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Flat towing means towing a vehicle behind an RV with all four wheels on the ground, which Chevrolet calls dinghy towing. For 2026, Ford's and Chevrolet's own towing guides list which models qualify. GM's 2026 chart lists the Chevy Equinox as not flat-towable. Last...

Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and owns a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. Whether you can sleep at a rest area depends on the state. Of 25 states verified on September 26, 2026, three ban overnight parking: Maryland,...

Last updated: September 26, 2026 Chuck Price has 35+ years of RV camping experience and owns a 2018 Hymer Aktiv Class B. This is not legal advice, so read your policy and contact your state insurance department if you have a dispute. Each state sets its own claims...

Winterize your RV before the first night at or below 32°F, the temperature NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) uses to define a freeze. Camping World warns that one freezing night is enough to damage RV plumbing. You can protect the system...

When Starlink Roam data runs out early, the usual cause is that your phones, laptops and TVs treat Starlink Wi-Fi like unlimited home internet. Streaming on Auto, high-definition (HD) video calls and automatic updates are the usual drains. Mark your Starlink network...

Last updated: September 25, 2026 Full-time RV living in 2026 has no single price. Your monthly RV living expenses depend on fuel, camping style, insurance, mail, health coverage and internet. Fuel moved most this year. U.S. diesel averaged $6.529 a gallon in the EIA...

State-by-State Guide to RV Living Laws on Private Property Last updated: September 12, 2026 Disclaimer: Local zoning laws dictate RV and camper regulations. The information below is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult your...

By Chuck Price, Boondock or Bust Last updated: September 11, 2026 Read time: 15 minutes | Key stat: North Carolina allows street-legal side-by-sides on roads posted up to 55 mph, not 35. Quick Reference (TL;DR) Legal status: Some states allow UTVs on most public roads...

Last updated: September 4, 2026 | Author: Chuck Price, 35+ years of RV camping and boondocking, featured on CBC Radio's Cost of Living. A first-person breakeven analysis of the America the Beautiful Senior Pass, AARP, Good Sam, Escapees, Passport America, and state...

 2026 RV Membership Costs: Break-Even Math & Real ROI TL;DR: An RV membership saves money only when you use eligible benefits often enough to recover the annual fee. There is no defensible universal claim that a certain percentage of RVers lose money or that...