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Veteran RVer asks the “how to” of boondocking

RV Staff - February 16, 2017

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Dear Bob, I've been RVing for about 8 years and have boondocked only three times because...

Wants to boondock but nervous about isolation

Chuck Woodbury - January 12, 2017

Here's a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking. Hi, Bob, I have always wanted to try boondocking, but my husband is nervous about being...

Tour a defective motorhome with a Norse god

Chuck Woodbury - December 16, 2016

In this short video, the owner of a 2015 Thor A.C.E. motorhome transforms himself into the Norse god Thor to show the many defects that came with...

Choose a Class C motorhome or Class B van conversion?

Russ and Tiña De Maris - October 3, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's a question that some new-to-RVing wonder about: "I've never had an RV before, and I'll be traveling...

Perform RV TLC year-round — or else …

RV Staff - July 27, 2016

Dear RV Shrink:We only use our fifth-wheel a few weeks a year. It is stored outside in the side yard the rest of the...

Why you should not buy an RV

Chuck Woodbury - July 7, 2016

If you are about to buy an RV, you should watch this 17-minute video. Attorney Steve Lehto explains why you are taking a big...

You don’t have to “be” a newbie RVer to “do” the newbie RVer

RV Staff - April 28, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many new RVers are deathly afraid of doing something dumb, particularly in front of more experienced RVers. The first...

Your new RV: Where will you store it?

Chuck Woodbury - April 25, 2016

By Chuck WoodburyIf you are planning to buy a recreational vehicle but are unsure where you will store it when not using it, you...

What’s best for a beginning RVer, trailer or motorhome?

RV Staff - April 25, 2016

By Chuck Woodbury For many RVers, the first big decision is whether to buy a motorized or non-motorized rig. The two most popular types...

Top ten researched used RVs in 2015

RV Staff - April 25, 2016

If you're in the market to buy a used RV, you may be interested in what the "rest of the crowd" is shopping...

Driving your RV part 2: Coping with size

RV Staff - April 21, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Looking at the RVs owned by some new RVers, you might think they made their purchase at a scratch...

Driving your RV part 5: Backing up your rig

RV Staff - April 21, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris For new RVers, backing up the RV may be one of the most fearful of all of the "new"...

Faculty announced for RV education conference

RV Staff - April 19, 2016

(April 19, 2016) — The faculty and teaching staff has been announced for the upcoming 2016 RV Technical Education and Safety (RVSEF) Conference, co-sponsored...

Don’t you get lonely traveling with an RV?

RV Staff - April 11, 2016

By Greg Illes RVtravel.com contributing writer One of the most-asked questions from my non-RV friends is, "Isn't it awful lonely traveling around in a motorhome?" It's...

Getting the most out of your RV

RV Staff - April 11, 2016

By Jim Twamley I intend to RV till I die. I don't want to drive my RV across the finish line in showroom mint condition;...

Planning ahead to stay out of trouble

RV Staff - April 9, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris When you first start RVing, you have new challenges to face. Not the least of them is that you're...

RV tires: How old is too old?

RV Staff - April 7, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris A man goes into an RV dealership, interested in a seven year-old motorhome with 10,000 miles on the odometer....

Renting an RV? Questions to ask first

RV Staff - April 6, 2016

By RVTravel Staff Not everyone owns an RV — perhaps you're "sticking your toe in the water" first to determine whether or not to jump in. Here are...

Overweight RVs: An industry and consumers’ problem

RV Staff - April 6, 2016

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...

What’s the best generator: Propane, gas or diesel?

Chuck Woodbury - April 4, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Having a generator in your RV can be a great blessing. In hot country and away from hookups, there's...

RVing: Travel without the hassle

RV Staff - April 4, 2016

By Russ and Tiña De Maris Family vacations are a tradition as old as travel itself. But these days with far-flung family and dwindling free...

Who really makes a quality RV?

RV Staff - March 31, 2016

By Steve Savage Mobility RV Service In a week's time I received an email and a campsite visitor, both of whom wanted to discuss quality control....

Feedback on towing fifth wheels with half-tons – Part 1

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service My earlier rambling about towing with half-ton-rated trucks brought me a good deal of email and I have promised...

Feedback on towing fifth wheels with half-tons – Part 2

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service My earlier rambling about towing with half-ton-rated trucks brought me a good deal of email and I have promised...

What to look for when shopping for a trailer

RV Staff - March 30, 2016

By Steve Savage Mobility RV Service When shopping for a trailer, as with all RVs, start by considering how you intend to use it. As a...

Water accessories every RV needs

Russ and Tiña De Maris - March 27, 2016

by Russ and Tiña De Maris If you'll be camping in a park with "city water," that is, water from a faucet, there are some...

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