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The Michigan Association of RV and Campgrounds hosts the Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show

SAGINAW, MI — Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in a burning motorhome behind a closed-down restaurant in Saginaw. The fire was emanating from an RV parked behind the white-and-yellow, one-story structure. As they were doing so, bystanders told them people sometimes lived in the RV, Champney said. Scene of a fire that occurred within a motorhome parked behind a former Saginaw restaurant on the afternoon of July 11, 2022. A man's body was found inside the wreckage.

Since buying a 400-square-foot RV, the Garcias estimate that they've spent about $13,500 adding a loft, a door disguised as a bookshelf, and more.

With summer coming up, we are rolling into road trip season, and one way to hit the road in both comfort and style is in an RV. But what should you look for when shopping for a camper? We spoke to Matt Kosmowski, one of the experts at General RV, to get his advice.

We may be in the midst of winter, but you can get excited about spring and summer by starting to plan your next camping trip.

Seasoned road travelers Marc and Julie Bennett shared common mishaps, like jumping straight into a big adventure after buying your first RV.

You may have seen a Facebook post that claimed a free Jayco RV would be given away to someone who shares and comments on the post -- or you’ve seen posts similar to it. RELATED: Better Business Bureau warns consumers of ‘going out of business’ online shopping scamMelanie Duguesnel, with the Better Business Bureau, said that by liking the page, you’re potentially giving your personal information away. The BBB is warning people that “Like Farming” scams are still going strong. The free RV scam is so popular that Jayco has a post pinned to the top of its Facebook page to let people know they aren’t running a giveaway. READ: More scam coverageTo prevent from falling for these scams, use your good judgement and don’t “Like” every post on your feed -- that’s what scammers are hoping you’ll do.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – An RV used as part of a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site has been stolen in Rochester Hills. The RV was set up outside of the Rochester Medical Group building in a well lit parking lot on South Boulevard between John R and Rochester roads. The drive-thru site tested about 150 people a day, and the RV cost more than $14,000. Thieves took off with 500 COVID-19 testing swabs, boxes of PPE and propane tanks and heaters that staff members used to stay warm. “To have that stolen with all our PPE in it, it was gut wrenching,” Margolis said.

You may have seen a Facebook post that claimed a free Jayco RV would be given away to someone who shares and comments on the post -- or you’ve seen posts similar to it. RELATED: Better Business Bureau warns consumers of ‘going out of business’ online shopping scamMelanie Duguesnel, with the Better Business Bureau, said that by liking the page, you’re potentially giving your personal information away. The BBB is warning people that “Like Farming” scams are still going strong. The free RV scam is so popular that Jayco has a post pinned to the top of its Facebook page to let people know they aren’t running a giveaway. READ: More scam coverageTo prevent from falling for these scams, use your good judgement and don’t “Like” every post on your feed -- that’s what scammers are hoping you’ll do.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Rental and sales teams for RVs and campers say they’ve never been busier than this year. We visited General RV in Mount Clemens to learn why and how they’re dealing with the boost in demand. Interest in campers and RVs has jumped about 300 percent this year due to the pandemic. “My advice is call early,” said John Demick, of General RV. “If you want to do it next year, you want to do it in July, call me in January.”

Its summer vacation season and more people than ever are considering a road trip in a recreational vehicle, better known as an RV. It can be a great way to take a vacation with fewer health concerns. Jeremy Miller, Sales Manager of General RV Center joined host Tati Amare this morning to answer frequently asked questions about RVs. Miller showed an RV that was the size of a regular house. General RV Center offers a rental program that allows you to try pop ups, travel trailers, and more.