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THE WORLD OF RV-ING


Welcome to the World of Camping, Travel and Adventure – welcome to what in form
of “all-in-one” can be expressed as the World of RV-ing...






      Well, regardless if you are just a beginner trying to find the basic facts
or already matured aficionado of “RV-ing lifestyle”, you are in the right place.
 





The bottom line is – on these pages you will find a lot of information about RVs
and RV-ing like for example the presentations of top models of recreational
vehicles in almost all their classes and sizes starting from smallest ones
designed for motorbikes, through these towable by family cars, SUVs or HD trucks
and ending with big luxurious rigs.

It is impossible to list here all topics that you may run across on this site,
but certainly you will have chance to find quite detailed information regarding
the following subjects:



Jayco Jay Sport pop-up travel trailer

Tent Travel Trailers. 

        Traditionally they are known as Pop-up Travel Trailers, but this is
rather the historical legacy. It’s because these days you can find on the market
innovative designs that technically fall under the category of pop-up campers
but do not make use of canvas (for example Hi-Lo, TrailManor, A-frame campers
etc…)

For long the Tent Travel Trailers were some of the most popular campers among
RV-ers. The main reasons are: affordability including reasonable initial cost,
low operating cost (fuel efficiency and towability by most popular SUVs and
minivans), low storage cost as well as large amount of sleeping space. But it
all comes at the price of lower durability (prone to “wear-and-tear” and mold),
vulnerability to weather elements, shorter season (difficulty to cool or heat),
time-consuming set-up/pull-down time… to name the most important factors.



Although some of the newest Tent Travel Trailers can be quite well-equipped
providing “close-to-residential” living environment, by definition (and physical
limitations) they will be always on the lower end of “residentiality”. Indeed,
they are much closer to the traditional tent camping experience then to the
concept of “Home-away-from-home”.  



Coleman pop-up travel trailer in road configuration


Hard-side Travel Trailers

       Hard-sides Travel Trailers cover the widest range of RVs in terms of
sizes, features and prices. In this class of trailers at the low end you will
find small and modestly furnished models with lengths in the range of 10ft, at
the high end huge (up to 40ft long), lavishly finished models offering luxurious
residential environment and obviously everything in between. 

These days the Hard-side Travel Trailers represent the most popular class of RVs
given the fact that it reaches to very wide spectrum of customers. 

If you are concerned about towing capabilities of your car (and/or are
“eco-oriented), you may look for models from lightweight series.  If durability
and low maintenance cost is your major concern then you may consider
all-fiberglass (molded) models. Nature lovers and adventurers exploring roads
less-traveled may look for off-road models. If RV-ing is part of your
life-style, then obviously you will be interested in all-seasons models. Those
with nostalgic feeling towards the “old-good-times” may consider retro models….
Well, when it comes to hard-side travel trailers, the choice is seemingly
unlimited. In other words manufacturers did everything to make sure you can find
model that fits into your dreams!

To learn more see:

--> Ultra-light Travel Trailers

--> Small Travel Trailers

--> Luxurious Travel Trailers



Dutchmen's Kodiak Express 264RLSL Ultralight Travel Trailer

Hybrid Travel Trailers

       Hybrid campers combine hard-wall shell with pull-out tent end(s).
 Expectedly they offer some sort of compromise between the two mentioned above
classes of RVs.  Pricier, less aerodynamic and heavier than tent campers thanks
to hard-wall shell they offer more “luxury” and better weather protection. They
are easier to set-up (especially precious in bad weather conditions like rain
and/or wind). Similarly as tent campers, they provide generous amount of
sleeping space.


A-frame travel trailers

      This relatively new class of RVs offers most advantages of small hard-wall
travel trailers at the same time keeping most important benefits of pop-up
travel trailers. They are light (so towable by most cars), offer great fuel
economy (thanks to low profile in travel configuration), they are easy to store
but in difference to tent travel trailers, they provide full weather protection.
  However, despite efforts to “fit” slide-outs into A-frame designs, these
trailers are small.  Nevertheless they may be great solution for young family of
2 /(2 with child) or seniors.

See: --> Top A-Frame Travel Trailers



Chalet LTW A-Frame travel trailer in camping configuration

Fifth-Wheels 

     Traditionally 5th Wheel trailers are on the high-end of RVs. As they are
designed specifically for (HD) trucks, they tend to take full advantage of their
load and towing capacities. As a result it may be difficult to find small or
even medium 5th wheel. In fact, most of available on the market models belongs
to the family of large “residential-like” rigs. 

