Are You Required To Carry RV Insurance?

Above, at Blackstone North RV Park in Fresno, California. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RV Life has posted an article titled, "Are You Required To Carry RV Insurance?" 

After having been an insurance adjuster, I find the question kind of silly. As an RV is a big investment, one would be stupid not to. A friend recently had his new-to-him fifth-wheel trailer totaled by a tree branch. Luckily, he had insurance on it.

But there's more to it than that, according to the article.

It begins with:

If you just bought an RV for the very first time, you likely have plenty of questions. You may wonder how to operate everything in the rig, or where to find the best campsites. Or even how to properly maintain your new trailer or motorhome. Another common question: Are you required to have RV insurance on a camper?

The answer to this is a little more complicated than you might imagine. There are a few different factors to consider. And, the answer will not be the same for all RVers. Lucky for you, we have all the information you need right here!

Let’s jump right in.

To read more, go here. 

Charlie Kirk On Ex-CIA Director John Brennan

Former Obama CIA director John Brennan says Tulsi Gabbard "doesn't have the right perspective" to be Director of National Intelligence.

So let's remind people:

-John Brennan voted for the Communist presidential candidate when in college.
-John Brennan lied under oath to the… pic.twitter.com/xKHfeVIMUq

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 14, 2024

RV Travel: CARB Pollution Rule Portends Disaster

Above, San Diego's Campland On The Bay. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Two blog posts on the California "ban" on Class A, Class B and Class C RVs have already been posted here.

For more in-depth information on the coming CARB (California Air Resources Board) emissions standards has been posted at RV Travel. It is by RV lemon law attorney Ron Burge.

It begins with:

The new California Air Resources Board (CARB) rule that becomes effective in 2025 will cause major changes to the RV industry and that means motorhome buyers, too. Originally aimed at the tailpipe pollution levels of fossil fuel emission engines — gas and diesel — of big rig trucks, the new emissions level mandate will hit the RV industry hard, too, with an industry-wide and nationwide impact.

To read the article, go here. 

RFK Jr. On Chronic Disease and Food

 

America, your new HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has a message for you about our food

This is the single most important video on the internet right now

We must stop poisoning ourselves & our children. Soon this will be illegal. Can’t happen fast enough

Thank Godpic.twitter.com/Y7lroE5T2y

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 14, 2024

Trump Names RFK Jr. HHS Secretary

President-Elect Donald Trump posted the following on X (formerly Twitter) of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to be the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services:

I am thrilled to announce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health. The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any Administration, and HHS will play a big role in helping ensure that everybody will be protected from harmful chemicals, pollutants, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and food additives that have contributed to the overwhelming Health Crisis in this Country. Mr. Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end the Chronic Disease epidemic, and to Make America Great and Healthy Again!

One poster said this:

DEI employees threatening to quit over Sec Def Hegseth appointment

FDA employees threatening to quit over RFK Jr HHS appointment

DOJ employees threatening to quit over AG Gaetz appointment

At this rate Elon & Vivek won't have to fire hardly anybody.

California: Buying A New Large Motorhome May Soon Be Impossible

Thanks to non-elected regulators, California's "ban" on new motorhome sales will be taking effect next year, which is only weeks away.

The pretext is due to emissions regulations that were revised by the California Air Resources Board. 

According to The Autopian:

The RV industry may soon be delivered a gut punch, and weirdly it’s not going to be from demand swings. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has amended its regulations and will require the manufacturers of motorhomes with a gross weight of over 8,500 pounds to sell an increasing number of EVs. There’s just one problem: No RV manufacturer currently sells a heavy electric motorhome. In effect, California and five other states may inadvertently ban the sale of new motorhomes in only a few weeks’ time.

This news comes to us from SFGate and paints a dark picture for the battered but recovering RV market. RV sales hit all-time records during the COVID-19 pandemic, then fell off a cliff after people stopped buying RVs for numerous reasons. The RV Industry Association expects America’s RV builders to ship 324,100 units this year, far down from 2021’s all-time record of 600,240 shipments. To illustrate the change in demand, RV sales have plummeted to a level not seen since 2013.

