RV Vacations For Dummies
RV Vacations For Dummies
Brewer, Dennis C.
John Wiley & Sons Inc
03/2020
448
Mole
Inglês
9781119560173
15 a 20 dias
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Part 1: Getting Started 9
Chapter 1: All the Best Reasons to Take an RV Vacation 11
Counting the Reasons to RV 12
Containing costs 12
Enjoying maximum convenience 13
Controlling the destination 13
Finding your rhythm on the road 14
Having room for lug-along stuff 14
Being close to events 15
Bringing your pets for free 15
Changing your mind if you want to 15
Keeping it clean 16
Reaping the scenic rewards of driving 16
Keeping the kids entertained 17
Discovering Something for Everyone 17
Saving Money in a Campground 19
Finding Top Locations around the USA 21
Choosing some of the best campgrounds 22
Seeing museums that are well worth the visit 22
Stopping in national parks along the way 24
Chapter 2: Making Destination Decisions 27
Revealing the Secrets of the Seasons 27
Scoping Out Your Perfect RV Vacation 29
Part 2: Paying Attention to the Details 35
Chapter 3: Building Your Travel Budget 37
Adding It Up: Your Vacation Budget 37
Transportation 38
RV and camping supplies 39
Campgrounds 39
Food 40
Attractions and activities 40
Shopping and entertainment 40
Testing the Waters: RV Rentals 41
When to rent 41
How to rent 42
How to get the best rate 44
Taking the Plunge: RV Purchases 44
Why you should visit an RV show 45
How to deal with dealers 46
Where not to shop for an RV 46
How to finance your purchase 47
Chapter 4: Enjoying Your RV 49
Driving Your RV 49
Focusing on the basics 50
Going beyond the basics: My tips 52
Controlling your speed 54
Saving Money on Fuel 54
Detecting Gas and Smoke 55
Equipping Your RV 56
Monitoring Electrical Hookups 59
Preparing for Winter Camping 59
Furnishing Your RV 60
Cleaning Your RV 61
Outside the vehicle 62
Inside the vehicle 63
Holding tanks 64
Storing Your RV 65
Chapter 5: Settling In for the Night 67
Understanding Campground Recommendations 67
Using Campground Directories 68
Comparing Private and Public Campgrounds 70
Choosing a Site 71
Parking Your Rig 73
Hooking Up 74
Sleeping by the Side of the Road: A Good Idea? 77
Chapter 6: Meeting Special Travel Needs and Interests 79
RVing with Kids 79
RVing with Pets 80
RVing for People with Disabilities 82
RVing for Seniors 83
Joining an RV Club 84
Caravan tours and rallies 85
RV clubs 85
Chapter 7: Odds and Ends 87
Mapping the Way 87
Staying Connected on the Road 89
Cable TV 89
Satellite TV 89
Cellphones 90
Online services 91
Buying RV Insurance 91
Staying Safe and Secure on the Road 92
Carrying a Gun 93
Part 3: Exploring the East 95
Chapter 8: The Coast of Maine: Lobster Land 97
Choosing Your Route 98
Planning Ahead 98
Must-See Attractions 101
More Cool Things to See and Do 106
Our Favorite Campgrounds 108
Good Eats 111
Lobster central 111
More than lobster: Markets and meals 114
Fast Facts 115
Chapter 9: Western New York: Cooperstown to Niagara Falls 117
Choosing Your Route 118
Planning Ahead 119
Must-See Attractions 121
More Cool Things to See and Do 125
Our Favorite Campgrounds 127
Good Eats 130
The full-meal deal 130
Nibbles along the way 132
Fast Facts 133
Chapter 10: The Blue Ridge Mountains: Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway 135
Choosing Your Route 136
Planning Ahead 137
Must-See Attractions 138
More Cool Things to See and Do 141
Our Favorite Campgrounds 143
Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds 144
Great Smoky Mountains National Park campgrounds 145
Shenandoah National Park campgrounds 146
Good Eats 147
Shopping along the Way 149
Fast Facts 150
Chapter 11: The Gulf Coast: Tallahassee to New Orleans 151
Choosing Your Route 152
Planning Ahead 153
Must-See Attractions 156
More Cool Things to See and Do 159
Our Favorite Campgrounds 161
Good Eats 163
Seafood markets 163
More markets 164
Snacks and full-meal deals 165
Fast Facts 166
Chapter 12: The Natchez Trace: Natchez to Nashville 167
Choosing Your Route 168
Planning Ahead 169
Must-See Attractions 170
More Cool Things to See and Do 173
Our Favorite Campgrounds 175
Good Eats 178
Shopping along the Way 181
Fast Facts 182
