Publisher Description:
Interested in RV camping but not sure where to start? This guide will give you the basics and break down the different obstacles and questions you might encounter, and hopefully get you out on the road faster! In this book:
-Chapter 1 addresses buying a rig, because purchasing an RV will, of course, be the most important decision you are going to make when considering living the RV life.
-Chapter 2 brings attention to the technical side, with topics such as weights, capacities, and why they are important.
-Chapter 3 offers a thorough discussion about the equipment you're going to need. RVs don't come right off the factory line with everything you need after all! You will learn about setting up your utilities, outfitting yourself for indoor and outdoor RV living, making modifications to your rig, and learn ways to enhance security.
-Chapter 4 talks about your voyage. It's time to hit the road in your new outdoor home away from home! Here you will gain insights into the practical aspects of your trip, such a conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, hitching, securing, backing, using utilities at campgrounds, and when boondocking.
-Chapter 5 serves up the meat and potatoes of the RV 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 the RV lifestyle, maintenance and repair, and how to deal with breakdowns. The next section will go over what to consider when you are going to live in an RV, making cash on the road, healthcare options for RVers, how to receive mail while on the road, establishing your domicile, voting, banking, the retirement lifestyle, and how to prevent 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 atlases to keep you on track and out of trouble. |