This is all brought to you by the tyrannical Democrat state government. No wonder people are fleeing the state.

To read more, go here. 

Evening Drive

Since we're probably going to be getting some snow showers starting Sunday, I figured I'd take a Jeep drive over to the old corral that is at the entrance to Six Mile Canyon. 

I found Six Mile Canyon Road to be little smoother than usual. It was probably due to other vehicles driving on the still damp ground following last week's snow. 

I took the drive after dinner last evening and it was around 60° outside. 

Above, at the corral last evening. 

 

10 Things To Do Before Buying An RV

Above, dry camping near Ash Fork, Arizona. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

With California (and five other states) enacting emissions regulations that will effectively "ban" motorhomes (Class A, Class B and Class C), now is perhaps the time to consider buying one. Manufacturers of motorhome say they cannot met these emissions regulations. Some are already leaving the California marketplace.

Travel trailers, not being motorized, are not subject to these regulations. 

But what type of RV should one get? There are 10 things to do before one buys an RV and RV Life lays them out.

They begin with:

There are a lot of great reasons to get an RV. Perhaps the biggest reason is that having an RV makes camping incredibly convenient. That’s because there’s hardly anything to pack. As a matter of fact, packing for an RV camping trip is often just a case of loading up food, beverages, and propane. After that, you simply hitch up or drive, depending on whether you have a towable or a motorized RV. Aside from convenience, there are a lot of other reasons that you might want to buy an RV.

However, there are two common pitfalls you’ll want to avoid whether you’re an RV newbie, or you’re an experienced RVer looking to upgrade your rig. These are buying an RV that doesn’t suit your camping style and paying too much or more than you can afford for your RV. To avoid these mistakes, let’s walk through 10 things you should always do before you buy an RV so that you can avoid both of these all to common mistakes.

To read more, go here. 

RVers Are Fed Up With Rising Park Prices Says Jellystone Park Campgrounds

Above, Tucson / Lazydays KOA Resort only charged me $36/night last year. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The national campground chain, Jellystone Park, is concerned over high campsite prices that many RVers are refusing to pay.

The Jellystone Park chain is the nation's second largest campground chain. I have not stayed at one. The largest chain is KOA Kampgrounds, of which I am a member. 

So far, campground rates for me have been mixed. The highest I paid per night was $90 at Monument Valley KOA in September. The lowest was $30 at Valley View Mobile Home & RV Park in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Others this year were averaging around $50 per night. Tucson / Lazydays KOA Resort charged me only $36/night last year after my KOA membership discounts were applied.

RV Travel has posted an article on Jellystone Park's concern over rising prices leading RVers to be "fed up". 

They begin with:

If you’re finding the rates at RV parks are too much to stomach, you’re not alone. “Inflation” has hit nearly every corner of the American economy, including prices demanded for staying in your RV. When will the rate increases stop? Evidently, RV park franchise chain Jellystone is recognizing that “enough” may be too much already. High RV campsite prices are taking their toll.

Still, campground prices are much cheaper than nightly hotel/motel room rates.

To read more, go here.  

8 Best Places To Visit In The Bahamas

Above, a view of Nassau from our cruise ship. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After having been to the Bahamas last summer, I can easily see why Sean Connery chose to live (and eventually pass away) there. 

A friend and I took a cruise there with Norwegian Cruise Line and had a great time visiting Freeport, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay (where we jet skied). It would have been nice to stay longer at each port-of-call in order to take more in what the island have to offer. 

Lonely Planet has posted an article on the 8 best places to visit in the Bahamas. 

It begins with:

If you're looking for beach-vacation bliss, few destinations beat the Bahamas.

Strewn like emeralds between Florida and the Caribbean, more than 3000 islands and cays – most uninhabited – compose this Atlantic archipelago. Lushly subtropical and fringed with teeming coral reefs and glorious beaches, these stunning islands offer as much to divers and hikers as they do to sunseekers in search of banging beachside bars.

Here’s our roundup of the best places to visit in the Bahamas.

To read more, go here. 

