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5 cringe-worthy things you never want to experience in your RV

Sandi Sturm -
While I was looking for images of Wacky RVs, I saw these RV accidents, and they made me cringe! These are just five things...

San Francisco’s unusual ‘Hole Party’

Gail Marsh -
San Francisco’s latest Hole Party took place earlier this week. SFGATE reported that roughly 250 people turned out at Ocean Beach to dig an...

Will you celebrate New Year’s Eve tonight?

RV Travel -
Happy New Year’s Eve! Can you believe it’s already 2026? We sure can’t. Will you do anything tonight to celebrate the new year? Attend or...

What it means when an RV roof is over-glued and why it looks so bad

Dustin Simpson -
I recently received a message from an RV owner in one of our Facebook groups who was concerned about their towable’s roof. They had...

If money didn’t matter, would you rather drive across America in 7 days or fly in one day?

RV Travel -
Think about the last time you crossed a big stretch of the country. Maybe you took your time, maybe you rushed it, or maybe...

Don’t forget to check your RV refrigerator vent cover

Dustin Simpson -
When was the last time you inspected your RV’s refrigerator vent cover? If you had to pause and think about it, you’re not alone....

Equestrian campgrounds: for campers with horses only

RV Travel -
ARTICLE UPDATE: The headline of the article originally read: Equestrian campgrounds are an RVer’s best-kept secret. We published the article with good intentions, to inform RVers...

The coolest summer destination for people who are always hot

Gail Marsh -
Love strange natural phenomena and cool temperatures? Then you’ll love Ice Mountain Preserve. This West Virginia ridge in Hampshire County actually breathes cold air...

Starlink cuts Roam plan costs overseas — Americans could be next in line

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
SpaceX is offering a rare discount on its Starlink Roam service, which is perfect for RVers and anyone who needs reliable internet while traveling....

Illinois governor, tongue in cheek, proclaims Lake Michigan to be Lake Illinois

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
The governor of Illinois has announced that Lake Michigan will be renamed Lake Illinois. The news release announcing the change, some of which is...

Pie recipes for a holiday dessert or a sweet treat

RV Travel -
Chocolate Pie With Peanut Butter Crust by Gary Hancq from Port Byron, IL One bite of this chocolate pie with a peanut butter crust and you'll...

Celebrate Indigenous Families Weekend at Petroglyph National Monument

RV Travel -
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The National Park Service will honor Native American Heritage Month at the Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Information Center (VIC) on Saturday...

5 Halloween recipes—sweet, savory and spooky treats

RV Travel -
Spooky Eyeball Cookies by Teresa Jacobson from New Orleans, LA Now, these spooky eyeball cookies are fun and guaranteed to put everyone in the Halloween spirit!...

Highway Patrol officers rescue Bugs Bunny

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury ROADSIDE JOURNAL I have driven in every state in the USA and it's my opinion that the California Highway Patrol is the most...

RVer travel weather forecast for June 8, 2024. Wicked weather ahead

RV Travel -
Here is this weekend's weather forecast as issued late yesterday afternoon. Be careful if you are traveling in any of the areas with potentially...

Ad Demo

Kim Christiansen -
Amazon Javascript Ad I took the Javascript from Chuck's email and made a new ad. Name is AMZ Delcast Magnetizer Demagnetizer and here it is:   This is...

How to stay overnight in an RV at Walmart

RV Travel -
It is generally acceptable to stay overnight in an RV in a Walmart parking lot, as long as you follow a few basic rules....

Protected: Author penny per view rules

Chuck Woodbury -
Rules for 2025-2026 Writer will be paid 1 cent per page view for every post he or she makes on RVtravel.com up to 20,000 views...

Win a cordless screwdriver-drill

Chuck Woodbury -
WE HAVE OUR WINNER PLEASE HOLD YOUR ENTRIES Our winner is Ruth Turski of Kissimmee, Florida Win this cordless electric screwdriver/drillOK, RV travelers, it's time for another...

Win this very cool grill and panini press

Chuck Woodbury -
WE HAVE A WINNER. PLEASE HOLD YOUR ENTRIES We're giving away this cool George Foreman Grill and Panini Press today (April 13, 2019) to one lucky...

Trivia Quiz: Issue 892

Chuck Woodbury -
Ok. Here's this week's Trivia Quiz. It's seven questions about travel history. See how many you can correctly guess. After you answer all the...

Sign up for notifications of future contests

Chuck Woodbury -
RVtravel.com loves giving away stuff! We hold contests every week in our Saturday newsletter and in many of our RV Daily Tips Newsletter, all...

Easton Motorhome Fire

Chuck Woodbury -
https://www.youtube.com/embed/_PS0OJKuZzE Lorum ipsum.

Enter to win a drone

Chuck Woodbury -
OK, it's time again to give away this drone -- heck, we'll give away two this week. WE HAVE OUR WINNERS SEE BELOW The contest is over. Here's how...

Tehama County approves temporary camping for fire evacuees

Bob Difley -
Tehama County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance to allow temporary camping at two Tehama County parks: Mill Creek Park and Tehama County...