See: --> Top Fifth Wheels



Dutchmen's Denali Fifth Wheel 

Truck campers 

      This class of RVs “fills-up” the room left at the lower-end of 5th-Wheels.
 Similarly as fifth wheels, truck campers are designed for pick-up trucks but
not for towing, but for being carried in their beds. By definition (physical
limitations), truck campers offer smaller living space and in general less of
”luxury”. However in difference to their big siblings, they are more affordable,
easier to handle on the road and campground. 



Adventurer Truck CAmper: Model 116DS

Toy Haulers 

      Toy Haulers represent relatively new trend in RV-ers lifestyle. In simple
words, they add to the traditional “Home-Away-From-Home” a Garage, giving you
chance to hit the road in company of your favorite toys (ATV, Motorbikes etc..…
). For practical reasons,  at the destination the garage can be converted into
living space (dining room, bedroom, entertainment center etc..). Usually Toy
Haulers are built either as Hard-side Travel Trailers or Fifth Wheels (although
recently an A-class Motorhome-based toy hauler was introduced on the market).

See: --> Top Toy Haulers



Keystone Fusion Toy Hauler (5th wheel)- model 325


Motor-homes (Class-A, B and C)

      Motorhomes belong to the category of self-propelled RVs. A-class models
(usually built on HD bus chassis) are some of the most luxurious and expensive
RVs. Large living space thanks to slide-outs, significant towing capacity
(allowing you to take on the road your family car) make them real “Kings of the
RV World”. But certainly, they are not for everybody and it is not only about
the initial cost ($$$) and “gas-hungry nature”, but also due to such small
“details” like category of your driving license. 



Thor's motor-home flagship model: Tuscany

Class-B motorhomes (also known as campervans) are probably the most popular
models. Usually modest in terms of standard features they are well symbolized by
nostalgia-evoking VW Westfalia.

Class-C motorhomes represent upgraded version of campervans. Their most
characteristic element is an overcab sleeping area.  It frees part of the
interior allowing for more living space. Some models will also have slide-out
substantially increasing the comfort.




      Also, on these pages you will find presentations of innovative RV designs
(some known since long, some really new and futuristic concepts):

Hi-Lo travel Trailers 

     It’s a relatively old concept (1950’s) of a pop-up camper composed of two
half-shells. The upper one fits over the bottom one during travel and then it is
lifted-up for camping. This clever design offers advantages of hard-side
trailers (weather-tolerance, thermal insulation, durability….). But at the same
time it preserves benefits of “collapsible” RVs – in this case low aerodynamic
profile, fuel efficiency and easy storage. During the last economic crisis, the
manufacturer of Hi-Lo campers ceased operations. Fortunately, recently this
great idea was “resurrected“ by Kerola’s Group and hopefully soon modern Hi-Lo
campers will hit the roads….

See: --> Hi-Lo campers are back!



Kerola Hi-Lo Travel Trailer

Collapsible Travel Trailers

       One of the best examples of truly unique RV designs is the TrailManor
Travel Trailer. It consists of the bottom half-shell and two upper half-shells.
When collapsed (travel configuration) they all overlap together forming one box
slightly higher than half of the height of the camper in its opened
configuration. During the set-up process both upper shells are lifted-up (like
in classical Hi-Lo camper), but in contrast with the latter they are also
shifted toward the opposite ends of the bottom shell. The TrailManor combines
fundamental properties of tent pop-up campers like low profile in travel
configuration and over-end beds (not interfering with the living space). However
unlike the tent trailers, it also offers weather-protected shell and large
living space with all vital amenities.  

See: --> New generation of collapsible campers: TrailManor



TrailManor travel trailer (4 phases of setting-up process)

Expandable Travel Trailers 

      The BeauEr travel trailer is probably one of the most exotic RV designs.
It is an “expandable” camper consisting of three modules (shells). They are
overlapping each other in the travel configuration but at the touch of the
button they deploy (expand) horizontally tripling the living area. The process
is done automatically at the “touch of the button” by using electrical actuators
powered by 12V battery and takes less than 20 seconds. The furniture in side
modules (bedroom and living room) unfolds automatically. The center module
includes basic amenities - galley and bathroom. 



BeauEr 3X: Expandable Travel Trailer

Amphibious RVs

     Amphibious RV that can serve as a traditional camper on campgrounds and as
a motor-boat on the water preserving in both cases the function of a
“Home-away-from-home” since long was rather wishful thinking (if not dreaming)
than the reality. Traditionally, most people that would like to “take the road”
but also explore waters will pack their little boat either on the RV roof or
pull it behind the camper. 

