The RVSpot Blog

Most states let you drive a 40-foot RV on a regular license — but 17 states plus D.C. require something extra, and it usually comes down to weight, not length. Here is exactly which states, and how to check your own rig.

Glacier National Park draws 3 million visitors a year — and Going-to-the-Sun Road bans RVs over 21 feet. Here is where to base camp near the west and east entrances, what the park campgrounds actually offer, and when the crowds thin out.

Summer heat turns an RV into an oven fast. Here is how full-timers actually stay cool in 2026 — smart campsite and elevation choices, getting the most from your A/C, blocking heat with insulation and shade, moving air with vent fans, and cooling off-grid without killing your batteries.