Tag: Medical and Health
Can your pets get, or give you, COVID-19?
While public health officials don't know the exact source of COVID-19, they're working hard to try and figure it out. What they do know,...
Coronavirus alters and cancels many readers’ upcoming RV trips
In a recent story, we asked you if the coronavirus (COVID-19) has either altered your route or cancelled your upcoming RV travel plans entirely....
Readers tell us: Given coronavirus concerns, have you cut back on participating in activities...
By Emily Woodbury
You may be sick of hearing about it, but the coronavirus isn't going away any time soon (please prove me wrong, coronavirus...
Coronavirus worries RVer with upcoming travel plans
The travel industry is taking a hard hit from the coronavirus. RVers may feel safe in their homes-on-wheels, but the ability to travel to...
Readers tell us: Do you or your partner use a CPAP machine for sleep...
By Emily Woodbury
OK, so this isn't a recent poll, but there's a reason we're bringing it up again. In August of 2018, we asked...
The ER is busy after the Super Bowl, but it’s not why you think
It’s not just those who chase after the pigskin that can get hurt on Super Bowl Sunday – RVers and other football fans could...
Save the life of someone during an opioid overdose
A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM RVTRAVEL.COM
Our country is experiencing an opioid addiction crisis. Although it is certainly not found in the RV community any...
Medications + Driving the RV = No!
If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive your car or RV? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Poison oak is abundant now in California, CPCS warns
Press release
San Francisco – May 6, 2019 – California Poison Control System (CPCS) warns California residents that the recent fires throughout the state, followed...
How common is RV drivers’ road rage, and what can be done about it?
Dear RV Shrink:
I have an ongoing problem with road rage. He sits right next to me in the motorhome and swears a blue streak...
You’ve heard of sleepwalking, but what about sleep-driving?
By Emily Woodbury
We RVers spend a lot of time driving. We've, sadly, gotten good at "distracted driving" – settling arguments with our kids as they...
Emergency medical transport plan? Watch the fine print!
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
It's your dream trip – traveling across the country in your RV, seeing those places you've thought about for...