Category: RV Travel

Class B vs Class C RVs – The Pros And Cons Of Either Choice

This article is about Class B vs Class C RVs. And the pros and cons of choosing either one of them.

Of course, both of these kinds of RVs are very good for people who don’t want a big RV.

They just don’t want an RV the size of a class A. They want something smaller and more nimble instead. And both of these kinds of RVs will fit that bill.

But there are pros and cons for choosing either a Class B or Class C RV. So let’s go ahead and get started on covering them now.

Watch my video comparing Class Bvs Class C RVs

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Class B vs Class C – Pro #1

And let’s start with the class B pros. The number one pro of a Class B is that is so much easier to drive than many other RVs.

A typical Class B Campervan
A typical Class B Campervan

(Here is a link to one of the largest manufacturer of Class B RVs – Winnebago )

In fact, if you’ve ever driven a passenger van of some type, then you’re probably going to feel pretty much at home in a Class B RV.

It’s more like driving a car. And that is really good for those that are new to RVing in general.

And it’s also good for those that are a little intimidated about driving the bigger RVs. So that’s a real pro for many to consider.

Pro #2 – What About Fuel Mileage?

The second pro is better fuel mileage. Especially when compared to other RVs.

In fact, many class B RV owners report about 18 to 25 miles per gallon in their RV travels.

Now of course a lot depends on how you’re driving it and the size of the RV itself. Also whether it’s mostly highway or around town driving.

But generally speaking, somewhere between 18 and 25 miles per gallon is great. So much better than most larger RVs out there.

Pro #3 For Class B Camper Vans

Number three on the pro list is that you usually don’t need any kind of vehicle to take along with you on your RV trips.

And that’s because the class B also drives around town very easily. It can fit in most parking spaces too.

So in many cases you don’t need an extra vehicle for running errands around town. And that’s a big pro!

Class B vs Class C – Pro #4

The next pro is how easy it is to maintain on the outside of the RV.

Especially since it’s a passenger van that an RV builder has converted to be an RV.

So it has a metal exterior that came from the auto manufacturer. Without joints and seams that need constant maintenance.

And that means that the roof and the outside of the van is so much easier to maintain.

It’s just so much easier to prevent any kind of water leaks than a regular RV might be.

Pro #5 – This Is A Big One!

Now next on the pro list is that it fits in almost any RV campsite.

And that means that you shouldn’t have any problem getting some kind of reservation at most RV campgrounds.

Class B RVs fit easily in most campsites
Class B RVs fit easily in most campsites

Also, Class B RVs are really great too for older campgrounds. For those that don’t have really big campsites.

And they work especially well for national parks and state parks too.

The Last Class B Pro – One You May Not Have Thought About

OK, the last pro for the class B in this article is the ability to stealth camp in it. And you might wonder what “stealth camping” means anyway?

Well let’s suppose that you are an RVer that doesn’t like to make a lot of reservations.

You like to be able to choose where to stay overnight at the last minute. And go where you want to go.

Well, the problem with that is that you may not be able to get a last minute campground reservation.

So what a class B RV allows you to do is camp in town somewhere instead.

Perhaps on a well-lighted street. Or in a parking lot. You can spend overnight there and nobody would even know that you’re camping there.

That’s because the van looks from the outside just like a passenger van to many people.

And that kind of overnight camping is called stealth camping. It’s something that a lot of people like to do with their Class B RV.

Class B vs Class C – Class B Con #1

OK now let’s move on to the cons of the Class B RV. And the number one con is how tight the living area is.

Yes the RV is usually only about 19 to 25 feet in length at the most. And very often there’s no slide rooms either.

So it’s a very tight living area. And you need to really go through a Class B and experience that for yourself.

Very tight living spa
Very tight living spaces

You need to decide if that’s going to be enough living space for you or not.

And it’s often a con for many RV buyers. Now the second con is about when you leave your campsite.

Con #2 – What About Day Trips?

Let’s say you’re going to be making a trip for errands or a day trip in your RV.

Well you’re going to have to break camp every time that you leave and go somewhere in a Class B.

And that means you’ve got to unhook your sewer, water and electric connections before you leave.

Then when you come back, you have to re-hook it all up again. And this goes on every single time you go somewhere in your RV.

