Dennis C. Brewer - RV Vacations for Dummies

RV Vacations For Dummies, 6th Edition

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2019954069

ISBN: 978-1-119-56017-3

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Congratulations! After looking at all those recreation vehicles (RVs) rolling down the highway and wondering what driving one would be like, you decided it is time to find out. Youre probably like us:

Whether you want to travel on vacation for a few weeks, catch a long weekend in the mountains, enjoy your favorite fishing hole, or get on the road full time to fulfill a lifelong dream, you can do no better than to experience it all in an RV. When you travel by RV, you can be close to the ones you love or find a place full of peace and quiet you can have to yourself. RVs provide a wealth of self-sufficiency and control over your life on the road. That is just the beginning of the list of benefits traveling by RV will give you.

On the road, we meet families with children, independent young couples who bring their offices along and work on the road, pet owners who dont want to leave their animals behind, retirees whove been planning for years to discover America gradually, fussy diners who dont want to down another fast-food meal, sleepers who dont like to wonder who slept in their bed the night before, and those with disabilities or those with dietary restrictions who know that their specialized adjustments in the RV enable them to travel safely and securely, and on their own terms.

In the first chapters of this book, we tell you just about everything you ever wanted or needed to know about RVing, tempered by our own experiences with tents, vans, trailers, Class C, and class A motor homes, with over eight years of that full-time living in one for travel, work, and play.

Then, we give you an insiders look at some all-time favorite preplanned route suggestions, particularly suited for RVs, in what we think is the most diverse, beautiful, and exciting travel venue in the world the North American Continent, from Florida across parts of Canada to Alaska. And, finally, we offer some practical tips that make all this travel easier on the mind and budget.

Throughout the books suggested travel routes 16 in total we give you the information you need to find your way and point out popular highlights. We share some favorite campground locations with you, and because, in most cases, youre carrying your own kitchen, we steer you to places where you can pick up local produce, regional farm to table foods, or one-of-a-kind takeout meals to pick up and eat later.

There are a few ways to use RV Vacations For Dummies as a reference guide. You can start at the first page and read all the way through. If youre a more experienced RVer, you can flip to a favorite travel route, and start checking out the recommended destinations and campgrounds. You can move from chapter to chapter, picking and choosing information that interests you most.

You wont find much in this book about repairing a malfunctioning RV. We learned to leave that to the experts. That said, through the years, weve acquired a few handy preventive maintenance routines, which we pass on to help you and your RV stay in shape and cut down on repair bills.

Please be advised that travel information is subject to change at any time this is especially true of prices. And with an RV, any noticeable change in the cost of gas will make an equally noticeable difference in your budget your home on wheels has a particularly large appetite for petroleum! We, therefore, suggest that you write or call ahead for confirmation when making your travel plans. The authors, editors, and publisher cant be held responsible for the experiences of readers while traveling.

Your safety is important to us, so we encourage you to stay alert and be aware of your ever-changing surroundings. Keep a close eye on cameras, smartphones, purses, and wallets, all favorite targets of thieves and pickpockets. And always lock your vehicle in or out of campgrounds.