There’s something undeniably romantic about the adventurous lives of those in travel vans. While there are people who wouldn’t dream of spending their days in a motorhome RV, there are many others who don’t mind giving up some extra hotel comforts for the greater spontaneity and freedom that this form of travel offers. When you’re traveling by motorhome, you exchange delayed flights and monotonous hotel check-ins for the ability to wake up in an exciting new location every day.
Life on the road in travel vans isn’t all fun and games though – it has its own share of difficulties, such as finding campgrounds or parking spaces. Have no fear though, there are many RV and motorhome travel resources available that can help make your trip a smooth one.
Here are some of the best resources to take advantage of while planning and executing an RV trip:
Buying an RV
https://www.doityourselfrv.com/rv-buyers-guide-how-buy-rv/
If you are in the market for an RV, here’s a resource that will guide you through the process. The site is full of tips and skills to manage the RV lifestyle – from maintenance to campsite information and a variety of other useful information.
Free Parking & Specials
https://www.overnightrvparking.com
This website takes the guesswork out of finding RV parking. It has listings of free places to park your motorhome RV almost anywhere overnight. If you sign up with an annual subscription fee, you’ll also receive many RV deals such as discounts and events especially created for RV enthusiasts.
More Free Parking
https://www.boondockerswelcome.com
Since parking is often times the biggest issue with van travel, here’s another site that allows users to search for free overnight parking. Also available is a database of host members’ property.
Tips for Economical RV Trips
https://rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide.com/2009/12/rv_parking-2.php
Between gas and parking fees, even the free-spirited RV trip can start to get pricey. If you’re concerned about saving money, check out this website curated by a couple who set out to make their cross-country trip as economical as possible. They have “Boondocking Etiquette Tips” that discuss the ins and outs of free parking, as well as info on the best apps to arm your smartphone with before the trip.
Family Motor Coach Association
https://www.fmca.com/motorhome/basics
The Family Motor Coach Association has a wealth of resources available and is a must visit site for true motorhome enthusiasts. They have information on basically everything you would ever need to know, including campgrounds, motorhome reviews, towing, loads, maintenance, and many other useful links.
Visits to California
https://www.camp-california.com
California is one of the most popular travel destinations in the country to go on RV trips, so if you happen to be heading to the Golden State you’ll definitely want to check this site out. They break the state down by region so you can find campgrounds and motorhome accessibility no matter where in the state you are heading.
Life in an RV:
https://www.trailerlife.com/
If you want to know what life is like on the road, here’s another site to check out. You can check out personal experiences from people who have taken their RV on trips through Colorado, the Tetons and more, or look for decorating tips. They also offer a number of guides on RV maintenance, reviews for vans and accessories, and links to other useful resources.