"McLintock!" 61st Anniversary

Above, the poster I bought at the John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One has to marvel at how life can pass so quickly, especially when one reaches retirement age and older.

Such is the case with the John Wayne/Maureen O'Hara movie, McLintock! (1963). I still remember seeing it with my parents during its initial release.

According to the John Wayne official Facebook page, today marks the 61st anniversary of its release. 

They wrote:

Today marks the 61st Anniversary of the release of McLintock! (1963).⁣​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

"I don't give jobs, I hire men." —John Wayne as George Washington "G.W." McLintock in McLintock!

Although often seen as simply a knockabout comedy, John Wayne also intended the film to be a statement on his disapproval of the negative representation of Native Americans in previous westerns he had no creative-control over, and his disapproval of wife-beating and marital abuse from either spouse.

The costume John Wayne wore to portray G.W. McLintock in this film is on display at John Wayne: An American Experience  in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. 

We are open 7 days per week, from 9am to 6pm. Please visit the link in our bio to purchase tickets or to gift a ticket to someone else.

This film and a selection of other John Wayne movies are now available to stream on the official John Wayne YouTube Channel. Please visit the link in our bio to watch. 

Last month, I picked up a McLintock! movie poster reproduction at the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa. I will eventually have it framed and hung.

A few years ago, I chatted with Patrick Wayne outside of Ridgway, Colorado about McLintock!. He lamented that he and Stephanie Powers are the last actors left from the movie.

G-FAN #145 Arrives

Above, the cover of G-FAN #145.

Today, I headed down to the Flying J to check my mailbox at the post office.

A welcome item was in the mailbox: G-FAN #145.

After returning home, I took a preliminary look-see of the issue's contents. Included was my article on the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I had completely forgotten that I submitted it back in July, for it was a busy summer with trips to Fort Sumner, G-FEST, the Bahamas, Colorado, Iowa and Utah. 

Unless J. D. Lees changes his mind ("Is there something wrong with the one I have?" - Captain Spock in Star Trek IV) it looks like issue number 150 will be the last G-FAN. He mentions that he's been producing the magazine for around 30 years. I sometimes have a hard time grasping 30 years, often thinking 1970s instead of the 1990s. I think he's done his bit for king and country by producing G-FAN for 30 years. 

Interestingly, not too many fans were impressed with Legendary's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, but loved Toho's Godzilla Minus One. Although both movies were entertaining, Godzilla Minus One is a far superior movie in my opinion.

Since we're to get some more snow this coming weekend, at least I have something to read while taking refuge indoors.

Congratulations Les On Your Retirement!

Above, Les and I at his Hawthorne home for Independence Day 2013.

Congratulations to Les Geriminsky on his retirement! 

His brother Mitch and I have been nagging him for years to retire, but those paychecks were too good to pass up.

Above, Les's Jeep.

I've been also bugging him to come out here with his Jeep to do some off-roading in Six Mile Canyon. Now that he has the time, he can finally do so. 

RV Lifestyle On The California RV "Ban" (Video)

 

Video description:

There’s more bad news about the 2025 California Motorhome Ban, which even includes Class Bs, as well as some Heavy Duty Trucks. The fallout from these California clean air regulations threatens to have a major impact in the RV industry. We detail the latest. Also in the podcast, news of RV recalls, off-season suggestions and a warning about traveling toll roads in an RV.

You can read the companion article to this video on the RV Lifestyle blog at https://rvlifestyle.com/2025-california-motorhome-ban-even-includes-class-bs/

Industrial Demand For Silver To Set New Record High In 2024

Above, 2024 American Silver Eagles. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

While gold has dropped some in value, silver is on the rise this year. For those of us who invested in it while its spot price was in the 20s, this is good news. Currently, COMEX silver spot price is around $30/toz.

The reason for silver's rise in its spot price: industry.

According to Kitco News:

(Kitco News) – The global silver market is on pace to record a physical deficit in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year, with the growth of demand from industry the main driver, according to the latest Interim Silver Market Review from the Silver Institute released Tuesday evening. 

