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A big “yikes” mistake: Pumping the wrong fuel

Gail Marsh - April 22, 2022

You know it. The problem is that you didn’t know it soon enough. It’s getting late. You’re hoping to arrive at your campsite before...

Rising fuel prices could lead to camping cancellations—and opportunities for some RVers

Mike Gast - March 11, 2022

Record fuel prices that are approaching or exceeding $5 a gallon have arrived in certain cities and states, and those high costs will undoubtedly...

Around the Campfire: RVers discuss ways to save on high fuel prices

Gail Marsh - March 11, 2022

Some folks around the campfire thought it was a joke. This week we talked about the recent jump in fuel prices and the “content-to-stay-in-the-campground”...

Let’s make Synfuel. It’s time for Americans to adopt and produce this fuel

Randall Brink - January 21, 2022

**Please keep your comments polite and non-offensive, with no name-calling. Any comments which are rude or offensive will be deleted. If readers are just...

The Frugal RVer: Want cheap diesel fuel? Make your own!

Randall Brink - January 14, 2022

As a youth, I was very much into cars and airplanes. For most people my age, the automotive allure was with fast cars. Not...

Maneuvering big RVs in tight fuel stops

Russ and Tiña De Maris - December 27, 2021

By Russ and Tiña De Maris While having a larger motorhome or towing a bigger trailer has its share of "pluses," along with the increased...

The Frugal RVer, part one: Save on food, fuel and fire

Randall Brink - December 17, 2021

Over the past two years, many of us have experienced substantial changes in our lives – some voluntary, others forced upon us. One of...

RV Gadget: Testing the GasStop gas safety device

Tony Barthel - August 27, 2021

I’m a big proponent of safety stuff, and an even bigger fan of things when they’re simple. Stuff that makes our RV life safer...

Do you USUALLY buy your gas/diesel based on price, brand or location?

RV Travel - June 8, 2021

Say you've just left the campground and you're getting ready for a long day of driving. You've got a little more than a quarter...

Strategies for saving $$$ at the pump

Julie Chickery - April 21, 2021

By Julie Chickery We love our rigs, but every RV owner knows they aren’t great on gas mileage. Fuel is typically the second-largest expense in...

How far can you drive when low fuel light comes on? This chart may tell you

Emily Woodbury - March 26, 2021

When was the last time that dreaded low fuel light came on in your car? Uh-oh. Nobody likes seeing that orange glow, especially if...

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

Emily Woodbury - November 2, 2020

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...

Tips to improve your RV’s gas mileage

RV Travel - October 30, 2020

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...

Is your RV or tow vehicle engine powered by gas or diesel?

Emily Woodbury - October 15, 2020

It's hard to say if a gas or diesel engine is better or worse than the other. They both have pros and cons, and...

What day is best to fuel up the RV?

Russ and Tiña De Maris - April 12, 2020

By Russ and Tiña De Maris While it's not always possible to pick a specific day of the week to fill up the old motorhome,...

Here’s the stinkin’ plan to get free food…

Emily Woodbury - December 12, 2019

In the morning before you leave for the day, feed your kids hot dogs and beans. Lots of beans. LOTS OF BEANS!!! Then, at...

High altitude fuel-up — low altitude engine knock

Russ and Tiña De Maris - November 29, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris We got a note from a reader who'd been on a road trip out West. Piloting his pickup with...

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