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After more than 17 years around RVs, Josh the RV Nerd at Bish’s RV calls the 2026 Coachmen RV Freedom Express Select 249SE one of the best no-slide couple’s campers he’s ever seen.
How much wind can an RV withstand? The answer depends on weight, setup, and weather conditions.
If Big Bend National Park has been on your radar, the chance to experience the Chisos Basin as it is now is running out. Beginning May 1, 2026, the National Park Service will close the entire Chiso...
The Washington State Parks system is older than the National Parks system and stewards 122,000 acres of land in every corner of the state.
For the first time in more than 25 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening the gates to a state park in North Texas. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, located between Abilen...
The headlines are starting to sound familiar. Fuel prices are climbing, oil markets are jittery, and some analysts are warning that high gas prices could put a dent in RV travel this year.
A Texas RV fire involving fireworks presented a safety lesson in dramatic fashion this week. In northwest Harris County, what began as a fire involving an RV didn’t stay contained for long.
A new bipartisan effort in Congress aims to protect one of the most iconic natural features in the National Park System: giant sequoias. Senators Alex Padilla of California and John Curtis of Utah ...
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Dear Dave, When sanitizing a freshwater tank, will it hurt to run chlorine through the RV water softener? —Richard, 2019 DRV Full House Dear Richard, Chlorine is used by city municipal water treatm...
You may already keep removable suction-cup grab bars in your RV shower for safety. Did you know that these handy bars can be used in other helpful ways as you RV?
By Cheri Sicard Two straight weeks off-grid boondocking in the Mojave Desert can turn simple chores into a grind. Dust ends up on everything, water starts running low, and even a basic refill can f...
Think back over alllll the miles you’ve traveled in your RV. The places you’ve seen, the campgrounds you’ve stayed in, the little moments that stuck with you long after the trip ended.
By Dustin Simpson Retaining an RV expert witness can be essential in legal matters where specialized knowledge about RVs is required. An RV expert witness is typically someone with extensive experi...
A lot of small travel trailers feel like a compromise, but the 2026 Forest River Ibex 16MRJ is different. It’s a single-axle, no-slide camper that stays under 20 feet tip-to-tail, but it still sque...
If Big Bend National Park is on your travel list for 2026 or 2027, there is one major change you will want to know about before you go.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new breath test that could one day help doctors quickly diagnose pneumonia, potentially even at home. The technology uses t...
RVers have been living with small-scale solar for years—watching the weather, managing limited wattage, and squeezing the most out of a few panels and a battery bank. Now, a similar idea is startin...
A new RV dump station locator is getting attention after a recent industry news release touted a cleaner interface, broader coverage, and tools to help RVers quickly find places to empty their tanks.
Right now, Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona feels like one of those places you almost hesitate to talk about. The roads are quiet, and campsites can still be found without months of planning.
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Dear Dave, It seems I can never get a windshield wiper that cleans without a streak right in my line of vision. Is there a secret to getting a clear windshield?
By Nanci Dixon If you are leaving the RV for a couple of days in a campground, make sure to take a few precautions. We have left our motorhome at campgrounds due to family emergencies, and, for the...