RV Lifestyle Expert

Lots of news about the National Park System, and its all great!

Russ & Tina DeMaris

https://www.rvtravel.com/north-rim-south-rim-grand-canyon-experience-grand

https://www.rvtravel.com/live-lake-summer-umatilla-forest-recruiting-camp-hosts

https://www.rvtravel.com/35m-fine-for-camping-world-after-double-charging-fiasco

Gail Marsh

https://www.rvtravel.com/sequoia-national-parks-incredible-crystal-cave-reopens-public

RVTravel.com

https://www.rvtravel.com/court-confirms-camping-world-unlawful-practices

Margo's Book: Condo-o n-Wheels, Luxury  https://amzn.to/38KIF6c

It is time to start planning that summertime get-away.

Russ & Tina DeMaris

Riverboat Ferry Ride

https://www.rvtravel.com/catch-riverboat-ferry-ride-loves-newest-rv-stopover

National Parks to Stay Open

https://www.rvtravel.com/interior-secretary-orders-national-parks-to-stay-open-amid-staffing-cuts

Russ & Tina DeMaris

Access Road Shutdown

https://www.rvtravel.com/major-access-road-yosemite-np-closed-rockslide

Staff Shortages shuts campgrounds

https://www.rvtravel.com/army-corps-campground-shuts-due-staff-shortages

Yosemite Campground Reservations Resumed

https://www.rvtravel.com/yosemite-resumes-campground-reservations-heres-book-spot

Snowbirds must Register with Homeland Security

https://www.rvtravel.com/rule-mandates-canadian-snowbirds-register-homeland-security

Gail Marsh, Yosemite Hotel to Close

https://www.rvtravel.com/iconic-yosemite-national-park-hotel-close-indefinitely/

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Good news and bad news for RVers in today's headlines. Watch this space for the latest RVer news.

Russ and Tina DeMaris

https://www.rvtravel.com/national-park-visitors-face-reduced-access-and-services-across-the-country

Margo's Book: Conquer The Road, RV Maintenance for Travelers

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Along with the 1,000 National Park employees fired this week, more than 700 other National Park Service employees took Musk’s “Fork in the Road” offer. There is no doubt that this seriously impacts staffing during the busy summer season.

Russ & Tina De Maris

Starlink Scams

https://www.rvtravel.com/starlink-scam-alert-unsuspecting-customers

Bring Your Plastic

https://www.rvtravel.com/bring-plastic-park-service-wins-legal-battle-cashless-payment-policy

Latest News from Park Service Personnel

https://www.rvtravel.com/700-park-service-workers-cash-quit-paid-later-deal

Nanci Nixon "RVers handin...

Camping Industry is About to Go Bust? What is so wrong, you say, that we abandon the open road.

RVTravel Nanci Dixon

https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-service-centers-readers-speak-out-1196/

Brenda Odom

Thanks for the Memories

https://www.rvtravel.com/memories-rving-1103/

Gail Marsh

https://www.rvtravel.com/three-friends-quitting-rving-you-can-relate-1024/

National Parks Conservation Association

https://www.npca.org/articles/6614-five-ways-president-trump-s-executive-orders-could-harm-national-parks

8 Ways Special Interests Are Asking President-Elect Trump To Sell...

The new year brings creative RV vehicle scams, gas tax increases, and new driving laws. Happy New Year

Latest Scams

Russ & Tina De Maris RV Travel

https://www.rvtravel.com/growing-scam-leave-stuck-stolen-vehicle

Gas Tax Increases

https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-gas-tax-rates-2024/

Latest New 2025 Driving Laws

Gail March RVTravel

https://www.rvtravel.com/updated-driving-laws-effect-2025/

GHSA State Laws by State

https://www.ghsa.org/state-laws/states

RV Recalls for Consumers

Latest Recalls from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

CLICK THE RV TAB

Research your dream RV on one of the following websites and find out if it may be dangerous to invest in one these OR be sure you are making the best choice. It is very expensive to make a mistake these days.