Part 4: Discovering Mid-America 183
Chapter 13: Texas Hill Country: Bluebonnets and Barbecue 185
Choosing Your Route 186
Planning Ahead 187
Must-See Attractions 188
More Cool Things to See and Do 192
Our Favorite Campgrounds 194
Good Eats 196
Barbecue joints 197
Beyond barbecue: Old-timey good eats 200
Fast Facts 201
Chapter 14: The Heart of Ohio: A Circle around Circleville 203
Choosing Your Route 204
Planning Ahead 205
Must-See Attractions 206
More Cool Things to See and Do 212
Our Favorite Campgrounds 214
Good Eats 216
Meals of chili, sauerkraut, and Amish cooking 216
Snacks of chocolate, cheese, and ice cream 218
Shopping along the Way 219
Fast Facts 220
Chapter 15: Northern Minnesota: Paul Bunyan Country 221
Choosing Your Route 222
Planning Ahead 223
Must-See Attractions 224
More Cool Things to See and Do 228
Our Favorite Campgrounds 230
Good Eats 233
Shopping along the Way 234
Fast Facts 235
Chapter 16: Lake Superior Circle Tour 237
Choosing Your Route 238
Planning Ahead 239
Must-See Attractions 240
More Cool Things to See and Do 243
Our Favorite Campgrounds 244
Good Eats 247
Fast Facts 248
Chapter 17: The Ozarks and Branson: Hot Springs to Springfield 251
Choosing Your Route 252
Planning Ahead 253
Must-See Attractions 254
More Cool Things to See and Do 257
Our Favorite Campgrounds 260
Good Eats 263
Fast Facts 266
Part 5: Seeing the West 267
Chapter 18: Montana and Wyoming: Tracking Buffalo Bill 269
Choosing Your Route 270
Planning Ahead 270
Must-See Attractions 273
More Cool Things to See and Do 278
Our Favorite Campgrounds 280
Good Eats 285
Fast Facts 286
Chapter 19: New Mexico: Billy the Kid Meets E.T 287
Choosing Your Route 288
Planning Ahead 289
Must-See Attractions 290
Carlsbad Caverns 291
More Cool Things to See and Do 296
Our Favorite Campgrounds 298
Good Eats 300
Shopping along the Way 303
Fast Facts 303
Chapter 20: The Oregon Coast: California to Washington 305
Choosing Your Route 306
Planning Ahead 307
Must-See Attractions 308
More Cool Things to See and Do 312
Our Favorite Campgrounds 314
Good Eats 318
Full-meal deal 318
Regional specialties 319
Shopping along the Way 321
Fast Facts 321
Chapter 21: California's Central Coast: Malibu to Monterey 323
Choosing Your Route 324
Planning Ahead 325
Must-See Attractions 327
More Cool Things to See and Do 331
Our Favorite Campgrounds 334
Good Eats 337
Santa Maria barbecue 337
Markets and meals 339
Fast Facts 340
Chapter 22: Route 66: OK to L.A 341
Choosing Your Route 342
Planning Ahead 343
Must-See Attractions 345
More Cool Things to See and Do 350
Our Favorite Campgrounds 352
Good Eats 355
Shopping along the Way 357
Fast Facts 358
Chapter 23: ALCAN Trip: Seattle to Fairbanks 359
Choosing Your Route 360
Planning Ahead 362
Must-See Attractions 363
More Cool Things to See and Do 365
Our Favorite Campgrounds 366
Good Eats 370
Fast Facts 371
Part 6: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 24: More than Ten Cool Places to Visit in the United States and Canada 375
Alabama 376
Alaska 376
Arizona 376
Arkansas 377
California 377
Colorado 377
Connecticut 378
Delaware 378
Florida 379
Georgia 379
Hawaii 380
Idaho 380
Illinois 380
Indiana 381
Iowa 381
Kansas 382
Kentucky 382
Louisiana 382
Maine 383
Maryland 383
Massachusetts 383
Michigan 384
Minnesota 385
Mississippi 385
Missouri 385
Montana 386
Nebraska 386
Nevada 386
New Hampshire 387
New Jersey 387
New Mexico 387
New York 388
North Carolina 388
North Dakota 389
Ohio 389
Oklahoma 390
Oregon 390
Pennsylvania 390
Rhode Island 390
South Carolina 391
South Dakota 391
Tennessee 391
Texas 392
Utah 392
Vermont 392
Virginia 393
Washington 393
West Virginia 393
Wisconsin 394
Wyoming 394
Alberta, Canada 394
British Columbia, Canada 394
Manitoba, Canada 395
New Brunswick, Canada 395
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 395
Nova Scotia, Canada 396
Ontario, Canada 396
Prince Edward Island, Canada 396
Quebec, Canada 397
Saskatchewan, Canada 397
Chapter 25: Ten Greatest Travel Gadgets 399
Smartphone 399
NOAA Weather Radio 401
Dedicated Hotspot Device 401
RV-Specific GPS Device 402
Digital Tire-Pressure Gauge 403
Multimeter 403
Rechargeable Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner 404
