RV Life
Before You Buy a Used RV, Inspect the Ownership Story
Service records, system demonstrations, independent inspection, and an honest trip brief belong ahead of the offer.
THE JOURNAL
Stories for the road ahead
Practical perspectives, thoughtful guides, and inspiration for RV life and van life.
Buying Guides
The Weight-Planning Worksheet to Complete Before Trailer Shopping
Organize the vehicle limits, proposed loaded weights, and questions for a qualified towing assessment.
RV Life
Plan the Pet’s Day Before You Book the Campground
A pet-friendly label is a starting point. Build the trip around actual site rules, activities, and care arrangements.
RV Life
Build an RV Road File That Helps When Something Goes Wrong
Keep identification, manuals, service records, and trip essentials accessible without depending on a mobile signal.
News & Features
Blue Ridge Parkway Reports More Road and Campground Reopenings
An October 5 National Park Service update describes additional access after recovery and rehabilitation work; verify current status before travel.
News & Features
Saline Valley Campground Partly Reopens After Fire
NPS says more than half of the campground reopened, while the burn area remains subject to closure and recovery work.
News & Features
Recall: Snow Peak Takibi Propane Inserts and Lava Rocks
The October 8 CPSC notice identifies model ST-332-US and directs consumers to stop using the affected accessories and contact Snow Peak.
News & Features
THOR Reports Fiscal 2026 Sales of $9.61 Billion
The September 22 company report offers industry context, while an individual RV purchase still requires vehicle-specific research.
News & Features
Winnebago’s September Preview Shows a Broad 2027 RV Range
The manufacturer’s Hershey announcement spans compact motorhomes, travel trailers, and larger coaches; specifications still need checking by configuration.
Destinations
Great Sand Dunes by RV: Plan for the Place and the Season
Choose a suitable overnight base, check the actual conditions, and leave time to experience the dunes without an overloaded itinerary.