Of course, some people don’t find this to be a big issue. But others find it very irritating. So it’s something to consider before buying a Class B RV.

Class B Con #3 – What About Storage?

And now the third con is that there’s very little storage space inside and outside of the RV.

So if you buy a Class B van you will often need to get used to a minimalist lifestyle.

Now for many that’s actually a pro for them because that’s what they want to do. They want to simplify their life with the RVing experience.

But not being able to store many of the things you really want to carry with you could be a con. So it’s important to consider that.

Con #4 – This Is A Big One For A Lot Of People!

OK, the next con is that the toilet and the shower are often combined into one.

It’s some thing called a wet bath, and it’s very cramped for many people.

Typical wet baths
Typical wet baths

And the larger you are, the more difficult it will be to adjust to this Class B feature. And this can certainly be a con for many.

Class B vs Class C – Class B Con #5 – Tank Sizes

The next con is that Class B RVs often have very small holding and waste tanks.

And that can shorten the time that you can spend boondocking in rural areas.

That’s because the fresh water tank will empty quicker than bigger RVs.

And the waste tanks will fill up faster as well. This necessitates a trip somewhere to get more fresh water and to dump your waste too.

Of course, it’s mainly just an inconvenience, but it’s something to consider if you like to boondock a lot.

Con #6 – Cost

Now the last con for a Class B RV is that it often costs more than class C RVs.

In fact, the Class B RV costs more per square foot than any other RV out there.

And that’s because they have to take all this technology and put it in such a small area.

Also it’s because the RV builder didn’t make the outside shell of the RV.

Instead, they had to take what the auto builder made and then converted it into an RV.

And that requires more effort and more expense to be able to do that.

All right, so those are the pros and the cons of the Class B. Now let’s move on to the class C RV instead.

Class C Pro #1

And the number one pro for the class C is having a lot more living area than the class B RV.

An example of a Class C RV
An example of a Class C RV

(Here is a link to one of the largest manufacturer of Class C RVs – Winnebago )

This is often so because you get slide rooms with many class C RVs. And that opens up the living area consiberably.

Also the length can be much longer too, up to 35 feet. And the interiors are usually taller too. They just have more headroom in most cases.

A big pro is a lot more living space
A big pro is a lot more living space

So for you taller folks, you’ll find it a lot more comfortable in a class C RV.

Class B vs Class C – Class C Pro #2

Now the next pro is that you can accommodate more people in a class C RV. Especially for overnight camping.

This is because the Class C is just made that way. It’s kind of made for families in many cases. So it will sleep a lot more people.

You can usually have a lot more sleeping options
You can usually have a lot more sleeping options

The class B is generally going to be comfortable for one to two people at a time.

But beyond that, it gets really tight. However, the class C RV can usually handle a lot more people for sleeping arrangements.

Pro #3 – Storage

OK, the third pro is there is usually much more storage space inside and outside in the Class C.

So if you like to carry a lot of other things with you, this could be very important for you.

Class C Pro #4 Is About The Bathroom

The next pro is that you will have a more normal bathroom. I’m talking about there being an actual sink, toilet and shower that are separate from one another.

A Class C bathroom
A Class C bathroom

Also you have a little walk around space in the bathroom too. But don’t get the impression that the bathroom is very big, because it’s not in most Class C’s.

But it’s almost certainly going to be much bigger than the average class B RV wet bath.

Pro #5 – What About Boondocking?

The next pro for the Class C RV is having larger holding tanks. Yes now we’re getting into where your water and waste tanks are actually of some size.

And they can be really usable for boondocking if you like to do that a lot.

Class C Pro #6 – Cost

OK, the last pro is that Class C RVs usually cost less than a class B.

One reason is that the Class C has been made for years and years. So the technology is very established.

They know what they’re doing with it and it doesn’t cost as much to manufacture. And that lower cost is a big attraction to many RV buyers.

Class B vs Class C – Class C Con #1

Now let’s move into the cons of the Class C RV. And number one is that they usually have worse fuel mileage than the class B.

In fact, a lot of Class C owners report somewhere between 9 and 12 miles per gallon.

Of course, that’s still better than many class A’s out there. But it’s worse than the average class B van.

Con #2 – Traveling

Now the second con For Class C RVs is that you may indeed require a second vehicle to carry with you on your RV travels.

