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Why Is Diesel So Expensive Right Now? What It Means for Camper Vans
Why is diesel so expensive right now? It costs over $2 a gallon more than gas. Here's why, and what it means for gas vs diesel camper vans.
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Missouri Conservation Area Camping Permit: $5 Starting 2027
Missouri conservation area camping needs a $5 permit starting March 2027. What it covers, how to buy it, and what van lifers need to know.
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Alliance RV Model B 22DRB: New Ford Transit Class B RV With a Separate Shower and Toilet.
The new Alliance RV Model B 22DRB pairs a separate shower and toilet with convertible twin beds, a drawer refrigerator, and Ford Transit AWD. See what stood out in our prototype walkthrough.
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Chiricahua National Park: What RV Travelers Need to Know
Chiricahua is now a national park. Plan your Arizona RV visit with vehicle length limits, Bonita Canyon camping details and official NPS resources.
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Starlink Mini Reportedly Drops to $149: What RV Travelers Should Know
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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New RV Electrical Safety Rule Is Coming: What a GMI Does
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's 2027 Camper Van Lineup and Its Owner Platform
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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Choice Hotels to Acquire Harvest Hosts: What RV Travelers Should Know
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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Ram ProMaster Power Steering Recall 92D: What Camper Van Owners Need to Know
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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America's Largest RV Show Returns to Hershey This Week
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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Elkhart Open House Is Coming: Where Many of the Next RVs Debut
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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