What started the devastating CA fires? Experts search for the origins

Bob Difley -
These are difficult and stressful days for Californians as a single spark could – and did – set off a conflagration that is hard...

Burglars damage dozens of RVs in thefts at dealerships in Colorado

Bob Difley -
Thieves broke into two Montrose, Colorado, RV dealerships by smashing locks, and then stole TVs and other items. The Montrose Police Department and Crime...

Michigan man charged with arson for setting mobile home and RV on fire

Bob Difley -
Out-of-control anger over family problems resulted in a man setting fire to a mobile home, RV and other vehicles in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The...

Many California State Parks closed due to wildfires

Bob Difley -
Several California State Parks have been closed as a result of the Camp, Hill, and Woolsey fires. State Parks officials say all of their...

Missouri State Parks announces camping discount for military

Bob Difley -
It's good news for those in the military that like to go camping, as Missouri State Parks Monday announced a discount for all military...

RV driver dies from tire blowout. Prevent it happening to you

Chuck Woodbury -
News item from November 14, 2018: LAKELAND, FL — A 47-year-old Naples man died Sunday in a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 4. Florida Highway Patrol investigators...

Study shows wildlife-related recreation on BLM land boosts rural economies

Bob Difley -
A first-of-its-kind study released recently by The Pew Charitable Trusts and several national sporting groups found that hunting and other wildlife-related recreation on tracts...

RVtravel.com to debut newsletter for beginning RVers

Chuck Woodbury -
RVtravel.com, one of America's longest running websites about recreation vehicles and the RV lifestyle, will debut a new online newsletter this coming Friday, November...

California’s Camp Fire death toll rises to 48, only 35% contained

Bob Difley -
As firefighters battle the Camp Fire Wednesday in Butte County north of Sacramento, more human remains will likely be found as searchers comb through...

Hurricane Florence victims receive FEMA trailers – but no keys

Bob Difley -
Finally victims of Hurricane Florence in Pender County, North Carolina, have received FEMA-supplied trailers for housing, but have been surprised to find they can’t...

Oregon couple loses uninsured motorhome and all their possessions in RV fire

Bob Difley -
A La Pine, Oregon, couple lost their motorhome and all their possessions after a fire that broke out in the engine compartment destroyed the...

Motorhome parking restrictions change for Hurricane Michael victims

Bob Difley -
Florida's Washington County Planning Commission has given the go-ahead to County Planner Steve Cramer to bring the issue of amending an ordinance concerning the...

83% of Santa Monica Mountains’ National Parks Land burned

Bob Difley -
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, part of the National Park System, has been devastated by the deadly Woolsey Fire, and five of...

Firefighters extinguish RV fire on UC Berkeley’s frat row

Bob Difley -
When firefighters arrived on fraternity row at UC Berkeley Sunday night at 10:25 p.m. they found an RV totally engulfed in flames, reported the...

UPDATE Tue. a.m.: Camp Fire’s death toll hits record 42, likely to rise

Bob Difley -
The most deadly and destructive wildfire in California history raged on Tuesday morning as weary firefighters tried to gain control of the inferno, while...

Loss of grazing lands to higher yield “glamping” alarms Utah ranchers

Bob Difley -
As local and state budgets tighten, officials look for ways to refill the coffers. One way to do this is to replace low return...

Nearly a dozen RVs burn at Tucson storage lot

Bob Difley -
Northwest Fire District crews were dispatched to a fire at an RV storage facility in Tucson mid-day Monday, reported KVOA News Tucson. Officials say 4...

Near hurricane force winds to whip CA wildfires into yet more devastation

Bob Difley -
With near hurricane force winds predicted for Tuesday, the most destructive wildfire in California history is nowhere near done with its catastrophic rampage. Northern California's...

Fire transforms Pacific Coast Highway beaches into surreal apocalypse

Bob Difley -
Normally this time of year is a great time to camp along Southern California beaches. The summer crowds are gone, the fall weather is...

An RV tire blowout results in fatal accident in Florida

Bob Difley -
A tire blowout caused an RV to overturn in a fatal accident on I-4 in Polk County, Florida. One person has been confirmed dead after...

One million American “modern nomads” live in RVs

Bob Difley -
One million Americans live in their RVs, says The Washington Post in an article about the "modern nomads" published today. The Post profiles some...

Driver of motorhome arrested for DUI after serious crash in Florida

Bob Difley -
A man driving a motorhome the wrong way slammed into a pickup truck on Sunday sending the truck's driver to the hospital with serious...

Alleghany, VA, residents dispute new “campground” rule

Bob Difley -
When the Alleghany County Zoning Board in Covington, Virginia, decided to change the rules on where and how RV owners could park their rigs...

Grim search begins for dead as CA fires continue rampage; winds to increase

Bob Difley -
The toll of devastation continues in California as the state combusts in out-of-control wildfires consuming everything in their paths. Powerful winds are expected to...

Concept motorhome expands with 4 slideouts and a mini fold-out tent

Bob Difley -
Designers have gone bonkers in recent years with slideouts, some practical, and some over-the-top. Where you stand on slideouts is a matter mostly of...
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