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A very, very wet Valentine’s Day in Borrego Springs

RV Travel -
By Rod Andrew After several years of wandering through the Western USA, my wife and I finally settled on a place we wanted to spend...

Caught in the scary Texas ice storms; winter RVing at its worst!

Nanci Dixon -
We are inadvertently winter camping through the Texas ice storms... and without warning. What's even worse is that I did not follow my own...

Under the Weather pods: A stylish way to stay warm and dry outside

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By Kate Doherty What may look like the individual spacecraft from "Men in Black" that flies off to the planet Dartha is a patented individual...

What if disaster strikes and you can’t get back to your RV?

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By Barry Zander The rains came. We didn’t think they would stop. Almost 11 inches hit the west face of Mt. Lemmon towering above Catalina...

Keep warm while winter RVing with these 17 cold weather tips

Gail Marsh -
Brrr! Have you noticed that certain areas of your RV feel cooler than others while winter RVing? I honestly hadn’t noticed until our grandkids...

When hurricanes hit the headlines, your RV hits the road

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Headline, September 18, 2022: "All of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Fiona slams island" Headline, September 21, 2022: "A hurricane in the Gulf of...

RV hurricane preparedness tips: What to do in big storms

Video Editor -
By Cheri Sicard A lot of the RV hurricane preparedness tips in the video below are common sense.  Especially for people who are used to...

Smart ways you can beat the heat while RVing

Gail Marsh -
It’s hot. Really hot. Locations across the country are setting all-time heat records this summer. Perhaps no one knows about heat better than RVers....

Ask the Pet Vet: Heat stroke in pets can cause death. Know the signs

Karel Carnohan DVM -
Hot dogs ... and cats! Heat stroke is a danger to your pet. Having recently moved to one of the hottest places on Earth (Palm...

Hot weather makes tempers rise: Battle the heat, not each other!

Gail Marsh -
It’s so hot! The extreme heat has caused our RV to shrink! Not really. It just seems smaller as my husband and I try...

Your RV isn’t safe in a tornado. How to be prepared in case of a last-minute warning

Dale Wade -
A year ago around this time, the Weather Emergency Alert alarm sounded on my phone. I opened it to see a message that I...

The best wind apps all RVers should know about

Nanci Dixon -
We need the best wind apps when wrestling the wind so we know what reservations to cancel. I never thought that after hours and...

RVing in severe storms? Do this, and definitely don’t do that!

Gail Marsh -
This past week produced day after day and night after night of severe weather. Tornado watches, warnings, and tornadic storms hit the Gulf Coast...

Here’s how having an “outside bin” keeps your RV’s interior cooler

Gail Marsh -
No, this isn’t a new gadget that somehow boosts your air conditioner’s output, nor is it some cobbled-together swamp cooler system. So, what is...

Maintaining and replacing insert molding helps avoid damage, mold and rot

RV Travel -
By Dustin Simpson, California RV Specialists It's important to make sure your RV is taken care of, so please don’t forget your insert moldings. Part of...

Need shelter from hot sun or bad weather? Use this pop-up canopy

Nanci Dixon -
We travel from extreme area to extreme area—one too hot and sunny and the other cold and rainy. We do try to avoid snow...

Truck camper demolished when hit with 85 mph winds

Emily Woodbury -
We write often about the importance of knowing the weather ahead of you, whether you're staying in one place or traveling. It can, quite...

Under the Weather pods: A stylish way to stay warm and dry outside

Kate Doherty -
What may look like the individual spacecraft from "Men in Black" that flies off to the planet Dartha is a patented individual pod-like tent...

Keep warm while winter RVing with these 17 cold weather tips

Gail Marsh -
Brrr! Have you noticed that certain areas of your RV feel cooler than others while winter RVing? I honestly hadn’t noticed until our grandkids...

Climate change is affecting RVing: Fires, floods and our future

Sandi Sturm -
NOTE: Comments have been turned off. Every year it seems like our choices are increasingly limited as to where to find monthly stays. Scores of...