That’s because most class C’s are not as easy to maneuver around town.

They’re often longer, so they won’t fit in parking spaces as easy as a Class B van will.

So very often you’ve got to take a second vehicle to be able to maneuver well. Especially when running errands around town and day trips.

Class C Con #3 – Ride And Handling

The third con is that very often the cabin is going to be more noisy when you’re driving in it.

One reason for that is that the larger engine will often be more more noisy.

Also the ride of a Class C usually is a little rougher than the class B RV.

Remember that Class B RVs usually ride like a passenger vehicle in many cases.

Well, Class C’s are a little bit rougher than that. Sometimes quite a bit rougher.

So you definitely want to do some test rides first before you decide on your purchase.

Class B vs Class C – Class C Con #4

OK, the next con is that in many cases the cabin of a Class C is lower to access.

That means that you have to go down into it to get into the seats. So that means that those seats on the front are not usable for anything other than driving.

An example of a Class C cockpit
An example of a Class C cockpit

In fact, the whole cabin area is wasted space for actually living in. Whereas in the class B you can often just turn those chairs around.

And when you do, you have a seating area for use in the house part of the RV too.

Con #5 – Driving

Now the next con is that a Class C RV is not as easy to drive around as the class B.

Yes, it’s not as maneuverable or as as nimble in daily traffic situations.

Of course, it’s often much better than many class A RVs. But the nod for being able to maneuver an RV definitely goes to the class B over the C.

The Last Con For Class C RVs

Now the final con for a class C is there is generally more maintenance involved overall.

And when I say maintenance, I’m talking about more tires and bigger tires.

Also the RV roof is going to be a real RV roof with joints and seams. And they will have to be sealed and inspected from time to time.

There is a lot more I could mention in the area of RV maintenance too. But I think you see the point.

Generally speaking, there’s more maintenance that’s going to go on with a Class C RV. Not a ton more, but more.

All right, those are my list of pros and cons for both the class B and the class C RV.

Conclusion

At this point it’s probably a good idea to go back through this article again. Because I have covered a lot of pros and cons here.

So write down the pros and cons and then try to find the pros that fit you best. The ones that seem to fit your style of RV travel and camping best.

Also review the cons. And take note of the ones that you really don’t want to have to deal with.

Then mark the pros and cons that are the ones that are really more important to you.

And if you do that, usually you’ll begin to see what will work best for you. And you can make a clear choice between either the class B or the class C RV.

That way you can choose the RV type that works best for you overall.

Have safe and happy RV travels my friends!

RV Water Filtration – Get Clean, Pure Water Wherever You Go

In this article I’m going to cover the subject of RV water filtration. And yes, you really do need good water filtration if you’re going to travel and camp in your RV. In fact, it’s essential!

Of course, when you’re home, the water that you get is usually the same water all the time.

But not when you’re going from place to place, from campground to campground.

Or maybe from water source to water source for boondocking. Then water quality can be very different from place to place.

In fact, you’ll find muddy water, rusty water, water full of sediment, and so on.

Yes, you’ll come across water that’s bad for your RV. But also, some of the water you’ll encounter can even be dangerous for you to drink.

So clearly, there’s a need to be prepared when you are traveling in your RV.

Watch my video on RV water filtration

You need to be ready for the water that you’re going to encounter wherever you go.

Now the good news is that there’s lots of options today for mobile water filtration in RVs.

And that means that you can have safe, clean and pure water on your RV travels.

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The Two Kinds Of Filters That are Essential

So what is the best RV water filtration system for your personal needs?

Well first of all, let’s talk about what kind of water filtration is needed. And then we can go into what’s best for your situation.

And first up, let’s talk about the two stages that you really need to have to get good water filtration.

One stage is usually made up of a carbon filter. And carbon filters are really good for filtering out odors, bad tastes and things like chlorine.

But the second stage that’s needed is a sediment filter. And it’s going to take out the particulates that’s in the water as well.

Now those two stages need to be used together to get good results. And so a lot of people combine them in inline water filters.

In other words, they’re in the line where your water is coming out of the source and going into your hose.

My Personal RV Water Filtration System

Now let’s use my personal water filter system as an example. And I’ll discuss it here so that you can see what I’m talking about.

