What To Do While Vacationing In An RV

Posted by Bob Baxter on April 22, 2011 under RV Articles | Be the First to Comment

A long RV vacation is something to look forward to all year. The sights and experiences thrill young and old alike and each destination promises wonderful memories. Unfortunately, long rides in between can make for some unhappy campers, resulting in less than fond memories. To combat this, make sure that the RV is well stocked with plenty of fun activities.

When working to stock the RV with fun activities, take into account everyone's normal hobbies. For instance, an artist would appreciate pencils, paper, and other supplies while a seamstress might enjoy some knitting needles and yarn. Remember that passengers will need several hours of entertainment during a typical ride.

Your own preferences along with your fellow passengers determine exactly what supplies you will need to keep stored in your RV for long trips. Below are a few ideas that may make the trip more entertaining.

Board games and card games are great fun for both single and multiple players. If you need extra game ideas, bring along a book of card games for hours of entertainment. To find interesting and inexpensive board games, visit a local thrift shop or some neighborhood garage sales.

Both children and adults can enjoy the pleasures of a good video game. For multiple players, wire the game console to the television so all can see and hear the game. For single players, hand held games are best, allowing others to enjoy quiet time or other activities. Bring along headphones for the hand held game if other passengers will be annoyed by the sound.

If your RV comes equipped with a television, make the most of it by bringing along a DVD player and renting plenty of movies. Television series on DVD can also be rented at many libraries. Strive to select movies that all will enjoy or bring along headphones if others may need quiet.

Consider bringing along a variety of books for yourself and others to read. Chapter books are best for long trips as they take more time to read and tend to contain more intricate plots that capture the readers attention.

These ideas are just a few of the wonderful activities that can be brought aboard your RV for your long trip. Bringing these entertainments along will help the time pass faster and keep passengers from getting antsy.

You can save money on an RV by first shopping around. Class A motorhome auctions, and class B motorhome auctions offer a way to buy an RV at a cheaper price.

Fifth Wheel Camper American Vacation Spots

Posted by Julie Jacobs on January 27, 2011 under RV Articles | Be the First to Comment

If you enjoy traveling across the United States in your fifth wheel camper, then you may be intrigued to read the following top recommended recreational vehicle destinations. These destinations range from taking your fifth wheel camper to a theme park to an ocean front. Your possibilities are endless when in comes to adventure in your fifth wheel camper.

You will have an affordable vacation in your fifth wheel camper that is also convenient. A popular RVing website, GoRVing.com, reports that those who travel by RV or fifth wheel camper can save reasonable amounts of money. Money can be saved when you cook meals in your fifth wheel camper, as well as when you sleep in the RV rather than sleeping in a hotel. You will also save money that is typically spent on airfare.

So, saving money is a key reason people who travel by motor home or fifth wheel camper, but you should know that it is not the only reason. A lot of RV enthusiasts like the freedom of the road, as well as the flexibility in planning that it provides.

RV Travel Destinations Across America:

1. Travel to Graceland, located in Memphis, Tennessee and park your RV camper at the Graceland RV Park. This area is host to musical history. The most well-known figure would be Elvis Presley, whose house you can visit within walking distance of the motor home park.

2. Think about visiting the Fort Wilderness Resort from Disney. This park is located outside the gates of the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and it is definitely an American RVing favorite. You have 700 acres of grassland to explore with canals. You can also eat at the Mickey Mouse BBQ, while singing and dancing to live music.

3. The Minnesota State Fair of St. Paul, Minnesota is another great camping location. Many believe that this fair is one of the best state fairs that take place in the entire United States.

4. If you enjoy the east coast, then travel in your motor home or towable unit to North Carolina and stop in Rodanthe. This is a stunning spot that is on the front of the sound and front of the ocean.

5. Along the Wyoming and Colorado border sits Terry Bison Ranch. This gorgeous property offers recreational vehicle camp sites and bison tours. The ranch is set with decor from the 1800s.

Julie Jacobs is an RV enthusiast, who covers topics such as fifth wheel camper and other motor home information. Read more at www.PedataRVCenter.com.