Reminder: Check that fridge drip tray before it floods into your RV
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A Rare White Loon Chick Has Surfaced in Montana, and the Photos Are Stunning
Wildlife photographer Tony Gangemi captured images of a rare leucistic loon chick an alpine lake in Montana.
RV Travel Newsletter for Sunday, May 17, 2026
America’s Original RV Newsletter. Since 2001 Issue 1261 Today’s thought “Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.” ―Neil deGrasse Tyson Need an excuse to cel...
Great ideas from real RVers (with photos!)
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. That’s never truer than when attempting to share a great RV tip.
Transportation Secretary says, ‘Hit the road!’ Seriously?? With these costs??
OPINION Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has a message for Americans: Hit the road and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a great American road trip! That would be adorable if it weren’t so...
Truck campers not welcome at some RV parks
A longtime RVtravel.com reader recently commented on my review of a truck camper RV. Jim Johnson said (in part), “The problem with truck campers today is the RV parks that won’t accept them.” Jim’s...
Visit the only ‘micronation’ inside the U.S.: Slowjamastan
The Republic of Slowjamastan is a self-described “micronation” located in Southern California. If you like strange and unique stops along your RV route, Slowjamastan is both!
RV mod—Genius storage for an RV sewer tote
By Cheri Sicard In the video below, we join Joshua from RV Gear & Far as he shares a genius RV mod that creates storage for an RV sewer tote.
Amazing stealth camper van, where every inch has a purpose
Ryan Bell of Outdoors Embrace built “Megalodon,” his stealth camper van, to be a full-time home where no space goes to waste.
Overall, has the last year of your life been among the best, worst or the same as others?
Life has a way of throwing all kinds of seasons at us. Some years feel full of adventure, joy, milestones, and memories you’ll never forget.
Slide-out resealing: A guide for long-lasting protection
By Dustin Simpson When it comes to resealing your RV’s slide-outs, you’re on the right track. The good news is that you can use any appropriate brand of sealant, regardless of what the manufacturer...
Dear RV company websites, You need to do better
I was recently deeply honored when a friend within the RV industry reached out and asked if I would review the company’s revised website.
Elvis Presley’s jet—now a converted RV—travels to Graceland
A piece of Elvis Presley history hit the interstate with no air filter, no prior fuel stop, and 1,659 miles ahead. Jimmy’s World had only driven the RV made from Elvis Presley’s jet a few short tim...
Let the 2026 Cruising Season Begin – Off to Philadelphia We Go!
We were successfully splashed after winter storage at McDaniel Yacht Basin in North East, MD in mid-April. As marinas further north were not yet opened for the season, we had a couple weeks to kill.
The Feds Are Coming After Grand-Staircase Escalante. Critics Say the Monument Is on the “Chopping Block.”
More than 150 scientists are urging Congress to reject an unprecedented use of the CRA that threatens the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The post The Feds Are Coming After Grand-Stair...
Climbing Mount Everest Has Gotten Easier. But It’s Still A Punishing Challenge.
Sure, advancements in technology, techniques, and guiding practices have made Mount Everest easier than in the days of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. Experts explain why reaching the summit is ...
RV Travel Newsletter for Saturday, May 16, 2026
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How likely is it that you will buy an electric car/truck in the next year?
A few years ago, this question may have felt easy to answer. For many RVers—and Americans in general—the idea of buying an electric vehicle probably seemed far off, impractical, or simply unnecessary.
Beyond the headlines with Tony Barthel: The problem with luan; bears, coyotes, orangutans; and a really cool new A/C
This week’s news recap looks at a few interesting animal stories, how the RV industry’s use of a wood product may affect animals (and people), and a cool new RV A/C. The bear necessities A bear nea...
The best 2026 travel trailers under 5,000 lbs.
Finding a small camper that still feels useful is harder than it should be. In the video at the end of this post, Josh the RV Nerd at Bish’s RV pulled together a long list of 2026 single-axle trail...
Roadschooling 101: How to Start Homeschooling on the Road
Roadschooling is homeschooling on the road, but it can look different for every family. Here are tips for getting started, finding resources, and choosing an approach that works for your kids.
After short dip, gas prices on the rise again
After five straight days of declines earlier this week, the national average price of a gallon of gasoline was once again on its way back up as of Thursday, a couple cents lower than last week. Wit...
Is Utah ‘Too Good’ at Outdoor Safety?
In the heart of Utah’s desert, two vultures are having a disagreement. This is not unusual.
Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone this summer
This summer, visitors to Yellowstone National Park are being urged to plan ahead—both to stay safe and to help protect one of America’s most iconic wild landscapes.