Severe storm damages camps & RVs in Black Hills. Hail damage is scary!

Mike Gast -
While most weather watchers had their eyes trained on the Gulf Coast last week, a severe thunderstorm swept through the Black Hills region in...

Tips from the experts: Get the most from your air conditioner and heat pump

Nanci Dixon -
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to speak with techs from Coleman about RV rooftop air conditioners and heat pumps. They had some...

Tornado rips through Georgia RV park. RVs destroyed, 13 people treated for injuries

Julie Chickery -
There aren’t too many things more frightening in an RV than severe weather. One of the biggest problems is that there typically isn't much...

Dessert like a park ranger – no s’more wildfires!

RV Travel -
As the summer heats up (literally), the National Park Service reminds visitors to take extra precautions to prevent wildfires, heat-related illnesses and stay safe...

Shade or sun parking? Here are the pros and cons

Gail Marsh -
We have this ongoing debate: Is it better to park under a shaded tree or out in direct sunlight? Which would you choose? Here are...

Ways to keep the cool air IN the RV and the hot air OUT!

Nanci Dixon -
Keeping the cool in and the heat out of the RV can be very important in the scorching summertime heat. Where I'm writing this...

Have you ever been stuck in your RV during a storm so violent you feared for your safety?

Emily Woodbury -
Being inside an RV during a severe storm can be frightening – some storms will rock your RV, and the rain, wind or hail...

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...

How often do you use a dehumidifier in your RV?

Emily Woodbury -
Many RVers use humidifiers while they're in dry climates, and many RVers also use dehumidifiers when they're in humid climates. Dehumidifiers remove moisture from...

Beat the heat: How to keep your RV cool this summer

Julie Chickery -
By Julie Chickery Summer is quickly approaching and it's the most popular time of year to hit the road in your RV. The problem is...

Readers say THIS is the worst kind of road to drive. We offer tips

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon Awhile ago we asked our readers "What kind of roads do you dread driving down the most?" Of those who voted in...

Block window glare with movable sunshades

Kate Doherty -
Editor's Note: These may not be legal in all 50 states. Check your state's driving laws before using these while moving.  By Kate Doherty Up until...

Laugh-out-loud weather app gives it to you straight!

Tony Barthel -
By Tony Barthel Last week I wrote about one of the more useful weather apps you can get. But this week I want to talk...

App Review: NOAA Weather Radar Live: Clime

Tony Barthel -
By Tony Barthel On a recent trip, I was reminded how important it is for us RVers to know what’s going on with the weather....

Hot, hotter, too hot… The snowbird migration is changing

Barry Zander -
By Barry Zander With temperatures in the Southern Belt of America rising rapidly, the effect on snowbirds is already a fact. It’s a sign of...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, September 7, 2020

Newsletter Editor -
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...

RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Be prepared for hurricanes

Mike Sokol -
By Mike Sokol Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. So if you're a...

What if disaster strikes and you can’t get back to your RV?

Barry Zander -
By Barry Zander The rains came. We didn’t think they would stop. Almost 11 inches hit the west face of Mt. Lemmon towering above Catalina...

What’s the temperature outside right now?

Emily Woodbury -
At this very moment, what's the temperature (in Fahrenheit, please) outside right now? In (or near) Seattle, where most of the RVtravel.com staff is...

Readers tell us: Do you use cruise control in rain or bad weather?

Emily Woodbury -
By Emily Woodbury Ah, beloved cruise control ... how we love thee. In 10 years when we're being driven by our self-driving cars, we'll tell...

RVers should know about these emergency weather services

Emily Woodbury -
By Emily Woodbury As RVers, we often travel in places where disaster may strike, and sometimes we may not even know what's headed our way....

RVers detail harrowing experience with tornado

Chuck Woodbury -
Editor's note: We received this email several years ago in mid-June from RVtravel.com reader Coralee Kulman who reported on her experience during a North...

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