Bluebird

https://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/all_american/recalls.aspx

Fleetwood Bounder

https://www.arfc.org/rvs/fleetwood/bounder/recalls.aspx

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Tips to Help Get a Buy Back for Your RV Lemon

RVTravel.com Dirty Secrets of RV Buy-backs

https://www.rvtravel.com/liz-rv-buyback/?

An update on pollution enforcement that is creating panic among RV maufacturers. The latest on state toll road fees and National Park closures.

Ron Burdge RVTravel.com New Pollution Rule

https://www.rvtravel.com/carb-pollution-rule-portends-disaster/

Gail Marsh RVTravel.com Large Vehicle Toll

https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-road-toll-exceeds-500-1183/?

Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk

Latest News on National Parks

National Park Fees

[https://www.rvtravel.com/national-park-fees-climb-lake-roosevelt-nra-implements-price-jumps/? ]

Great American Outdoors Act

https://www.hcn.org/articles/what-happened-to-the-great-american-outdoors-act/

Randall Brink's Article - RVTravel.com

BLM, SEC Maneuvering to Sell Off Public Lands Jan 5, 2024

https://www.rvtravel.com/blm-sec-maneuvering-sell-public-lands-future-camping-could-be-significantly-impacted-1138b [sorry, this seems to have been pulled from RVTravel.com. Great article!]

More information on the above project to sell off National Parks:

Sept 27,2023 New...

The popular national park RV camping sites are changing drastically due to natural disasters and people not understanding their role in preventing them.

Saving the giant Redwoods in California

Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1316

Email: NewsRoom@parks.ca.gov

Russ & Tina De Maris, RVTravel.com

[ https://www.rvtravel.com/lake-mead-camping-area-was-not-closed-due-to-homelessness ]

Margo's Book: Traveling Solo in your TV, The Adventure of a Lifetime [ https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]

This is a short update on some of the hurricane disaster areas that affect RVers. Listed here are several ways to help others during this unsettling time.

Russ/Tina DeMaris RV Travel Article [https://www.rvtravel.com/fort-wilderness-closure-details-revealed-disney-world-announces-restrictions/?]

The Mountain River Family Campground (Jared/Suzanne Garland) [https://www.mtnriverwnc.com/ ]

Chuck Woodbury - FMCA Membership Question [https://www.rvtravel.com/fmca-attempts-save-club-make-sense/ ]

Legitimate Donation Organizations

All Hands and Hearts

American Red Cross

Americares

Feeding America<...

For those fall and winter travelers planning to hit the West Coast and travel the gorgeous roads up and down the coastline, be aware that major National Park areas are closing for maintenance.

Oregon National Park Closures

https://www.rvtravel.com/several-oregon-state-parks-and-campgrounds-closing-for-maintenance-8n-r1/maintenance

Joshua Tree Nationa Park Bee Invasion

https://www.rvtravel.com/invasive-bees-close-cottonwood-campground-joshua-tree

Hiring Freeze - Russ & TIna DeMaris, RV Travel

https://www.rvtravel.com/forest-service-drops-bombshell-temp-jobs-2025-season/

Margo's Book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle...

The future of RV parks is here, IN-OUT automated RV parks for overnight safety under $50 per night. Find out more!

Margo's Book: For Women Only, Traveling Solo, the Adventure of a Lifetime

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Latest updates to National Parks for Late Summer and Fall

Russ & Tina DeMaris at RV Travel [https://www.rvtravel.com/several-oregon-state-parks-and-campgrounds-closing-for-maintenance-8n-r1/ ]

[https://www.rvtravel.com/oregons-beverly-beach-campground-reopens-after-11-months-8n-r1/ ]

Gail Marsh, RV TRavel: [https://www.rvtravel.com/sea-lion-invasion-closes-popular-california-beach ]

Joshua Tree National Park, California: [https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm ]

Great news for entrepreneurs that like to travel. Starlink Mini-Dish is a compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet on the go.

For more information on Starlink service plans and reviews by users see the links here.

Youtube Setup and Description: Mini Dish Starlink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmiwqor1F7M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKNYid3Qg_A

Starlink Website

https://www.starlink.com/service-plans

Margo's Book: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.t...

