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Buster52
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015

RV Vacation for Dummies

Just looked through the book RV Vacation for Dummies. The book is 7 years old so some of the information is out of date. But I think it would be a good book for someone who has never camped in a RV before. It does cover the perimeter of the US, with little info of the center. I was looking for ideas where to stop on my around the US (Bucket List) trip. It had some I didn't think of in it. Just though it maybe helpful to a beginner. And yes, I have nothing to do with the book so this is my personal opinion.
  • tatest's avatar
    tatest
    Explorer II
    Jul 08, 2015
    I found this book quite useful when starting out, even for figuring out how to shop for what type of RV for what kind of use. A lot of buyers start out thinking "what fits what I want to spend" rather than "what fits how I want to use it." This book helps work past that.

    I've also used it to plan some trips, along with another book by the same authors. Last RV trip we took before my wife died was a combination of Route 66 with Billy the Kid Meets E.T., and some other stuff we found along the way.
  • Snowman9000's avatar
    Snowman9000
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2015
    We had the book and used it for several years. We found some interesting places to stop because of it.
  • Buster52's avatar
    Buster52
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2015
    Not rasing your motor in the RV park, how not to intrude on the RV next to you. It also talks about how to drive your RV. Things people who have never owned or used a RV need to know. It is a basic beginners book.
  • Buster52's avatar
    Buster52
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2015
    The book is more then places to visit. It talks about what type of RV you may want, RVing etiquette, what to take with you and more.
  • kalynzoo's avatar
    kalynzoo
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2015
    Never read or even saw the book so I will reserve comment; however, for a first time RVer I would recommend the KOA directory. You'll visit consistent quality parks (some better than others but none in the horrible range) and the staff, possibly the park owners, will usually be able to assist with the little things.
    JMHO
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2015
    National and State Parks are usually located around some point(s) of interest.
    On most maps (including Google Maps) the parks are shown as light green areas.

    If you use Google Maps online there are clickable information buttons that will pop up at the name of the park shown on the map. Click on these for reviews and links to websites with details about what the park has to offer.

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