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Postcards: relics of the past

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR, RVTRAVEL.COM Go back 100 years. Just imagine: there were no RVs and only a few primitive cars with few...

Where can you get your portable LP cylinder requalified?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Last week, we published news regarding changes made to portable propane cylinder requirements. Again, let's stress the...

Flushable toilet wipes are bad news for RVs

Chuck Woodbury -
Those moist toilet wipes so popular today can be a big-time problem for your RV's waste system, and can even plug the valves, which...

Sewer Rats in RV holding tanks? It happens

Chuck Woodbury -
RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury introduces Doug Swarts of Drainmaster.com, who tells a story about an RVer who found a rat in one of...

New federal regulations have some effect on RVers

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris News floating around the Internet of late may have made it sound as if RVers have new rules about...

Propane leak blows up motorhome. See pics. Horrible!

Chuck Woodbury -
  It was 2 a.m., when an RV travel reader named Dave was making his nightly trip to his RV’s bathroom. Suddenly, he said, “the...

Contest Issue 776

Chuck Woodbury -
  We have a winner. The correct answer is "A" -- to create ruffles, etc. What was this device from the late 1800s used for? A. To create...

Your input wanted: Bring Grizzly Bears to the Cascades?

Chuck Woodbury -
  SEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash, Jan. 12, 2017 — The National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are inviting the public to participate...

March FMCA rally to include “RV Basics” program

Chuck Woodbury -
  (January 5, 2017) — Staff members and officers at Family Motor Coach Association, a Cincinnati-based organization for owners of motorhomes, are busily preparing for...

Why you should close your RV’s gray tank when hooked up

Chuck Woodbury -
RV waste management expert Doug Swarts of Drainmaster.com explains why RVers should not only keep their black (sewer) tanks closed when hooked up...

Tips for your Southwest snowbird visit

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

Cars of the future as predicted by Disney in 1958

Chuck Woodbury -
  Here's what cars of the future will look like as envisioned in 1958 by Walt Disney. Jet cars, electro suspension cars and atomic cars will speed across the USA and in underwater tubes...

Frank Sinatra memorial at garlic stand

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury A few miles south of Gilroy, the "Garlic Capital of the World," alongside U.S. 101, sits Garlic World, a popular roadside...

Ancient villages preserved in Colorado monument

Chuck Woodbury -
  Walk in ancient footsteps. Soak in the silence. Marvel at a night sky overflowing with stars. Hear a lone coyote’s howl. Experience the past...

New floorplans for Fleetwood, Holiday Rambler, others

Chuck Woodbury -
  This article is based on a news release. (December 1, 2016) — REV Recreation Group is showcasing the Holiday Rambler Navigator, an all-new Class A...

Why smokers can hurt the health of their pet

Chuck Woodbury -
  If you’re a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit affects...

Beware of buying trailers stolen in Illinois

Chuck Woodbury -
  Crime investigators in Madison County, Illinois, fear an unsuspecting RV buyer could end up getting ripped off. Three camper trailers were recently stolen in the...

Thor, Winnebago debut 2017 model changes

Chuck Woodbury -
  (Nov. 29, 2016) — The 2016 RV Industry Trade Show began today in Louisville, Kentucky. Thor and Winnebago issued news releases about their 2017 RVs to...

RV industry marketing efforts target three groups

Chuck Woodbury -
  Based on news release from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). With deliveries of RVs climbing toward an all-time high, the North American RV industry is...

Escapees Club to change pet policy

Chuck Woodbury -
  To protect guests and their pets, the Escapees RV Club will introduce a new pet policy on January 1, 2017. According to a statement,...

Wanted: Person in NW to talk up RVing to millennials

Chuck Woodbury -
    The MHRV Show Association, which presents the annual Seattle RV Show, is looking for a pleasant and knowledgeable person who is enthusiastic about the RV lifestyle to demonstrate...

Advice about when to replace tires may be wrong

Chuck Woodbury -
  How much tread do you have left on your tires? When is it time to replace them? One traditional piece of advice is to...

RV Travel Channel attracting record viewers

RV Staff -
  (November 3, 2016) — The RVtravel.com channel on YouTube is attracting more views than ever, about 400,000 a month — 13,500 a day...

Why we RV — Statistics tell a tale

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
  By Russ and Tiña De Maris Why RV, and who is RVing? If statistics are something you look for, here are some that...

Lava as far as the eye can see

Chuck Woodbury -
  By Chuck Woodbury The Earth threw up lava in the Cascades near present-day Sisters, Ore., and today, scenic Highway 242 passes through a swath of...