For you white-knuckle drivers out there, all GPS systems are going to make your trip safer with bridge height limitations.

https://landline.media/new-york-assembly-approves-gps-systems-requirement-to-show-bridge-tunnel-heights/

https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/resources/resource-library/low-clearance/

https://esmartcontrol.com/news/merx-global-to-partner-with-e-smart-to-improve-fleet-safety-1-3

South Dakota information on Taxes and Benefits

Nanci Dixon, RV Travel [https://www.rvtravel.com/south-dakota-county-moves-to-restrict-voting-rights-for-full-time-rvers-1165b/ ]

South Dakota Searchlight [https://southdakotasearchlight.com/briefs/state-senate-votes-to-ditch-30-day-residency-requirement-for-voter-registration/]

https://www.dakotapost.net/blog/the-benefits-of-south-dakota-residency-for-rv-owners

The Tax Foundation[https://taxfoundation.org/location/south-dakota/

Tips for Full-time Workers: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjQKwU6iAhw ]

ACLU of South Dakota [https://www.aclusd.org/en ]

The links below support the podcast:

https://www.rvtravel.com/fire-restrictions-ramp-grand-canyon-check-list

https://www.rvtravel.com/zion-park-tunnel-limits-rvs-happen-parks

https://www.rvtravel.com/severe-flooding-major-disruptions-midwest

https://www.rvtravel.com/health-officials-confirm-virus-illness-outbreak-grand-canyon

https://www.rvtravel.com/mysterious-monolith-appears-las-vegas-desert

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Otto Nest Camper: Kickstarter - $1,699 Pledge by June 20, 2024

Turns your minivan, SUV or Truck into a camper.

[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ottocamper/otto-nest-camper-kit-that-turns-your-vehicle-into-an-rv ]

Take a look!!

With all the tips in this podcast, you should be ready to meet most weather demands while RVing.

https://www.rvtravel.com/video-rv-hurricane-preparedness-tips-big-storms-1935/

https://www.rvtravel.com/tips-surviving-lightning-rving-2356/

https://www.rvtravel.com/shhh-finding-quiet-rv-parks-2128/

https://www.rvtravel.com/trailer-struck-lightning/

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Today's podcast is all about the Great America Outdoors Act and late news on Florida and California travel.

Great American Outdoors Act

[https://www.hcn.org/articles/what-happened-to-the-great-american-outdoors-act/ ]

National Park Services Index

[https://www.nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/index.htm ]

Free Entry Fee April 20, 2024 All National Parks

[https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm ]

Russ and Tina DeMaris, RVTravel.com: Florida Drivers

[https://www.rvtravel.com/florida-cracking-distracted-drivers/ ]

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Updates on the BLM and the Security & Exchange shinnigans, the BLM and the Internet, the civil suit against the Cashless policy at National Parks, the Solar Eclipse, and Fairground camping.

Official Statement of the SEC: [https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/sro/nyse/2024/34-99355.pdf ]

RV Travel Eclipse Article: [https://www.rvtravel.com/texas-state-parks-eclipse-gazers ]

Russ & Tina DeMaris Fairground Article: [https://www.rvtravel.com/fairgrounds-camping-alternatives-rvers-hoof ]

Margo's Book: Traveling Solo, the Adventure of a Lifetime [https://amzn.to/2KP4t9f ]<...

There is never a dull moment in the RV lifestyle. Check out the latest Trends.

Consumer Disclosure Reports

Lexis/Nexis Report: [https://vehicleprivacyreport.com ]

Verisk Report: [https://fcra.verisk.com/#/ ]

RV Travel Article: Motorhome Towing a Helicopter [https://www.rvtravel.com/helicopter959/ ]

RVTravel.com/Andy Zipser's Dyrt Camping Report [https://www.rvtravel.com/the-dyrt-report-new-trends-1148b/ ]

Russ & Tina Demaris RVTravel.com [https://www.rvtravel.com/suit-stop-park-service-cashless-filed ]

Forbes Road Rage Article [https://www.forbes.com...

All Electric recreational vehicles are popping to the surface rapidly now, folks. Sadly for us, it is The European market that is offering several alternatives to gas hogs, the USA is slowly moving in that direction.

All the latest innovations will be in Las Vegas, NV, November 2024 at the RVDA Convention Expo.

