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Do-it-yourself back-up camera install?

By Ted Choat with Russ and Tiña De Maris Ted, who claims to be 148 years old, writes, "Anything labeled 'easier' gets my vote." So...

Giving a warning — with a dose of humor

By RVtravel.com staff I followed this truck for a few miles on I-5 in northern California. I liked the passing instructions printed on the back....

Tooling around — with a truck toolbox

By Jim Twamley I pulled my 5th wheel next to my assigned RV site in the pouring rain. I had a hard time backing into...

Traffic accident? Your cell phone camera could save the day

Traffic accident overtake you? First, make sure everyone is safe and that medical assistance isn't needed. Then there's the big paper exchange. Do you...

Beware: RV awnings can become missiles

It's a good idea before hitting the highways this spring to give your RV a thorough maintenance inspection and make any necessary repairs. One...

What octane is best for your RV or tow vehicle?

By Russ and Tiña De Maris It's a question that stirs up a lot of feelings, but first the factoids: The "octane rating" listed on...

Truck stop fueling tips

By Russ and Tiña De Maris   If your RV runs on diesel, you may wonder about filling up at the truck islands. Some RVers feel...

Overweight RVs: An industry and consumers’ problem

By Greg Gerber editor, RV Daily Report There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about overweight RVs. Most of the talk centers around...

Shovel your way out of trouble

By Greg Illes Sure, the best way to get unstuck: "Don't get stuck in the first place." Ah, but despite the most honorable of intentions,...

Avoiding white-knuckle mountain pass driving

By Jim Twamley   The mountain passes of the Western United States are breathtaking for beauty, but often dangerous for unprepared RVers. If you're not accustomed...

Get into the RV parking “routine”

By Jim Twamley A novice RVer with a 5th wheel pulled in next to us one day with a sparkling new $60,000 unit. Pulling in,...

Oh, deer! Don’t get clobbered by a leaping Cervidae!

By Richard Hughes When deer or elk are about to cross the road, the natural urge is to lay on the horn. This can disorient...