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Is it a myth that there's a shortage of campsites?

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August 25, 2018

RV Travel Newsletter. Issue 860

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A brand new issue of the RVtravel.com newsletter is hot off the cyber press. You won't want to miss it!

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In the issue. . .

Editor's corner

"The Myth of Campsite Shortages." Is it really a myth that there are not enough campsites to go around? No, there are plenty on any given day. But do you really want to camp 50 miles away from where you'd like to stay just to get a campsite?

Cover story:
Believe this or not? Actually, believe it. A luxury site in a North Carolina RV resort has sold for $1.6 million. We're not kidding.

PLUS

* New Facebook group debuts to help influence RV manufacturers to build better RVs.

* Self-driving RVs? The Wanderman ponders the possibility.

* Plumbing inspection not high on RVers' lists.

* Astronauts to tour Mars in an RV.

* What we learned about you last week (always fun and interesting).

* Selling your RV on eBay.

* More from Malia about her battle with cancer.

* New RV hits the market. Powered by food, not gas.

* RV Shrink: Does RVer need a course in RV mechanics?

* RV Doctor: Onboard pump forcing fresh water out the water inlet - Help!

* RV Electricity: 2018 Seminar Update

* RV Tires: When should you replace your tires? How old is "too old"?

* Reader Poll: Do you or your partner use a sleep apnea machine?

* The RV Kitchen: Cheesecake Icebox Pie

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