Camping World Offers Work for Furloughed Gov’t Workers, Volunteers To Clean Parks
by Jason Epperson The longest US federal government shutdown ever is leaving 800,000 employees without paychecks, and the nation’s largest RV dealership is thowing them a bone. Camping World CEO announced via a Facebook live stream from the Cleveland RV Show that his company will provide part time hours to...
Lower Gas Prices Will Fuel Busiest Thanksgiving Roads Since 2005
By Jason Epperson Today’s national gas price average is $2.62, which is seven cents less than a week ago and the largest one-week decline in pump price this year. That’s up 7 cents over last year, but a welcome change in a year fraught with a heavy toll at fuel...
New Program Offers Travelers 5000 U.S. Health Clubs for Under $10 a Month
Technology startup Localfit has begun a pre-enrollment period for its new health club membership option for United States Travelers. Similar to the popular MoviePass model, Localfit members will pay a flat monthly fee to receive unlimited access to more than 5,000 premier health clubs and more than 1,000 fitness studios when out...
Summer Travel Expected to Drop 24% Due to Increasing Fuel Prices
Gasoline is expected to hit a national average of $2.95 per gallon on Memorial Day, a 65-cent increase over Memorial Day last year, costing motorists $1 billion more from Thursday to Monday alone.
Heathcare for RVers Solved — Visit a Primary Care Physician Virtually with RV Health
The first Telehealth program that can act as a Primary Care Physician By Abigail Trabue One of the biggest challenges for those that travel a lot, whether in an RV or not, is figuring out how to handle doctors’ appointments and other aspects of healthcare on the road. Managing chronic health...
Fuel Prices Expected to 4-Year High in ’18, Station Price Spread Reaches Record Levels
GasBuddy has predicted that gasoline will rise 19 cents over last year’s $2.57 per gallon average.
1.8 Million RAM Trucks Recalled for Unsafe Gearshifts
Fiat Chrysler has announced a recall of nearly 1.8 million RAM pickups that may be able to shift into gear without depressing the brake under “high-temperature conditions.” Related accidents and at least 7 injuries have been reported. The recall includes certain RAM trucks with shifters mounted on the steering column made between...
Billionaire Warren Buffet Acquires Pilot/Flying J
Berkshire Hathaway (Billionaire Warren Buffet’s investment company) and Pilot Flying J jointly announced today that Berkshire has made a significant minority investment in the Company, which will convert to majority controlling interest of the company in 2023. The Haslam family will continue to own a majority of Pilot Flying J...
California State Parks to Charge $10-$20 for Dump Stations in 2018
The service will no longer be included for registered campers.
34 Private Campgrounds Open for Evacuees, Including Houston and Galveston Area Parks
Pictured: Brookeland Lake Sam Rayburn KOA The Texas Association of Campground Owners has identified 34 campgrounds and RV parks with space available for Hurricane Harvey evacuees, including parks in Houston and Galveston. “Texas park owners have opened their hearts and their parks. They are receiving countless evacuees and helping them...
