RV Travel and Camping
RV travel is a lot more enjoyable when you know how to plan your trips, choose good campgrounds, and avoid common problems along the way.
So this page brings together my best advice on RV travel, campgrounds, trip planning, boondocking, travel costs, and making life on the road easier and more enjoyable.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a long cross-country trip, or simply looking for better places to camp, you’ll find plenty of practical information here.
Where Should You Start?
I’m Planning an RV Trip
Learn how to choose a destination, plan an RV-friendly route, estimate travel costs, and prepare your RV before leaving home.
I’m Looking for a Great Campground
Find practical advice for choosing campgrounds and campsites that fit your RV, travel plans, budget, and preferred camping style.
I Want to Improve My RV Travels
Discover helpful tips for easier travel days, comfortable camping, boondocking, saving money, and avoiding common problems on the road.
Six Steps for Better RV Travel and Camping
Good RV trips usually begin with good planning. Use these six steps to choose the right destination, plan an RV-friendly route, find a suitable campsite, prepare for travel, and enjoy a smoother camping experience.
Choose Your Destination
Decide where you want to go, what you want to see, and whether the destination fits your available time, budget, and preferred camping style.
Plan an RV-Friendly Route
Choose roads that accommodate your RV’s height, length, and weight while also planning fuel stops, rest breaks, and realistic travel distances.
Find the Right Campground
Compare campground location, site size, hookups, reviews, amenities, and total cost before making your reservation.
Prepare Your RV for Travel
Check the tires, fluids, lights, batteries, appliances, storage areas, and essential supplies before leaving home.
Make Travel Days Easier
Allow plenty of time, avoid driving too far in one day, monitor weather and road conditions, and take breaks whenever needed.
Set Up and Enjoy Your Campsite
Position and level the RV carefully, connect utilities correctly, follow campground rules, and leave enough time to relax and enjoy your stay.
Explore Our RV Travel and Camping Articles
Browse the articles below for practical advice on planning RV trips, finding campgrounds, saving money, traveling more comfortably, and enjoying better camping experiences.
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