CB Radio 404
Small Oil-Filled Electric Heater 405
Emergency Signs and Lights 405
Appendix: Quick Concierge 407
Index 415
Chapter 1: All the Best Reasons to Take an RV Vacation 11
Counting the Reasons to RV 12
Containing costs 12
Enjoying maximum convenience 13
Controlling the destination 13
Finding your rhythm on the road 14
Having room for lug-along stuff 14
Being close to events 15
Bringing your pets for free 15
Changing your mind if you want to 15
Keeping it clean 16
Reaping the scenic rewards of driving 16
Keeping the kids entertained 17
Discovering Something for Everyone 17
Saving Money in a Campground 19
Finding Top Locations around the USA 21
Choosing some of the best campgrounds 22
Seeing museums that are well worth the visit 22
Stopping in national parks along the way 24
Chapter 2: Making Destination Decisions 27
Revealing the Secrets of the Seasons 27
Scoping Out Your Perfect RV Vacation 29
Part 2: Paying Attention to the Details 35
Chapter 3: Building Your Travel Budget 37
Adding It Up: Your Vacation Budget 37
Transportation 38
RV and camping supplies 39
Campgrounds 39
Food 40
Attractions and activities 40
Shopping and entertainment 40
Testing the Waters: RV Rentals 41
When to rent 41
How to rent 42
How to get the best rate 44
Taking the Plunge: RV Purchases 44
Why you should visit an RV show 45
How to deal with dealers 46
Where not to shop for an RV 46
How to finance your purchase 47
Chapter 4: Enjoying Your RV 49
Driving Your RV 49
Focusing on the basics 50
Going beyond the basics: My tips 52
Controlling your speed 54
Saving Money on Fuel 54
Detecting Gas and Smoke 55
Equipping Your RV 56
Monitoring Electrical Hookups 59
Preparing for Winter Camping 59
Furnishing Your RV 60
Cleaning Your RV 61
Outside the vehicle 62
Inside the vehicle 63
Holding tanks 64
Storing Your RV 65
Chapter 5: Settling In for the Night 67
Understanding Campground Recommendations 67
Using Campground Directories 68
Comparing Private and Public Campgrounds 70
Choosing a Site 71
Parking Your Rig 73
Hooking Up 74
Sleeping by the Side of the Road: A Good Idea? 77
Chapter 6: Meeting Special Travel Needs and Interests 79
RVing with Kids 79
RVing with Pets 80
RVing for People with Disabilities 82
RVing for Seniors 83
Joining an RV Club 84
Caravan tours and rallies 85
RV clubs 85
Chapter 7: Odds and Ends 87
Mapping the Way 87
Staying Connected on the Road 89
Cable TV 89
Satellite TV 89
Cellphones 90
Online services 91
Buying RV Insurance 91
Staying Safe and Secure on the Road 92
Carrying a Gun 93
Part 3: Exploring the East 95
Chapter 8: The Coast of Maine: Lobster Land 97
Choosing Your Route 98
Planning Ahead 98
Must-See Attractions 101
More Cool Things to See and Do 106
Our Favorite Campgrounds 108
Good Eats 111
Lobster central 111
More than lobster: Markets and meals 114
Fast Facts 115
Chapter 9: Western New York: Cooperstown to Niagara Falls 117
Choosing Your Route 118
Planning Ahead 119
Must-See Attractions 121
More Cool Things to See and Do 125
Our Favorite Campgrounds 127
Good Eats 130
The full-meal deal 130
Nibbles along the way 132
Fast Facts 133
Chapter 10: The Blue Ridge Mountains: Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway 135
Choosing Your Route 136
Planning Ahead 137
Must-See Attractions 138
More Cool Things to See and Do 141
Our Favorite Campgrounds 143
Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds 144
Great Smoky Mountains National Park campgrounds 145
Shenandoah National Park campgrounds 146
Good Eats 147
Shopping along the Way 149
Fast Facts 150
Chapter 11: The Gulf Coast: Tallahassee to New Orleans 151
Choosing Your Route 152
Planning Ahead 153
Must-See Attractions 156
More Cool Things to See and Do 159
Our Favorite Campgrounds 161
Good Eats 163
Seafood markets 163
More markets 164
Snacks and full-meal deals 165
Fast Facts 166
Chapter 12: The Natchez Trace: Natchez to Nashville 167
Choosing Your Route 168
Planning Ahead 169
Must-See Attractions 170
More Cool Things to See and Do 173
Our Favorite Campgrounds 175
Good Eats 178
Shopping along the Way 181
Fast Facts 182
Part 4: Discovering Mid-America 183
Chapter 13: Texas Hill Country: Bluebonnets and Barbecue 185
