup trucks once again led vehicle sales in the United States in 2020. It was expected. What wasn't expected was how much...

New coast-to-coast trail lets you bike or walk across the U.S.

Emily Woodbury -
Forget RVing across the country – what about biking or walking cross-country? If that sounds like something you'd want to do, you're in luck....

RV Short Stops – ‘Ma’ Rainey House & Blues Museum

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane With the recent premiere of the film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” the legendary blues singer Ma Rainey is introduced to a...

COVID-free towns to visit this summer – No pandemic worries!

Dave Helgeson -
By Dave Helgeson As we say goodbye to 2020 and look ahead to 2021, we are all wishing the pandemic would be a distant memory...

RV Short Stops: State parks’ First Day Hikes = healthy, fun family outings

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane Say good riddance to 2020 and a healthy hello to 2021 by heading outdoors for one of the "First Day Hikes"...

Have you made a campground reservation for this summer?

Emily Woodbury -
A couple of weeks ago we asked if you had begun trip-planning for 2021 yet. A combined 51 percent of you answered that you...

Pickup truck weighs 30,000 pounds. See what it’s made of!

James Raia -
By James Raia Chris Miller has made public art for decades. He works in granite, marble and wood, and he's made plenty of monuments in...

This bizarre accommodation on wheels welcomes RVers, others

Chuck Woodbury -
Okay, we admit: this is not your ordinary recreational vehicle. But it does fit the definition as a dwelling on wheels. We believe it's a...

Have you begun trip-planning for 2021 yet?

Emily Woodbury -
Ah, 2021... the year we can travel again! Perhaps that exclamation mark should be a question mark... Last week Nanci Dixon wrote about "COVID fatigue."...

Will you travel to see friends or family for the holidays this month?

Emily Woodbury -
The holidays look different this year, but for many of us, we might be trying to make them seem as "normal" as we possibly...

Want to camp for free? All it takes is a little work…

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon Ready for your next RV adventure but worried about finding a campsite among the crowd? Are campsite costs going up? Like to...

RV Short Stops – Texas Parks safely celebrate the holidays

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane Writer’s Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, I am highlighting places that can be safely experienced from the road or in an...

2021 RV shipments still climbing: Where will we stay?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris The boys back in Indiana are practically dancing a jig: The RVIA (RV Industry Association) projects manufacturers could roll...

Planning a trip makes you happy! Tips to fight “COVID fatigue”

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon Fighting off "COVID fatigue?" You're not alone. Lots of people are feeling COVID fatigue lately, and we don't mean fatigue from being...

Dates announced for 2021 free admission to National Parks

Chuck Woodbury -
The federal government announced Thursday that all National Park Service sites will have six entrance fee-free days in 2021 – so mark your calendars....

Unique, creative, funny mailboxes along the road

Chuck Woodbury -
Here is another installment of Mailboxes along the Road — unique, funny, outrageous and/or otherwise creative mailboxes the readers of RVtravel.com have spotted while...

What would you do for an internet connection?

Dave Helgeson -
By Dave Helgeson After nearly two weeks of boondocking at various sites without a usable internet connection, the inbox of my email account was approaching...

Visit a ghost town with “wild” animals to feed

Chuck Woodbury -
There's a certain ghost town along Route 66 where wild animals roam the streets, and where the local merchants encourage tourists to feed them....

Winter is awesome bald eagle watching time

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane Writer’s Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are highlighting places that can be safely experienced from the road or in an...

Reserving a campsite for “tonight”? Maybe some help

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris One of the biggest frustrations facing some RVers is the inability to do a spur-of-the-moment trip. With so many...

Pedal car exhibit and race would be a hoot to see

James Raia -
By James Raia A forthcoming exhibit in Rhode Island allows youngsters to get behind the wheel of cars made to fit. And, don't miss the...

So, where was this photo taken?

Chuck Woodbury -
Where is Gail? RVtravel.com's Gail Meyring is standing by a character that may look familiar to you. But, no, it's not Snoopy! As we told...

How many U.S. states in the “Lower 48” have you visited with an RV?

Emily Woodbury -
For those of us who own an RV, our "home on wheels," it's entirely possible to spend time in a different state every day...

If the speed limit is 60, how fast will you typically go when driving/towing your RV?

Emily Woodbury -
Driving motorhomes and towing trailers doesn't exactly scream "speed demon," but it certainly could for a select few! When you're in your RV, do...

Elk, wildlife viewing perfect outdoor activity during pandemic

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane Writer’s Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, RV Short Stops is highlighting places that can be safely experienced from the road or...

Tips to improve your RV’s gas mileage

RV Travel -
This is written by our friend Eric Johnson, from TechnoRV. Filling an RV or tow vehicle's gas tank is never cheap, even when the price...

Use your cruise control or overdrive while towing?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris When towing a travel trailer, should or can you use your cruise control or overdrive? These are questions that...

New Car Review: 2020 Honda Pilot, tangled up in black

James Raia -
By James Raia The Honda Pilot is in its 19th year as the manufacturer's biggest, most versatile and most expensive sport utility vehicle. It's also...

What’s a Super Bugger? A VW camper conversion, of course!

James Raia -
By James Raia The Super Bugger was the result of a wacky idea of an entrepreneurial company in Costa Mesa, California. In the mid-1970s, the...

How many miles will you travel with your RV through the end of 2020?

Emily Woodbury -
We know it's been a weird year for traveling, but hopefully you've found safe ways to get on the road. Do you have any...

New Orleans: So much to see and do – even during pandemic

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane Writer’s Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, RV Short Stops is highlighting places that can be safely experienced from the road or...

Do you have a current passport? 

Emily Woodbury -
In one of our polls we asked you if, when traveling, you'd rather leave the country or stay in the U.S. By far, the...

Hot, hotter, too hot… The snowbird migration is changing

Barry Zander -
By Barry Zander With temperatures in the Southern Belt of America rising rapidly, the effect on snowbirds is already a fact. It’s a sign of...

Do you know what you’re getting into on a dirt road?

Barry Zander -
By Barry Zander How many spouses of RV pilots have questioned the decision to ignore good sense by veering off onto a dirt road? “What...

Is a trip with your RV on Route 66 on your bucket list?

Emily Woodbury -
Ah, the open road, quirky roadside attractions, ol' mom 'n pop diners, saguaro-studded sunsets... doesn't that sound nice? That's Route 66, and it's disappearing...

Our secret to finding the best places in a new town

Barry Zander -
By Barry Zander My wife, Monique, was prepared for the worst, her teeth already clenched in anticipation. She knew that I was about to make...

RV Short Stops: “Chihuly Garden and Glass” sparkles in Seattle Center

Julianne G. Crane -
By Julianne G. Crane "Chihuly Garden and Glass" sits in the shadow of the Space Needle in the Seattle Center. Since 2012, this long-term exhibition...

How far will you travel by RV this month (September)?

Emily Woodbury -
We've got travel on our minds and we're sure you do too. How could you not when we've all been cooped up for so...

When did you last visit a National Park?

Emily Woodbury -
As we've said with many of our polls recently, your votes on this poll today might look different than they might have looked six...

Best 2020 vehicle for RV families? VW Atlas

James Raia -
By James Raia The editors at Cars.com compile a lot of lists every year. For RVers with families, arguably the prominent site's most important list...

Mayor’s obsession: Driving in circles saves lives in Carmel, Indiana

James Raia -
By James Raia RVers traveling toward Carmel, Indiana – heads up. You may be driving in a lot of circles since the city is the...
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