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    September 15, 2017

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  • September 19, 2017

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    From press release September 19, 2017 – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA US LLC) is voluntarily recalling an estimated 443,712 U.S.-market heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks to inspect and replace, if necessary, their water pumps.   Affected are model-year 2013-17 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups; and 3500, 4500 and...




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  • What power extension cord for RV parked 90 feet from outlet?

      Mike, I was reading an article you wrote about 30A pedestals. I’ve just purchased a piece of land and there’s a new 30A RV outlet. The problem is that the plug is 90 feet away from my...

  • Nice neighbors but noisy generator – What to do?

    Dear RV Shrink: We were recently camping in Yellowstone in one of our favorite, usually quiet campgrounds. Unfortunately, we ended up next to a lovely couple with a very noisy generator. I don’t think it even had a...

  • How long is your RV?

    Do you drive an itty bitty RV, maybe even a pint-size teardrop type? Or are you in a rig the size of a Greyhound bus? Let us know with your response. You’ll see how others responded immediately after...

  • Dolly for truck camper comes in handy

      By Russ and Tiña De Maris RVing with a truck camper certainly has its advantages – but at times there are some drawbacks. Storage for some can be an issue. We’ve heard situations where a truck camper...

  • OK to boondock on unmarked government property?

      Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, Several times while traveling I’ve noticed areas of land that appear to be government property (no development), some without signage and others stating they are a...

  • The readers write: RV financing and more

      Edited by Russ and Tiña De Maris Getting off our assets In his editorial column in Issue 811, Editor/Publisher Chuck commented with some alarm about the real cost of financing new RVs. “After 10 percent down, at...

  • Missing Children Report, September 21, 2017

      RVers get around. They not only see a lot of beautiful scenery but a lot of people too. With more than 50,000 RVtravel.com readers keeping their eyes open, maybe we can help find a missing child. Here are...

  • RV battery wiring explained

      Hi Gary, I have an older Nash 5th wheeler. I have one completely dead battery in it now. I want to replace it with two (Group 24) 12-volt batteries. I’m not sure how to hook them up....

  • RV makers’ one-upmanship getting out of control

    By Chuck Woodbury EDITOR I received this press release today. Here’s the first paragraph. ASA Electronics is providing a complete JENSEN® audio/video package for Coachmen’s 2018 Adrenaline Toy Hauler. The Adrenaline will feature JENSEN’s new App Ready JWM70A...

  • Wheel failures and a “silent recall”

    RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I have seen a number of posts on an RV Forum about cracked and leaking cast aluminum wheels on one brand of RV trailer. (If you want to read...

  • Thumbs down: Loose bolts under the slideout

    We received this letter from an RVtravel.com reader. There are two sides to every story, so always keep that in mind. After reading this, please comment about your own, similar experiences. Dear Chuck, Recently I noticed daylight emitting...

  • Escaping Hurricane Irma in our RV – Smart smartphone use!

    We had just settled in for what was to be 3 weeks at home in our townhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but Irma had other plans! When a major hurricane threatens, escaping in the RV is by far...

  • Need hospital care? Your RV may be welcome

      By Jim Twamley Many hospitals have designated RV parking. In fact, many have hookups that patients and family members can use for free. Often the idea of a designated spot for parking RVs comes as an afterthought,...

  • Beware your RV slideout

    You may not have thought about it, but that slideout on your RV that makes your living space so roomy can also be your enemy. Find out why in this short video from RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury. What...

  • New SmartPlug RV cordset more flexible and easily coiled

    Most RV power cords stiffen as the temperature drops, making them difficult to lay out and retrieve. SmartPlug Systems’ new SUPERFLEX50 50A 125/250V cordset is different. Even in freezing conditions down to -58° F, it remains incredibly flexible...

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    Give your galley a stainless-steel makeover

    By Greg Illes For many years, we lived with our factory Formica countertop. It was — well, serviceable is about the best I can say. Drab-to-ugly is more honest. We thought about Corian and some other products, but either expense or weight were big obstacles. Finally, I “bit...
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    RV Mods: Turn your tow dolly into a utility trailer

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  • RV chain as strong as the weakest …

      By Russ and Tiña De Maris For years we’ve been talking to the bully pulpit to preach the importance of knowing your weight ratings and scrupulously sticking to them. I don’t know how many obviously overloaded rigs we’ve seen in campgrounds and on highways – sometimes broken...

  • How to safely, quickly and easily hitch a travel trailer

    This excellent nine-minute video was recently posted by our friend Gyro Gearloose (aka Wolfe Rose). If you use a sway bar, keep in mind that each end of the sway bar MUST have the appropriate...

  • Ouch! Motorhome tail swing can get you in trouble

    By Russ and Tiña De Maris Snow White’s nemesis hit the fan when her magic mirror told her she wasn’t the fairest one of all. Your RV mirror might cause you to hit the fan,...

  • Video: Travel trailer wipes out after passing truck

    Oh, this is bad. We do not know the source of this video, but we do know that whoever was towing this trailer had no business passing the truck. We just hope the occupants of...

