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Freedom of the Road (Added 10/7/09) "These forums are family oriented and for ALL PEOPLE who enjoy the outdoors and RV's"
RV.net RV.net is the place to go with any question about RVing. On the Forums there are many pages with hundreds of very active individuals ready to help solve any problem. They also have links to many RV related sites. They also run blog.rv.net "The Official Blog of The Open Road."
RV Forum.net (Added 3/13/06) Quoting their web page banner "The friendliest place on the web for anyone with an RV ... or an interest in RV'ing" Includes an active forum.
RV Livin (Added 1/23/06) This site offers space to start your own blog, read others, and an active Forum.
The Escapees Club (Added 1/23/06) From their media page: " With over 34,000 member-families, Escapees is dedicated to providing a total support network for RVers through a multitude of services. Some of these include a mail-forwarding service, calling card, voice-message service, free lifetime e-mail account, discount park system, as well as discounts on affiliated services." They also have an active Forum that like most, you must sign up for to use - it's free!
RV-Coach OnLine (Added 8/16/06) A general information RV page with the usual forums, classifieds, etc. Lots on information & pages on bus conversions.
Class B Camper Vans (Added 12/7/06) A forum for owners of Class B Camper Vans and Camping Van Conversions.
Revcon Forum (Added 1/14/07) For the owners or those interested in the Revcon RV. Char, Wanted, For Sale, Photos & Tech sections.
"Just4FunFax" RV Blogger (Added 3/5/08) Sun City RV's Blog page - "The title of our blog is "Just4FunFax" because the main commodity that we deal in is, well...fun! We would love to hear about your RV outings, beginner tips, campground recommendations, etc. etc. Please join in and check back often."
RV Campground Finder & Review Links:
Florida RV Lots for Rent (Added 1/24/10) A listing of Florida RV lotsavailable for rent by the day, week, month or season. Use the home button to find available lots in other states.
RV Parks Reviews (added 12/25/05) Thousands (12,478 as of today) user submitted reviews of campgrounds across the US.
State Parks and Campground Directory (Added 2/6/09) "Welcome to Campgrounds-by-city.com. Here you will find listings for 1000's of State, National and Private campgrounds. We strive to insure our database of campgrounds, RV Parks, fishing lodges and cabin rentals is up to date several times a year. Also we have camping lists, camping supplies and general camping information and tips for everyone."
RV Park Finder (Added 1/1/08) This site includes locations of many campgrounds, including reviews added by users for some, GPS coordinates, and links to Google Maps of the campground.
Campgroundreport.com (Added 1/27/06) Another RV Park Review site.
Campground Map (Added 6/24/06) A map of the US & Canada that uses Google Maps to show information on hundreds of campgrounds.
RV Parks & Campgrounds (Added 12/2/06) Another US map that gives the location & general information for many campgrounds. Warning - this site has many pop ups...
RV Directions (Added 4/5/09) RV Directions provides POIs for your GPS that locates over 50,000 campgrounds.
RV Park Hunter (Added 4/5/09) "Web sites with photos for discerning RV travelers who want to see before they go . . ."
RVToads - Directory Campgrounds & RV Parks (Added 9/21/09) Another campground review site: "Find your RV park or campground contact information, directions, phone number and directions in seconds. Help us provide the best RV park directory available by sharing your photos, reviews and comments about your campground or RV park."
RV Campground Reviews (Added 5/31/07) The Tiffin RV Network has added a campground review section to their site.
Reserve America (Added 6/3/06) Like it or not, Reserve America in often the only way to make reservations at many of the countries State & Federal Campgrounds. It is a good place to find campground maps.
Woodall's Camping & RVing in the Great Outdoors (Added 7/28/05) According to their Website: "Welcome to Woodall's Online - your complete resource for RVing, tenting, renting and activities." They provide a couple of search engines that help find campsites, and links for purchasing RV & Camping related books & materials.
