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This week’s NHTSA Recall updates hit our desk yesterday. Here’s a quick recap, along with some next steps for RV owners. Jayco Recalls The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) and Tire Loading Information labels on certain 2025-2026 Entegra Coach Ethos recreational trailers state an incorrect number of seat belt-equipped seating positions, which can result in unbelted passengers. The…

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FIFTH WHEEL toy haulers are known for their size, with many models stretching well beyond 40 feet. But the best small 5th wheel toy hauler models still offer residential appliances, expansive garages, multiple slide-outs, and luxury features you’d expect from a larger model.  The benefit? You aren’t dealing with as many of the trade-offs of a large toy hauler:…

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It is legal to ride in a 5th wheel or travel trailer in SOME states, but even some that allow it have certain restrictions. So, it’s important to know state laws. But more so, it’s important to consider whether or not riding in a 5th wheel is safe regardless of laws… Continue reading Is It Legal to Ride in…

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Before we look at safety at Cracker Barrel’s, let’s dispel a rumor: Cracker Barrel has NOT changed its policy of allowing RVers to overnight if allowed by local laws and ordinances. Across the Internet, a few clickbait headlines from RV content creators gave the strong impression that Cracker Barrel had changed its corporate policy. It hasn’t. It is the same as…

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BUNKHOUSE FIFTH WHEEL RVs are some of the best RVs for families. When you camp with kids and other family members, you need plenty of places for people to sleep. In those cases, 5th wheel bunkhouse floor plans are the way to go. In RV models, the abbreviation “BH” typically stands for “bunkhouse.” However, you’ll find 5th wheels with…

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SUMMER CAMPING offers long days and beautiful sunsets, but it also brings the heat. If you plan to camp during the peak summer months, or your current camper’s cooling system isn’t cutting it, it’s time to explore the best insulated RVs for hot weather. In this guide, we explain what makes an RV capable of handling extreme heat and…

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For decades, RVers have relied on Walmart’s generous overnight parking policy as a convenient and free solution for road trips. This practice, affectionately dubbed “Wallydocking,” has saved countless travelers from expensive campground fees and provided a safe haven when no other options were available. However, recent Internet coverage by some content creators seem to exploit every incident as if…

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Let’s talk about something that’s probably crossed your mind if you’re living the RV life or thinking about it: How much crime is really out there, and how safe are we rolling down the highway with our homes on wheels? NOTE: This series arises in response to an email we received from a couple of folks who had long dreamed…

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FOR HANDS-ON owners, learning how to grease RV wheel bearings is something of a rite of passage. It can save you money on annual maintenance, but it also gives you an intimate understanding of your trailer’s most critical safety component. While it is a greasy, labor-intensive job, repacking your bearings can be a DIY task with the right tools…

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Living the RV lifestyle is fun for you but can be worrisome for your friends and family back home. Set their minds at ease with these family tracker apps… Continue reading Family Tracker Apps: RVers Set Family at Ease with Life360 at RV Lifestyle. Views: 3

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