Editorials and Opinion

  • Amish buggies at Costco an unusual sight

    By Chuck Woodbury Gail and drove from Hershey to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, yesterday to shop at Costco. Many Amish live in the area. We’re from Seattle, and both of us have spent more time in the West than the East. Seeing the Amish and their horse-drawn carriages always gets...

  • Nature: The sophisticated way squirrels bury nuts

    Have you ever watched squirrels scurry around to bury a nut? If you’ve stayed in more than a few campgrounds, you’ve likely seen them do it many times. You may have wondered how those squirrels know...

  • What power extension cord for RV parked 90 feet from outlet?

      Mike, I was reading an article you wrote about 30A pedestals. I’ve just purchased a piece of land and there’s a new 30A RV outlet. The problem is that the plug is 90 feet...

  • Nice neighbors but noisy generator – What to do?

    Dear RV Shrink: We were recently camping in Yellowstone in one of our favorite, usually quiet campgrounds. Unfortunately, we ended up next to a lovely couple with a very noisy generator. I don’t think it...

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  • Dolly for truck camper comes in handy

      By Russ and Tiña De Maris RVing with a truck camper certainly has its advantages – but at times there are some drawbacks. Storage for some can be an issue. We’ve heard situations where...

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  • What power extension cord for RV parked 90 feet from outlet?

      Mike, I was reading an article you wrote about 30A pedestals. I’ve just purchased a piece of land and there’s a new 30A RV outlet. The problem is that the plug is 90 feet away from my RV parking. I’m trying to keep it near the connection to the septic system. The RV is a 30A travel trailer with...

  • Nice neighbors but noisy generator – What to do?

    Dear RV Shrink: We were recently camping in Yellowstone in one of our favorite, usually quiet campgrounds. Unfortunately, we ended up next to a lovely couple with a very noisy generator. I don’t think it even had a...

  • OK to boondock on unmarked government property?

      Here’s a question from a reader of RVtravel.com about boondocking.  Hi Bob, Several times while traveling I’ve noticed areas of land that appear to be government property (no development), some without signage and others stating they are a...

  • Beware your RV slideout

    You may not have thought about it, but that slideout on your RV that makes your living space so roomy can also be your enemy. Find out why in this short video from RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury. What...

RV Maintenance and Repair

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    RV battery wiring explained

      Hi Gary, I have an older Nash 5th wheeler. I have one completely dead battery in it now. I want to replace it with two (Group 24) 12-volt batteries. I’m not sure how to hook them up. There is not enough room for two small 6-volt batteries, as the space is quite small. Can you help me? —Stan S. Hi...
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    Wheel failures and a “silent recall”

    RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I have seen a number of posts on an RV Forum about cracked and leaking cast aluminum wheels on one brand of RV trailer. (If you want to read...
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    Thumbs down: Loose bolts under the slideout

    We received this letter from an RVtravel.com reader. There are two sides to every story, so always keep that in mind. After reading this, please comment about your own, similar experiences. Dear Chuck, Recently I noticed daylight emitting...
  • 1

    Beware your RV slideout

    You may not have thought about it, but that slideout on your RV that makes your living space so roomy can also be your enemy. Find out why in this short video from RVtravel.com editor Chuck Woodbury. What...

RV Driving and Towing

  • RV chain as strong as the weakest …

      By Russ and Tiña De Maris For years we’ve been talking to the bully pulpit to preach the importance of knowing your weight ratings and scrupulously sticking to them. I don’t know how many obviously overloaded rigs we’ve seen in campgrounds and on highways – sometimes broken down as a result of failing to heed such advice. Every RV...

  • How to safely, quickly and easily hitch a travel trailer

    This excellent nine-minute video was recently posted by our friend Gyro Gearloose (aka Wolfe Rose). If you use a sway bar, keep in mind that each end of the sway bar MUST have the appropriate hitch pin installed...

  • Ouch! Motorhome tail swing can get you in trouble

    By Russ and Tiña De Maris Snow White’s nemesis hit the fan when her magic mirror told her she wasn’t the fairest one of all. Your RV mirror might cause you to hit the fan, too, if you...

  • Video: Travel trailer wipes out after passing truck

    Oh, this is bad. We do not know the source of this video, but we do know that whoever was towing this trailer had no business passing the truck. We just hope the occupants of the tow vehicle...

Ask the RV Experts

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    RV battery wiring explained

      Hi Gary, I have an older Nash 5th wheeler. I have one completely dead battery in it now. I want to replace it with two (Group 24) 12-volt batteries. I’m not sure how to hook them up. There is not enough room for two small 6-volt batteries,...
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    Fifth wheel travel trailers – inverters and generators

      Dear Gary, Do fifth-wheel travel trailers have inverters? If they do not, then I need one with a generator, right? —Robert P. Hi Robert,...
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    Shower door sags — baffles RVer

      By Chris Dougherty Chris Dougherty is a certified RV technician. Here is a letter he received from a reader while he was serving as...
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