Posted by Julie Jacobs on January 27, 2011 under RV Articles | 
Did you know that the very first recreational vehicles appeared on the market in the 1900s? As cars were invented, as were trailers and smaller types of the Class A motorhome. People have always enjoyed sleeping wherever the open road leads them.
The first Class A motorhome enthusiasts were known as Tin Can Tourists. This is because the first Class A motorhome and trailer looked like a tin can, rather than the extra luxurious home on wheels that we have available today. The basic shape of the Class A motorhome or trailer has been quite consistent, only with upgrades to the modern conveniences and luxury needs. A good website to see the tin can appearance of the original Class A motorhome is trailerite.com.
The recreational vehicle enthusiast can also enjoy older makes and models of the Class A motorhome at the Motoring Festival, which takes place on Hilton Head Island. This festival offers retro Class A motorhome or trailer types for you and your fellow history buff's. A lot of Americans like sleeping on the road and find it appealing, and they did so before the motel and hotel craze happened. Try out this Hilton Head festival, if this interests you. It is important that you double check dates of the event prior to hitting the road in your RV.
Look for one or more of the following vintage motor homes at the festival:
1. See a 1927 camper trailer
2. Vintage 1932 Studebaker
3. Trotwood Cub trailer-15, 1955
4. Vintage 1962 Airstream
5. See a 1968 Westfalia Camper
6. Land Rover Defender 110 with top camper
7. Retro Tear Drop with bike, mini camper
Take your RV enthusiast friends and family members to Indiana. In Elkhart, there is the RV/MH Hall of Fame that offers a plethora of recreational vehicle artifacts for you history buffs to appreciate and enjoy.
This Hall of Fame was established in 1972 and it recognizes industry pioneers and leaders. It has a mission to perpetuate the heritage of the RV industry. It provides a repository that houses archives and memorabilia. There is certain to be something that your RV family will appreciate.
Look around for other historical exhibits for motor homes and travel trailers. They are sure to be impressive, even if RVs are not your passion. Enjoy the history and progress of one of the best assets of the United States.
Julie Jacobs loves to travel in her Class A Motorhome and writing about RV information. Enjoy more at www.PedataRVCenter.com.
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Posted by Julie Jacobs on January 6, 2011 under Diesel Pusher |
According to the Travel Industry Association, 35% of solo drivers on the road in a diesel pusher or RV are women who range between the ages of 18 and 35. Women happen to be the largest number of drivers who are driving RVs, such as a diesel pusher or travel trailer, on the road by themselves.
Driving an diesel pusher RV or motor home gives people freedom to live a life on the road without having to worry about checking into hotels or getting out of a vehicle in places unknown. Women are able to enjoy this freedom of the diesel pusher life or motor home full time experience.
Read the following tips on how to be safe on the road as a woman driving solo in a diesel pusher or RV. Be alert. Listen to your gut.
1. As you make plans to leave town in your diesel pusher RV or with your RV travel trailer, make sure you give your friends and family important details on your itinerary. Give them the phone numbers of the diesel pusher RV camp grounds that you will be staying at. If plans change, make sure you let them know where you will rest your head and diesel pusher each night.
2. Make sure that you pack extra batteries, such as a cell phone chargers and batteries. This is important in case you get stuck without power or a place to charge your phone. You will need an extra battery for the phone and items such as flash lights.
3. Before you leave, track your RVing route. Know what motor home camp grounds are in your path. Make the appropriate reservations, if possible so that you and your motor home or travel trailer have a spot.
4. Try to arrive at the campsite before the sun goes down. You will want to explore the RV camp site so that you know where all the important locations and points of contact are located.
5. If you happen to arrive at a camp site that feels unsafe, leave. This is why it is good to know what campsites are located on your route.
6. If you decide to go hiking during the day, leave a note on your RV or with the person on point at the camp ground. Note what time you left and when you expect to return, along with emergency numbers.
7. Keep maps with you, but keep them out of site from the public. You want to make sure that you give the impression that you know where you are at all times.
8. Pull to the side of the road if you get a flat tire. Call Roadside Assistance.
9. Never pick up hitch hikers, and do not get in the car with strangers if you are stranded.
10. Store water and snacks in the RV in case you are stranded in an isolated area for a awhile. Keep an emergency medical kit on board, too.
11. If for any reason you see flashing lights behind you to pull over, make sure that you wait until you are in a well lit area.
12. Listen to your gut and trust your instincts. Call for help, if necessary.
Enjoy more of Julie Jacob's work at www.PedataRVCenter.com. She writes about her experience with RVs, such as the Diesel Pusher and travel trailer.
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