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Tips for safe RV driving on snow or ice

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Winter is almost upon us. If you're the typical RVer, your rig may already be tucked in, taking a deserved winter's nap. On the...

Readers speak out: Scary times at unsafe and creepy campsites

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Last week we asked RVtravel.com readers about creepy campsites with this question: Have you ever left a campsite or campground because you felt unsafe or...

Best demonstration of travel trailer sway danger

RV Travel -
Trailer sway is dangerous and can ultimately prove deadly when it results in a crash. Here, we believe, is the best video demonstration of...

Is it safe to camp in a desert wash?

RV Travel -
By Bob Difley Setting up your boondocking campsite in a desert wash is considered by many RVers to be foolhardy and should be avoided. Many...

RV self-defense, safety, and security tips you NEED to implement now!

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard As a woman who often travels alone, concerned friends and family always ask about RV self-defense and security, and if I feel...

Don’t be a carbon monoxide victim

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Nearly every new home built in the U.S. has them: carbon monoxide detectors. These little units can save your life. Carbon monoxide (CO) is...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, July 8, 2022

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Issue 1900 Welcome to RV Travel’s Daily Tips Newsletter, where you’ll find helpful RV-related tips from the pros, travel advice, product reviews and more. Thanks...

How to help defeat would-be RV burglars

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By Bob Difley RVers, and especially boondockers, take safety seriously. We tend to camp out in the hinterlands, often far from any possible response from...

RV “chain” as strong as the weakest …

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
For years we've been talking to the bully pulpit to preach the importance of knowing your weight ratings and scrupulously sticking to them. I...

How to carry extra propane safely

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
It can be a problem for many RVers, but especially those with truck campers: Just seems like in some cases there's never enough room...

8 dead, 69 hurt—Goodyear finally recalls G159 tires

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
LeRoy Haeger and his family were headed down Arizona’s I-10 bound for New Mexico in their motorhome. The family’s quiet ride turned anything but...

Full-time RVer safety — How safe is it out there?

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Some contemplating a full-time life on the road are a bit concerned about safety. They read about crimes and wonder—how subject to the criminal...

RV Mods: Improve your fire escape-ability

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By Russ and Tiña De Maris Steve Barnes, a regular RVtravel.com reader, took to heart one of our RV safety videos that stressed the importance...

RV Safety Tip: Merging into traffic… the right way

Gail Marsh -
It happened again. We’d just finished breakfast at a rest stop along the Interstate and were ready to get back on the road. We...

Propane leak tests—Here’s one from the Darwin Awards

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's another lesson from the Darwin Award files. A 79-year-old RVer in St. Amant, La., had a problem with...

RV Review: Coachmen Prism 24FS—Are Sprinter Class C RVs even worth considering?

Tony Barthel -
I’m sensing a recurring theme and it’s not making me happy. Before I go much further I want to let you all know that...

(Road) Gators ahead!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Road gators. We've all seen them, and often had to dodge them. Those big old ugly chunks of tire...

18 things to know about avoiding collisions with an animal while driving

Gail Marsh -
It might be as big as a moose or as small as a mouse. No matter where you’re going, be ready. Ready for the...

You’ve heard of sleepwalking, but what about sleep-driving?

Emily Woodbury -
EDITOR'S NOTE: We've posted this article before, but it was so popular we're spotlighting it again for all our new readers who missed it...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, July 8, 2021

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Issue 1639 Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...

Secret tips to make sure thieves won’t steal your RV

Gail Marsh -
Each week in our Sunday newsletter we list stolen RVs (and only the ones we're made aware of – we're sure there are dozens,...

If you are a solo RVer, please do this

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Are you a solo RVer? Here's a "stop and ponder" issue for you. Every year thousands of RVers descend on the Desert Southwest, looking...

Is this stupid RVer behavior or not?

RV Travel -
Okay, what is wrong with this photo? Reader Tom Speirs spotted it and sent it along. We're in a minor state of shock, at...

Prepare early for your RV trips – You’ll be glad you did

Mark Polk -
By Mark J. Polk, RV Education 101 Prime camping and travel season is here, but is your RV ready to go? Sometimes when we return...

Every RVer should keep this emergency safety item handy at all times

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh Would you drive your RV through flood waters? Or let your children swim as lightning strikes? Of course not! But that assumes...

My motorhome blew a front tire! Here’s what I did to avoid disaster!

