RV travel devotees enjoy their trips too much to allow fluctuating gas prices to keep them at home this summer. If gas costs go up or down, they simply modify their plans. In a recent survey, 60 percent of the RVers questioned say they will adapt for higher gas expenditures by making shorter trips to…
The pleasures and joys of camping have allured some to forgo a two-to-three week yearly trip in their RV in favor of a much longer stay. Last year at the conclusion of the school year in May, one Minnesota family relocated to an RV park and stayed all summer. While the couple both commuted to…
Just as technology and the internet have make many areas of our lives easier, they are providing tools that streamline the process of planning camping trips as well. RV Trip Wizard, a tool accessible through computers or smart phones, provides a database of campgrounds from different clubs and affiliations. Also included is helpful information about…
Amenities are available for those who love the idea of spending time in the outdoors connecting with family and nature, but hate the idea of roughing it. Innovations in the camping industry have made it far more comfortable and less rugged than it was in years past. Jim Rogers, chairman and CEO of KOA, refers…
An Oregon news station, KTVC.com, reports a national survey shows that motor home owners plan to use their RVs just as much, if not more, this spring and summer as they did last year despite the rise in gas prices. Additionally, Richard Curtin, a University of Michigan economist, expects wholesale RV shipments to increase over…
Camping with the kids can either be a joy or a pain depending on how much preparation you’ve done for your trip. When shopping for family camping gear, remember to prioritize comfort, size and, whenever possible, entertainment value for the kids. Clothing Kids should always be geared properly for camping trips. Besides weatherproof clothing to…