“Record industrial demand and a recovery in jewelry and silverware will lift demand to 1.21 billion ounces in 2024, while mine supply will rise by just 1%,” they said. “Exchange-traded products are on track for their first annual inflows in three years as expectations of Fed rate cuts, periods of dollar weakness and falling yields have raised silver’s investment appeal.” 

The report was authored by Philip Newman, Managing Director at Metals Focus, and Sarah Tomlinson, Director of Mine Supply at the Silver Institute, and it features the latest price, supply and demand data for the current year. 

“The silver price has posted a remarkable rally during 2024-to-date, nearly touching $35 for the first time since 2012,” they wrote. “Through to November 7, prices have surged by 34% since the beginning of this year. Leaving aside a brief drop to a three-year low of 73, the gold:silver ratio has largely held between 80 and 90 so far in 2024.”

To read more, go here.  

Revisiting "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah"

Above, a Destoroyah prop with a Godzilla figure in Koichi
Kawakita's office at Toho Studios in 2001. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

In the first time in years (at least since I first moved to New Mexico), I decided to watch Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995). I was in the mood for it and popped my DVD of it into the player.

The movie itself holds up pretty well story-wise. The special effects by the late Koichi Kawakita were a mixed bag. Some shots were good, while others (like the Destoroyah miniatures that looked like Bandai toys) were clunky. Toho has come a long way from those analog effects to win last year's Academy Award for special effects for Godzilla Minus One. Still, it was fun to see the miniatures getting trashed.

The first time I saw it was around 1998 or 1999 at my parents' house. It was on cable and I went over to watch it with them. We all enjoyed it. 

In 2001, I visited Toho Studios in Setagaya with Richard Pusateri and we saw a miniature Destoroyah prop on the floor of Kawakita's office. It was larger than a Bandai toy. 

I will probably re-visit the Heisei (or second series) of Godzilla movies as winter moves in and I am confined (more or less) indoors. It's been a while since I viewed them.

What Is A Long Gun?

Above, two examples of long guns. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For those new in the world of firearms, there is terminology connected with them that they may or may not know. 

One such term is long gun. 

I think the term is rather self-explanatory. Military Modelling has the answer along with examples.

They begin with:

What is a Long Gun? Examples and Types

When it comes to firearms, there are many different types and classifications. One common classification is between handguns and long guns. But what exactly is a long gun, and what are some examples of this type of firearm?

To read more, go here.

Reasons To (and Not) Camp In Quartzsite

Above, camping in Quartzsite in 2021. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Every winter, Quartzsite, Arizona draws many snowbirds to camp. I have camped there twice with the Lost Dutchman Chapter of E Clampus Vitus. I've had a good time each time I did.

RV Travel has posted an article giving seven reasons to RV in Quartzsite and three reasons not to. 

They start it with:

Every winter scores of RVers flock to Quartzsite, Arizona. In the video below, Bob Wells from Cheap RV Living gives seven reasons why he thinks it is a good idea to go to Quartzsite in the winter, and he does recommend it. Ever the realist, he does balance out the advice with three reasons why a visit to the RV mecca that is Quartzsite might not be right for you, as well.

To read more and see the video, go here. 

Cooler With Snow Returning This Weekend

Above, what was left of the snow on Monday. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Yesterday was spent in Albuquerque picking up Larry Lucier's bus from the shop where the wheelchair life was repaired. 

It was a pleasant day out in the 60° range. Jamestown was also in that temperature range. As such, there were little traces of last week's snows. But, this week will see more snow coming this weekend and, according to the National Weather Service, we will see a cooling trend this week leading up to it.

The forecast:

Today

Sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 49.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Spirit Airlines Cutting Flights

Air travel will get a little bit more tighter as low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will be cutting flights in the coming months.

Spirit Airlines does service Albuquerque, but it seems that that route will not be affected. I have not traveled with Spirit Airlines.

Travel + Leisure reported:

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is cutting dozens more flights across the country in a shake-up aimed at directing resources to the most popular routes.