Campgrounds & RV Parks at AllStays (Added 2/8/08) AllStay's site has links to over 16,000 RV parks & Campgrounds. They include the US, as well as Australia, Canada, Denmark, Italy, & Spain. Also many other useful links.
Campground Directory & National Forest Campgrounds (Added 2/8/08) "Welcome to the U.S. National Forest Campground Guide Web site. Whether you are interested in car camping, RV camping or tent camping in America, you will find the type of information you need to have when planning a camping trip. With up to 55 fields of information in each campground review, lots of camping pictures, and authors who have actually visited the camping locations, you should not have to go anywhere else to plan great camping vacations."
Public Lands Information Center (Added 2/8/08) Use the search system on the left to find "campgrounds or what ever you are looking for, or check their bookstore & maps. Use the map at the top of the page to find locations.
Free Campgrounds for RVs (10/15/06) Search by state for free or low cost campgrounds. Includes Walmarts & other parking lots as well as actual campgrounds.
Boondocking Guide (Added 12/30/09) "The Boondocking Guide is dedicated to sharing experiences and knowledge about the many beautiful and interesting boondocking locations in North America, with special emphasis on western Canada, United States and Mexico."
Wheeler's RV & Camping Directory (Added 2/8/08) "The Wheelers Guide covers listings for the United States, Canada and Mexico, describing and locating government and privately operated parks serving campers and RVers. The CD Guide's format is easy to use and concise, yet complete with the relevant information campers need to plan their camping trips!" Search by Map or keyword.
Campgrounds - campsites - directory - private, state & national park (Added 2/8/08) "Looking for those perfect campgrounds? No matter if you are staying one night, a weekend or for a longer vacation, you will find campgrounds all over the country to meet your needs. They all are unique. No two campsites are the same. They all provide something a little different. Choose a campground to fit in with your outdoor activities. Make your camping experience a time to remember." As the title implies, they list links to Private, State & National Parks.
Bob Miller's Turtle Central Campground List (Added 4/24/07) Bob has provided a list by state of campground web pages throughout the country.
The Webs Best Campground Guide (Added 4/16/08) "Welcome to The Web's Best Camping Guide. Our goal is to be your best source of camping information, Timely RV and Camping articles, Direct links to campgrounds and RV Parks, Wifi and GPS info."
US Military Campgrounds (Added 4/28/06) "Our mission is to provide the most complete and updated information on military campgrounds available on the Internet. We'll do our best to provide the most current information, but can't guarantee it is accurate. Please help keep this information current by submitting updates when you visit a military campground. With your help of submitting updates, we'll always have a complete AND accurate listing of all U.S. Military campgrounds that will remain the most current." They also have a forum & some reviews.
RV Unfriendly (Added 3/5/06) A website dedicated to finding and sharing information about any place that has RV parking or other restrictions.
I Love Parks.com (Added 1/3/06) Links to US National & State parks, International parks & Conservation organizations around the world.
RVThereYet (Added 6/22/07) "We are a totally new campground guide designed to give you the most complete information available about RV Parks and campgrounds throughout the U.S. If you haven't visited us before, start here." They also have a huge listing of RV Blogs.
Nice Camps (Added 5/26/08) Terry is building a list of the campgrounds he has visited, including photographs of many features & sites.
RV Camping (Added 1/14/07) "RV Camping!...what a great way to leave your worries behind and enjoy the great outdoors. This clickable map is your gateway to finding the best campsites and locations. Click on a state for a broad range of state by state camping information resources, RV parks, free camping, maps, research tools, and tips to help you find the best RV campsites." Provides links to State, Federal & Commercial campgrounds & more.
Yosemite National Park Campsites (Added 11/24/07) This web site has photographs of most of the campsites at Yosemite National Park. It also includes many photographs & information about the park.
National Park Reservation Service If you want to make a reservation at a National Park, this is the place. Includes links to maps, and park information. (NOTE - Many National Parks have a mixture of first come/first served and campsites that can be reserved.)
General Listings:
TruckMaster Fuel Finder (Added 3/8/10) Although designed for truckers, this site will be of use to those driving diesels - lets you check the proces of fuel in 7375 truck stops as of this posting.
