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My RV’s decals are faded and cracking. Can I just paint over them?
Dear Dave, The decals on my rig are very faded and cracking. They seem to be sticking to the surface fairly well, just pulling apart.
Secret Costco shopping tips you should know
By Gail Marsh “You should definitely write an article about that!” a fellow RVer recently told me. I’d been telling her about the many Costco tips that can benefit RVers.
Are RV ceramic coatings worth it?
By Cheri Sicard RV owners hear big claims about RV ceramic coatings all the time. Some ads make it sound like a one-time fix that keeps an RV clean and protected for years.
Have you ever attended Burning Man?
Burning Man is a… actually, we’re not entirely sure. We know Burning Man has a lot of art, music, RVs… But we’ll let the website explain itself: “Burning Man is a global ecosystem of artists, maker...
Preventing a leaking slide out motor from causing roof damage
By Dustin Simpson This process describes the repair where, under certain temperature conditions, the slide cable system gearbox may leak oil/grease on the slide roof membrane. The following describ...
Grand Design Serenova 160LG travel trailer—big luxury in 20 feet
Small trailers usually ask owners to give something up. The Serenova 160LG, by Grand Design, takes a different path, fitting a queen bed, dry bath, big dinette, and garage-style storage into a body...
New electric travel trailer moves closer to production
Aboard, a Southern California startup, says it is moving closer to production of an electric travel trailer designed to operate more independently of traditional campground hookups. The trailer, cu...
Congress backs away from deep national park cuts
If you’ve visited a national park recently, you’ve probably seen at least some signs of strain: long entrance lines, crowded campgrounds, packed parking lots, shorter visitor center hours, or fewer...
Keystone RV recalls some ’25, ’26 trailers for shock bolts issue
Keystone RV Company is recalling certain 2024 Cougar, 2025-2026 Alpine, 2026 Montana, and Walkabout trailers. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.
Great RV Accessories Newsletter #90
Greetings, fellow RVers! Today, we turn our focus to multi-taskers—in other words, items and gadgets that serve more than one purpose in your RV.
RV Daily Tips. Thursday, May 21, 2026
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 2909 • New issue every weekday Today’s thought “You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from.” ―Cormac McCarthy Need an excuse ...
The Best 5th Wheel RVs: A Buying Guide
What is the best 5th wheel RV camper in 2026? Learn about our top picks and what to look for.
Can I use a pressure washer to clean off my RV?
Dear Dave, Can I use a pressure washer to clean my RV? It seems a simple garden hose doesn’t get off the grime, and especially bird droppings and tree sap.
Sip in style: Say goodbye to flat fizz, bugs and spills with these clever can lid gadgets
By Gail Marsh I sighed as I poured out another fizzy drink that’d lost its fizz. Grandchildren often opened a can of soda or other fizzy drink, took three sips, and hastily slid the can back into t...
Turn any SUV into a bed in minutes with TrunkMate
By Cheri Sicard Camping setups usually ask a lot from a daily driver. In the video at the end of this post, Grant from TrunkMate presents the BlitzBed as a faster fix: a folding platform that turns...
How important to you are online ratings of an RV park when making a reservation?
Do you check online reviews of RV parks and campgrounds before making a reservation? If so, how important to you is it that it has a high, or at least a decent, rating?
Beware grilling fires: Peak season is here
Often considered the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day kicks off a season of outdoor grilling and entertaining. But with the increase in grilling comes more home grilling fires.
Instant Pot vs. knock-off brand: Is the name brand worth it?
I know from past surveys that many of our readers use Instant Pot-style multi-cookers in their RVs, so I thought this little experiment—comparing the name brand to a cheaper knock-off that claims t...
Some of America’s best-rated campgrounds are still free. Why more RVers may be looking for them
If you’ve been wincing at campground rates lately, you’re probably not alone. Private campgrounds continue adding amenities that would have sounded almost unbelievable a generation ago.
Campgrounds keep adding amenities. Are RVers getting more value—or just higher rates?
The latest campground amenity might surprise some RVers. It’s not bigger sites, upgraded electrical hookups, or faster Wi-Fi.
RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, May 20, 2026
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 2908 • New issue every weekday Today’s thought “Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.” —Theod...
I’m still a fan of Dawn dish soap, but with a few variations
As most of you know, I have been a fan of Dawn dish soap for many years, although I do believe it might not be good for RV sidewalls with ceramic coating or wax. However, there are several more use...
Easy tip for draining fresh water tank
By Nanci Dixon Here’s an easy tip for draining the fresh water tank: Add a hose end! As full-time RVers staying in different RV parks across the country over the years, we have wondered where to du...