Hard water can slowly damage your RV, but here’s what helps
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Wacky, weird UFO sites to visit in the U.S.
As of November 2024, the Pentagon has analyzed 1,652 reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). Of those, 757 were recorded between May 2023 and June 2024, with 21 still classified as unexpla...
RV air suspension (airbag) systems don’t last forever. Check yours before it’s too late
If you have a diesel pusher, a higher-end Class A, or even a Class C with air-assist suspension, part of what makes your ride smooth is something you almost never see: your air ride system. And tha...
The art of cowboy communication; the Western spirit lives on
By Gail Marsh I love learning about regional traditions as we travel around the country in our RV. Recently, I saw a boot hanging upside down over a fencepost in Nebraska.
What do you look for FIRST when choosing an RV park?
Every RVer seems to shop for a campground a little differently. Some people go straight to the nightly rate.
Exploring the abandoned Indiana State Sanatorium
By Cheri Sicard Some abandoned places stay off-limits behind locked gates and no-trespassing signs. That is why this stop at Indiana State Sanatorium felt so different.
RVer baffled by chipping paint on her RV
By Dustin Simpson The question below was posted in one of my many Facebook groups. This one was in Keystone RV – In The RV Shop, where we have more than 10,000 members.
Health: Allergy season is underway. Don’t wait for symptoms
Spring allergy season is arriving earlier in many parts of the country, catching plenty of travelers off guard. Experts say the best defense is to start preparing before symptoms hit, not after.
RV Travel Newsletter for Saturday, May 2, 2026
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Would you trust AI to help diagnose or fix an RV problem before calling a professional?
A couple of weeks ago, when we wrote about Amazon rolling out its new AI feature, Amazon Health AI, the majority of you told us that you wouldn’t trust AI for medical advice.
Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: Gas isn’t all gas, RV sales are down, government takes interest in big industry merger
Last week, we shared that two RV supplier giants had announced that they were in merger talks, and I scoffed at the fact that the government may not really care. Well, it turns out, I was wrong.
Truck camper review: 2026 Northern Lite 10-2EX LE—a ‘right-sized’ option
The 2026 Northern Lite 10-2EX LE is a full-size truck camper. It checks off many of the boxes regarding comfort and utility.
RVers hoping to ‘beat the crowds’ may be running out of time
For years, experienced RVers have relied on a simple strategy to avoid packed campgrounds and traffic-clogged national parks: Travel earlier in the season. But in 2026, that quieter “shoulder seaso...
April Update: Busy Prepping “Vestri” for Summer Boating
Another summer boating season of cruising the BC coast of Canada is on the horizon. First, we have to prep our 1976 34-foot trawler, Vestri, for the upcoming launch.
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Awesome Micro Campers You Shouldn’t Overlook
Looking for a small, lightweight camper for your adventures? These micro campers are just what you're looking for!
Do RV codes require licensed technicians on assembly lines to install electrical and plumbing components?
Dear Dave, Do workers installing electrical, plumbing, and LP components on the line at RV manufacturers need to be certified? If I do a small remodel at home, I need a building permit and can’t do...
Deadly ‘RV hot-skin condition’ can spread from your neighbor’s RV
By Mike Sokol Time for a reminder about a miswiring condition I found in campgrounds years ago. It’s a hot-skin voltage that can be “reflected” to multiple RVs in the same area of a campground.
20 rare vintage RVs most people have never seen
By Cheri Sicard Homes on wheels feel modern, but the idea started more than a century ago. Long before interstates and packed campgrounds, early travelers dealt with dirt roads, scarce fuel, and fe...
Have you ever stayed overnight in a Cabela’s parking lot with your RV?
Every Cabela’s store has a different policy about overnight parking, but many of them allow or even encourage it. Have you stayed overnight with your RV in a Cabela’s parking lot within the last year?
When do I release my RV slide-out button?
By Dustin Simpson Back in the day, Dave Solberg and I did a weekly livestream where RVers could come on and ask us questions. Below is an excerpt from one of those shows where one of our viewers wa...
130 pounds of dog poop pulled from two Colorado trails, raising serious concerns
A recent local report shared by Colorado’s Summit Daily said volunteers pulled more than 130 pounds of dog waste off just two trails during two cleanup days. That is the kind of number that should ...
First look at the 2026 27North TR27 Trekker on Ram 5500
Million-dollar expedition rigs have owned this space for years, so anything new gets judged fast. At the 2026 Florida RV SuperShow, Patrick Botticelli of New Jersey Outdoor Adventures found a truck...
Gas prices jump nearly 30 cents in a week
The cost of RVing took a big jump last week as the price of fuel rose in dramatic fashion, climbing nearly 30 cents per gallon, according to AAA. The sudden increase follows a spike in crude oil pr...