Emily Woodbury -
By Eric Johnson of TechnoRV.com I had a blowout on my passenger steer tire doing 65 mph in my 2016 Tiffin Phaeton. In this article,...

Black ice driving tips for RVers

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By Rene Agredano, LiveWorkDream Winter is a challenging time for RVers to be on the road. Even if you don't experience a snowstorm, sudden freezing...

Improper trailer hitch extension – A disaster in the making

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris A sharp-eyed Mike Gardner, an RVtravel.com reader, sent us this photo he’d taken. If you look closely and count,...

Trucks and RVs: Move over to the left lane – Why?

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By Jim Twamley When piloting a big rig like an RV or an 18-wheeler, the general advice is, "Stay in the right lane except to...

5 RV preventive maintenance winter checks

Mark Polk -
By Mark Polk, RV Education 101 We enjoy using our RV year-round, but doing so requires some cold weather preventive maintenance. Do not confuse this...

Hooking up a refilled LP cylinder? Check this out!

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you own an RV and it's not a motorhome, chances are close to 100 percent that you have...

Appreciate – but don’t mess with – the desert coyote

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris He must be one of Warner Brothers' favorites: Wile E. Coyote, facing off in those "can't win" situations with...

Beware of RV bumper junk

RV Staff -
By Jim Twamley In my RV travels I have seen all kinds of "bumper junk" attached to both the front and rear of RVs. It's...

Play it safe when boondocking

RV Staff -
By Bob Difley Get out of eyesight or earshot of another RV and you'll find some RVers get a bit nervous. Concerns about personal safety...

Rough Road Ahead: Four essential tips to avoid the bumps

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh There are four key things to remember when you hit rough roads. You know, those bone-jarring, washboard-like highways where you hold your...

I broke into my own RV in minutes! Stop burglars with this easy fix

Tony Barthel -
By Tony Barthel Despite seeming impossible, we lost all the keys to our RV. All of them. Including my dealership master key that I kept...

RV Daily Tips. Thursday, December 3, 2020

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This newsletter is for intelligent, open-minded RVers. If you comment on an article, do it with respect for others. If not, you will be denied...

RVers must take responsibility for their own safety

RV Staff -
By Bob Difley RVers must take responsibility for their own safety, especially when boondocking. One of the many joys associated with boondocking is finding those...

RV weight limits can sneak up on you

Greg Illes -
By Greg Illes I've learned to always drive my RV within its specified weight limits. How I learned this is a long and somewhat sordid...

DANGER: Beware of camping with only one road in and out

Barry Zander -
By Barry Zander Only one road in and out: It’s a situation that RV owners need to take to heart, which became more obvious this...

Tornadoes and RVs: Motorhomer dies in South Dakota

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Tornadoes and RVs don’t mix. This sad reminder comes from Miller, South Dakota, where an affable 73-year old motorhome...

This video could save you from danger during a tire blowout

Emily Woodbury -
Chad and Tara of Changing Lanes take wonderful care of their tires. They protect them with UV spray, they check to make sure they're...

A sad warning about flimsy step stools

Barry Zander -
By Barry Zander For those of you who have ever tripped coming out of your RV, this story is for you (and a warning for...

Master your cruise control for smooth traveling

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes Most RVs have Cruise control capability, either on the steering wheel or one of the steering column controls. Most drivers have a...

When boondocking, do you have a backup plan if something fails in the RV?

Dave Helgeson -
Self-reliance is part of the attraction for many who RV: the ability to go where you want, when you want, taking care of your...

Stupid RV tricks we’d rather forget

RV Staff -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris If you've spent any kind of time as an RVer, you have one (or, sadly, more) experience you'd just...

Don’t feed the mosquitoes – Protecting yourself from insects

RV Staff -
By Greg Illes Let’s face it – the lovely forests and streams that we all enjoy when we are out-and-about are fantastic havens for all...

Sticky LP problem: Valve not passing gas

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
by Russ and Tiña De Maris Here's a nightmare: It's a cold day, your rig is freezing and you're out of LP. So you refill...

Important warning! Bad RV door part can lock your loved ones in the RV

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris We’ve been RVing for nearly 35 years and we still fall into the “Learn something new every day” category....

Choose and safely use the proper ladder for RV care

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By Greg Illes Most every RV has some kind of built-in ladder to get up on top and inspect or maintain the rig. So why...
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