The Motorhome Diaries

The Motorhome Diaries

Author: Gwen Harlow

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-01-07

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1445251027

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A diary of motorhome journeys from 1997 to 2009 with full colour photographs.


Living the RV Life

Living the RV Life

Author: Marc Bennett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-11-20

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1507208995

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Whether you’re downsizing or thrill-seeking—or anything in between—find out if the RV lifestyle is right for you, and learn how to transition from a life of traditional home-ownership to one on the road. Do you love traveling? Meeting new people and seeing new places? Are you craving a life that feels meaningful and new? The RV lifestyle could be the answer. Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road—for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic vehicle maintenance, legal and government considerations—and much more! Written in a light and an easy-to-understand style, Living the RV Life is your bible to living a mobile life.


The Motorhome Touring Handbook

The Motorhome Touring Handbook

Author: Julie Buckley

Publisher: OurTour Blog

Published: 2020-02-09

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1718182570

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Feel the unrivalled freedom of travelling the UK and Europe in a motorhome, RV or campervan! From the authors of the ourtour.co.uk travel blog, this book (revised for 2024) draws together hands-on practical experience built up from a decade of campervan and motorhome holidays and touring in the UK, Continental Europe and North Africa. The Motorhome Touring Handbook aims to quickly build your knowledge and confidence, providing more and more information via three parts: Part 1 covers choosing and buying a motorhome, and touring the UK. Part 2 moves on to your first trip abroad. Part 3 takes you on the big one - the year-long tour of Europe. The topics included range from: - Helping decide which type of motorhome is best for you - Running through the process of checking and buying a motorhome - Taking your motorhome out on a first trip, and building a pre-departure checklist - Understanding the fridge, gas, water, toilet, electricity, heating and cooking systems - Using campsites and getting to grips with motorhome etiquette - Staying legal, safe and secure in your van - Going abroad for the first time, booking and using ferries and the Eurotunnel - Understanding the implications of Brexit for European trips and tours - Driving on the right, and using defensive driving - Finding great quality, low-cost motorhome aires, stellplatz and sostas - Using the ACSI CampingCard scheme for low-cost out-of-season camping - Driving in the mountains and staying warm and safe in winter - Budgeting for a long-term tour, using real-life examples from us and fellow travellers - Advice on buying insurance - Information on the impact of Brexit on long-term European tours - Considerations for renting out a house in the UK - Suggestions for van modifications for long-term touring - Information on European Low Emission Zones (LEZs), like the French Crit'Air system, and German Umweltzonen - What to pack for a year-long tour - Travelling abroad with a pet, and the Pet Passport scheme - Using the internet in the UK and abroad from your van - Ideas for year-long tour routes, and short summaries of motorhome travel in various European countries - And lots more to help you get the very most from your motorhome, RV or campervan adventure. Happy travels folks! Julie and Jason Buckley


RVs & Campers For Dummies

RVs & Campers For Dummies

Author: Christopher Hodapp

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1119790344

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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!


The Motorhome and Campervan Book

The Motorhome and Campervan Book

Author: Sammy Faircloth

Publisher: Sammy Faircloth

Published: 2024-11-08

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1838404325

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The Motorhome & Campervan Handbook aims to address all potential queries related to choosing, purchasing, using, maintaining, and enjoying these vehicles. It is an indispensable resource for current owners and those considering the motorhome or campervan lifestyle. The Motorhome and Campervan Handbook is presented in a colourful, user-friendly style, containing invaluable advice for both potential buyers and existing owners of motorhomes and campervans. Presented in a colourful, easy to follow A5 format, (an ideal size to keep in your glovebox for easy access) the guide discusses various aspects of motorhomes and campervans, related to: ✔the different types of motorhomes and campervans available ✔buying and storing ✔preparing for trips, and choosing the right sites ✔understanding gas and electrics ✔servicing and maintaining ✔accessories, winter lay-up and much more. Spanning 14 chapters, with numerous colour photographs including: ✔Useful ‘Handy and Technical Tip’ panels throughout ✔Clear, concise advice on key points


Ultimate Journeys for Two

Ultimate Journeys for Two

Author: Mike Howard

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1426218397

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Written by the founders of HoneyTrek.com, this inspiring book reveals hidden-gem destinations and insider tips for unforgettable couples travel. In these informative pages, Mike and Anne Howard--officially the World's Longest Honeymooners and founders of the acclaimed travel blog HoneyTrek--whisk you away to journeys of a lifetime. Drawing on their experience traveling together across seven continents, they curate the globe and offer tested-and-approved recommendations for intrepid couples, bringing culture, adventure, and romance to any couple--no matter their age or budget. Chapters are organized by type of destination (for example, beaches, mountains, and deserts) to help travelers discover new places and experiences based on their interests. Each entry focuses on a specific region, getting to the essence of each locale and its one-of-a-kind offerings. The authors reveal the best time to visit, the best places to stay, and recommended activities--each with their own adventure rating to illustrate level of intensity. Special features include funny and insightful stories from the Howards' own adventures, expert advice from other renowned traveling couples, and tips to increase the romance and excitement at each destination. A large map shows every location covered in the book, and each entry has a locator map depicting the city and country. Both entertaining and informative, this book is an invaluable resource and inspiration for a lifetime of travel.


Motorhomes

Motorhomes

Author: Fiona Batten-Hill

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780709084051

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Motor homes range from the compact to the magnificent but they have one thing in common: they are a home away from home, and knowing the ins and outs of motor homes will help you make the very best of them. Motorhomes: The Complete Guide takes you from the status of beginner to the ranks of expert by revealing information gained from years of experience, allied to intensive research into all aspects of motor homing. Discover which kind of motor home will be best for you, and learn about choosing and buying your ideal one then find out how to use and enjoy it, both at home and abroad. For novices, practiced motor homers and everyone in between, Motorhomes: The Complete Guide will make an ideal traveling companion on the road to freedom. An on-board essential, it will both educate and entertain.


RV Hacks

RV Hacks

Author: Marc Bennett

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-07-13

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1507216580

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Hit the road and experience the wonders of RVing with these useful tips and tricks to make RV life easier, more organized, more efficient, and fun! Welcome to RV life! Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced RVer, these RV hacks are sure to make life on the road easier so you can worry less and have more fun. From ingenious organizational hacks (like broom holders to keep flashlights at the ready or suction cup shower organizers to corral kids’ activity supplies) to ideas for repurposing plastic bottles to make a funnel or pancake batter mixer, RV Hacks has everything you need to make your next cross-country caravanning adventure carefree.


The Camper Van Bible

The Camper Van Bible

Author: Martin Dorey

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-06-09

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1472926560

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The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or 'would die for' a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert and presenter of BBC2's 'One Man and His Campervan', delves headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans. The book covers all aspects of the camper van life, including: - Owning and living day to day with a camper van (LIVE) - Cooking and eating in your camper (EAT) - Sleeping in your camper (SLEEP) - Keeping you and your van going (REPEAT) Packed with stunning photography, and oodles of vital, definitive and authoritative information, plus some tasty recipes too, this book will be essential for both dreamers and do-ers alike. It will appeal to all areas of the market, from the Classic VW owners and the owners of modern VWs to owners of all makes of camper vans, smaller motorhomes, and the tented camper markets too. Heed the advice, drool over the pictures. Then go and do it.