Trailer flips over on highway: dash cam captures it

Chuck Woodbury -
If you own a travel trailer, watching this video might hurt. Motorists traveling behind a travel trailer watch in horror as the RV gets slammed by...

Winnebago income up for fiscal 2016

Chuck Woodbury -
  FOREST CITY, IOWA, October 13, 2016 - Winnebago Industries today reported its financial results for its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2016, less...

Brutal crash obliterates motorhome

Chuck Woodbury -
  (October 9, 2016) — California Highway Patrol officers are seeking witnesses to a motorhome crash in northern Petaluma Sunday that left the RV flipped onto...

Good Sam Club CEO: “I hate motorhomes.”

Chuck Woodbury -
 (Friday, Oct. 7, 2016) — Good Sam Club and Camping World CEO and Chairman Marcus Lemonis, on the day of Camping World’s IPO and...

Winnebago to acquire towable maker Grand Design

Chuck Woodbury -
  FOREST CITY, IOWA, October 3, 2016 – Winnebago Industries, Inc., announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Grand...

RV show shopping tips

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris You can tell that fall has come: The geese are flying in formation and the RV shows are busting...

FMCA to return to Indy next summer

Chuck Woodbury -
 Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an international organization of motorhome owners, has announced it will return to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, for its 96th International Convention, July...

Four places to see fall colors in California

Chuck Woodbury -
 Every autumn, diminishing daylight hours and cooler temperatures send a message to California’s broadleaf trees: Unfurl those colors — it’s showtime! Fall’s show is fleeting,...

How to deal with unwanted noise

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury editor In this day and age of RV parks with tightly packed campsites, unwanted noise can be irritating, or worse keep you awake...

Is your RV refrigerator cooling unit REALLY dead?

RV Staff -
 Here's a scenario you probably don't want to face: You open your RV refrigerator door to grab an icy cold drink, and instead of...

Airstream announces its lightest model ever

Chuck Woodbury -
 Airstream has announced the launch of its newest and lightest travel trailer, the Basecamp. According to a news release, the trailer is built with an aggressive departure angle,...

Save money by letting the hubby grocery shop?

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris I confess: I'm just about as "thrifty" as the next guy. After all, with the way things have been...

Surviving a tire blowout

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris "Tire blowout: A rapid loss of inflation pressure of a pneumatic tire leading to an explosion." – Wikipedia Having a...

Harbor Freight: Good values or “Chinese Junk”?

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisAs RVers, we're all in favor of saving money. And for RVers that handle whatever maintenance and repair work...

RV slideouts date back 70-80 years

RV Staff -
The slide-out has become a popular feature with American RV manufacturers in recent years but the idea is by no means new. Even 70–80...

Bear rips apart side of RV, enters bedroom

Chuck Woodbury -
An Elliot Lake, Ontario, couple got a surprise after returning to their RV after a long weekend, according to the Elliot Lake Standard. What...

Nevada alternatives to “Camp Walmart”

RV Staff -
By Dave Helgeson With only around a dozen municipalities containing a Walmart or two within their city limits, finding a suitable parking lot for a...

Rain clouds coming — should you put in your slide-out?

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisYou have your rig settled down in a wonderful camping spot. Your camp chairs are set up, and music...

Forest River recalling some 2013–2016 toyhaulers

Chuck Woodbury -
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle...

Facebook luxury RV giveaway is a scam

Chuck Woodbury -
A page called “Luxury.RV” on Facebook claims it’s giving away 150 RVs and promising that Facebook users only need to like and share a...

RVC Outdoor Destinations helps bees, educates public

Chuck Woodbury -
RVC Outdoor Destinations (RVC), a provider of high-quality outdoor resort properties, has recently made a significant foray into the care, cultivation and colony protection...

Prepare for steep grades

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De MarisFor some of us, heading out to the amusement park and taking a ride on the roller coaster is...

Why boondock?

RV Staff -
By Dave HelgesonI once believed boondocking was just about saving the cost of a campground. However, after becoming a boondocker out of necessity (lack...

The ABCs of camping with pets

RV Staff -
By Chuck WoodburyMost American campgrounds welcome pets. Most often there is no additional charge beyond the regular campsite fee, but many commercial RV parks...

Jayco acquired by Thor

Chuck Woodbury -
(July 1, 2016) — Thor Industries today announced the acquisition of Jayco for approximately $576 million in cash.This transaction represents a unique and significant...
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