Welcome to the Beginners Guide to RVing
So you're planning to buy an RV. Or maybe you just purchased one. If it's your first RV, or your first one in a long time, then you likely have a lot to learn. Well, friend, you are at the right place. On these pages you will find all the basic information that aspiring and new owners should know. And don't forget to sign up for our very informative newsletter: the sign up form is at the bottom of most articles. Welcome to RVing!
Recent Posts
Trailer towing tips you need to know
The team from Big Truck Big RV (one of the high-quality channels that placed in our top RV YouTube channel poll) is here to help absolute beginners safely tow for the first time with some essential trailer towing tips. Even though towing a travel trailer and a 5th wheel are
What is the best water purifier?
Dear Dave,We are planning a few long trips in our Grand Design Imagine. I want to get a water purifier to use at the water source at our site. Can you talk about which brand/style works best? Thanks. —Leigh Dear Leigh,There is a difference between a water purifier and a
Residential-type vs. absorption refrigerators in an RV
Dave Solberg is a leading expert in the RV industry and author of the “RV Handbook” as well as the Managing Editor of the RV Repair Club. Today he discusses refrigerators in RVs. Residential/compressor-driven refrigerator versus RV/absorption refrigerator There has been quite some discussion on residential versus RV refrigerators not
Why you don’t have to be a minimalist to be an RVer
There seems to be a popular wisdom circulating among today’s young RV bloggers and YouTubers that you MUST be a minimalist to successfully live and thrive in the RV lifestyle. I even saw one “expert” (who, by the way, was selling expensive online courses about living as a nomad) actually
Video: Single vs. tandem axle trailers: Pros and cons
In this six-minute video, Josh Winters of Bish’s RV explains the advantages and disadvantages of single vs. tandem axle travel trailers. There are, indeed, differences. Generally, lighter, smaller-sized trailers will have only one axle. They don’t have as much weight to support. The trailers themselves weigh less so they cost
New to RVing? Here’s what experienced RVers want newbie RVers to know
It’s no secret that RVing is exploding in popularity. It was recently ranked “the safest way to travel in 2021,” after all. So what should folks new to RVing know? What are all those “etiquette” things more experienced RVers are always talking about? Are there unspoken rules that everyone is
All the RV lingo you need to, and should, know
RVers have a unique language. Have you ever wondered why? Me too! Maybe RVers have discovered this wonderful way of seeing the world and want to keep it somewhat “mysterious” to others. Or maybe RVers use their unique lingo to demonstrate their level of experience to “newbies.” It might be
Detailed tips on how to plan for an RV trip when you’re not a planner
We often get suggestions, comments and requests from our readers. We received this email from one of those readers, Walter B., asking for help with trip planning. Walter wrote, ”I so enjoy reading the various RVtravel.com articles but would greatly appreciate an article (or series) on trip planning for dummies.
The things you must do before every RV trip
Your rig is packed and fueled up. You’ve found your sunglasses and are wearing your comfy “long-haul clothes.” Your opened water bottle sits patiently in the cup holder and snacks are within easy reach. In short, you are ready to go! But wait just a minute! You’re not fully ready