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Bystander saves wheelchair-bound RVer as motorhome fire erupts

A New Jersey couple’s afternoon nearly turned tragic in Dunn, North Carolina, when their Class A motorhome caught fire while parked at a convenience...

Your smoke alarm: Meet new code? Maintained properly? Critical info

Dear Dave,  I change the batteries in my smoke detector every year, but how do I know it is working correctly? —Bill, 2021 Grand Design Dear Bill, Thanks...

Why motorhome rollovers are so dangerous — and why seatbelts really matter

Late in December 2025, we reported on a tragic motorhome crash that raised hard questions about how RVs behave in rollover situations, and what...

When high winds shut down I-15 in Idaho, one RVer made the smartest move of the day

The RVer in this photo made a decision that likely saved more than a schedule. As the I-15 Idaho windstorm unfolded on December 17,...

Who decides when an RV park should evacuate due to safety concerns?

Last July, heavy rains and flooding caught the Texas Hill Country off guard. Along the Guadalupe River, home to campgrounds and RV resorts, things...

Twelve days of Christmas RV tools – Ninth day: hand-held LP leak detector

Liquid propane (LP) is a primary energy source in recreational vehicles (RVs), supplying critical appliances such as absorption refrigerators, furnaces, water heaters, and stovetops....

20 items to always keep in your vehicle for winter emergencies

By Gail Marsh Being prepared for winter emergencies is crucial for your safety. Here's a list of 20 items to keep in your vehicle during...

How EVP systems work and why RVers should care about them

By Gail Marsh You may think you’ve memorized the alphabet soup of important initials connected to RVing. You know all about FHU (full hookups), GVW...

How to test for a dangerous RV hot-skin condition before its too late

RV Electricity by Mike Sokol First posted on RVtravel.com in January, 2022 Dear Mike, I recently pulled into a little country showground in my motorhome and plugged...

Boy’s death in camp from falling oak tree branch prompts lawsuit

RVtravel.com contributor J.R. Montigel wrote an article last month where he asked, "Is it safe to camp beneath trees during a windstorm?" He wrote:...

RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, November 26, 2025

From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2783 Today's thought “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is...

RV Daily Tips. Tuesday, November 25, 2025

From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2782 Today's thought “Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts,...