Travelling by RV is the easiest way to take the luxuries of home into the outdoors. With countless KOAs and RV friendly campgrounds in outdoor recreation areas, Trails.com wants to help you find the right one and ensure that your trip is the best it can be. Watch videos and read articles on setting up generators, repairing awnings, and campground etiquette. We also cover what to pack for your trip, cures for motion sickness and how to choose a campsite. So before you hit the road, hit up Trails.com and get all the information you need to plan your next RV trip.
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Field trips are a part of growing up in much the same way as learning to ride a bike. The field trip is typically anxiously awaited as part of the school year or summer as a time for learning in an environment outside of the classroom. Educationa...
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Recreational vehicles are notorious for having a lot of little openings for mice to crawl into. While mice live happily in your RV, they chew on your wires and insulation. It is better to rodent-proof your RV to prevent mice from entering than it...
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One of the advantages of having a tailgate, trailer or RV camper is that a lot of gear can be brought to the campsite, including gear that no backpacker would even consider hauling around. An example is a generator, which can prove handy for prov...
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In under an hour, you can replace your old RV toilet with a brand-new one. The job requires a few simple tools. Old stools may be stuck to the floor and need a little muscle to lift off. Others will lift right off with ease. Keep your work area o...
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GPS units are almost commonplace in many automobiles as well as among campers. From sophisticated handheld models to removable dash mount units for cars, GPS units are manufactured by many different companies and in various forms. One highly popu...
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If you own a camper and its top is made of canvas, you'll want to clean it regularly for mold and mildew. This is especially true if the camper is housed outside in an unprotected area where it can get wet. If you live in a humid environment, you...
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Motion sickness is a common malady, with symptoms including nausea and vomiting, anxiety, sweating, headache and dizziness. It can occur while traveling in any kind of vehicle, or when watching a moving picture---a shot of a car winding through t...
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Most of the inside parts of a pop-up camper are cleaned using the same methods used to clean a house, with the exception of the vinyl windows and canvas walls. You must take special care when cleaning the vinyl and canvas in order to avoid damage...
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Every water source except for the toilet in a recreational vehicle drains into the gray water tank. The toilet drains into the black water tank. Just because the toilet does not drain into the gray water tank does not mean that the gray water tan...
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A canoe camping trip combines both a lengthy canoe trip and setting up camp along the way---many times in backcountry settings. When planning the trip, you must consider all weather conditions and pack plenty of food and water for the length of t...
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4x4 trucks are great way to explore off-road locations and remote areas of the backcountry. When 4x4 trucks are implemented into a camping experience---campsite options are limitless. There are several different ways to camp using a 4x4 truck. Ea...
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Choosing a campsite that is comfortable and functional will keep the entire camping group happy. Primitive campsites are beneficial for those who are backcountry camping or camping with a tent. Primitive sites often come with unpredictable terrai...
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When camping, whether it is in an RV, a tent or a camping cabin, rules and proper etiquette should be enforced at all times. Camping etiquette means respecting the property just as you would your very own. Some campsites even require deposits to ...
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An RV trip can be a very exciting adventure for everyone involved. One thing that can really put a damper on a trip is the lack of supplies or items needed once you are already at the destination. For those who are camping or traveling to a remot...
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A great and inexpensive way to make a truck bed into a camp is to use some scrap wood and a tarp. You can experiment with the design, but this one has worked for me in the past as I traveled around running dog trials. After you're done, just fold...