Margo's Book: For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

During this Valentine Holiday, come with me to explore the Chocolate Road across the nation. Visit the best states for full-time living too and great chocolates.

The Best Chocolate Shops in Every State: [https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-chocolate-shop-every-state-gallery/ ]

Best States for Full-time RVers: [ https://www.rvtravel.com/draft-top-states-full-time-rvers-ft48]

Margo's Book: Conquer the Road: RV Maintenance for Travelers [https://amzn.to/2L5H7bk ]

If you belong to the retired group of RV travelers (called Boomers) that are happy with a supplemental income or simply a cut in expenses, the workamping lifestyle is a good fit for you. This part-time job may give you a feeling of satisfaction and continued value to society. Rather than sit home waiting for the end, you prefer to venture out and learn new things, meet new people, see the world. Cutting your ties to the dreary workaday, your life now has excitement every day.

If you are younger and adventureous, this life...

This podcast is part 2 of the explanation of how the BLM and the SEC is planning to lease our National Parks and other lands including the BLM lands in Arizona. Supposedly all in the name of conservation and management. Remember the title "Conservation and Landscape Health" because it spells the end of RVing on public lands, in national parks, and probably even our annual Quartsite festivities.

Here are links to articles that more fully explain this scheme:

Randall Brink, RVTravel.com: https://www.rvtravel.com/blm-sec-maneuvering-sell-public-lands-future-camping-could-be-significantly-impacted-1138b

Congresswoman Hageman of Wyoming Links:

The Latest Scheme to Destroy our National Sovereignty

Do you want our National Parks, momuments, and open ranges sold off to foreign entities?

Yes, yet another attempt to dissolve the United States of America is apparent in the latest scheme to create a new SEC option, Natural Asset Companies or NAC. Find out the rest of the story...

Randall Brink, RVTravel.com: [https://www.rvtravel.com/blm-sec-maneuvering-sell-public-lands-future-camping-could-be-significantly-impacted-1138b ]

Congresswoman Hageman of Wyoming Links:

[https://hageman.house.gov/media/in-the-news/natural-asset-companies-proposed-rule-threatens-property-rights

Attorneys General of 25 states - Comment:

What’s Happening in 2024

Yes, 2024 is going to be a year to remember. This year is full of changes, so relax and enjoy. Keep in mind the way to really enjoy 2024 is following the 3-3-3 rule of RVing.

Russ and Tiña De Maris, RV Travel.com: National Park Free FeeEntry Days

[ https://www.rvtravel.com/national-parks-announces-fee-free-entry-days

Amazon News - Kuiper November Update

[ https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/what-is-amazon-project-kuiper ]

Chuck Woodbury, RV Travel.com

[ https://www.rvtravel.com/unscrupulous-towing-services-charge-figures-tow]

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Here are some great tips for 2024!

Find a qualified RV technician: RV Technician Association of America [https://RVTAA.org ]

About RV Tire Pressure: Roger Marble's article RVTravel.com

[https://www.rvtravel.com/what-does-max-psi-on-tire-sidewall-mean-rvt-1136 ]

Basement Air Conditioning: Dave Solberg RVTravel.com

[https://www.rvtravel.com/looking-to-purchase-a-class-a-with-basement-ac-your-thoughts-rvdt-2279 ]

RV Warranties:Are they worth it? [https://drivinvibin.com/2021/10/26/void-rv-warranty/ ]

Driving in the Fog: Gail Marsh's article in RVTravel.com:

[https://www.rvtravel.com/10-tips-driving-rv-fog-2279 ]

Margo's Book: For Women Only: Traveling Solo in Your RV, An...

Here we are on Thanksgiving eve looking out over hundreds of RV roofs OR possibly a lovely vista with not an RV in sight. We take this moment to give thanks to the Universe for giving us this wonderful choice of lifestyle, to be free of the hum drum of living and the world’s troubles, even if just for a few weeks.

