A Guide To RV Motorhome

August 1, 2010 · Filed Under Camping · Comment 

In this day and age of rising gas prices, rising food prices, and so much inflation everywhere that it makes you wonder why people would invest tens of thousands of dollars in RV’s that get about four miles to the gallon and then also suck up a ton of battery power along the way! Chillers on RV’s need power and even then they often don’t keep the food very well. Campground and RV parks charge a small mint to use their sites and then there are the extra charges for connecting to power, water, and use of the septic emptying facilities. So why are folks still purchasing RV’s? The answer to that lies not in what it costs to own and operate an RV but rather what RV’s offer to those people that are lucky enough to be able to afford one.

The rising cost of everything certain is widening the gap between the haves and the have nots when it comes to RV’s and who can still afford to own and operate them. But for those people that can afford them then RV’s are the ultimate escape and the ultimate symbol of freedom. For short amounts of time you can get into a vehicle that is the scale of the 1st floor of your place and drive to anywhere you want in the country without feeling like you have ever really left your home. You can decorate your RV so it looks like home and even bring pieces of home with you on long trips. You can even bring your pets with you on your RV if you needed to and there’s not anything any person can say about it. RV’s are dear for sure but the liberty that they offer to the men and women that own them is more than worth the cost and that feeling of seeing the country without leaving your living room is pretty nice as well.

Not everybody gets concerned in RV’s to go the country. Some buy their RV solely to go round the corner and bring their own party house to the tailgate party before the soccer game. In Countrywide Soccer League towns like Kansas City, Green Bay, and Buffalo fans with RV’s arrive days before the game is to start so they can get a good spot for their RV and then spend some time living in the stadium parking lot.

They mark their territory with their own special combinations of flags on top of their camper and then invite their mates and family over for a tailgate party in style before the game starts. To be honest, some of these college crowds really know how to tailgate with their RV’s as well and it has become quite the American thing to do. Owning a hugeRV motorhome, or a small RV, is a little piece of freedom for a lot of people. For those that have never had the chance to own then you should try renting an RV just for a little while and see what that feeling of freedom is all about.

Wonderful Memories Can Be Made Of A Camp Holiday In North Carolina

January 3, 2010 · Filed Under Camping · Comment 

Camping in North Carolina offers spectacular natural beauty. There are also historical towns full of charm. The state borders Tennessee on the west, Virginia in the north and Georgia and South Carolina in the south. Trails for hikers, bikers and horses are available. Gorges, mountains, forests, waterfalls and other scenic natural sites abound.

Camping locations in North Carolina

As there are so many options, a way to narrow them is to decide what type of experience you envision for yourself, your friends and/or your family. Do you want to make it as natural as possible? Would you prefer available showers and water? Do cabins for rent appeal? Do you have an RV you would like to take with you to a RV park? Are there special events you want to visit as well?

Helpful tips

You should do your research to make the most of this opportunity. Going online opens up a whole host of sources, including the state’s useful resources that can guide you in planning your trip. Planning ahead will certainly improve the quality of your experience.

For those choosing a tent camping option in the national parks, here’s something to remember about how to hold your position. Set up a tent; and do not use any objects to make your claim to a choice spot. Only tents are acceptable devices for stake claiming.

How to find the right camp ground

Use your computer to access the many websites that will help you decide amongst the wide number of choices available. General, specific and individual website resources help you find what type of campsites you are looking for and then to help narrow your options. Please keep in mind that if tent camping is your choice, there is a book that has greater detail. The book’s title is:The Best In Tent Camping: The Southern Appalachian & Smoky Mountains. It lists many known and unknown sites(depending on the prospective camper’s familiarity with the state), such as the Linville Falls Campground in Spruce Pine, NC; Camping & Cabins on Cape Lookout National Seashore in Harkers Island, NC; Mount Mitchell State Park in Asheville, NC and many other possible destinations. No matter how choosy the camper this book illustrates that there are savory offerings available.

Making the most of your camping trip

A little forethought given to preparation and planning will add value to the overall experience. North Carolina has many gems on offer to leave campers with memories to savor.

Keystone RV, The Best Vacation Value

October 11, 2009 · Filed Under Camping · Comment 

See The Keystone Outback RV

Keystone RV is the largest manufacturer of towable recreational vehicles in the world. With the best selection for every budget, they provide the most economical and easiest way to take a fun family vacation or truly enjoy your retirement.

As the baby boomers retire, Keystone RV’s has seen an upsurge in sales. There is nothing that measures up too the flexibility and independence for most people that enjoying the open road in a Keystone Recreational Vehicle (RV). there is much to be said for being able to take your hotel room with you wherever you go and the savings alone will often pay for the cost for your RV.

RV owners enjoy significant cost savings traveling this way. Dining in your RV will save you huge amounts of money compared to eating in restaurants every day not to mention no hotel rooms to book. Owning a fifth wheel or travel trailer, whereas you can unhook your RV from your truck or SUV which saves you from having to book a rental car. For those in motor homes, many travelers will tow a vehicle behind them.

When considering the purchase of an Keystone RV, you will be faced with three choices; a fifth wheel which is pulled by a pick up truck and attaches to a wheel inside the truck box (hence its name fifth wheel), a travel trailer which is usually pulled by a truck with a rear hitch, or a toy hauler which allows you to take extra toys along such as ATV’s or even motorcycles. Each of the three types of RV’s do have their pros and cons and based on your needs and budget, each point will need to be considered. The price of gas is another consideration for the RV lifestyle. However, it is still more economical than staying in hotels and eating at restaurants every night.

If you travel to the same location every year, you might have other considerations however, traveling in an Keystone RV is often the best choice if you like to go to different places each time you go.

The easy care lifestyle and the freedom of the open road is what many RV owners love the most. Traveling cross-country and stopping a various parks along the way is a wonderful adventure. If you like a particular location, you can stay a day or as long as you like.

A well-known fact in the RV community is the free camping at Walmart. Walmart allows yyou to stay in their parking lots in most states, for as long as as you like. I am sure you have seen Keystone RV’s lined up in Walmart’s parking lot at least on one occasion. This is a win-win situation for the traveler and Walmart. The traveler has a well-lit place to camp for the night, at no cost, and Walmart receives income from those RV owners who frequent the store. There has been an uprising against Walmart’s free camping policy by campground owners recently however. You might however want to check with the local Chamber of Commerce first before you decide to stay a week or more at Walmart.