RV Camping 101

Traditional camping is usually associated with ‘roughing it’ in a tent.  Yet, there is also the option of going RV camping.  This is when a group of individuals drives across the country ‘camping’ at RV parks.  They get the advantage of being surrounded by pristine wilderness just like with traditional camping, yet are able to have the conveniences of home.  If this sounds interesting, a person needs to read on, as this article will explain the basics behind RV camping.

In order to start RV camping, a person will need to buy or rent an RV.  What is an RV?  An RV, (or Recreational Vehicle), is basically a house on wheels.  Most will usually have only two car seats, both of which are at the front of the vehicle.  The other passengers sit on couch-like seating in the living room area.  This gets more elaborate depending on the type of RV bought.  Additionally, an RV will have other elements common to a house, such as a kitchen and a bathroom.    

There are several types of RVs a person can choose from for RV camping.  The first is the Class A RV.  This type of RV was featured in the movies Meet the Fockers and RV.  It is very large and rectangular in shape.  It also tends to be the most expensive of RVs.  Then there is the Class B RV, which is designed on a van chassis.  Class C RVs are designed on a van chassis.  Both are cheaper though the Class C RV is the cheapest of these types, which is known as the motorized RV.  A person can also make use of a towable RV, which is transported by a connection to a separate vehicle.  Towable RVs are a great option if people want the freedom to transport elsewhere once their RV is parked at a RV campground.  

Once a person decides on the RV they are going to use, they are ready to go RV camping.  RV camping can be done for free or at a park.  To do RV camping for free, campers will need to find dispersed camping sites.  They will also need a fire permit along with the expectation that there will not be the types of amenities associated with RV parks.  This includes electricity, running water and sewage.  RV campers will have to supply their own water and rely on the RV itself for electricity.  As far as sewage, they will need to use the bathroom out in the wilderness making sure they bury their waste in a hole that is at least 6 inches.  If all of these things are a problem, the other alternative is paying to camp at an RV park.  The cost to do this will vary, but even resort-style RV parks may be no more than $50 a day.  And cheaper RV parks may be just $5 a day.  In fact, some people are so intrigued at the cost of RV parks that they decide to make living there their main lifestyle.  

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