Choosing Your Route 186
Planning Ahead 187
Must-See Attractions 188
More Cool Things to See and Do 192
Our Favorite Campgrounds 194
Good Eats 196
Barbecue joints 197
Beyond barbecue: Old-timey good eats 200
Fast Facts 201
Chapter 14: The Heart of Ohio: A Circle around Circleville 203
Choosing Your Route 204
Planning Ahead 205
Must-See Attractions 206
More Cool Things to See and Do 212
Our Favorite Campgrounds 214
Good Eats 216
Meals of chili, sauerkraut, and Amish cooking 216
Snacks of chocolate, cheese, and ice cream 218
Shopping along the Way 219
Fast Facts 220
Chapter 15: Northern Minnesota: Paul Bunyan Country 221
Choosing Your Route 222
Planning Ahead 223
Must-See Attractions 224
More Cool Things to See and Do 228
Our Favorite Campgrounds 230
Good Eats 233
Shopping along the Way 234
Fast Facts 235
Chapter 16: Lake Superior Circle Tour 237
Choosing Your Route 238
Planning Ahead 239
Must-See Attractions 240
More Cool Things to See and Do 243
Our Favorite Campgrounds 244
Good Eats 247
Fast Facts 248
Chapter 17: The Ozarks and Branson: Hot Springs to Springfield 251
Choosing Your Route 252
Planning Ahead 253
Must-See Attractions 254
More Cool Things to See and Do 257
Our Favorite Campgrounds 260
Good Eats 263
Fast Facts 266
Part 5: Seeing the West 267
Chapter 18: Montana and Wyoming: Tracking Buffalo Bill 269
Choosing Your Route 270
Planning Ahead 270
Must-See Attractions 273
More Cool Things to See and Do 278
Our Favorite Campgrounds 280
Good Eats 285
Fast Facts 286
Chapter 19: New Mexico: Billy the Kid Meets E.T 287
Choosing Your Route 288
Planning Ahead 289
Must-See Attractions 290
Carlsbad Caverns 291
More Cool Things to See and Do 296
Our Favorite Campgrounds 298
Good Eats 300
Shopping along the Way 303
Fast Facts 303
Chapter 20: The Oregon Coast: California to Washington 305
Choosing Your Route 306
Planning Ahead 307
Must-See Attractions 308
More Cool Things to See and Do 312
Our Favorite Campgrounds 314
Good Eats 318
Full-meal deal 318
Regional specialties 319
Shopping along the Way 321
Fast Facts 321
Chapter 21: California's Central Coast: Malibu to Monterey 323
Choosing Your Route 324
Planning Ahead 325
Must-See Attractions 327
More Cool Things to See and Do 331
Our Favorite Campgrounds 334
Good Eats 337
Santa Maria barbecue 337
Markets and meals 339
Fast Facts 340
Chapter 22: Route 66: OK to L.A 341
Choosing Your Route 342
Planning Ahead 343
Must-See Attractions 345
More Cool Things to See and Do 350
Our Favorite Campgrounds 352
Good Eats 355
Shopping along the Way 357
Fast Facts 358
Chapter 23: ALCAN Trip: Seattle to Fairbanks 359
Choosing Your Route 360
Planning Ahead 362
Must-See Attractions 363
More Cool Things to See and Do 365
Our Favorite Campgrounds 366
Good Eats 370
Fast Facts 371
Part 6: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 24: More than Ten Cool Places to Visit in the United States and Canada 375
Alabama 376
Alaska 376
Arizona 376
Arkansas 377
California 377
Colorado 377
Connecticut 378
Delaware 378
Florida 379
Georgia 379
Hawaii 380
Idaho 380
Illinois 380
Indiana 381
Iowa 381
Kansas 382
Kentucky 382
Louisiana 382
Maine 383
Maryland 383
Massachusetts 383
Michigan 384
Minnesota 385
Mississippi 385
Missouri 385
Montana 386
Nebraska 386
Nevada 386
New Hampshire 387
New Jersey 387
New Mexico 387
New York 388
North Carolina 388
North Dakota 389
Ohio 389
Oklahoma 390
Oregon 390
Pennsylvania 390
Rhode Island 390
South Carolina 391
South Dakota 391
Tennessee 391
Texas 392
Utah 392
Vermont 392
Virginia 393
Washington 393
West Virginia 393
Wisconsin 394
Wyoming 394
Alberta, Canada 394
British Columbia, Canada 394
Manitoba, Canada 395
New Brunswick, Canada 395
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 395
Nova Scotia, Canada 396
Ontario, Canada 396
Prince Edward Island, Canada 396
Quebec, Canada 397
Saskatchewan, Canada 397
Chapter 25: Ten Greatest Travel Gadgets 399
Smartphone 399
NOAA Weather Radio 401
Dedicated Hotspot Device 401
RV-Specific GPS Device 402
Digital Tire-Pressure Gauge 403
Multimeter 403
Rechargeable Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner 404
CB Radio 404
Small Oil-Filled Electric Heater 405
