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The things you must do before every RV trip 

Your rig is packed and fueled up. You’ve found your sunglasses and are wearing your comfy “long-haul clothes.” Your opened water bottle sits patiently...

A “newbie’s” shifting perspective on RV etiquette

I am not a new "newbie," but my perspective on RV etiquette is shifting. In 1999, I purchased a 26’ Winnebago Brave with the...

Disasters – Round Three: The saga of the newbie continues. I’m thinking about giving up…already!!

You all deserve an update on my harrowing move to California from North Carolina in my new used Newmar coach. I write this story, bearing...

Despite what some say, RVs don’t drive like trucks. Know these rules of the road just for RVs

The RV salesman boasted, “If you can drive a truck, you can drive an RV.” But, I wondered, can you do it safely? Here’s...

Set up your RV with money-saving dollar store finds

Deciding on what RV to buy is just the beginning. Once you have an RV, you’ll need to outfit your rig with the essentials....

Using reference points helps you safely drive your rig

By Gail Marsh Getting a big new rig like a Class A RV or any "new-to-you" vehicle requires some adjustments to the way you drive....

Check the specs before buying an RV

By Dave Helgeson There is a saying that goes something like this: “Ain’t she pretty, ain’t she fine, I am going to make her mine.”...

I’ve been bitten by the RV bug. Did it happen to you once too?

By Keith Ward I’ve been bitten by the RV bug. And, like so many of you, it happened for one reason: I’m starting to lose my...

RV sales people: Which customer service approach wins the sale?

By Keith Ward I'm shopping for my very first RV (gulp). That means tons of Internet research, including forums, YouTube videos, etc. It means budgeting,...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #28

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for brand-new RVers – those...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #27

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for brand-new RVers – those...

Beginner’s Guide to RVing Newsletter #26

Welcome to the Beginner's Guide to RVing from RVtravel.com. The information we present here every Monday through Friday is for brand-new RVers – those...