Roadtrek's RS E-Trek green travel van, but at a price

Roadtrek’s RS E-Trek green travel van, but at a price

| International RVing, Lite / Green RVing, RV Types
This past week, I've been doing research on type B motor homes for an article I'm writing for Motor Matters and I ran across Roadtrek's nifty RS E-Trek--an "Environmentally Conscious" travel van. According to press material provided by Roadtrek, the E-Trek is designe
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VW Camper Van Tent ... love it.

VW Camper Van Tent … love it.

| camping tents, International RVing, Lite / Green RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites
The United Kingdom product is based on the iconic 1965 VW Camper Van. Officially licensed by Volkswagen, this life-size tent comes in a range of colors including red, blue or peppermint green. It could be said you are getting something better than a "real" VW Camper
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Truck campers, Part 6: Where to go for information

Truck campers, Part 6: Where to go for information

| Bureau of Land Management, International RVing, Lite / Green RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life, RV People, RV Types
Truck campers give RVers the experience of going where you want to go and camping where you want to camp, along with the freedom of having everything you need with you all the time. If you are interested in more information: "Talk to a few truck camper owners," advis
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2013 Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory - 1st edition

2013 Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory – 1st edition

| International RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life
 Woodall’s Campground Directory & Trailer Life RV Parks Directory have merged to form the 1st edition of the "2013 Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory” (Good Sam, 1918 pages, $25.95); On sale at RVbookstore.com for $17.91. This 1st edition pr
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Organized RV tours, Part 6 -- A sampling of RV tour companies, prices

Organized RV tours, Part 6 — A sampling of RV tour companies, prices

| International RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life, RV People
This is the final installment of a six part series on Organized RV Tours. Below is a handful of commercial RV tour operators and their contact information ... along with sample prices. Adventures Caravans (adventurecaravans.com), toll-free (800) 872-7897. Tours aroun
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Organized RV tours, Part 5 -- Potential pitfalls

Organized RV tours, Part 5 — Potential pitfalls

| International RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life, RV People
The same items that might be seen as advantages for traveling on organized RV tours to some, may appear as negatives for other RVers. Potential pitfalls - It depends on your personality and traveling style. If you are an RVer who likes to travel at your own pa
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Organized RV tours, Part 4 -- Upsides of RV caravans

Organized RV tours, Part 4 — Upsides of RV caravans

| International RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life, RV People
Full-time RVers David and Lynn Cross of Mesa, Az., have taken part in 15 caravans and rallies. These intrepid travelers put more than 95,000 miles on their 2007 41-foot Monaco Executive motor coach, visiting 49 states, 13 Canadian Provinces and Territories, and 32 Mexic
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Organized RV tours, Part 3 -- Mexico, Maritime Provinces, South Africa are 'hot' RV destinations

Organized RV tours, Part 3 — Mexico, Maritime Provinces, South Africa are ‘hot’ RV destinations

| International RVing, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life, RV People
In addition to caravans and rallies in the United States, innovated RV tour companies have expanded to include excursions through Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and South Africa. Most overseas trips include the rental of a motor home in the package price, bu
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Organized RV tours, Part 2 -- Alaska is popular RV caravan destination ... 'Adventure of a Lifetime'

Organized RV tours, Part 2 — Alaska is popular RV caravan destination … ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’

| International RVing, national parks, Pacific Northwest, RV / Camping Destinations, RV books/DVDs/Websites, RV Life, RV People
While an "RV rally" is when a group of RVers gather at a predetermined location (typically an RV park) and the tour organizers take over from there -- an "RV caravan" is where members drive their own RVs over a pre-planned route. Caravans can range from a few days o
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Campsite at BLM Hot Spring near Yuma, Mexico

Campsite at BLM Hot Spring near Yuma, Mexico

| Bureau of Land Management, International RVing, Lite / Green RVing, RV Journey 2012-13, RV Life, RV Types
We are tucked in at the Bureau of Land Management Hot Spring LTVA just off I-8, exit 131. This is a strictly boondocking / dry camping destination. Only for those who enjoy living off your tanks. Actually that's pretty much what most recreation vehicles have in comm
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