Emergency Signs and Lights 405
Appendix: Quick Concierge 407
Index 415
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Part 1: Getting Started 9
Chapter 1: All the Best Reasons to Take an RV Vacation 11
Counting the Reasons to RV 12
Containing costs 12
Enjoying maximum convenience 13
Controlling the destination 13
Finding your rhythm on the road 14
Having room for lug-along stuff 14
Being close to events 15
Bringing your pets for free 15
Changing your mind if you want to 15
Keeping it clean 16
Reaping the scenic rewards of driving 16
Keeping the kids entertained 17
Discovering Something for Everyone 17
Saving Money in a Campground 19
Finding Top Locations around the USA 21
Choosing some of the best campgrounds 22
Seeing museums that are well worth the visit 22
Stopping in national parks along the way 24
Chapter 2: Making Destination Decisions 27
Revealing the Secrets of the Seasons 27
Scoping Out Your Perfect RV Vacation 29
Part 2: Paying Attention to the Details 35
Chapter 3: Building Your Travel Budget 37
Adding It Up: Your Vacation Budget 37
Transportation 38
RV and camping supplies 39
Campgrounds 39
Food 40
Attractions and activities 40
Shopping and entertainment 40
Testing the Waters: RV Rentals 41
When to rent 41
How to rent 42
How to get the best rate 44
Taking the Plunge: RV Purchases 44
Why you should visit an RV show 45
How to deal with dealers 46
Where not to shop for an RV 46
How to finance your purchase 47
Chapter 4: Enjoying Your RV 49
Driving Your RV 49
Focusing on the basics 50
Going beyond the basics: My tips 52
Controlling your speed 54
Saving Money on Fuel 54
Detecting Gas and Smoke 55
Equipping Your RV 56
Monitoring Electrical Hookups 59
Preparing for Winter Camping 59
Furnishing Your RV 60
Cleaning Your RV 61
Outside the vehicle 62
Inside the vehicle 63
Holding tanks 64
Storing Your RV 65
Chapter 5: Settling In for the Night 67
Understanding Campground Recommendations 67
Using Campground Directories 68
Comparing Private and Public Campgrounds 70
Choosing a Site 71
Parking Your Rig 73
Hooking Up 74
Sleeping by the Side of the Road: A Good Idea? 77
Chapter 6: Meeting Special Travel Needs and Interests 79
RVing with Kids 79
RVing with Pets 80
RVing for People with Disabilities 82
RVing for Seniors 83
Joining an RV Club 84
Caravan tours and rallies 85
RV clubs 85
Chapter 7: Odds and Ends 87
Mapping the Way 87
Staying Connected on the Road 89
Cable TV 89
Satellite TV 89
Cellphones 90
Online services 91
Buying RV Insurance 91
Staying Safe and Secure on the Road 92
Carrying a Gun 93
Part 3: Exploring the East 95
Chapter 8: The Coast of Maine: Lobster Land 97
Choosing Your Route 98
Planning Ahead 98
Must-See Attractions 101
More Cool Things to See and Do 106
Our Favorite Campgrounds 108
Good Eats 111
Lobster central 111
More than lobster: Markets and meals 114
Fast Facts 115
Chapter 9: Western New York: Cooperstown to Niagara Falls 117
Choosing Your Route 118
Planning Ahead 119
Must-See Attractions 121
More Cool Things to See and Do 125
Our Favorite Campgrounds 127
Good Eats 130
The full-meal deal 130
Nibbles along the way 132
Fast Facts 133
Chapter 10: The Blue Ridge Mountains: Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway 135
Choosing Your Route 136
Planning Ahead 137
Must-See Attractions 138
More Cool Things to See and Do 141
Our Favorite Campgrounds 143
Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds 144
Great Smoky Mountains National Park campgrounds 145
Shenandoah National Park campgrounds 146
Good Eats 147
Shopping along the Way 149
Fast Facts 150
Chapter 11: The Gulf Coast: Tallahassee to New Orleans 151
Choosing Your Route 152
Planning Ahead 153
Must-See Attractions 156
More Cool Things to See and Do 159
Our Favorite Campgrounds 161
Good Eats 163
Seafood markets 163
More markets 164
Snacks and full-meal deals 165
Fast Facts 166
Chapter 12: The Natchez Trace: Natchez to Nashville 167
Choosing Your Route 168
Planning Ahead 169
Must-See Attractions 170
More Cool Things to See and Do 173
Our Favorite Campgrounds 175
Good Eats 178
Shopping along the Way 181
Fast Facts 182
Part 4: Discovering Mid-America 183
Chapter 13: Texas Hill Country: Bluebonnets and Barbecue 185