Making your Outdoor Experience Terrific! (Added 3/8/10) "Welcome to outdoorific .com my name is Howard,I am one of the site owner/managers.I am a retired Market manager from corporate America (I know right) my wife Cyndy and I live in a 36ft 5th wheel trailer that I pull with a one ton Chevy diesel pickup."
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Hi my name is Kahleen I am the other site owner/manager John and I met Howard and Cyndy 3 years ago at the RV Park that John and I manage and have been close friends with them ever since. We live in our motor home and we also love the outdoor lifestyle our passion is golf, RV'ing and enjoying life."
Zieks World (Added 3/8/10) "One thing I have learned about RV’ers is that life is about giving. That’s is why we decided to set up this web site; was to share our experiences with [...]"
1937 Ford Housecar (Added 1/24/10) Some photographs & the story of the 6 1937 "Housecars" manufactured by Ford.
Motorhoming.com (Added 12/30/09) "Motorhoming.com has grown and grown, now with millions of regular visitors proving it to be one of the most popular places on the net for motorhomers and enthusiasts alike. With a wealth of information, features, fun and good old fashioned community spirit, Motorhoming.com continues to thrive off its unique magazine approach and friendly, non-commercial style."
RVDA of Canada - Provincial RV Regulations (Added 12/30/09) As the name implies, this page covers RV regulations for Canada.
My Old RV (Added 10/31/09) RV Fulltiming & Boondocking Advice: "My name is Andy and I am a 53 year old male who has a stick house in Dallas, TX. My home 10 months out of the year is a 1993 Dolphin 32D motor home aka The Fish Bus aka The Old Girl. In 2001, I left Corporate America forever. At that time, I was recently divorced, the kids were grown and I was sick and tired and completely fed up with a 60 mile commute through the Dallas Metroplex."
RV Basics (Added 10/7/09) " RV Information for RVers About RVing"
RV Manufacturers (Added 8/4/09) A list of phone numbers, addresses & links to web pages for just about every RV manufacturer there is. Unfortunately, some of them no longer exist!
RV Shape Up (Added 12/30/09) "Rvshapeup.com is the website that is quite efficiently and energetically trying hard to make the RVs industries sin the perfect shape. Every industry requires volume of the buying and selling and to expect the higher volume for the expensive products like RVs is quite difficult yet not impossible. This website is a step towards making this difficult task easier and also to make the RVs industries moving and rushing towards prosperity. There are so many reasons and factors involved in making the industry on top. This website is a working to those factors."
RVing and Camping Now (Added 7/11/09) "Rver's and Campers one-stop, for information, tips, and a full line of RV and Camping Products. Our goal, is to provide you with useful information, solid tips and suggestions and products from the best in the Rving and Camping industry, such as Amazon, Good Sam's Club, E-Trailer, and of course Camping World. We also want to ensure your rving and camping adventures are both pleasurable and safe for you and your family"
Volunteer.gov (Added 5/10/09) If you are interested in working as a campground host or other volunteer job for a government agency, this is the place to look. Includes search tools that let you look be state, agency, type, etc.
Big Rig RVing (Added 2/6/09) "Although we've geared this web site to Recreational Vehicle (RV) rigs 31 feet and over, you will find it contains valuable information for most RV owners. Why for 31 foot and over you ask? Most National and State Parks divide their campsites into three categories: 31 feet and over, 30 feet and under, and tent camping. In these ever changing times of "Bigger is Better", in the RV industry, this is truly the case. We feel that the information contained in our web pages will benefit most RV owners, from the smallest travel trailer and 5th wheel to the largest of motorhomes. Our goal is to provide RVers with information to hopefully help take away some of the fear, anxiety and concerns of owning a big rig, and that ever pondering question of "Am I too big, Will I fit"?."