However, the opening market of “high-end” users willing to pay the price to live
undoubtedly mind-blowing experience made the RV/Marine market ripe for
introduction of so-called CaraBoats. It tooks few years of development but the
outcome is really spectacular – a stylish, ultramodern, easy to tow trailer that
can compete with (actually “outshine”) many traditional mid-range campers, but
then when on the water it swiftly transforms to high-performance, luxurious
motor-boat, a perfect platform to discover otherwise hidden waterways….For
nature lovers as well as “romantic souls” the CaraBoat literally opens “new
horizons”…..

See: --> Amphibious Travel Trailers



Australian Caraboat: Amphibian Travel Trailer

   But frankly, it is not possible to even mention here the full content of this
site. The truth is that RV industry pushed (or inspired if you will) by changing
habits of new generations, by growing needs for outdoor activities, by
increasing  numbers of healthy and active senior citizens and obviously by
technological progress almost on a daily basis bring on the market new products.
That is why, you will find here also information about:

a) “All-fiberglass” RVs (models with shells made from molded fiberglass –the
 technology that puts end to corrosion, mold, leaks and  brings their durability
to new limits) 



Lil-Snoozy: molded-fiberglass travel trailer

See: --> All-Fiberglass campers

and --> Off-Road campers

b) “Off-Road” RVs (especially designed models for nature lovers choosing roads
less traveled….


c) “All-season” RVs (for these wanting to live Nomadic lives…)



d) Teardrop trailers (nostalgic shapes bringing “old-good-times” to today’s
reality)



Modern Teardrop camper - Safari Condo's Alto R1723 w/retractable roof

e) Motorbikes trailers 


f) And on the opposite side of the spectrum - Luxurious RVs, reflecting the
growing wealth and “appetite” of upper layers of the society.

g) And what about “exploring” foreign RV markets? Keep in mind that RV-ing is
also very popular in Europe and in Australia. I’m sure you will be (positively)
surprised by seeing RVs designed by foreign RV industry. Just to let you know –
Australia is widely recognized as one of the leaders of “Off-road”  RV-ing
(think about exploring vast areas of Outback, where “off-road” truly means
off-road (in other words no road)! 

See: --> Top mini-campers

and --> Motorcycle-campers



MyPod motorcycle travel trailer

Well, the list could go on and on, but for practical reasons we have to cut it
somewhere, so let it be here…. 

However - that is not end of what we propose to our visitors. Making decision to
buy the first RV is just the first step towards the “new life”. Even at the
start of your RV-er life you will have to answer several fundamental questions
like “buying a new or second-hand RV?”

In fact, it is an important question and frankly there are no clear answers. But
what is sure – before making you final decision you may like to know something
about:



NADA Recreation Vehicle Appraisal Guide


 * What is the real market value of a give second-hand camper. And here
   certainly the Kelly Blue Book and NADA Recreation Vehicle Appraisal Guide
   will be very helpful.

 * What should include you checklist when doing inspection of an used RV and
   where to look for “red-flags”
 * Buying from the dealer (with some warranty, but at extra charge) or from
   private sellers (potentially lower cost but higher risk)?
 * Should you just rent the RV to get first-hand impression about RV-ing? Yes,
   you will find info where to rent an RV and what to expect!
 * Where to get decent insurance for new or used RV
 * Where to buy parts for RV when comes time for replacement. Should it be an
   original or “substitute” part? When you can make compromise?
 * What about options like awnings, extra screen rooms, solar, portable
   toilets/shower (if you do not have standard one? ) etc… 

See: --> Kelly Blue Book



You will find these and other topics discussed on this site, and hopefully you
will also find some answers….

Once you go through the whole buying process the next question arises:  Where to
go? And once again, you will find on this site information about Camping Parks
in US and Canada. 

See: --> US Camping Parks



Barefoot Camping Resort

       And keep in mind – RV-ing is not only about contact with the Mother
Nature. It is also an opportunity to meet people from all over the country (if
not from all over the world). From our experience, meeting people from different
cultures and backgrounds has been a very educational and enlightening
experience. Spending time together with them in a relaxed and leisurely
atmosphere has always helped us to appreciate each other in a totally new light.


Notes from the authors:

     At the end of the day, it is all about having a nice time with the people
you care about and love the most in your life. Our RV was one of the best
vehicles that helped us achieve that. We have had some of our most memorable
experiences in our lives while vacationing in our campers. We have acquired some
of our closest friends as well through our camping adventures. This lifestyle
has totally revolutionized and enriched our lives over the years. Until you
start camping on your own, you will never realize how much fun you have been
missing all these years.

Note:

     We put up this site not only to provide information, but also to gather
information from experienced campers who would like to share their experiences
and knowledge with others. So you are most welcome to add value to this site by
sharing your Opinion Camping Stories, your thoughts, suggestions, comments,
Camper Reviews and your experiences with all of us.


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