First of all, I like to use a 20 Micron all-purpose filter coming right out of the water source. And in campgrounds that source is usually a faucet.

The Camco inline water filter
The Camco inline water filter

Now of course, you can see these kind of inline water filters in just about every campground. Almost everybody’s got these, right?

And Camco is the number one maker of these kind of filters these days.

The good news is that these kind of filters are fairly inexpensive too. And believe it or not, they actually work very well.

Now some people criticize this kind of water filter. You know, they think they’re just really not a good filter since they are so cheap.

But it all depends on what you need. For us, we have been using this kind of filter for many years.

And it works well as the first phase of our water filtration system. So I usually start with that filter right at the connection to the water faucet.

Then the water comes out of that filter and goes to my water softener.

Another Filter That We Use For Our RV’s Water

Now I’ll talk about that more in just a little bit. But from the softener it goes into a 5 Micron house filter.

A 5 micron house filter we use
A 5 micron house filter we use

Now remember, we started with 20 microns in the first filter at the faucet.

And microns refers to how fine the filtration is. The lower the number, the better filtration.

So now we’re down to 5 microns. And that’s much finer as far as the filtration of the water is concerned.

Now for me and for my house water situation, that’s pretty good filtration so far.

I’m using three stages of filtration at this point. First the 20 Micron water filter, the water softener, and then the five micron house filter.

Our personal external RV water filtration system
Our personal external RV water filtration system

You can view the components in our RV’s external water filtration system at these links:

20 Micron Camco all purpose inline water filter that we use

Additional filter housing for 5 micron filter

On-The-Go RV water softener that we use

For us, this system produces pretty good filtration and works great for our needs. Because most of the water we use is for external purposes.

You know, for washing. And for bathrooms and showers, and things along that line.

RV Water Filtration For Drinking Water

However, when I’m going to take water inside me, I want that water filtered to the best degree that I reasonably can.

So for us, we use either a Life Straw pitcher filter or a Berkey filter for our drinking water.

Final stage RV water filtration

You can view these final stage filtration products at these links:

LifeStraw pitcher water filter that we use

Big Berkey Water Filter that we use

So in other words, we take the water out of the tap that has already been filtered well.

And then we put it through that final stage to make it good enough for safe drinking.

As I said earlier, water that is used for external purposes doesn’t have to be filtered to that degree.

But the final stage helps eliminate things like bacteria and other harmful substances.

Things that are even smaller than the other filters can remove. And it’s the final stage that makes our drinking water pure and clean.

OK, now let’s talk about what kind of RV water filtration you can use in different situations. And what can be reasonable in those situations.

Water Filtration Suitable For Weekend And Vacation RVers

So first of all, let’s talk about weekend RVing. And let’s suppose that you’re an RVer that just goes out on weekends.

Or maybe you take your RV out on a vacation or two through the year. Things along that line.

Well then you don’t really need a super duper water filter system in that case.

Not unless you’re going to be facing some really bad water somewhere.

So for most weekender’s purposes, that all-purpose blue Camco filter is probably going to do just fine.

You might want to add on another filter, like a five micron filter after that as well. And if you do, you’re going to get really good water filtration.

Since you’re not going to be using your RV for a long time, it will work well in those situations.

But now, what if you’re a part-time RVer? In other words, maybe a snowbird? And you’re out there traveling for months at a time?

Or what if you’re a full-time RVer that lives and travels in your RV all the time?

Well then, you need to take RV water filtration up a notch from what weekenders use.

That’s because you’re spending a lot of time in your RV. And you need to make sure that your water is as good as it can be.

What About Part-Time And Full-Time RVers?

So for part-timers and full-timers, I highly recommend adding a water softener. And place it somewhere in your RV water filtration system.

Why? Because we have encountered very hard water in our RV travels around the country.

And especially down around the Southwest. There’s a lot of mineral concentration in the water down there. And that’s what makes it hard.

In fact, you can even see it form around your faucets in the RV. And around the water source faucet outside as well.

The minerals in the water just keeps building up and you can actually see it as it hardens in place. So that tells you that it’s really hard water in those areas.

But there is a huge difference in water quality when you pass that water through a water softener.

Our water softener for full-time RV travel
Our water softener for full-time RV travel

When it comes out, it just feels so much better to your skin. It will feel better in your shower and on your hands when you wash them.

