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Issue 1249
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Today’s thought
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” —Andre Gide
Need an excuse to celebrate? Today is National Boiled Peanuts Day! Thrilling!
On this day in history: 1947 – In New York City, Edwin Land demonstrates the first “instant camera,” the Polaroid Land Camera, to a meeting of the Optical Society of America.
Featured news
If you’ve ever been a camp host, you may already have the skills the U.S. Forest Service is looking for. After years of staffing shortages, the agency is hiring thousands of seasonal recreation and maintenance workers nationwide to restore campground services. This time it comes with a paycheck. Curious? Click for what to know.
Campspot has recognized the 10 top-performing campgrounds across its marketplace in the United States and Canada for 2026, selected through analysis of 3.3 million data points and category-specific criteria. The 2026 winners reflect the evolving ways people camp today. Did your favorite campground make the list?
Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would remove the state’s 180-day cap on campground stays for qualifying properties. The proposal would allow certain campgrounds to host long-term RV residents indefinitely, but without granting permanent residency status. Could other states follow? Here are the details.
The nation’s largest hands-on motorhome training event opens to all coaches in 2026. The Ramblin’ Pushers’ six-day Maintenance Session in Goshen, Indiana, (April 30–May 6, 2026) is now open to all motorized Class A, B, C, and Super C RVs. Expect hands-on training, weigh-ins, on-site service, factory tours, and expert seminars. If you want to better understand—and maintain—your coach, click through for details.
Glacier National Park announced it will pilot a ticketed shuttle system to Logan Pass in summer 2026, including early morning express routes. Beginning July 1, weather permitting, private vehicle parking at Logan Pass will be limited to three hours. Vehicle reservations will not be required anywhere in the park in 2026. More park changes and details here.
Tanner Toons
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Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel
Lippert is having a good year; and y’all are happy RVers
Lippert just reported a strong quarter, with net sales up 18% and RV OEM revenue up 17%, driven by new products and higher content per unit—including big growth for its Chill Cube A/C and suspension upgrades. CEO Jason Lippert says innovation and market share gains are fueling the surge. Is the industry giant just selling more—or actually building better? Read the full story for what this could mean for your next RV.
A 10-second spray that protects your RV’s electrical connections
Corroded plugs cause big problems. This simple electrical cleaner helps prevent them. A quick spray on your 7-pin connector clears moisture, grime and buildup to help keep your lights, brakes, and charging systems working properly. It dries fast, leaves no residue, and takes about 10 seconds to use. Read Dave Solberg’s recommendation here, or learn more or order on Amazon.
RV review
First look at the brand-new 2026 24′ Casita Discovery LC—finally, a larger Casita
While camping, Todd and Carla, the Runaway Roses, ran into something fiberglass fans have talked about for years: a larger Casita. Parked nearby was a brand-new 2026 24′ Casita Discovery LC, a tandem axle model that had people wandering over for a closer look. Finally! A larger Casita… with a bathroom! Check it out.
More RV reviews this week:
- 2026 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen 261FKRB—close to ‘perfect’?
- Brand-new Exodus Capax pop-up camper: Garageable and off-grid
- 2026 Transcend One 131DL—Grand Design’s smallest and lightest RV
- RV review: 2026 Keystone Cougar Sport 2700BH—Lots o’ sleep space
News briefs
Camping World Holdings will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 after the market closes on Tuesday. The company will host a conference call on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Central Time to discuss the results. Investors and analysts interested in participating should call 844-826-3035 10 minutes before.
California’s Mendocino County Board of Supervisors voted to advance a draft ordinance that would legalize and regulate private commercial campsites on private land, potentially bringing about 80 currently unpermitted operations into compliance. The proposal would allow up to nine campsites per property. An initial rollout would be capped at 100 properties, or 900 total sites, as the county evaluates the program’s impact.
Pioneer Village Museum in Minden, Neb., a big tourist attraction, is adding another 25 campsites to bring the total to 69.
Arches, Yosemite and Glacier National Parks will not require advanced timed-entry reservations this year. Visitors may enter the parks at any time during operating hours. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain National Park will implement a 2026 timed-entry reservation system, beginning May 22.
GM has identified a safety defect in certain units of the Chevy Silverado 1500 and Chevy Silverado HD that were involved in a previous recall but did not receive the correct repair. The condition could cause the rear wheels to momentarily lock up. The recall number is N252516560. Info: 1-800-222-1020
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new store with three full RV hookup sites in Mandeville, Louisiana along Interstate 12 at exit 68.
