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We serve more than 80,000 RVers through a newletter that helps RVers Have Fun, Make Friends and Find Advenures daily. For over 14 years Emmy award-winning journalists Mike & Jen Wendland have gathered over a million followers who watch their videos, hear their podcasts and read their RV travel guides.
Spooky trails and autumn road trips - Your October RV Guide
Welcome to Thursday fellow travelers, Autumn has officially arrived, and we're taking full advantage of peak fall camping. Whether you're looking for top fall foliage destinations, planning a festive Halloween road trip, or just need a good ghost story and costume idea for the campfire, we’ve gathered our favorite seasonal guides to make your next trip unforgettable. October Round Up Posts Halloween Round Up Posts Last day for our October Poll - If YOU were to dress up for Halloween - which...
Home Sweet Home: The Song Every RVer Will Understand
It's Stories from the Road Podcast Day RVers! Three RVCommunity members wrote a song about life on the road and the feeling of finally pulling into your own driveway. They first played it at a campfire at our Smoky Mountains rally. Hear how it came together, the love story behind it, and the whole song, which you can download for free. Also: an End-of-Season RV Shutdown Workshop reminder, why coming home after a long trip can feel like a letdown, and why your furnace drains your batteries on...
The one FUN thing missing from your camping gear list
It's Tuesday RVers! When the campfire dies down or a rainy afternoon keeps everyone inside the rig, a deck of cards can save the day. We’ve rounded up the absolute best card games for camping—from quick, kid-friendly favorites to competitive picks that won't blow away on the picnic table. Check out the top recommendations before your next getaway! AND here's a BONUS POST: Game On! 15 Best Board Games for Camping Gear Up for the Next Rainy Day And if that isn't enough - boy, do we have more...
Harvest Hosts Sold, Camper Van Shakeups and Hungry Bears
Good Monday Morning RVers! Hello from the Nashville KOA Holiday, where Jennifer and I are chilling out for a few days, catching up on work and decompressing after a fabulous week in the Smoky Mountains. We were in Pigeon Forge for the fall rally of RVCommunity.com, and it was everything we hoped it would be. We had a wonderful group of RVers, plenty of time around the campfire, some memorable excursions, and even a couple of close but safe encounters with the black bears that are so active in...
Livestream Sunday PLUS our October Poll
It's Livestream Sunday RVers, Join us TONIGHT (Sunday, Oct. 4) at 7 p.m. Eastern, livestreamed on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. If you want to chat with your RVing friends, join us on YouTube. Find out where we landed after our Pigeon Forge Rally... If you are a member of our RV Community, join us at 7:45 p.m. Eastern for our Afterglow livestream. And remember, members, you can join the Waiting room before it starts so you can chat with your friends. Ask us Anything + RVCommunity...
We had no idea what we were doing on that first night
It's Saturday RVers, There is something truly magical about waking up in a quiet forest, watching the sunrise over a lake, and knowing your home is parked right outside the door. Fifteen years ago, we began our journey in a used campervan with no idea what we were doing, packing far too much gear and wrestling with water hoses on our very first night. Over time, that simple getaway turned into a whole new way of life built around freedom, slower travel, and the incredible, welcoming community...
What RV manufacturers keep getting WRONG
It's Friday RVers, RV manufacturers spend billions designing modern rigs, but real life on the road tells a very different story. From practically useless ovens to the eternal question of “where does the dirty laundry actually go?”, even high-end RVs come with baffling design oversights. We gathered the top complaints and smartest hacks directly from our RV Lifestyle Facebook community. Here are the 7 most common RV interior design flaws—and the practical solutions that make living in small...
Would you MOVE another camper's laundry?
It's Thursday RVers, We recently asked our RV Lifestyle community about campground laundry etiquette, and over 400 comments poured in (so far). Turns out, people have strong feelings about what’s okay—and what definitely isn’t. From the awkward dilemma of forgotten loads to washing muddy gear or dog beds, shared laundry rooms can get tricky fast. We rounded up the general consensus from fellow RVers, along with practical tips to make laundry day at the campground smooth, fast, and drama-free....
Fuel Prices Won't Stop Their Route 66 RV Trip
It's Stories from the Road Podcast Day RVers, John and Cindy are taking their RV across the country on Route 66, and high fuel prices are not stopping them. In this Stories from the Road edition of the RV Podcast, we talk with the couple about their trip, the cost of fuel, and why they decided to keep going. This is a firsthand look at what a Route 66 adventure means to RVers determined to make the miles count. Would today's fuel prices change your travel plans? Fuel Prices Won't Stop Their...
Are you ACCIDENTALLY that camper?
Welcome to Tuesday fellow travelers, We’ve all seen them: the blinding porch light left on at 2 AM, the shortcut right across someone else’s site, or the generator humming during quiet hours. Whether you’re on your first trip in a travel trailer or you’re a full-time veteran, a little campground etiquette goes a long way toward keeping the peace around the campfire. And because we've been seeing a lot of social posts about this, check out our guide to the golden rules of campground...