RVs & Motor Homes

Go RVing! Why that is the name of the game. Why? Because families can save up to 76% on their family vacations in an RV. When it comes to going on a trip, it doesn't hurt to bring along some of these RV accessories to make your trip all that more enjoyable. After you have got through this list, you will realize that you probably should have some of this stuff along with you.

LCD TV's

Even though you are going out and about, it is always nice to have some digital entertainment to bring along.

Awnings & Extra Rooms

These will create an extra room that is outside the motorhome, there are a bunch of different ranges for them, anywhere from a simple over hanging, to a complex room that could be classified as a living room, or dining room.

RV Safe Dishes

You'll want something that is not easily broken, because there is a lot of jerking around when it comes to driving an RV, at least when you're in the cities.

Mattresses

Anything from standard foam, to memory foam, to even air mattresses, the choice is yours.

Outdoor Furniture

This is used to lounge around outside the RV when you are parked on the grounds. Make sure to get something comfy, as this might be where you spend most of your time.

Toilets

There are a bunch of different kinds of toilets, sure, there is usually one already attached inside, but it doesn't hurt to have a back up, just in case you're primary one breaks down.

Electrical Equipment

These are things like: extra lighting, microwaves, toasters, etc

Solar Panels

Instead of putting wear on your internal electrical systems, and if you are traveling in the summer, then why not hook up some solar panels for energy, it might cut some costs down for you.

Bike Racks

Unless you want to walk or drive everywhere, you had better have a bike rack to bring your bikes with you, This is one of the most bought items when it comes to RV, you always see bikes on the back of coaches all the time.

Cooking Equipment

Yes, you already have your stove inside, but what is the fun in that. Why not get some camping stove to cook outside, it'll almost be like a BBQ, and actually you can bring one of those too.

Now that you have read this list, you understand that there are a few things you might just be missing. Sure some of these are luxuries, and you might not NEED them per say, but they would make the trip that much more enjoyable if you did have them.

Want to give your RV trip that something extra? Then you need to take a look at some must have RV accessories that will make your trip so much more enjoyable.

Van Conversion RVs,Class B Van Campers

A Class B motor home is a van conversion, or van cab attached to the motor home RV portion. Some say these motor homes look like pop-top camper vans and are self-contained much smaller in size but still very comfortable to drive and travel and sleep in. They will have everything you need for cooking, sleeping and entertainment. They will sleep 4 to 6 comfortable with the main sleeping quarters in the rear. The advantage of a Class B motor home is handling and size if you don't happen to need the interior room.

Price Range of The Class B Motor Homes

The Class B RV range in price from $38,000 to $77,000 dollars for the new models you can find some great deals on the used one on the market.

Class B motor homes are smaller and less expensive and sometimes used as a second vehicle. This helps a lot of families to have the opportunity to get on the road to adventure without breaking the bank. In this class they can accommodate 2 to 4 people in some comfort and still have most all of the extra amenities they need.

The kitchens are fully equipped with very nice cabinetry, comfortable living area and entertainment centers. There is plenty of storage to put away all your camping gear.

Class B RVs have quality craftsmanship that ensures long-lasting value that makes them a very good bet in getting a used one.

Here is a Cool Option for Larger Families

The larger families can just adding a small camping trailer to tow along behind the Class B. Most small camping trailers do not have bathroom facilities like the motor home. A setup like this will provide good times for all at much lower prices.

The Class C Style Motor Homes

The Class C comes in very luxurious layouts, but the more economical models make things go easier on checkbook. They are a little smaller and lighter with weight classes from 10,000 to 15,000 pounds. You find the Class C RVs from about 20 to 44 feet long.

The Class C is built on to or built onto a truck chassis keeping the cab portion of the truck. This gives room for a bunk over the cab for more sleeping area. The Class C can accommodate 4 to 6 in comfort without a problem.

These RVs are fully self-contained with bathroom, dining, kitchen and full air condition for heat and cooling. You will also fin entertainment available also.

The Class C new price ranges anywhere from $50,000 on up to $173,000 dollars depending on the floor plan and options added.

A newer added feature to the Class C motor homes is the ever popular slide-outs. What it does is extends bedrooms and living areas with just the touch of a button. Adding a lot more comfortable space to live and sleep in.

Learn More About Class C Used RVs

Fifth Wheel Travel Trailers

The Fifth Wheel is kind of adds an extra wheel to the bed of a pickup trunk. It is called a wheel because it is round mounting for the trailer connection to the truck. It adds the ability to the truck to tow a larger trailer safely. The two-level unit provides the greatest living of all tow-able RVs. The type of trailer is two-level pickup truck Recreational Vehicles. Like a double Decker a level follows your truck, the other level sits above the fifth wheel that rests in the truck bed. You will find they come well equipped with all the comforts of home. They are great and are perfectly adaptable for weekend getaways, or full time family vacations and full time living.

The Fifth Wheel RVs range in size from 21 feet to 40 feet. The average price range of a Fifth Wheel trailer is in the neighborhood of $23,200 dollars. Depending on the floor plans and options the price range can vary from $12,999 to $96,999.

With this type of Travel Trailer you get the maximum amount of living space for any of the different floor plans.

The upper level that rides over the fifth wheel or the forward section becomes the master bedroom. These travel trailers require a truck to tow them and the duty of the truck will depend on the size of the trailer. The average is in the ¾ to one ton class trucks. But there are even much larger duty for the bigger trailers.

Pulling this type of trailer is very stable and very safe and much easier to handle on the road. The extra weight over the trucks rear tires give you much more traction that adds improved handling.

Dry camping Boondocking

Boondocking is a term given to camping in a campground or a place that does not have water, electricity and sewage hookups, including parking lots or driveways. Found in the good old USA, there are a lot of campgrounds operated by the US do not have full hookups to water and sewage and electricity. A lot of state and county campgrounds do not have full hookups for water, sewage or electricity either. Dry camping or Boondocking is made more livable by having a self-contained RV with the amenities listed below.

1.Storage of plenty of potable water

2.Generator power for lights, pumping water and refrigerator

3.Low voltage lights the will run on rechargeable batteries and a way to recharge them. Sometimes solar panels are used to do this

4.The RV must have enough wastewater tank capacity to contain the wastewater for few days of camping

The Toy Hauler is the newest addition the the RV lifestyle.

So What is a Toy Hauler You Ask?

Things have changed a little over the years, we now have a lot more toys we like to have available when we go on our vacations. ATCs, motorcycles and many other types of things for fishing and hunting.

The great part is you also have comfortable living quarters with all the comforts of home. Entertainment cooking and dining other storage and sleeping quarters.

Toy Haulers are towed behind trucks like a travel trailer.

Then there are those with lots of bigger Toys so the trailers get even bigger for the fifth wheel RV made for bringing your Toys.