Also, your cleaners will work better with softened water. In fact, everything is better using a water softener.

So that’s why I inject a water softener into my inline RV water filtration system.

But now once again, we talked about drinking water as being a whole other thing.

So I filter it through the various filters I mentioned above and the water softener.

Then when it comes into the RV, we like to use that Berkey or Life Straw filter. And it will filter our drinking water down as fine as I need it to be.

So using this RV water filtration system, I get clean, pure RV water all the time.

Another Reason For Choosing The Last Stage of Water Filtration

Of course, what I’ve shown you here is not the only solution for drinking water filtration.

But I like to use the Life Straw or the Berkey for another reason too. And that is that over the life of their use, they are both fairly economical too.

Of course, they can be a little bit expensive to buy up front. That’s true. And especially the Berkey has a larger up front cost.

But over the life of the filter, it’s actually pretty economical to use them as they last a very long time.

The Highest Level Of RV Water Filtration You Can Get

But some RVers prefer to take water filtration to a higher level than that in their rig.

So they go to a reverse osmosis water filtration system. And that is exceptionally good water filtration for an RV.

However, it’s also very expensive too. And one reason for that is in most cases it’s going to take some kind of installation to put it in your RV.

Inline reverse osmosis water filter

You can find this reverse osmosis water filter at this link:

Reverse Osmosis Filtration system for RVs

And if you’re not really good with installing things like that, you’re going to have to pay someone to do it for you.

Now there is another solution that a lot of our RVers have gone to instead. And it works really well too.

That is to use an ultraviolet water purifier. Actually, it’s not really even a filter at that stage.

Because ultraviolet kills anything that’s alive in water. So it’s not really a water filter as much as it’s a water purifier at that point.

Inline ultraviolet water purifier

You can find this ultraviolet water purifier at this link:

UV water purifier system for RVs

And once again, it’s not going to be cheap. Also, it requires some form of installation too.

But I will say this. If you use reverse osmosis or an ultraviolet water purifier, you’re doing just about everything you can do at that point.

Everything possible to produce really clean and pure drinking water. Which is the ultimate goal, right?

You just want to make sure that whatever you take into your body is clean and pure to a reasonable degree.

What About Using Bottled Water Instead?

Now keep in mind that all of this RV water filtration we’re talking about is replacing things like bottled water.

RV water filtration can replace the cost of bottled water
RV water filtration can replace the cost of bottled water

So when you’re looking at the cost of these filters. And especially at reverse osmosis or water purifiers.

Well then, consider that you’re not going to really need to be buying any bottled water anymore.

And there will be a huge savings in that respect. So keep that in mind when you’re comparing the cost of RV water filtration.

Is There A Perfect Water Filtration System Everybody Should Use?

Now this question that comes up is a good one. Is there a perfect water filtration system for everybody who is an RVer?

My answer to that is, not really! Not anymore than there’s a perfect RV for everybody.

You see, we all have different needs. And different situations with different circumstances.

So whatever works best for your particular situation is just fine. But the problem is that some people get other ideas in their mind.

They feel that if they made a decision that is best for them, then it’s best for everybody. But that’s just not the case.

Instead, the thing you need to remember is the two stages that you must have for good water filtration.

And that is a charcoal filter of some type. And then a sediment filter too.

Now from there, you just add what you want to make your filtration even better.

So you can can add a water softener if you choose. Or you can add in a LifeStraw or a Berkey filter.

Or if you want the highest level of filtration possible, get a reverse osmosis or a water purifier like the ultraviolet ones.

Conclusion

But the point is, try to understand that what your needs are can be very different from what someone else’s needs are.

Also you may look at things a little differently than someone else does too. So do what you feel is reasonable for you and your situation.

Now, you’re going to hear a lot of strong opinions on this subject though. And there’s no question about that.

But do what you feel is best for you and your family. Especially considering the way that you travel and the way that you like to camp.

And if you use the tips and explanations that I’ve given you about RV water filtration, most likely you’re going to make a really good decision.

Have safe and happy RV travels!

RV Camping Memberships That Can Save You Lots Of Money

This article is about RV camping memberships. And how you can save lots of money with them.

Of course, the biggest expense for RVers, and especially RVers that like to travel a lot is camping costs.