Choosing Your Route 186
Planning Ahead 187
Must-See Attractions 188
More Cool Things to See and Do 192
Our Favorite Campgrounds 194
Good Eats 196
Barbecue joints 197
Beyond barbecue: Old-timey good eats 200
Fast Facts 201
Chapter 14: The Heart of Ohio: A Circle around Circleville 203
Choosing Your Route 204
Planning Ahead 205
Must-See Attractions 206
More Cool Things to See and Do 212
Our Favorite Campgrounds 214
Good Eats 216
Meals of chili, sauerkraut, and Amish cooking 216
Snacks of chocolate, cheese, and ice cream 218
Shopping along the Way 219
Fast Facts 220
Chapter 15: Northern Minnesota: Paul Bunyan Country 221
Choosing Your Route 222
Planning Ahead 223
Must-See Attractions 224
More Cool Things to See and Do 228
Our Favorite Campgrounds 230
Good Eats 233
Shopping along the Way 234
Fast Facts 235
Chapter 16: Lake Superior Circle Tour 237
Choosing Your Route 238
Planning Ahead 239
Must-See Attractions 240
More Cool Things to See and Do 243
Our Favorite Campgrounds 244
Good Eats 247
Fast Facts 248
Chapter 17: The Ozarks and Branson: Hot Springs to Springfield 251
Choosing Your Route 252
Planning Ahead 253
Must-See Attractions 254
More Cool Things to See and Do 257
Our Favorite Campgrounds 260
Good Eats 263
Fast Facts 266
Part 5: Seeing the West 267
Chapter 18: Montana and Wyoming: Tracking Buffalo Bill 269
Choosing Your Route 270
Planning Ahead 270
Must-See Attractions 273
More Cool Things to See and Do 278
Our Favorite Campgrounds 280
Good Eats 285
Fast Facts 286
Chapter 19: New Mexico: Billy the Kid Meets E.T 287
Choosing Your Route 288
Planning Ahead 289
Must-See Attractions 290
Carlsbad Caverns 291
More Cool Things to See and Do 296
Our Favorite Campgrounds 298
Good Eats 300
Shopping along the Way 303
Fast Facts 303
Chapter 20: The Oregon Coast: California to Washington 305
Choosing Your Route 306
Planning Ahead 307
Must-See Attractions 308
More Cool Things to See and Do 312
Our Favorite Campgrounds 314
Good Eats 318
Full-meal deal 318
Regional specialties 319
Shopping along the Way 321
Fast Facts 321
Chapter 21: California's Central Coast: Malibu to Monterey 323
Choosing Your Route 324
Planning Ahead 325
Must-See Attractions 327
More Cool Things to See and Do 331
Our Favorite Campgrounds 334
Good Eats 337
Santa Maria barbecue 337
Markets and meals 339
Fast Facts 340
Chapter 22: Route 66: OK to L.A 341
Choosing Your Route 342
Planning Ahead 343
Must-See Attractions 345
More Cool Things to See and Do 350
Our Favorite Campgrounds 352
Good Eats 355
Shopping along the Way 357
Fast Facts 358
Chapter 23: ALCAN Trip: Seattle to Fairbanks 359
Choosing Your Route 360
Planning Ahead 362
Must-See Attractions 363
More Cool Things to See and Do 365
Our Favorite Campgrounds 366
Good Eats 370
Fast Facts 371
Part 6: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 24: More than Ten Cool Places to Visit in the United States and Canada 375
Alabama 376
Alaska 376
Arizona 376
Arkansas 377
California 377
Colorado 377
Connecticut 378
Delaware 378
Florida 379
Georgia 379
Hawaii 380
Idaho 380
Illinois 380
Indiana 381
Iowa 381
Kansas 382
Kentucky 382
Louisiana 382
Maine 383
Maryland 383
Massachusetts 383
Michigan 384
Minnesota 385
Mississippi 385
Missouri 385
Montana 386
Nebraska 386
Nevada 386
New Hampshire 387
New Jersey 387
New Mexico 387
New York 388
North Carolina 388
North Dakota 389
Ohio 389
Oklahoma 390
Oregon 390
Pennsylvania 390
Rhode Island 390
South Carolina 391
South Dakota 391
Tennessee 391
Texas 392
Utah 392
Vermont 392
Virginia 393
Washington 393
West Virginia 393
Wisconsin 394
Wyoming 394
Alberta, Canada 394
British Columbia, Canada 394
Manitoba, Canada 395
New Brunswick, Canada 395
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 395
Nova Scotia, Canada 396
Ontario, Canada 396
Prince Edward Island, Canada 396
Quebec, Canada 397
Saskatchewan, Canada 397
Chapter 25: Ten Greatest Travel Gadgets 399
Smartphone 399
NOAA Weather Radio 401
Dedicated Hotspot Device 401
RV-Specific GPS Device 402
Digital Tire-Pressure Gauge 403
Multimeter 403
Rechargeable Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner 404
CB Radio 404
Small Oil-Filled Electric Heater 405
