RV Camping News & Tips of the Week – Jan 26th, 2026

Tory Jon · 2026-01-26T15:14:30+00:00

Winter Storm Fern Wreaks Havoc Across the U.S., Leaving RVers Stranded A brutal winter blast from Winter Storm Fern has upended travel plans and knocked out power from Texas all the way to the East Coast. With over a foot of snow in some areas and thick layers of ice taking down trees and power lines, the storm left more than a million people in the dark. As Arctic air pushed deep into southern states, many RVers found themselves stranded in freezing conditions, facing closed campgrounds, icy roads, and fuel shortages. For those living on the road, this storm was more than an inconvenience; it was a major logistical nightmare. Starlink Mini Dish Drops to All-Time Low of $199, Making Mobile Internet More Accessible SpaceX just slashed the price of its compact Starlink Mini dish to $199, its lowest yet. Originally launched at $599, this price drop brings high-speed, portable internet within easier reach for travelers and remote users. The dish, small enough to fit in a backpack, includes a built-in Wi-Fi 5 router and can deliver speeds over 100 Mbps in many real-world settings. Buyers through Starlink need to sign up for the Roam plan, but owning the dish outright means it can still serve as a backup even if the plan is canceled. The $199 deal is also available at Best Buy and Walmart. Read more Upcoming RV Shows Ultimate RV Show January 28–31, 2026 Colorado Convention Center – Denver, Colorado Louisville RV, Boat, & Sport Show January 28–February 1, 2026 Kentucky Exposition Center – Louisville, Kentucky 60th Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show January 28–February 1, 2026 Suburban Collection Showplace – Novi, Michigan Colorado Springs RV & Outdoor Show January 29–31, 2026 Colorado Springs Event Center – Colorado Springs, Colorado Oregon State Salem Spring RV Show January 29–February 1, 2026 Oregon State Fair & Expo Center – Salem, Oregon Ft Myers RV Show January 29–February 1, 2026 JetBlue Park – Ft. Myers, Florida Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show January 29–February 1, 2026 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, Indiana Richmond RV Show January 30–February 1, 2026 Richmond Raceway Complex – Richmond, Virginia STL RV Travel Show January 30–February 1, 2026 America’s Center – St. Louis, Missouri Alabama RV Show January 30–February 1, 2026 Von Braun Center – Huntsville, Alabama Dalton RV Show January 30–February 1, 2026 Dalton Convention Center – Dalton, Georgia Davenport RV Show January 30–February 1, 2026 Bend XPO – East Moline, Illinois

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  Winter Storm Fern Wreaks Havoc Across the U.S., Leaving RVers Stranded
  
  A brutal winter blast from Winter Storm Fern has upended travel plans and knocked out power from Texas all the way to the East Coast. With over a foot of snow in some areas and thick layers of ice taking down trees and power lines, the storm left more than a million people in the dark. As Arctic air pushed deep into southern states, many RVers found themselves stranded in freezing conditions, facing closed campgrounds, icy roads, and fuel shortages. For those living on the road, this storm was more than an inconvenience; it was a major logistical nightmare.
  
  Starlink Mini Dish Drops to All-Time Low of $199, Making Mobile Internet More Accessible
  
  SpaceX just slashed the price of its compact Starlink Mini dish to $199, its lowest yet. Originally launched at $599, this price drop brings high-speed, portable internet within easier reach for travelers and remote users. The dish, small enough to fit in a backpack, includes a built-in Wi-Fi 5 router and can deliver speeds over 100 Mbps in many real-world settings. Buyers through Starlink need to sign up for the Roam plan, but owning the dish outright means it can still serve as a backup even if the plan is canceled. The $199 deal is also available at Best Buy and Walmart.
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  Upcoming RV Shows
  - Ultimate RV Show
    January 28–31, 2026
    Colorado Convention Center – Denver, Colorado
  - Louisville RV, Boat, & Sport Show
    January 28–February 1, 2026
    Kentucky Exposition Center – Louisville, Kentucky
  - 60th Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show
    January 28–February 1, 2026
    Suburban Collection Showplace – Novi, Michigan
  - Colorado Springs RV & Outdoor Show
    January 29–31, 2026
    Colorado Springs Event Center – Colorado Springs, Colorado
  - Oregon State Salem Spring RV Show
    January 29–February 1, 2026
    Oregon State Fair & Expo Center – Salem, Oregon
  - Ft Myers RV Show
    January 29–February 1, 2026
    JetBlue Park – Ft. Myers, Florida
  - Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show
    January 29–February 1, 2026
    Allen County War Memorial Coliseum – Fort Wayne, Indiana
  - Richmond RV Show
    January 30–February 1, 2026
    Richmond Raceway Complex – Richmond, Virginia
  - STL RV Travel Show
    January 30–February 1, 2026
    America’s Center – St. Louis, Missouri
  - Alabama RV Show
    January 30–February 1, 2026
    Von Braun Center – Huntsville, Alabama
  - Dalton RV Show
    January 30–February 1, 2026
    Dalton Convention Center – Dalton, Georgia
  - Davenport RV Show
    January 30–February 1, 2026
    Bend XPO – East Moline, Illinois
- January 27, 2026 at 3:24 pm #57147
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  Did you make it to the RV show at the UNI Dome last weekend? I wasnt able to make it this year unfortunately.
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