Motorhome & RV Recalls (Added 1/9/09) "Find recall information from all the major RVs, motorhomes & trailer manufacturers such as AirStream, Coachmen, Coleman, Dolphin, Gulf Stream, Jayco, Starcraft, Winnebago, & much more. Search our database for the most complete and up-to-date listing on recalls provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)."
Motorhomes on Fire (Added 9/20/08) Just what the name implies - links to videos of motorhome fires. If nothing else, a good reminder to keep up the PM and keep a fire extinguisher handy!
RV Adventure Magazine (Added 9/1/08) "We call ourselves a magazine, but in all ways that count, we're just a couple of folks who like to travel, write, and take pictures. Our background is not in literature. Actually, we're retired air traffic controllers. We retired in 2000, and 2001 (Bonnie first, then me), and moved to northern New Mexico. We began writing for the local paper and a couple of local magazines, and decided that it was fun."
The RV Cooking Show (Added 3/12/08) "Welcome fellow food lovers and campers! In my RVing travels as a full-timer (since 2000!!) I've tasted and tested a wide variety of regional specialties, created camping recipes, and am delighted to share them with you." Links to You Tube videos that combine cooking with information on camping in different areas of the US.
Hitch Up & Go (Added 1/24/08) "At HitchUpandGo you will find the most useful and popular RV related websites all in one easy to use directory. We have compiled for you all of those hard to find camping related web links. Here you will find all the information you will need to make your RV experience a great one. HitchUpandGo wants to allow you more time RVing and less time preparing for your trip. RVing is all about fun and relaxation. We will provide you with all the websites you will need to get you on your way." Check their "RV Blog Directory" for links to hundreds of RV Blogs.
Canadian RV Importing Regulations (Added 1/2/08) If you are a Canadian, plan to purchase an RV in the US and import in into Canada, be sure to check this link. They list the makes & models that cannot meet the requirements for registration in Canada.
RVer's Notebook (Added 12/13/07) "RVer’s Notebook is a software program unlike any other on the market today. It goes much farther than the typical “Trip Log” type programs that cover trip information, service alerts, mileage calculations, and the like. We include all of that and more. Much more…" Check the link to the site for a description of the many things the software does.
Firedude a full-timer's web site Tony Cornett, the "Firedude" retired in 2003 after 33 years in the Fire Service to become a full timer.He has been a campground host and is the moderator of the "Full-timing" Forum on RV.Net. His site contains many links to articles & information.
Fantastic RV Tours (Added 8/7/07) If you are interested in joining a RV caravan or tour, check this site for their offers.
Workamper News (Added 5/11/07) This is the web page for the Workamper News magazine. Lots of information about work camping. Be sure to check the Workamper journal page for many articles on work camper's experiences.
RV Murals (Added 5/2/07) If you are interested in having a mural painted on your RV, this is a place to go. By the way, any image here at Lakeshore Images is available. Check their site...
RV Investor (Added 4/30/07) If you want to follow the finances of the RV industry, are interested in seeing how your RV's manufacturer is doing, or just want to catch up on RV industry news, this is the site to visit.
Country Coach Archives (Added 10/15/06) PDF files of specifications & more for Country Coaches starting in 1983.
The Internet Truckstop (Added 8/16/06) Use this page to calculate the distance between any two locations in the US. Like Mapquest, it will provide directions & a map - unlike Mapquest, it includes "Truck Practical" routing.
Frixo (Added 9/21/09) "At Frixo we provide current Road Traffic Reports. It's a free service aimed at giving you live traffic news and information. Frixo specializes in traffic news and reports making it easy to use whether you're about to make a journey or out and about using our mobile service."
AITA Low Clearances (Added 9/23/06) This is a state by state list of low clearances provided by America's Independent Trucker's Association, Inc. There is lots of additional information & links at the home page of this site.
Ivan's RV Information Page (Added 7/30/06) Although Ivan's main page is photography related, this on covers RV's. A bit of a different view - he is based in New Zealand. Check his "RV Links" & "My Travel Links."
Motorhome Club & RV News (added 6/7/06) The Motorhome Club provides links to many sites of interest to RVers as well as a lively discussion group.
