RVs & Campers for Dummies - Paperback

by Christopher Hodapp (Author), Alice Von Kannon (Author)

Make yourself at home on the road

Live down by the beach one week and way up in the mountains the next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time. Whatever draws you to the mobile life--adventurous domestic vacations or permanently itchy feet--RVs & Campers For Dummies helps you feel right at home. The book explores the key aspects of glamping-with-wheels. Discover how it's possible to bring beauty spots right to your doorstep without sacrificing domestic comforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom, and wholesome, healthy home cooking!

In a down-home, friendly style, mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife team Christopher Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon welcome you inside to discover everything from deciding to rent or buy the vehicle that best suits your needs to planning and prepping your first journey and then setting yourself up wherever you arrive at the perfect spot. Along the way you'll learn how to adapt your driving skills to pilot your home on the road, as well as how to keep every aspect of it shipshape and ready for action.

• Explore your RV and camper options
• Stock up with the right supplies
• Get a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle
• Troubleshoot common problems

Getting there is half the fun--and this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So, buckle up (or relax in the back) ... it's going to be a wild but incredibly comfortable ride!

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Take the comforts of home anywhere you want to go!

There's no better way to explore the world than in an RV, be it a motorhome, fifth wheel, or trailer. The best parts of home -- like a comfy bed and a bathroom -- go with you. Plus you'll have the freedom to go almost anywhere! But buying an RV is a major investment, so it's wise to learn all you can about choosing and maintaining one. This book has you covered. Select the vehicle that suits your needs, learn how to care for it, and hit the road with confidence!

Inside...

• Get to know the types of RVs and campers available
• Select the vehicle that fits your needs
• Decide whether to rent or buy
• Evaluate and upgrade your tow vehicle
• Learn to drive that land yacht
• Prepare for your first trip
• Understand your RV's systems

Author Biography

Christopher Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon are a husband-and-wife team who've had a lifelong love affair with the RV lifestyle. Alice grew up with travel trailers, and Chris traveled and worked out of a motorhome for many years as a commercial filmmaker. Veteran RVers, they've explored 44 of the 50 U.S. states so far, staying in literally hundreds of campgrounds and parks.