Emergency Signs and Lights 405
Appendix: Quick Concierge 407
Index 415
Chapter 1: All the Best Reasons to Take an RV Vacation 11
Counting the Reasons to RV 12
Containing costs 12
Enjoying maximum convenience 13
Controlling the destination 13
Finding your rhythm on the road 14
Having room for lug-along stuff 14
Being close to events 15
Bringing your pets for free 15
Changing your mind if you want to 15
Keeping it clean 16
Reaping the scenic rewards of driving 16
Keeping the kids entertained 17
Discovering Something for Everyone 17
Saving Money in a Campground 19
Finding Top Locations around the USA 21
Choosing some of the best campgrounds 22
Seeing museums that are well worth the visit 22
Stopping in national parks along the way 24
Chapter 2: Making Destination Decisions 27
Revealing the Secrets of the Seasons 27
Scoping Out Your Perfect RV Vacation 29
Part 2: Paying Attention to the Details 35
Chapter 3: Building Your Travel Budget 37
Adding It Up: Your Vacation Budget 37
Transportation 38
RV and camping supplies 39
Campgrounds 39
Food 40
Attractions and activities 40
Shopping and entertainment 40
Testing the Waters: RV Rentals 41
When to rent 41
How to rent 42
How to get the best rate 44
Taking the Plunge: RV Purchases 44
Why you should visit an RV show 45
How to deal with dealers 46
Where not to shop for an RV 46
How to finance your purchase 47
Chapter 4: Enjoying Your RV 49
Driving Your RV 49
Focusing on the basics 50
Going beyond the basics: My tips 52
Controlling your speed 54
Saving Money on Fuel 54
Detecting Gas and Smoke 55
Equipping Your RV 56
Monitoring Electrical Hookups 59
Preparing for Winter Camping 59
Furnishing Your RV 60
Cleaning Your RV 61
Outside the vehicle 62
Inside the vehicle 63
Holding tanks 64
Storing Your RV 65
Chapter 5: Settling In for the Night 67
Understanding Campground Recommendations 67
Using Campground Directories 68
Comparing Private and Public Campgrounds 70
Choosing a Site 71
Parking Your Rig 73
Hooking Up 74
Sleeping by the Side of the Road: A Good Idea? 77
Chapter 6: Meeting Special Travel Needs and Interests 79
RVing with Kids 79
RVing with Pets 80
RVing for People with Disabilities 82
RVing for Seniors 83
Joining an RV Club 84
Caravan tours and rallies 85
RV clubs 85
Chapter 7: Odds and Ends 87
Mapping the Way 87
Staying Connected on the Road 89
Cable TV 89
Satellite TV 89
Cellphones 90
Online services 91
Buying RV Insurance 91
Staying Safe and Secure on the Road 92
Carrying a Gun 93
Part 3: Exploring the East 95
Chapter 8: The Coast of Maine: Lobster Land 97
Choosing Your Route 98
Planning Ahead 98
Must-See Attractions 101
More Cool Things to See and Do 106
Our Favorite Campgrounds 108
Good Eats 111
Lobster central 111
More than lobster: Markets and meals 114
Fast Facts 115
Chapter 9: Western New York: Cooperstown to Niagara Falls 117
Choosing Your Route 118
Planning Ahead 119
Must-See Attractions 121
More Cool Things to See and Do 125
Our Favorite Campgrounds 127
Good Eats 130
The full-meal deal 130
Nibbles along the way 132
Fast Facts 133
Chapter 10: The Blue Ridge Mountains: Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway 135
Choosing Your Route 136
Planning Ahead 137
Must-See Attractions 138
More Cool Things to See and Do 141
Our Favorite Campgrounds 143
Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds 144
Great Smoky Mountains National Park campgrounds 145
Shenandoah National Park campgrounds 146
Good Eats 147
Shopping along the Way 149
Fast Facts 150
Chapter 11: The Gulf Coast: Tallahassee to New Orleans 151
Choosing Your Route 152
Planning Ahead 153
Must-See Attractions 156
More Cool Things to See and Do 159
Our Favorite Campgrounds 161
Good Eats 163
Seafood markets 163
More markets 164
Snacks and full-meal deals 165
Fast Facts 166
Chapter 12: The Natchez Trace: Natchez to Nashville 167
Choosing Your Route 168
Planning Ahead 169
Must-See Attractions 170
More Cool Things to See and Do 173
Our Favorite Campgrounds 175
Good Eats 178
Shopping along the Way 181
Fast Facts 182
Part 4: Discovering Mid-America 183
Chapter 13: Texas Hill Country: Bluebonnets and Barbecue 185
Choosing Your Route 186
Planning Ahead 187
