References and Research is a collection of websites, pages, and blog posts with RVing related information. Whether you’re a newbie researching your first RV or a seasoned full-timer, there’s something for every RVer in these links.
Links to Helpful RVing Blogs and Websites
- Gone with the Wynns by Jasson and Nikki Wynn
- Interstellar Orchard by Becky Schade
- Technomadia by Chris Dunphy & Cherie Ve Ard
Location Independent – Working While on the Road
- The Airstream Chronicles Continued – Rich Charpentier
Recreational Vehicle
- Wikipedia
- List of types of RVs
- List of RV manufacturers – some good info on history of some of the manufacturers
- Motorhome
- Snowbird
- Truck Campers
- Campervan Adventures
- Discovery Homes New Zealand
RV Shows
- The Do’s and Don’ts of an RV Show – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
Apps
- 13 Must Have Road Trip Apps – Nikki Wynn (with video)
- Allstays Camp and RV – $$ Very positive reviews
- Travel Apps – Crissa Boyink (Boyinks4Adventure)
Camping Information
- Boondocking
- Boondocking Tips – the How to and Where to – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
- RV Boondocking – Wild and Free Camping – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video [10 min 22sec])
- Walmart RVing Yahoo Group – includes a listing of all Walmarts in the US, with address, store type, phone number, and overnight parking status.
- Free Overnight Camping: Boondocking at Wal-Mart? – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
- Camping Reservations: Tips for a Worry Free Get-Away – DoItYourselfRV
- CampingRoadTrip.com
- FreeCampgrounds.com
- On Choosing Campgrounds – Mike Boyink (Boyinks4Adventure)
- OvernightRVParking.com
- RV Park Reviews
- U.S. National Forest Campground Guide Web – Fred and Suzi Dow. This well researched guide contains m official campgrounds and dispersed camping recommendations.
Traveling with Kids
- 5 Tips for Entertaining Kids on Road Trips – Jess Curren (Currently Wandering)
- 6 Safety Tips for Traveling with Children – Rose Godfrey (Learning Across America)
- 10 Tips to Keeping the Peace when Traveling with Teens – Tonya Prater (The Traveling Praters)
- Travel Potty Seat – Jess Curren (Currently Wandering)
- Top 10 Toddler Travel Tips – Rose Godfrey (Learning Across America)
Do-It-Yourself RV Maintenance
- DoItYourselfRV – RV Repair and Maintenance for the do-it-yourself RV owner
- Care for your slide and stay out of the shop! – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
- RV Awning Maintenance – Everything You Need to Know form DoIt YourselfRV
- RV Spring Maintenance by Julianne G. Crane: Longtime RV expert Mark J. Polk of RVEducation101.com, offers seven essential areas to check during this annual spring ritual: RV batteries, water system, exterior and seams, tires, engine and generator, appliances, and general safety devices.
- part 1 — RV batteries
- part 2 — Sanitize your rig’s water system
- part 3 — Check exterior, tires, vehicle engine and generator
- part 4 — Check appliances, safety devices
Do-It-Yourself RV Modifications
- DIY: A Simple Shelf For Your Kitchen — Monica Bennett (Just 5 More Minutes)
Electrical
- Best Inverter for an RV – Pure vs Modified and Watts – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
- Best Converter Charger for an RV – Smart VS. Dumb – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
Insurance
- RV Insurance – Howard and Linda Payne (RV-Dream)
Internet and WIFI
- The Cheapest Internet Option – Becky Schade (Interstellar Orchard)
Safety
- Solo RVer Safety – Becky Schade (Interstellar Orchard)
- Weather tips
- Top 5 Severe Weather Tips for RV Owners – Jason and Kristin Snow (Snowmads)
Storage & Organizing
- RV Organizing, Don’t Be a Hot Mess – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
- Why You Should Know How The Emergency Exit Windows Work – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
Tanks
- How to Dump the Black and Grey RV Tanks – Jason and Nikki Wynn (with video)
Terminology
- Motorhome Glossary – Glossary for motorhome hire and other motorhome specific specialist technical terms
- Recreational Vehicle – Wikipedia
Tires
- How to take care of your tires and save money by Jasson Wynn (video)
Tire Aging issues
- TireRack.com – Tire Aging; Part One, Part Two
- SaferCar.gov – Tire Aging
Towing
- Trailer Life – Choosing the Right Tow Vehicle, February 15, 2008
- hitchinfo.com – Hitches and Towing 101, Chapter 2 – Towing Components.
- Trailer Life – Trailer Towing Guides
- AutoTrader.com – Choosing a Tow Vehicle
- Fifth Wheel St. – Before You Buy That RV, Truck or Other Tow Vehicle
- Changin’ Gears – Fifth Wheel Weight Calculator
- Hemmings Daily – Think you need a truck to tow a fifth-wheel trailer?
- Wikipedia – fifth wheel coupling
Weighing
Calculators:
- Travel Trailer Weight Calculator
- Fifth Wheel Weight Calculator
- Adjust GVW Calculator
- Liquid Weight Calculator
Videos:
- The Critical Factor – This is a video of how to handle tire blowouts when driving any vehicle, but especially a motor home. It is very well done. It was produced by John Anderson with funding from Michelin Tire.
- What Every RV Owner Should Know by Michelin Tires
Financial
- A Piggy Bank for Dreams – discusses how to obtain the money you’ll need to fulfill the things on your dream list.
Residency
- Choosing a Domicile State – Full Time RVing
- Setting Up South Dakota Residency for RVers (Pt. 1) by Becky Schade
- Setting Up South Dakota Residency for RVers (Pt. 2) by Becky Schade
- Mail Forwarding Services
Workcamping
- About Amazon’s CamperForce by Becky Schade
- Camp Hosting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Mike Boyink (Boyinks4Adventure). Mike shares his perspectives of camp-hosting at a less than optimum private campground, including questions he would ask before accepting another camp host gig.
- CoolWorks.com – central to the summer job and seasonal job market niche since 1995
- Six Benefits of Seasonal Jobs by Becky Schade
- Working at National Parks for RVers (pt. 1) by Becky Schade
- Working at National Parks for RVers (pt. 2) by Becky Schade
Information resources
- 100th Anniversary of the RV Photos
- Truck Camper Magazine
- Changin’ Gears – A web site about the Recreational Vehicle lifestyle. Here you can learn about RV camping; RV travel; motor homes; trailers; RV buying, renting, and selling; and other aspects important to the RV lifestyle
- RV Consumer Group – Rating RVs for over 20 years
- Class-C-Motorhome-Info-Made-Simple.com – lotsa links to check out.
Pages:
- The Pigeon Hole – a semi-temporary, almost permanent link storage page for sites I want to remember and links that I might incorporate on some other page at a later date.