That’s because those nightly fees are just going to add up and up. And it’s going to shock you how much you spent on camping at the end of the month.

However, if you have plenty of money you don’t have to worry about any of that.

You can just go wherever you want and you can stay wherever you want for as long as you want.

But what if you have to budget your costs of RVing? Well then, you really should get some RV campground memberships in my opinion.

Because they will be able to save you lots of money on your total costs of RV living.

Watch my video about RV camping memberships

And this article is about 4 campground memberships that Cheri and I have personally used.

So we have a lot of experience with them. And we can recommend them to you based on our own past experience.

Now I’m not using all of them all of the time though. And I’ll explain more about that later on in the article. So hang with me on that for a while.

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RV Campground Membership #1

But let’s start with number one on the list. And that is a campground membership that I keep talking about over and over again.

Honestly there’s only one reason why I do that. It’s because it has saved us more money than anything else we have purchased in our RV life.

And that RV camping membership is with Thousand Trails. Now I’ve made a couple of videos about Thousand Trails already.

Thousand Trails. One of our favorite RV camping memberships.
The Thousand Trails RV camping membership

And those videos go into a lot of the details about the program itself. And also what you can expect, as well as how much it saved us.

So I’m going to list those videos below here and then you can go take a look at them.

Click this image to watch the video
Click this image to watch the video

But I’ve also created a web page that pretty much has all the information on Thousand Trails that you could want to know.

And if you have a question about their program, it should be answered right there. Here is the link to that website article – https://rvinspectionandcare.com/thousand-trails-review/

But now let me tell you what I love about Thousand Trails more than anything else.

It’s the thing that never gets old to me no matter how long I’m in their program.

Real Savings On Camping Costs With This Membership

And that is paying $0/night for all of my water, sewer, and electric use at each campground. Let me say that again – $0/night!

Now to be fair, there are costs involved that has to do with buying your membership itself. And there are also annual dues to pay.

But Cheri and I have done all the numbers and run the math on what it’s cost us.

And we figure that our Thousand Trails membership has costs us less than $3/night with everything included.

Now I honestly don’t know how you’re going to do any better than that for camping costs. Especially for full hookups wherever we go!

That one RV camping membership alone has saved us thousands and thousands of dollars.

So I highly recommend that you watch the videos I listed above. And then check out the article that explains Thousand Trails memberships in detail too.

If you do, I think you really will learn a lot by doing that. And then you can decide whether it’s something that’s good for you or not.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a full-time RVer, a part-time RVer, or if you’re a snowbird.

In each case, one of the Thousand Trails RV camping memberships can work well for you.

But take a look at the information I’ve provided in the videos and that article. Then you can decide whether it’s useful for you or not.

RV Camping Membership #2

OK, let’s move along to number two on the list. And that’s Passport America.

Now Passport America is a great RV camping membership. Because it doesn’t cost a whole lot.

Passport America camping membership
Click this image to learn more about the Passport America camping membership

But it provides you a 50% discount on all of the parks and campgrounds that participate in their program.

And there’s a lot of campgrounds in their program. In fact, there’s thousands of them all across the country.

So especially when you’re traveling a lot, this can be a great membership to have.

Of course, generally it’s only for one night stays and things like that. But still, you get a 50% discount. And that’s serious!

But you might ask, what is the catch here? Well the thing to remember is, the discount is not always available at all times.

It’s mainly available during mid-week periods. And during off season times for RVing.

So the weekends and the high season is often not available at the greatly discounted rates.

However, if you’re traveling at the right time of year, this is going to be perfect for you.

I also have to say that we have used Passport America over and over again in our travels.

And we have always saved money with this RV campground membership.

Now it’s true that it costs you a little bit to get into it, but not that much.

And it has come in handy so many times for us. Plus we’ve always saved more than it cost us.

So I highly recommend Passport America as a great RV campground membership to have.

RV Camping Membership #3

Now let’s go on to number three on the list. And that’s Harvest Hosts.

They are essentially a collection of businesses that allow you to stay on their property overnight while you’re traveling through the area.

Harvest Hosts. Another one of our favorite RV Camping Memberships.
Click this image to learn more about the Harvest Hosts RV Camping Membership

And here’s a great advantage to that. Because they’re businesses, they’re very often close to major highways where you’re traveling.

