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Class A RV Travel And What To Know

Friday, June 4th, 2010

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”  This famous quote should be taken to heart often, but especially when you are planning an excursion in your Class A motor home.  Take the time needed to plan ahead, so that you can prevent as many unknown mishaps before they occur.  If you plan ahead and give your family structure, you will be able to have a most pleasurable experience in your Class A during the adventure itself!

Start your planning session by brainstorming about what you would like to do on the trip.  Jot down everyone’s ideas and begin to narrow down to destinations that are Class A RV friendly.  Save the other ideas for another time.  Then, make sure you know the details of your budget.

Does your Class A RV have a GPS System?  Use a real map, too.

Use online tools, such as Rand McNally or Triple A, to formulate an accurate path with mileage and distance.  This will give you something to rely on when there is no service for your Class A RV’s GPS system.  Maps are also beneficial for Class A boondocking.

Use checklists for both meal planning and packing your Class A unit

By planning meals ahead and packing sparingly, you will be ultimately saving yourself and your family money and clutter.  Take a look online or at the bookstore to get recipes for RV specific meals.   Plan your menus and enjoy the cooking experience.

You won’t want to over pack clothing when traveling by Class A RV.  Think basics and keep your motor home uncluttered with excess items.  Think about the weather of the final destination and towns along the road.  Pack a hat and sunscreen, or a sweatshirt and bug spray.

Maintain checklists and keep them handy for future road trips.  Adjust the lists as you see what meals and items of clothing work and what doesn’t work.

Take medications and a plan for medical needs

Look at the route you will be taking and see where your pharmacy branches are located.  Fill your necessary prescriptions ahead of time, and pack a medical emergency kit with details.  Keep this on hand.

Spend quality time planning your motorhome adventure.  Make lists, and check them twice.  Then hit the road and enjoy!

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5th Wheel Fifth Wheel : Travel Down Route 66

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

You’ve heard of Route 66…music, movies, and books.  It’s legendary.  It is the main highway that runs from east to west, and it is the essence of America.  Route 66 is an ideal place for you to take a journey with your 5th wheel fifth wheel.

You may not have a 5th wheel fifth wheel, but don’t worry, you can rent one.  Know that you should begin your 5th wheel fifth wheel recreational vehicle excursion in Chicago during the summer months.

Consider the following tips when planning your 5th wheel fifth wheel excursion

Before hitting the road with your 5th wheel fifth wheel down Route 66, make sure you borrow or purchase a map of the highway.  Purchase a guidebook, and join the Route 66 Facebook page.  This is a great way to get up-to-date tips, alerts about events, and places to stop along the trip with your 5th wheel fifth wheel.  Start planning your 5th wheel fifth wheel trip early and plan for at least two weeks on the road.  You will want to take your time with the recreational vehicle on the highway, visiting and experiencing in your 5th wheel fifth wheel.  When planning your trip, go ahead and make reservations at campsites for your 5th wheel fifth wheel along the road.  It is also important that you plan gas stops for your 5th wheel fifth wheel.

See these highlights along Route 66

You will finding changing landscapes, each with its own culture and heritage.  From state to state, you’ll be able to enjoy yourself.  You’ll find both nature’s beauty and historical landmarks, along with silly relics.  The list below are suggestions for you to follow as you travel.  Stop at some or all and have a fun-filled RV vacation.

-    Chicago , Sears Tower

-    Bill Shea’s Gas Station Museum

-    Springfield, IL , Abraham Lincoln’s Presidential Library

-    Check out the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle , IL

-    St. Louis , The Gateway Arch

-    Look at the Car Museum , MO

-    Jesse James Museum

-    Wow yourself at the World’s Largest Rocking Chair , MO

-    In KS – check out the Galena Mining and Historical Museum

-    In OK – check out the Will Rogers Memorial

-    Have fun at the Cherokee Trading Post , OK

-    Check out the National Route 66 Museum , OK

-    Visit the Devil’s Rope Barbed Wire Museum , TX

-    The American Quarter Horse Heritage Center

-    Stop at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum , NM

-    Albuquerque, NM  – Old Town

-    Stop at the American International Rattle Snake Museum , NM

-    Holbrook, AZ , Petrified Forest National Park

-    Grand Canyon , the Grand Canyon National Park

-    Take a Gold Mine Tour , AZ

-    In CA – check out the Mojave Desert Heritage and Cultural Association

-    The Bottle Tree Farm

-    Stay at the Wigwam Motel , CA

-    Eat in China Town ,  CA

-    Sit on the Santa Monica Pier – CA

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Do You Want A Fifth Wheel RV? It May Be The Ideal Unit For You.

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Did you know that fifth wheel trailers are luxurious RVs that are pulled behind a truck or SUV with a special hitch?  Do you think that you are a family that would enjoy living the fifth wheel RV lifestyle?

Hitch description

A gooseneck hitch is the type of hitch used for fifth wheel trailers.  It is a large hitch built into the bed of the truck made to tow heavy loads.  There is no tailgate in the truck for stability.  This hitch allows the fifth wheel to maneuver more smoothly during turns and while on the road.

Fifth wheel RV trailer description

The fifth wheel trailer is one of the most luxurious and priciest RVs on the market today, offering bi-level living spaces and several slide-outs.  Up to eight people can sleep comfortably in this unit.  One drawback is that due to its weight, the fifth wheel recreational vehicle often costs more in gas mileage than other RV units.

You will be impressed with the size of the fifth wheel in all of its living areas.  This includes the kitchen and sleeping spaces.  Full timers love this type of unit.

One benefit to having a fifth wheel is that you can park it at the RV campground and take your other auto out and about.

Types of towing vehicles

Typical towing vehicles are large trucks or SUVs, as long as it has the appropriate hitch and the ability to tow heavy duty.  Check your vehicle’s rear suspension capabilities, and make sure the 5th wheel weight is balanced before driving.

Which motor home is ideal for you and your RVing needs?

Assess what your travelling needs will be.  If it is just two of you, you may decide that such grand space is not necessary and you can save money with a new or used smaller unit.  Test drive and explore several other options.

Look at toy haulers, if that is the type of trailer you need, rather than one that has luxury living space.  The toy haulers carry toys, such as motorcycles or snow mobiles, to help you enjoy your RV time once at your destination.  Take time to look at new and used motor homes and select the best one for you!

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