Healthy RV Lifestyles (Added 4/24/06) Bob & Lynn (Their Blog) maintain this web page - in their words: "You have stumbled onto the Web site of exercise and fitness professional Lynn Difley and her writer/photographer husband Bob, fulltime RVers, lovers of nature and the outdoors, hikers, runners, kayakers, swimmers, mountain bikers, bird and wildlife watchers, parents of five children, and grandparents to five more."
Minimus.biz (Added 3/27/06) If you are looking for a place to purchase fast food sized condiments, etc this is the place.
Simply Journal (Added 3/15/06) Although I have not used this, it has been recommended by a number of individuals on some of the RV forums as a good way to keep a daily journal while RVing.
The Camping Journal (Added 12/19/06) If you want to keep a paper log or journal of your RV travels, check this out. Be sure to check the "RV Travel" menu for hundreds of suggestions for attractions throughout the US.
Travel Blogs (Added 3/12/07) There are a number of sites that make building a travel blog easy. This is one of them.
My Trip Journal (Added 3/12/07) This is another site you can use to build a travel journal or blog. They provide a map that you can use to show your route.
Blogger (Added 9/21/09) Google provides this service to build a travel journal or blog.
Typepad (Added 9/21/09) Typepad offers a free trial for 2 weeks, than charges anywhere from $4.95 to & $89.95 per month, depending on what services you use.
Squarespace (Added 9/21/09) "A fully hosted, completely managed environment for creating and maintaining a website, blog or portfolio." Like Typepad, they offer a free trial, then charge from $8.00 to $50.00 per month depending on the services you wish to use.
Wordpress (Added 9/21/09) "WordPress is a state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time."
Inside Your RV (Added 1/27/06) Although this looks like a site designed to sell Google ads, it also has some basic information about RV products. Quoting from their home page: "This web site is devoted to passing along tips and tricks to new and full time RVers alike! We review and compare RV accessories, RV Parks and common RV problems and solutions."
RV Video Showcase (Added 3/26/07) As its name implies, the RV Showcase site lets you watch manufacturer's videos, provides links to manufacturer's websites, and provides a search for both new & used RVs.
NewRVer.com (Added 1/9/06) From the people that brought you the RV Bookstore this site has many links and articles for those interested in learning more about RVs and the RV Lifestyle.
Fulltime RVer (Added 3/12/06) Another web site From the people that brought you the RV Bookstore. This one has newsletters that you can read at the site or by subscribing, have emailed to you. The newsletters cover a variety of topics of interest to all RVers.
Motorhome Magazine (Added 7/20/05) The web page for Motorhome Magazine. Read articles, subscribe, check out the dinghy guide for toads since 2002, and more.
Trailer Life (Added 7/20/05) The "sister" publication to Motorhome Magazine, it contains the same information, but related to trailers rather than motorhomes. Includes "Towing Guides" for vehicles since 1999.
RV Dump Stations (Added 1/9/06) Might not be the most pleasant information on the page, but when you need one it's important! Listed by state & road
The Geo Method (Added 1/9/06) "So, your RV's holding tanks stink and they're unsanitary? Learn how to clean, deodorize, and sanitize them with very little effort or money!" A widely used method of cleaning your tanks.
Changin' Gears (Added 1/3/06) Quoting from their opening page "A web site about the Recreational Vehicle lifestyle. Here you can learn about RV camping; RV travel; motor homes; trailers; RV buying, renting, and selling; and other aspects important to the RV lifestyle." Among the many pages on this site is a collection of links to state by state RV Driver's License Requirements.
Boondocking (Added 1/3/06) If you are interested in information on Boodocking (No fee camping) this is a good place to start.
Your RV lifestyle (Added 1/3/06) A quote from their home page "How to create, afford and enjoy your RV lifestyle." Many pages of information.
The Family Motor Coach Association The Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the recreational use of motor homes. Although membership is only open to those that own Motor homes, portions of their web site is made available to all. The FMC Magazine offers monthly reviews of motor homes, tips, technical articles & more.