The airline will cut 24 different routes from Nashville to Los Angeles and beyond, the company confirmed to Travel + Leisure. The cuts will take effect over the course of the next few months.

“We routinely evaluate our network and make adjustments to support the company's business strategy based on current market and operating conditions,” a Spirit spokesperson told T+L. “As part of this process, we updated our upcoming schedule to focus on our strongest performing routes.”

Starting immediately, the company has ended flights from Columbus to Tampa, from San Antonio to Tampa, from Nashville to Los Angeles, from Burbank to Sacramento, from Cleveland to Orlando, from Dallas to San Antonio, from Dallas to Chicago, from Newark to San Antonio, from Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix, from Las Vegas to Richmond, from Los Angeles to Oakland, and from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh. On Dec. 2, the airline will cut flights from Dallas to Tampa, followed a day later by Charlotte to Houston, Dallas to Houston, and San Diego to Sacramento.

To read more, go here. 

Happy Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day in which we remember and thank them for their service.

Classic Rock Music Monday

The stuff that now passes as "music", particularly rock 'n roll, leaves me cold. So, to start off the week, here's a video of a classic rock artist. 

To start off the week, we have The Yellow Balloon with their 1967 hit "Yellow Balloon". It is a Beach Boys-ish feel-good song. The video was shot at Angel Stadium (or Anaheim Stadium) in 1967.

From Wikipedia:

The Yellow Balloon was an American sunshine pop band, formed in Los Angeles in 1967 by songwriter and producer Gary Zekley.The group is notable for featuring Don Grady (sometimes billed as "Luke R. Yoo") of The Mickey Mouse Club and My Three Sons fame. Other band members hailed from Oregon and Arizona. They were led by Alex Valdez (lead singer), and included Frosty Green (keyboards), Don Braucht (bass guitar), and Paul Canella (lead guitar). The band at one time also included Daryl Dragon, later the male half of Captain & Tennille.

The Yellow Balloon released multiple singles, including their hit "Yellow Balloon" which peaked at #25 on the Billboard 100 Chart and "Good Feelin' Time," which peaked at #1 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 extension chart. Both are taken from the group's debut album.

 

Nice Day

Above, after today's Jeep drive. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since today is a nice sunny day (right now it is 60° outside), I decided to head into Gallup to do some grocery shopping.

Before doing so, I stopped in at the Silver Screen restaurant at the El Rancho Hotel for some breakfast. It has been about a month since I last ate there, so it was nice to stop in. I had the Monument Valley enchiladas.

Since we're nearing the holiday season, the market had some egg nog, so I bought some. I am having a brandy and egg nog right now.

After shopping was done and I put everything away, I went into the garage to fire up the mower (it needed a jump start) and mini bike. The cold temperatures aren't good for batteries, so I need to periodically start them up. 

Then, since it was nice out, I took a little Jeep drive around the community. I had been about a week since I last drove it. 

This week is supposed to be a drier and warmer week. 

"I'd Shine Your Head For A Quarter!"

 

Congrats! Now you're bald and Donald Trump is still the 47th president of the United States. https://t.co/8Xyiqi8770

— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) November 9, 2024

Restored "The Searchers" Coming December 17

John Ford's/John Wayne's The Searchers (1956) has been in my movie library for years in DVD. I was pleased to hear that the movie underwent 4K restoration and was premiered in Hollywood last April. 

At the time, I was hoping that the restored version would be available on Blu-ray.

Well, there's some good news! It will be available next month! Just in time for Christmas!

According to Blu-ray.com:

Perhaps the greatest collaboration between the legendary director John Ford and his famed leading man John Wayne, the 1956 Warner Bros. classic The Searchers will be arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray disc, meticulously restored and newly remastered from its original VistaVision camera negative.

The film will be available as either a 4K UHD Blu-ray disc combo pack, including a newly remastered Blu-ray disc, or as a stand-alone Blu-ray disc. SRP for the 4K/Blu-ray combo pack will be $29.99, and the remastered Blu-ray will have an SRP of $21.99. Both iterations will contain over an hour of special features in HD on the Blu-ray disc, with the feature itself having an archival commentary from the late Peter Bogdanovich. The Searchers will release on December 17, and is available for pre-order at leading online media retailers.

