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It can be fun and exciting to go RVing, either as a vacation while you are still working, or as a part-time or full-time lifestyle after you retire. Here are a few pointers to make your RV journey safe and fun. Obviously, since a lot of driving is involved, keeping your RV in good shape mechanically is of utmost importance. Have your motor serviced on a regular basis, and don't cut corners or put things off when it comes to repairs. Finding internet access so that you can keep up with weathe Read More

It's no secret amongst experienced RV travelers: self-reliance saves money. The more independent you are of tourist parks, power hook-ups and all those other so-called necessities, the further your budget will stretch. And the greater will be your freedom. In fact serious RV nomads find real challenge in living comfortably on remote campsites, and in replenishing resources along the way. But no matter how successful we may be in this quest, there's one universal factor that can destroy o Read More

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Camping for most people means a tent and sleeping on a mat on the ground. If that doesn't really appeal to you, then camping in an RV is what you need. This is the ultimate outdoor adventure. RV's come in many sizes and shapes. They start with campers that fit in the back of a pickup truck. These can have full kitchens, beds, a shower and toilet in them. Next there are van conversions called Class B motorhomes that are basically a cargo van converted into a camping vehicle. Many even Read More

" Fivers", "Fifth Wheels" and "Fifth Wheel Trailers" are all phrases that refer to a single style of recreational vehicle. The name stems from the design and way of hitching the trailer to the truck.The hitch is placed in a tow vehicle bed almost directly over the tow vehicle's rear axle. This adds a great deal of stability and towability to the trailer. Since the hitch is mounted over the rear axle of the tow vehicle, a pickup truck or medium duty truck is use Read More

Choosing Your RV. The best advice I can give to someone who wants to do full-time Rving is to attend a large RV show.  These are usually held in the winter season in many cities.  Rosemont, Illinois and Tampa, Florida are just two that come to mind. Get a RV magazine, like "Camping Life" or "Trailer Life" and find one close to your home.  You will also see advertisements about close out sales at different dealerships in your area.  Remember that there are Read More

With the "master" bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or "fivers" as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited for fulltiming. In addition, the towing vehicle can be unhitched from the RV and used as a day-to-day car or truck -no need to tow a compact car on an A-frame like some big rigs! Specs of a 5th wheel RV: •Size: 21 to 40 Read More

Don't let the small size of an RV or mobile home put you off. There are lots of ways to make the most of living in a small space. Firstly, it seems that many RV dwellers are alike in the fact that they really don't spend much time inside. While they value having the cover quarters to sleep and bathe in, most spend the day under their awning, or out and about exploring whatever community they are staying in. It is obviously easiest to spend more time outdoors when you're in a warm cli Read More

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With the miserable winters that so many places experience, it's no wonder that so many retirees flock down south to warmer climates rather than stay for the sleet and frost in the north. As with any lifestyle change, it's good to have an idea what you want and need to be happy with a life on the road. The biggest decision that you will make when deciding how you're going to spend your RV time is that of what sort of RV are you going to travel in. Whether you choose a motorhome and ve Read More