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We've all seen big trailers before. Spend any amount of time on a highway, and you are bound to eventually see an RV, a camper, or a trailer of some sort. These compact houses on wheels come in a ton of different shapes and sizes for travelers of all kinds! Some even bring their families with them on their travels. For Shirley Wallace, traveling in a trailer was her whole childhood! Since the age of 3, Shirley spent her childhood traveling throughout California in a 40-foot Spartan Manor tr …

Do you want to know what pairs with RVs better than a hand in a glove? Golf carts! A golf cart makes life on the move more convenient for RV lovers everywhere. Due to the high compatibility of golf carts and campers, most campground and RV resorts make specific provisions for golf carts. Still unsure if bringing a golf cart on your camping trips is right for you? Here are some convincing reasons you need a golf cart as an RVer.Golf Carts are Great at Campgrounds and ResortsGolf Carts and Camp …

Can You Stay The Night At A Truck Stop?In short, yes, you can stay the night at a truck stop. Traveling long-distance in an RV can be a lot of fun and quite an adventure. However, hours upon hours of driving can be tiring, and you will probably need to rest at some point before reaching your destination - especially if you are on a cross-country trip! Finding a place to park your RV so you can rest can be a bit tough, so many RVers opt to stay the night at a truck stop. Staying overnight at …

The Evolution of the Recreational Vehicle Americans have always entertained a long and storied love affair with travel, technically spanning back to the Louisiana Purchase and subsequent western expansion. Though the outward appearance of the covered wagon trains, which bore hopeful settlers on their long & arduous journeys across the plains, bear little resemblance to the RV's we know and love today, the "travelin' itch" has never left our zeitgeist. The US's first camping vehicle was paten …

Elkhart, Indiana, was first deemed the “Trailer Capital of the World” in 1948 by the National press and continues to be known as the RV Capital of the World today. This Northern Indiana region produces more than 80% of RVs globally; that’s a lot! If you own an RV, chances are it was manufactured in or near Elkhart, Indiana. There are about 40 manufacturers in the Elkhart area today, accounting for some 100 brands of RV. Elkhart, Indiana, is a must-visit to truly appreciate the RV …