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Here’s How to Make Your First RV Trip a Success

Planning an RV trip is a bit different than planning your typical vacation. For a first time RV owner or renter, that can be pretty intimidating. Don’t let that get you down, though. Instead, try keeping these tips in mind when embarking on your first RV trip. Consider staying close to home for your first …
by Sarah Brennan
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Couple walking on a dock next to a docked pontoon boat on the Mississippi River MN in July 2015.
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Not All Pontoon Boats Have To Be Slow

Pontoon boats make up an estimated 20 percent of the recreational boat market, outpacing other boats by around 1 to 2 percent. Pontoons debuted on the commercial market in 1951. Minnesota farmer Ambrose Weeres invented them so families could spend days on lakes fishing and swimming. Pontoon boat structures sit on hollow airtight tubes called …
by Kelly Schoen
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Towable Versus Motorhome — Which RV is Right for You

Buying an RV can be an exciting and intimidating investment. The ability to travel freely without being concerned with what you’re bringing along can feel pretty free, but you have to start by picking the correct RV. There are so many options, from full-sized to compact, so the easiest way to get started on your …
by Gabrielle DeSantis
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A sunken sailing yacht with a Greek flag on the mast can be seen in a harbor after the heavy autumn storm Ianos.
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What To Do if Your Boat Sinks

Boating offers a lot of enjoyment and recreational opportunities. There’s no better feeling than being out on the open water with your family and friends. Unfortunately, problems arise that can turn a fun day on the boat into a nightmare. One of the scariest hazards of boat ownership is when a boat sinks. An unexpected …
by Rita DeMichiel
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A detailed view of the propellers of the model cruise ship "Land Hadeln Hemmoor," which was built by 81-year-old Lothar Bergander, former captain at sea and hobby model maker.
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Choosing the Right Propeller for Your Boat Is Not Easy

When you think about boat propellers, the concept is pretty simple. The propeller rotates, forcing water in one direction and your boat in another. So choosing a propeller for your boat shouldn’t be hard. However, there’s more science to it than most realize and several factors to consider when selecting a propeller for your recreational …
by Desiree Homer
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A Daigno Koroc P houseboat floats on the water at sunset.
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This Houseboat Is Basically a Floating RV

We’ve all heard of camping on land or at parks. But do you know you can camp on water? It’s now a thing, and the company Daigno helped make it happen with its unique houseboats like campers on water.  Anchoring these homes on the water is a lot like leaving your RV at a campsite, …
by Wendy Johnson
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A white trailer RV with the pop-up extended sits on a trial with a family sitting under the exterior awning.
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A Holiday RV Donation Can Help Disaster Survivors Transition Back Into Life

Natural disasters are awful things to experience. Fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes can rattle people’s emotions and also destroy homes. Consequently, places to stay after a disaster fill up fast. However, thanks to people’s generosity, a Colorado-based charity is helping disaster survivors’ transitional housing needs with donated RV units.  An RV as a home for the …
by HJ Pizarro
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Why Do RV Roofs Always Seem to Leak?

Most people who own a recreational vehicle know that RV roofs leak. It is one of the most common problems in the industry, yet many first-time buyers aren’t even aware of this ongoing issue. While a car can go a lifetime without a leaky roof, that isn’t the case for recreational vehicles. Most RV roofs …
by Rita DeMichiel
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A black and white RV sits on a shore line with the awning deployed on a sunny day.
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Reasons You Should Not Buy a Motorhome

Motorhomes are the equivalent of apartments on wheels. They allow the owner to get away from hotels, airports, bus terminals, and other crowded places in the comfort of a home away from home. Some of them can be pretty opulent, providing indoor furnishings that are better than any hotel, and some homes. As attractive as …
by HJ Pizarro
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InTech RV Rolls Out Its 2021 Terra Oasis RV In Time For the Holidays

Intech RV has been producing travel trailers for many years. For 2021, they decided to change the game up a little bit. The RV manufacturer recently explored new territory by releasing its newest and largest travel trailer, called the 2021 Terra Oasis.  The 2021 Terra Oasis Travel Trailer RV The Terra Oasis is a new, …
by HJ Pizarro
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Do Truckers Hate RV Travelers?

Sometimes RV travelers and truck drivers cross paths, and sometimes the interactions aren’t exactly comfortable. You may feel unwanted by truckers as you park your recreational vehicle at a truck stop. This could make you wonder if truckers are dangerous or where you should park your RV. So, let’s explore the beef between campers and …
by Allison Barfield
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Who Needs a Movie Theater When the New Winnebago Journey Is Around?

The RV world is now so popular in 2020 that knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Homemade convulsions, overlanding monsters, and full-size motorhomes cover the pages of the internet at a blistering pace. The newest trend for these has been the camper van conversions that can span from a homemade job costing a few …
by Peter Corn
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Trash To Treasure: RV Salvage Yards Are a Thing

Pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth-wheel, and motorhome RVs are great for socially distanced vacations. Their function as apartments on wheels provides a vacation sanctuary away from crowded airports, bus stations, and cruise ships. Sadly, however, every good recreational vehicle’s life degrades until it is not useful, or it becomes damaged beyond repair. That is where …
by HJ Pizarro
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Don’t Buy an RV Until You Check Out the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Buying an RV is so trendy right now. But why spend $100,000, $200,000 or even more on a monstrous RV camper? Maybe buying a giant trailer RV isn’t what you need. Perhaps all you need is a 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. The 2021 Toyota TRD Pro is tough and off-road ready. In addition, it’s …
by Jordan Almond
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A white trailer RV with the pop-up extended sits on a trial with a family sitting under the exterior awning.
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Reasons You Should Not Buy a Travel Trailer or Fifth-Wheel RV

There are lots of reasons people want to purchase a travel trailer or fifth-wheel RV. For example, they are looking for a way to vacation in a responsible, socially distanced way. But, just as there are reasons to purchase such an RV, there are also reasons not to get that shiny new travel trailer or …
by HJ Pizarro
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Washington Post travel writer Andrea Sachs stands outside of her rented RV Saturday, September 19, 2020 at a KOA campground in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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Why Are So Many RVs Made in Indiana?

Recreational vehicles appear to be filling a void for people bored with at-home activities. Instead, those people are hitting the road in record numbers. According to industry leader Kampgrounds of America, even the prospect of cold weather isn’t slowing the urge to cruise in an RV. The experts at KOA predict the number of travelers …
by J.L. Seto
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The Winnebago Ekko Is a Camper Van Made for Winter

Unlike many of the camper vans we cover these days, Winnebago has been around a long time and has a reputation to consider. Winnebago mostly made large motorhome RVs usually piloted by retirees headed to Ft. Lauderdale or someplace. However, Winnebago isn’t a stranger to the smaller, more rugged gear needed to roll with the …
by Peter Corn
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Keeping the Holidays Fun In An RV

The holidays are commonly a time of spreading cheer . . . or trampling shoppers. But, I digress. One thing that helps get people giddy with excitement for the holidays is decorating their homes and participating in neighborhood activities. However, life in an RV can be a little different during the holidays. So, below are some ways to bring …
by HJ Pizarro
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