Must-See Attractions 188
More Cool Things to See and Do 192
Our Favorite Campgrounds 194
Good Eats 196
Barbecue joints 197
Beyond barbecue: Old-timey good eats 200
Fast Facts 201
Chapter 14: The Heart of Ohio: A Circle around Circleville 203
Choosing Your Route 204
Planning Ahead 205
Must-See Attractions 206
More Cool Things to See and Do 212
Our Favorite Campgrounds 214
Good Eats 216
Meals of chili, sauerkraut, and Amish cooking 216
Snacks of chocolate, cheese, and ice cream 218
Shopping along the Way 219
Fast Facts 220
Chapter 15: Northern Minnesota: Paul Bunyan Country 221
Choosing Your Route 222
Planning Ahead 223
Must-See Attractions 224
More Cool Things to See and Do 228
Our Favorite Campgrounds 230
Good Eats 233
Shopping along the Way 234
Fast Facts 235
Chapter 16: Lake Superior Circle Tour 237
Choosing Your Route 238
Planning Ahead 239
Must-See Attractions 240
More Cool Things to See and Do 243
Our Favorite Campgrounds 244
Good Eats 247
Fast Facts 248
Chapter 17: The Ozarks and Branson: Hot Springs to Springfield 251
Choosing Your Route 252
Planning Ahead 253
Must-See Attractions 254
More Cool Things to See and Do 257
Our Favorite Campgrounds 260
Good Eats 263
Fast Facts 266
Part 5: Seeing the West 267
Chapter 18: Montana and Wyoming: Tracking Buffalo Bill 269
Choosing Your Route 270
Planning Ahead 270
Must-See Attractions 273
More Cool Things to See and Do 278
Our Favorite Campgrounds 280
Good Eats 285
Fast Facts 286
Chapter 19: New Mexico: Billy the Kid Meets E.T 287
Choosing Your Route 288
Planning Ahead 289
Must-See Attractions 290
Carlsbad Caverns 291
More Cool Things to See and Do 296
Our Favorite Campgrounds 298
Good Eats 300
Shopping along the Way 303
Fast Facts 303
Chapter 20: The Oregon Coast: California to Washington 305
Choosing Your Route 306
Planning Ahead 307
Must-See Attractions 308
More Cool Things to See and Do 312
Our Favorite Campgrounds 314
Good Eats 318
Full-meal deal 318
Regional specialties 319
Shopping along the Way 321
Fast Facts 321
Chapter 21: California's Central Coast: Malibu to Monterey 323
Choosing Your Route 324
Planning Ahead 325
Must-See Attractions 327
More Cool Things to See and Do 331
Our Favorite Campgrounds 334
Good Eats 337
Santa Maria barbecue 337
Markets and meals 339
Fast Facts 340
Chapter 22: Route 66: OK to L.A 341
Choosing Your Route 342
Planning Ahead 343
Must-See Attractions 345
More Cool Things to See and Do 350
Our Favorite Campgrounds 352
Good Eats 355
Shopping along the Way 357
Fast Facts 358
Chapter 23: ALCAN Trip: Seattle to Fairbanks 359
Choosing Your Route 360
Planning Ahead 362
Must-See Attractions 363
More Cool Things to See and Do 365
Our Favorite Campgrounds 366
Good Eats 370
Fast Facts 371
Part 6: The Part of Tens 373
Chapter 24: More than Ten Cool Places to Visit in the United States and Canada 375
Alabama 376
Alaska 376
Arizona 376
Arkansas 377
California 377
Colorado 377
Connecticut 378
Delaware 378
Florida 379
Georgia 379
Hawaii 380
Idaho 380
Illinois 380
Indiana 381
Iowa 381
Kansas 382
Kentucky 382
Louisiana 382
Maine 383
Maryland 383
Massachusetts 383
Michigan 384
Minnesota 385
Mississippi 385
Missouri 385
Montana 386
Nebraska 386
Nevada 386
New Hampshire 387
New Jersey 387
New Mexico 387
New York 388
North Carolina 388
North Dakota 389
Ohio 389
Oklahoma 390
Oregon 390
Pennsylvania 390
Rhode Island 390
South Carolina 391
South Dakota 391
Tennessee 391
Texas 392
Utah 392
Vermont 392
Virginia 393
Washington 393
West Virginia 393
Wisconsin 394
Wyoming 394
Alberta, Canada 394
British Columbia, Canada 394
Manitoba, Canada 395
New Brunswick, Canada 395
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 395
Nova Scotia, Canada 396
Ontario, Canada 396
Prince Edward Island, Canada 396
Quebec, Canada 397
Saskatchewan, Canada 397
Chapter 25: Ten Greatest Travel Gadgets 399
Smartphone 399
NOAA Weather Radio 401
Dedicated Hotspot Device 401
RV-Specific GPS Device 402
Digital Tire-Pressure Gauge 403
Multimeter 403
Rechargeable Battery-Powered Vacuum Cleaner 404
CB Radio 404
Small Oil-Filled Electric Heater 405
Emergency Signs and Lights 405
Appendix: Quick Concierge 407
Index 415
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