GoCampingAmerica.com | Posted May 20th,
    2020

               

    Resources for RVers

               

    Happy Camper Blog

             

             
               
                 

    Knowledge is
    power, as they say, so we’ve put together a collection of resources you can
    use to power up your next RV adventure and make your life easier along the
    way:

    Helpful Advice

    Why reinvent the wheel when you can get advice from those who have
    traveled the road before you? There are lots of books you can turn to, like
    The Complete Idiot’s Guide to RVing and Best
    RV Tips from RVTipOfTheDay.com
    . You can also find entire cookbooks
    devoted to camping. A few examples are Campfire Cuisine: Gourmet
    Recipes for the Great Outdoors
    and Easy Campfire
    Cooking
    . When you’re ready for a little comic relief, you might
    want to read How NOT to RV which was written by a
    psychologist when she was a fledgling RVer.

    Navigating Your
    Way 

    The InRoute route planner app offers the convenience of GPS
    navigation and it automatically checks the route ahead for severe weather,
    elevation changes, curvy roads and more. The RoadAhead highway exit finder is
    a time-saving app that lets you check out the exits coming up to see which restaurants
    and services are available at each one so you can choose the exit that best
    meets your needs.

    Fueling Up

    FindFuelStops.com can help you find
    the lowest diesel fuel prices at truck stops between any two points
    in the United States and it offers a searchable database of truck stops that
    offer pump dumps, repairs and other amenities RVers need. GasBuddy is a handy
    app you can download to find the cheapest gas prices wherever your travels
    take you.

    When You Need Repairs

    RVServiceLink.com has a searchable
    database of RV service centers nationwide along with maps of where they’re
    located and links to their websites.

    Finding the RV that’s Right for
    You

    In the market for a new RV but you’re not sure which size and
    style is right for you? GoRVing.com offers a Find My RV shopping tool that
    can walk you through the options to help you narrow down your
    choices.

    RV Shows

    If you want to tour a lot of different models in one place, an RV
    show is the way to go. GoRVing.com also offers a searchable
    database
     where you can search for RV shows by state and
    month.

    Tips for Newbies

    NewRVer.com posts a variety of
    articles for anyone who is just getting started on their RVing
    journey.

    An Essential Guide To Enjoying National Parks
    Responsibly

    loveholidays has created a guide on how to enjoy the
    great outdoors more ‘responsibly’ by practising the principles of ‘leave no
    trace’, camping and wildlife safety, and fire prevention awareness. The many
    physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature such as
    reducing stress and anxiety, all helpful after enduring months of lockdowns
    and travel restrictions.The guide includes an interactive map showing highlights
    and useful insights into the top national parks in the US. It features plenty
    of useful tips, practical advice, and other resources to stay safe in parks
    and recreate outdoors responsibly.

    View the Guide