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Santa Barbara Auto Camp Rents Refurbished Airstreams

What is it about Airstream design that continues to engender such passion more than 80 years after the trailer first appeared? Is it the alluring, streamlined aluminum shell, cozy interiors, nostalgia for a simpler era? “It’s a part of American … Continue reading

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The Diabetic You RV Tour To Educate & Inspire

Celebrity Chef Charles Mattocks, Shire Regenerative Medicine, and Heal2gether are hosting a one month Mobile RV Tour to raise awareness of diabetes complications. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and as … Continue reading

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Motorhome purchased on Craigslist explodes

In recent posts I reported that four small dogs died and an RV was destroyed in a fire caused by a propane space heater, space heaters destroyed pets and RVs in two separate fires, and six other RV fires resulted … Continue reading

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Palm Creek Resort Sold to Sun Communities

Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort, long one of the premier operations of its type in the United States, has been sold to Sun Communities, owner or operator of more than 170 manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities in 18 … Continue reading

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Shasta RV Introduces Phoenix Fifth Wheel

Middlebury, Indiana-based Shasta RV, a division of Forest River Inc., introduces their all new Phoenix mid-profile and Super mid-profile fifth wheels, to rave reviews, at this year’s Elkhart Open House. Chadd Johnson, most recently of CrossRoads RV, is the Product Manager for … Continue reading

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Best Kept Secret in Camping: Maricopa County Parks & BOGO

One of the best kept secrets in the World of RVing is campgrounds located in county parks! But where are they, and how do you find them? Sometimes they’re located in Woodall’s and Trailer Life Campground Directory. Often times they’re not. County parks … Continue reading

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Good Sam Announces 2013 Rally Dates

The Good Sam Club has announced dates for the organization’s two scheduled rallies in 2013. The first event will be held April 11-14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the Balloon Fiesta Field, according to yesterday’s news release. The second rally … Continue reading

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Arizona Bear Count Reaches Three

Numerous bear sightings and activities and bear attacks have recently been reported by officials in various regions of the U.S. and Canada. Today’s post focuses on Tonto National Forest in the Payson, Arizona area. Arizona authorities have now killed three … Continue reading

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Pull Aside Stay Alive

Will you know what to do if you encounter a dust storm? Pull aside and stay alive! Avoid driving into or through a dust storm. If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back, and … Continue reading

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How to Survive a Dust Storm

Dust storms that turn day into night are a hazard to drivers. Dust storms can occur with little warning reducing visibility to near zero in seconds. Dust Storms are among nature’s most violent and unpredictable phenomena. High winds lift dirt … Continue reading

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