And very often they have very easy methods to get in and get out of their property.

That’s because they need to be supplied regularly as a business. So trucks are usually coming in and out to bring their supplies to them.

And if a truck can get in to supply them, an RV can usually get in easily too.

Now another advantage to Harvest Hosts is you get exposure to different things. Different products from different businesses.

And there’s all kinds of businesses in Harvest Hosts too. Like orchards, distilleries and wineries. And even golf courses.

Nightly Costs Are Very Low In This Membership

And all these businesses ask is that you spend about twenty dollars for staying there overnight.

That way it’s a benefit for you as you get to stay overnight really cheap.

But it’s also a benefit for them as they get to expose their products and services to more people.

Now keep in mind that you’re going to be boondocking there. So there’s not a lot of hookups at Harvest Hosts providers.

But the experience is still pretty good. You get to stay overnight cheap. And you get to be able to sample new things too.

On top of all of that you also get to kind of have a little adventure while you’re there.

And even if you spend twenty dollars a night. That’s a lot less than you would be spending very often at RV parks while you’re on the road.

So I highly recommend Harvest Hosts. It’s one of our favorite RV camping memberships. And by the way, it works really good for big rigs too.

That’s because it’s usually pretty easy to access these businesses and get in and out. And for big rig owners, that’s a huge plus!

RV Camping Membership #4

Now let’s move on to number four on our list of RV camping memberships. And that’s Boondockers Welcome.

They are essentially a collection of people, not businesses, who are allowing you to stay on their property overnight while you’re traveling.

Boondockers Welcome. One of the most popular RV Camping Memberships.
Click this image to learn more about the Boondockers Welcome Camping Membership

They’re usually very friendly and very hospitable. And there’s a lot of RVers involved in the program that are offering their property for overnight stays.

Of course, they know what it takes to be able to RV on the road. Because they do it themselves.

And they’re happy to offer their accommodations to fellow RV travelers. So here’s a couple of good advantages of the Boondockers Welcome program.

First, you can often stay more than one night at Boondockers Welcome spots.

Yes, many of the hosts will let you stay 3 – 5 nights. Sometimes even more. And they’ll tell you that in the description of their accomodations.

So that can be a great plus when you would like to take a few days to rest up.

The Huge Advantage of Using This Campground Membership

Another advantage is that it truly is 0$/night in most cases. They don’t really expect you to spend anything with them.

Now as the name says, it’s boondocking. But there are some situations where you may have hookups and there may be a small charge for that.

One of our Boondockers Welcome overnight spots
One of our Boondockers Welcome overnight spots

However in most cases you’ll be boondocking overnight at no cost to you. And it’s really kind of a great thing to be able to do.

In fact, I know some RVers that travel all around the country spending nights at Boondockers Welcome as they go.

And can you imagine the huge savings they experience on their camping costs? It’s a very unique way to save lots of money while RVing!

However, I have to admit that Boondockers Welcome is the one RV camping membership we don’t use anymore. Why?

Why We Don’t Use This Membership Any More

Well, we found that it was great and we enjoyed our stays with the people in the program.

But because of the size of our rig, Boondockers Welcome didn’t work out as well as we had hoped.

That’s because their locations can be almost anywhere. And they’re often far away from cities and towns.

And far away from the roads that we like to travel on most. Often the roads leading to the property were smaller and more cramped than we like.

Also, getting in and out of the locations sometimes could be a little hairy too. At least for a 40 foot diesel pusher motorhome like we have.

So we just decided to use Harvest Hosts instead. Because we felt that their program fit the size of our rig better.

But what if you have a smaller RV that’s more of a normal size or smaller?

Well then, you’re probably going to really enjoy Boondockers Welcome a lot. And it’ll be a great experience for you.

You get to meet more new friendly people that way. And enjoy your time there as well.

And I’m sure it will be one of your favorite RV camping memberships.

So it may not be the best solution for us anymore. But I highly recommend it for all of you folks that have midsize and smaller RVs.

Conclusion

Well, I hope this article on RV camping memberships will be helpful for you.

We can recommend all of these camping choices to you. And that’s because we’ve used them all.

We like them all and we think you’ll like them too!

And if you save money on your camping costs, guess what? It just leaves you more money for having fun adventures in your RV travels.

Have safe and happy RV travels my friends!

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