RV Times This is the web site for RV Times, a Canadian magazine published every two months. From the web site you can access many current as well as older articles from issues starting in July / August, 2000.Subscriptions can be ordered on line.
RV Power - Caterpillar On-Highway Engines (Added 8/16/06) Use the menus on the left to choose either your engine or industry for information about Caterpillar Engines. Check out their RV Magazine!
RV Resources From their site description: "Welcome to RV Resources, we are a web directory specializing in information on RV's. With links to dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, rentals, service, insurance, etc., this site is focused on providing the best information about RV's available on the web." Lots of useful links.
RV Now (Added 12/30/06) Quoting from the site "A fulltime RV'er shares life on the road, in the campground and around the campfire." Jim's site doesn't have a lot about their travels in their 5th wheel, but lots of technical tips designed to improve the live of RVers.
RV Travel (Updated 5/17/07) RV Travel publishes a weekly on-line newsletter that reaches over 100,000 RVers. They have many links to "News, Information & Travel Advice for RVers." Follow their link to the RV Bookstore for a great collection of books for the traveler.They also have links to many blogs located on their site.
Casino Camper (Added 2/2/06) For those interested in finding & camping in RV friendly Casinos, this is a place to start. The site is new - "This is a reader participation site We hope you'll share your experiences with us, so we can pass them on to everyone! If all our readers send us a review when they visit a casino, our data will stay up-to-date and be a great resource for everyone."
Sierra Nevada Airstreams If you are into Airstream trailers, this is a site you will enjoy. Even if your not, there are lots of pages of information for any & all travelers including links to a couple of blogs.
UltraVan: Corvair Motorhome (Added 3/26/07) A webpage devoted to a rather unusual RV. Powered by a Corvair engine and transaxle, it was designed by David Peterson (a professional aircraft designer) in the early sixties. These units were produced in limited quantities by the Ultra Van Corporation of Hutchinson, Kansas until June of 1970.
Village RV Although the main purpose of their web site is to sell RVs, check the links under their menus for information about travel. The "Explore America" link under the Get Outta Dodge menu takes you to a US map that provides links to State Parks, Scenic Byways & Tourism Information for each state.
The Discovery Owners Association - Even if you don't have a Discovery motor home, check out the Campground Information page. It is very useful locations for anyone using Microsoft's Streets & Trips or Delorme's Street Atlas GPS Mapping software, and includes a list of every Walmart, Post Office and more in Excel formats that anyone can use.
RV Hometown Jamie Hall has been producing the "RV Lifestyles" newsletter for years. You can subscribe by emailing to RVLifestyle-subscribe@listbase.net. Along with Stephanie Bernhagen, she also hosts the RV Hometown web site, a great source for books, information & links for RVers.
Work Camping (Added 12/16/05) If you are looking for a way to support your RV habit, this may be one of the places to look for answers.
The Vintage Airstream Podcast (Added 1/23/06) If you have an iPod or other method of listening to a podcast, and have an interest in Airstream trailers, this link takes you to hours of listening pleasure.
Switchboard Phone & Zip Code Lookup (Added 1/3/06) I'm not sure this belongs here since it isn't related to RVs, but if you need to find an area or zip code (or, for that matter, an individual or business address or phone #) this is the place!
The IVR Cheat Sheet™ by Paul English (Added 1/23/06) Another non RV link, but this one can save you hours on the phone - This page shows you which buttons to push to get through to a real person when calling company 800 numbers.
Federation of Tax Administrators (Added 1/14/07) A good source for tax information including links to federal & state forms, state comparisons, etc.
The Inflation Calculator (Added 5/26/08) A calculator that can be used to determine the amount of inflation for and time between 1800 & 2007.
Newseum (Added 4/5/09) "Wonder what the front page of your local newspaper looks like while traveling? Or newspapers around the US? This link shows the front page of many US newspapers.
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Last Update:
March 8, 2010