Written by StrangerPalooza
Practical advice to help you buy smarter, maintain your RV and get more out of it.
Early October 2026 reports described a $149 Mini kit offer — $100 below a reported $249 price. Current pricing and availability are not confirmed here. Here's what the offer includes, what it doesn't, and what to check before buying.
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After driving across America with Tesla FSD and riding in a Cybercab, Hank Strange explains why he wants Tesla to build a self-driving camper van.
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How do you handle laundry, showers, groceries, trash and water in a camper van? Hank and Lola share practical tips from their travels.
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Choice Hotels International announced an agreement on September 30, 2026 to acquire Harvest Hosts, the RV overnight membership network of 11,200+ wineries, farms and attractions. Here's what we know — and what members should watch.
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FCA/Stellantis Safety Recall 92D involves certain Ram ProMaster vans and their electric power steering systems. Here's what camper van owners should know and how to check your VIN.
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Should you buy a new or used camper van? Price, warranty, depreciation and floor plans matter — but buying the wrong van is the costlier mistake.
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Sept. 16–20 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA: nearly 1,500 RVs from 40 manufacturers, and one of the first places to walk through 2027 models in person.
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Broader Elkhart Open House activity runs Sept. 28–Oct. 2, with the dealer show listed Sept. 28–30. Most of it is industry-only — but Alliance RV says its Extravaganza display opens to the public Sept. 30–Oct. 2.
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The RV Industry Association has established a Grounding Monitor Interrupter task force, with a GMI requirement set for Model Year 2028 RVs with 30A or 50A service. Here's the 'hot skin' problem it addresses.
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Noovo has outlined its 2027 camper van lineup alongside Atlas, its ownership platform. Here's what shoppers and existing owners may actually care about — and what still needs verifying.
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A good RV dealership shouldn't just be good at selling you a camper van. It should be good at supporting you after you own it. Here's how to tell before you buy.
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A dog was rescued from a hot van in Colorado after the owner said the air conditioning had been left on but apparently stopped. Why cooling alone isn't a pet safety plan, and how to layer one.
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Avoid common camper van buying mistakes. Rent before you buy, talk to owners who already live with the van, and look well past the price on the windshield.
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