The new 4K UHD Blu-ray presentation of the feature will be available with Dolby Vision and HDR10. Both the 4K and Blu-ray discs will contain the feature's original monaural audio track which was restored from the best available source materials to provide a clean and dynamic audio presentation.

The film underwent an extensive restoration earlier this year, at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging and Warner Bros. Archival Mastering (for audio). This restoration was undertaken by Warner Bros. Discovery in collaboration with The Film Foundation and made its public premiere on April 21st of this year at the 15th annual TCM Film Festival.

It will be nice to see Monument Valley in 4K Blu-ray!

To read more, go here. 

Alcohol Consumption In State Parks

Above, Fort Massac State Park on the Ohio River near Metropolis, Illinois. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Over the years, I generally camp at private RV parks and campgrounds such as KOA Kampgrounds or dry camp with E Clampus Vitus (an historical drinking society or a drinking historical society, take your pick) in BLM areas. Having alcoholic beverages have never been an issue.

RV Travel has posted that some state parks have different rules pertaining to alcoholic beverages. It depends upon the state. I can only think of four state parks I've camped in: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, Malibu Creek State Park, Navajo Lake State Park and Fort Massac State Park (near Metropolis, Illinois). Having alcoholic beverages in any of them was never an issue, especially at the Bothe-Napa Valley State Park that is nestled among the wineries.

The RV Travel article begins with:

Many RVers enjoy camping in local state parks. However, when it comes to bringing alcohol to state parks, the rules can vary widely. Much depends on the state and the specific park you’re visiting.

In general

Generally, state parks across the U.S. allow some form of alcohol, but with specific restrictions in place. Here’s an overview of what to expect, along with some essential guidelines to keep your outdoor experience enjoyable and respectful to both nature and other visitors.

 To read more, go here.

RVing Addresses Top 3 Senior Concerns

Above, horseback riding in Monument Valley in September.

From tent camping with my family or Boy Scouts to my current Class C Winnebago, camping has been in my life. 

Now that I have reached the septuagenarian age group, I can easily see why keeping active betters one's overall health. 

Back in September, I took a RV trip to Ridgway, Colorado to help with the John Wayne Cancer Foundation's Grit Series marathons. From there, I headed over into Monument Valley in Utah for some more camping. This included horseback riding from the KOA Kampground I stayed at. This was the first time in fifty years I've done so. I joked afterwards, "Ask me in ten years if I can still ride a horse."

RV Travel has posted an article on how RVing addresses the top three concerns for seniors. If one is still in their fifties or sixties, it may be a worth a read.

It begins with:

As people age, anxiety can become a common, often overwhelming, experience. Anxiety in older adults can stem from a combination of health, social, and financial concerns. I’d like to make the case that RVing positively addresses these concerns—especially for seniors, but really for everyone. Read on to find out why.

To read the article, go here.

California, 5 Other States To Ban Motorhome Sales

Above, unless things change, the California RV Show will be
barren of motorhomes starting in 2025. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It looks like the Communists running the state of California have effectively banned the sale of new motorhome.

California, along with five other states (including New Mexico in 2027), are going after the motorhome industry using emissions laws as their pretext starting next year.

RV Travel reported:

“If nothing changes, motorhomes will not be able to be sold and registered in California beginning in 2025. The exact date is still to be determined.” —RVIA

On Monday we broke the news about what boils down to a ban of motorhome sales in California and five other states. At the time, our understanding was the clamp-down would affect only diesel motorhomes. It does not, as many gas motorhomes will likewise be affected. And, hold on. While sales of affected motorhomes in those states will cease in 2025—several other states will follow suit thereafter. The RVIA has rung in with more information, which we’ll cover here.

This morning, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) released a fact sheet on the motorhome near-total “ban” situation. You can read the entire fact-sheet here, but we’ll boil the matter down in this story.

 

Note, these states are some of the most liberal (i.e, Democrat) states in the U.S.

To read more, go here.