Margo's book: "For Women Only: RV Lifestyle Collection" [ https://amzn.to/2LQoE3g ]

If you are heading West for the winter, you might want to readjust your expectations about the RV Lifestyle. Safety is now at the top of my list for this winter’s trip. No more pulling into a dark shopping center lot for a few hours rest, certainly not stopping on the side of the road. I yearn for the carefree days when everyone including the environment was my friend. Here are a few tips to keep you safe.

The Russos [ https://weretherussos.com/rv-safety/]

Garmin Satellite Phone [ https://ww...

The RV lifestyle public relations picture is changing with every current article or critique that hits the electronic press. The reason may be that more people are being exposed to the realities of a traveling lifestyle. As cool as “the life” sounds, many sacrifices may be required for it to be successful for you. Plus, the lack of qualified support for the lifestyle is finally being exposed.

RV Travel's Janet Groene "Scammers" [ https://www.rvtravel.com/scammers-creative-rv-scams-careful-1128 ]

Camping in America's City & Town Parks - July 2023

[ https://www.amaz...

We may have to reexamine our lifestyle and break out of the loop we have created for our lives. Without an increase in income, it gets tougher to meet today’s overhead and still have enough to enjoy all the pleasures the RV life offers us.

Workamping Jobs [ https://workamping.com ]

CARB (California Air Resources Board) [ https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/new-california-requirements-heavy-duty-vehicles-and-trus ]

Nanci Dixon - RV Industry [ https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-service-centers-readers-speak-out-1122/ ]

Escapees Online University: [ https://escapees.com/education/rvers-online-university/ ]

Margo's Book: Conquer the Road, RV Maintenance [ https://amzn.to...

*RV Lifestyle Expert Podcast - Hot News*

Starlink Article: [ https://www.rvtravel.com/starlink-news-spacex-gets-green-light-for-two-new-dishes-loses-200-satellites-rvt-1123b/ ]

Emergency Alert Info: [https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023 ]

Workampers Article [https://liveworkdream.com/2022/03/23/new-workampers-today/]

News about 2024 Quartzsite AZ

Rock & Gem Show: January 5th - 14th, 2024. Show Hours 9 AM – 5 PM each day.

PowWow Gem & Mineral Show: January 17th-22nd, 2024

Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV show runs Jan 21 – Jan 29. 9 AM to 5 PM

New Quartzsite RV Park Desert Gardens Quartzsite RV Park off exit 17 on i-10, full hookups.

Fr...

Traveling at any time with a pet means having a plan for emergencies and the expenses that follow. Below are a few websites mentioned in the podcast that you can explore to make travel safer for your pets.

Barx Buddy Trainer.com [ https://www.barxbuddytrainer.com/enV1/deal.php ]

Bring Fido.com Reviews on Pet Friendly Accommodations [ https://www.bringfido.com/ ]

Waggin'Tail Ranch RV Park [ http://www.waggintailrv.com ]

Social Media for Pets [ https://www.petdwelling.com/ ]

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With the problem of homelessness now front and center, some states are taking action to help RVers find safe parking spots. States that are popular destinations for RVers are facing multiple problems finding RV accommodations they can afford. Here is the latest information in the news.

Oregon's Long-Term Stay Laws [ https://www.rvtravel.com/oregon-law-alters-rv-park-tenancy-1117b ]

Los Angeles, CA New RV Homelessness Project [ https://yovenice.com/2023/03/23/los-angeles-city-council-takes-steps-to-address-rv-homelessness/ ]

San Jose, CA [ https://abc7news.com/rv-parking-site-san-jose-city-council-homeless/13353089 ]

Phoenix, AZ [ https://www.azfamily.com/2023/06/29/phoenix-city-council-approves-homeless-campground-downtown/ ]

Texas: Operation Texas Strong: [ https://operationtexasstrong.com...

We are now past the ability to project weather with any predictability. Snow in the summer, hot weather patches in the winter, it is crazy. Unfortunately, for those of us that live the life, it throws a kink in our plan to make the RVing lifestyle pretty effortless.

Here are some tools to help smooth out the lifestyle:

RV Weather [ https://rvweather.com/weather-for-action-2 ]

Hazard Call [ weathercallservices.com/hazardcall-for-rvs]

Campflare [ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campflare/id1670055811 ]

CampNab [ https://campnab.com ]

Dyrt Alerts...