RV Lifestyle and Travel Tips & Resources

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Basic RV Accessories

Many people have asked me if I have a list of of essential RV accessories for new RV owners. I have never published a list like that, but a personal friend of mine has an excellent one that I recommend because it covers all the basics:

List of Essential RV Gear

Trip Planning

The Complete RV Travel Planner

If you're the kind of person who likes to have all the details of a trip planned and organized well in advance and easy to find all in one place, you will love this resource!

RV Checklists

Find any and every type of RV checklist here! (Including buyers' checklists, maintenance checklists, trip packing checklists, safety checklists, and more!)
Go here to create your own custom camping checklist to print, download, or share with family members who are helping you pack!
Here's another giant camping checklist you can check out and cross reference as well.

Websites & Smartphone apps

Mobile RVing (website & app)

Roadtrippers (website & app)

Camp Target (website) - This nifty website allows you to input a start and endpoint, the number of hours you want to travel per day, and the number of days you want to travel, and then see where to plan stops along the way.

Sanidumps - Online directory for finding RV dump stations

Mudflap - App that gets motorhome owners discounts on diesel fuel

RV Park Finders

Roverpass - Popular campground finder and reservation app

FindRVParks.com - Lets you filter and search for RV parks that meet your specific criteria.

Online Course

Boondocking 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Free Camping

RVing on a Budget

For information about free & discount camping, cost of RV expenses, tips to save money while RVing, and financial planning for full time RVing, check out my RV Finance & Budgeting Resource Page.

Internet for RVers

Check out The Mobile Internet Resource Center for the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about RV Internet options.

Maintenance & Repairs

Article from RV Inspiration: Everything That’s Gone Wrong With Our RV

DIY Maintenance & Repair Resources:

RV Education 101 - Comprehensive course about operating and maintaining an RV.

The Ultimate RV Maintenance Checklist - Useful checklist for staying on top of annual RV maintenance.

RV Repair Club - Library of video tutorials about RV maintenance and repairs.

The RV Repair Manual - Website with lots of articles about RV maintenance.

Fix It Yourself - Online course that teaches you how to do basic maintenance and repairs.

Smartphone Apps:

OBD Fusion - engine diagnostic app

RV Pocket Reference - iPhone app

RV Checklist app (in the Apple app store and on Google Play)

Facebook groups for asking other RVers for advice:

DIY RV Maintenance & Repair

RV Tips

RV Newbies

RV Tips & Helpful Hints

RV Parts Suppliers

AdventureRV.net Online RV Parts Store

RV Insurance & After-Market Warranties

Insuring Your RV

Your auto insurance company may offer RV insurance, but I recommend filling out an application at American RV Insurance. This company will help you compare rates and find the best policy for your unique situation (including full-time RVing), and if you move, you can simply call them and they'll find you a new policy without you having to go through the process of shopping for insurance all over again.

Here are some additionally resources to help you shop for RV insurance:

5 Best RV Insurance Companies

Best RV Insurance Based On In-Depth Reviews

RV Warranties

Even if your RV's factory warranty has expired, you may still be able to qualify for an after-market warranty.

We have the Good Sam Extended Service Plan, which we inherited from our RV's former owners. It has been a life-saver for us several times and has covered nearly everything we've had repaired, which you can read more about in my blog post, "Everything That's Gone Wrong with Our RV".

Another great place to find an RV warranty is Wholesale Warranties. This company shops and compares RV warranties for you to help you find the one that will provide you with the coverage you need at the best price.

ADA / Accessibility RV Resources

Blogs & Websites:

RVingAccessiblity.org

Rolling in an RV - Wheelchair Traveling

Handicapped Travel Club

Facebook Group: Camping with Disabilities or Chronic Illness

Accessible RVs:

Resources for RVers with Disabilities - List of RV manufacturers that make RVs with enhanced accessibility + companies that will retrofit RVs to make them accessible.

Our Wheel World - Instagram account; click "Glamper Reno" at the top of the page to see how this couple renovated their RV to make it wheelchair-friendly (viewable on a laptop if you don't have an Instagram account)