The MDC XT12HR OGE gets attention because it packs a queen bed, a bathroom, an indoor kitchen, and real off-road hardware into a small off-grid and off-road-friendly travel trailer. For solo travel...
The Starlink Mini has become a popular piece of gear among RVers who need internet where cell coverage is spotty or nonexistent. It’s small, relatively easy on power and easy to tuck away when it’s...
If you’ve been hoping RV prices might soften a bit—or wondering whether the RV market is finally cooling off—the latest shipment numbers may be worth watching. According to new figures from the RV ...
For many RVers, the question this summer may not be whether to travel—it may be how far. A recent report from a Northern California campground suggests rising fuel prices could be influencing trave...
If Yosemite National Park’s first big holiday weekend without entry reservations was supposed to prove the system could handle summer crowds, many visitors left unconvinced. Long entrance lines, ov...
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 2912 • New issue every weekday Today’s thought ”The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.” ―Roy T.
Dear Dave, Many Class A motorhomes are now sporting the “tilt mattresses” in the bedroom slide. There is much confusion regarding what mattresses can be used to replace the often-lower-quality one...
According to Wikipedia: “A ghost town, deserted city, extinct town, or abandoned city is an abandoned settlement, usually one that contains substantial visible remaining buildings and infrastructur...
Sometimes a story comes along that reminds us an RV can be more than a way to travel. After Texas veteran Brian found himself homeless, he made the painful decision to leave his dog, Jake, at a For...
Camping World dealership lawsuits don’t usually make national news, but a growing number of cases filed against one South Carolina location are attracting attention from RV owners around the countr...
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 2911 • New issue every weekday Today’s thought “The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” —Thomas Campbell Need an excuse to celebrate?
I spent the past two weeks volunteering for Habitat For Humanity, removing furnishings from a very expensive house that was going to be demolished for a rebuild. We removed all the interior cabinet...
By Dustin Simpson Join me “In The RV Shop” as we discuss how carrying a spare tire for your RV is a smart and essential precaution, as it can provide a quick solution in case of a flat tire.
A past video on the Travels & Travails channel about selling a Scamp and buying a Casita pulled in more than 700,000 views. A lot of the pushback was in the 17-foot Casita vs.
I’m back working on the boat, and today’s project was installing the new 24-volt motor for its SideShift bow thruster. The existing 12-volt unit is about eight years old and has developed a squeaky...
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 1262 Today’s thought “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” —Joseph Campbell Need an excuse to celeb...