Rvs Campers For Dummies

Make yourself at home on the road Live down by the beach one week and way up in the mountains the next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to the mobile life—adventurous domestic vacations or permanently itchy feet—RVs & Campers For Dummies helps you feel right at home. The book explores the key aspects of glamping-with-wheels. Discover how it’s possible to bring beauty spots right to your doorstep without sacrificing domestic comforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom, and wholesome, healthy home cooking! In a down-home, friendly style, mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife team Christopher Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon welcome you inside to discover everything from deciding to rent or buy the vehicle that best suits your needs to planning and prepping your first journey and then setting yourself up wherever you arrive at the perfect spot. Along the way you’ll learn how to adapt your driving skills to pilot your home on the road, as well as how to keep every aspect of it shipshape and ready for action. Explore your RV and camper options Stock up with the right supplies Get a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle Troubleshoot common problems Getting there is half the fun—and this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So, buckle up (or relax in the back) … it’s going to be a wild but incredibly comfortable ride!

Get ready to take your vacation on the road! Vacations go by in a flash. With all the frantic travel arrangements, hotels bookings, and racing from place to place, it’s a wonder they’re considered a vacation at all! A great way to slow down and fully experience the sights is to hit the open road from the comfort of an RV. In this fully accessible book, you’ll find the basics of what you need to know to get the most out of your RV vacation experience, including how to buy or rent an RV, safety best practices, and tips and tricks for planning the trip of your dreams. If you are planning a summer long adventure or simply a short weekend getaway, with this book you will discover proven ideas to keep your trip on track. Even if you’ve never vacationed on wheels, you’ll get a handle on the latest functions of RVs and the hottest RV vacation destinations. Whether you beach it, climb a mountain, or anything in between, the handy checklists and reminders inside help you to stay on course and rev up the best vacation you’ve ever had! Choose your RV Pick a great vacation destination What to know before you go Decide what items to bring Outline your route and outfit your vehicle Building an on-the-road budget Whether you want to rent or buy, an epic RV vacation is at your fingertips!

"[W]e've been full-timing for over three years and we've learned the ins and outs of RVing America. In this guide, you'll learn the answers to the most common questions we receive about RV living. Everything from how to choose the right RV to how we get mail on the road, to how to find free camping."--From back cover.

★★Buy the Paperback Version of This Book and Get the Kindle Book Version for Free★★Are you tired of living in the same place all the time? Do you want to know how to visit the most beautiful places and live the best experiences of your life with your RV?Did you know that more and more people are deciding to embrace a new way of life, to go on holiday, or even to enjoy their retirement? The world of RV is amazing, often not very well known, but it is able to give you back that freedom that you have always sought.Every night you can decide to fall asleep under a starry sky and every morning you can wake up in the most unspoiled nature. Until a few years ago, camping, boondocking and RV living were only practiced by experts, or by people with a lot of money who did not need to work, but today it is no longer so. This guide is aimed both at beginners, who want to introduce themselves to the world of RV, and experts, who will certainly find useful tips and cues to improve their outdoor experience. That's what I'm going to talk about in a nutshell: Chapter 1 addresses buying a rig because it will be the most important decision you are going to make when considering the RV lifestyle. The entire process is there from a description of the types, to the process of choosing and buying them. Chapter 2 brings attention to the technical side RVing with topics such as weights, capacities, and why they are important to you, you family, and other motorists. You will find a strong safety-oriented perspective throughout the chapter as shown by topics such as matching a type of RV to your towed vehicle, tow vehicle, or truck. Chapter 3 supplies a thorough discussion on the equipment you are going to need to buy. RVs do not come from the factory with anything! You will learn about setting up your utilities, outfitting yourself for inside and outside RV living, making modifications to your rig, and ways to enhance security. Chapter 4 turns your attention to your voyage. It's time to hit the road! Here you will gain insight into the practical aspects of your trip such a conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, hitching, securing, backing, and using utilities at campgrounds and when boondocking. Chapter 5 serves up the meat-and-potatoes of the lifestyle: day-to-day RVing. In section 1 you will read about RVing with children and pets, how to get a good night's sleep, staying warm and cool, how to pack your clothing, bathing, outdoor activities, buying and storing groceries, cooking inside and outside the RV, the costs of RVing, maintenance and repair, and dealing with breakdowns. In section 2 you will read about what to consider when you are going to live in an RV, making cash on the road, health care options, Healthcare Options for RVers, how to receive mail and packages while on the road, establishing your domicile, voting, banking, the retirement lifestyle, and preventing loneliness and isolation. Chapter 6 draws attention to the last step of setting out: planning the trip itself. Here you will learn about the different tools you can use for choosing a destination, planning your trip, and navigating along the way. The chapter is packed with information on using web-based tools, smart device apps and other technology such as RV GPS units and trucker's atlases to keep you on track and out of trouble. Whether your goal is to live in an RV or simply have a holiday with your family, your children or your friends, experiencing a sense of freedom that you have never experienced in your life, this practical guide is definitely for you! Don't wait even a second longer, scroll to the top of the page and BUY NOW.

From New England to the Oregon Coast, from Texas to the Tetons, America is full of fascinating and friendly places ? and your RV is a great way to get to any one of them. This fun, friendly guide shows you how to get the most out of RV vacations with fun itineraries and handy tips on: Choosing the right route; picking the right RV for your budget; eating and sleeping comfortably on the road; and planning ahead for special travel needs.

Make yourself at home on the road Live down by the beach one week and way up in the mountains the next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to the mobile life—adventurous domestic vacations or permanently itchy feet—RVs & Campers For Dummies helps you feel right at home. The book explores the key aspects of glamping-with-wheels. Discover how it’s possible to bring beauty spots right to your doorstep without sacrificing domestic comforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom, and wholesome, healthy home cooking! In a down-home, friendly style, mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife team Christopher Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon welcome you inside to discover everything from deciding to rent or buy the vehicle that best suits your needs to planning and prepping your first journey and then setting yourself up wherever you arrive at the perfect spot. Along the way you’ll learn how to adapt your driving skills to pilot your home on the road, as well as how to keep every aspect of it shipshape and ready for action. Explore your RV and camper options Stock up with the right supplies Get a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle Troubleshoot common problems Getting there is half the fun—and this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So, buckle up (or relax in the back) ... it’s going to be a wild but incredibly comfortable ride!

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Whether you’re downsizing or thrill-seeking—or anything in between—find out if the RV lifestyle is right for you, and learn how to transition from a life of traditional home-ownership to one on the road. Do you love traveling? Meeting new people and seeing new places? Are you craving a life that feels meaningful and new? The RV lifestyle could be the answer. Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road—for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic vehicle maintenance, legal and government considerations—and much more! Written in a light and an easy-to-understand style, Living the RV Life is your bible to living a mobile life.