Reservations for the 2026 camping season at Massachusetts’ 25 state park campgrounds opened February 18, 2026, at 9 a.m., with camping running April through October. Sites can be booked up to four months in advance through ReserveAmerica, and campers must have reservations to access campsites.
In a poll this week in RVtravel.com’s RV Daily Tips Newsletter, three quarters of readers said that campgrounds should have a lights-out-time policy.
Tesla is rolling out its “most affordable” version of the Cybertruck. The company will begin selling, at least for a short time, a $59,990 dual-motor all-wheel-drive Cybertruck model. Meanwhile, it has lowered the price of its more expensive Cyberbeast to $99,990 from $114,990.
The RV Industry Association says “quietcations” are shaping 2026 travel trends, as more Americans seek low-density, nature-focused trips centered on silence and stress relief. New survey data shows strong interest in quiet retreats, nature immersion, meditation, and even solo travel as people look to disconnect from an always-on digital world.
California’s oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods, has added 153 acres this week to aid recovery from the 2020 wildfire. The forested parcel along Highway 236 will serve as part of the park’s new gateway, near a planned store, café, and visitor center, and offer access to redwoods, waterfalls, and mountain views.
JUST FOR FUN: Guinness World Records has certified Romeo, a manatee at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, as the oldest manatee ever recorded. Romeo was found in the wild in 1957 at an estimated age of 2 to 5, making him at least 71 years old in 2026—and likely older.
Santa Clara County, Calif., home to Apple, Google and eight of America’s 50 most expensive ZIP codes has seen a sharp rise in people living full-time in RVs, with the share of homeless residents sleeping in vehicles increasing from 18% in 2019 to 37% in 2025.
RANDOM RV THOUGHT: The campground’s bathroom is either five-star. Or a horror film. No in-between.
Every RVer needs an endoscope, here’s why:
RVs are packed with hidden spaces that are nearly impossible to see or reach. From A/C ducts to buried plumbing lines, problems can hide anywhere. An endoscope connects to your phone, letting you peek into those tight spots and troubleshoot with confidence. You can check out Dave Solberg’s favorite endoscope on Amazon here, or continue reading about this gadget in Dave’s review here.
RV and RV-related recalls
Winnebago is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion motorhomes. The rear roof cap aerofence trim may become loose and detach during transit. Learn more.
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Saturday sillies
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Trivia
Why are there five Olympic rings? The symbol represents the five inhabited continents—Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania—coming together in unity through sport. Created in 1913, the interlocking rings are blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background—colors chosen because at least one of them appeared on every national flag at the time.
Laugh of the week
The perfect scam
$1 Million Theft: Tech Scam Leaves Teacher Shaken
Joyce is a retired teacher who works part-time with special needs kids. She’s recently divorced after a long marriage, facing a cancer scare, and acting as the primary caregiver for her 96-year-old mother. With all of this weighing on her, she becomes the target of a tech support scam. Over months of instilling fear, the criminals steal more than $1 million from her retirement savings. Kathy Stokes of the AARP Fraud Watch Network stops by to discuss the new “Pause. Reflect. Protect.” campaign aimed at combating scams like these.
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Too bad about Arches NP eliminating the timed entry system. When we were there a couple of years ago, it worked brilliantly! No waiting in a crazy line or finding a parking spot.
Also really sad to read about Romeo being in captivity for nearly 70 years. Certainly not something to celebrate, IMHO.
Someone needs to tell the Olympics there are 2 American continents and thus we need a sixth ring. Not surprised with the genius trust that runs that organization.
Well, if they can’t tell the difference between a male and female, how can you expect them to master geography?
Yes, but many people consider Eurasia one continent, and they apparently included Australia in Oceana. And, to the extent that the Olympics are intended to re-create the ancient Greek contests, the ancient Greeks didn’t know about America, Australia, or Antarctica, so I don’t think that explanation is very convincing.
““Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” —Andre Gide”
Apparently Mssr. Gide has never traveled from the east Coast, to the Gulf Coast and then on to the West Coast of the USA. If you were so inclined, you could also drive down through Mexico to the Yucatan Peninsula and see the Caribbean. Then, continue southward to where the Atlantic, Pacific and Antarctic all meet up!
But yeah, I know what he was trying to convey.
This is a much better # 867-5309…..
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