Curated articles from across the work camping, RV, and travel world.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Mark Twain’s timeless masterpiece, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. To celebrate, the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site in Florida, Missouri, invites...
Self-driving technology is no longer something from science fiction. It’s already rolling down America’s highways, and one of the biggest changes may be happening in the trucking industry.
By J.R. Montigel The hospitality industry, which focuses on travel involving hotels and resorts, has a new buzzword: sleepcations.
Last week, we asked our readers (you!) to tell us what their fathers—or father figures—taught them. The response was overwhelming.
By Cheri Sicard Everyone enjoys time outside until mosquitoes show up. These pests make evenings uncomfortable and can spoil your campsite fun.
By J.R. Montigel We know how babies are made, right?
We’ve seen private bathhouses, private dog parks, and private hot tubs, but could reserving an entire laundry room be the next thing RV parks use to stand out? Seasoned RVer that I am, I am pretty ...
In this episode, we push farther north into the beautiful Broughton Archipelago on the BC coast aboard our 1976 CHB 34 trawler Vestri. The scenery just keeps getting more spectacular as we wind our...
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 1266 Today’s thought “I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend....
You can’t run a business when you don’t have a target. That’s the basic message I’m hearing as I sit here in Indiana.
The 2026 Brinkley Model G 4150 is the kind of toy hauler that aims at buyers who want their RV to do more than simply carry toys. Brinkley’s Model G line has everything you need plus luxury feature...
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 2930 • New issue every weekday Today’s thought “I travel not to go anywhere, but to go.
Dear Dave, I’m thinking of replacing my lead acid 100Ah battery with LiFePO4 batteries for longer off-grid capacity. The biggest draw is from the 12V refrigerator, which consumes about 60W and runs...
By Nanci Dixon Whew! It seems that the last several campgrounds my husband and I have stayed at have been closer to solar ovens than cool, shady campsites.
By Cheri Sicard Most horse trailers don’t hide a solar-powered tiny home inside. The Sterling Coach build in the video at the end of this post does, and it still keeps room for three horses!
Some people loooove having their photos taken. You probably know at least one person who always says, “Oooh, take my picture here!” Or who always wants to take a picture with you—especially in toda...
For years, automatic license plate readers have done exactly what their name suggests: capture license plate numbers and compare them against databases used by law enforcement and other agencies. B...
National park visitors could eventually see improvements to roads, campgrounds, water systems and other aging infrastructure if Congress approves legislation that just cleared a key Senate committe...
Greetings, fellow RVers! Today, in addition to other great stuff we are liking, we turn a spotlight on gear and gadgets that help you and yours stay safe and secure while RVing.
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 2929 • New issue every weekday Today’s thought “People who don’t travel cannot have a global view; all they see is what’s in front of them.
Dear Dave, I have a Norcold absorption refrigerator. Sometimes when I turn it on to get ready to go on a trip, even when I’m trying to run it on AC power, it’ll keep telling me that there’s an issu...
By Gail Marsh Did you know that many so-called “single-use” items can often be reused—and even more than once, in some cases? Reusing not only means less trash going to the landfill, but it also me...
By Cheri Sicard Proper RV storage keeps your camper secure, dry, and ready for the next adventure. With so many options—from uncovered storage to fully enclosed, climate-protected garages—the right...
Take a look around your RV. How much stuff is packed into the cabinets, drawers, basement compartments, and storage bins?