Family RV fulltimers- Where to Get Started

Question: Where can I find advice on RV manufacturer ratings? Where can I find advice on trailer manufacturer's ratings (reviews) for quality/reliability, like Consumer Reports does auto reviews? How do we know where to start? Answer: There are numerous RV sites that let you see specifications, floorplans and user reviews.

Get the latest RV Reviews, & RV News from Roaming Times with Over 13 years of RV Reviews on Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels, Motorhomes, Class A, B & C RVs in the US & Canada. There are a LOT of forum ratings from RV owners who give open and honest feedback- positive or negative on personal experience with makes and models. You can also ask questions to the community.

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KOA Campgrounds - Over 400 camp site and RV park camping locations offer everything from basic tent sites to cabins, cottages and luxury lodging. Learn more about the KOA Difference. Honestly, I had no idea that the KOA campgrounds had so much to offer. Beyond the expected spaces for tents and trailers, there are cabins from simple to deuxe, a special rental with Airstream at numerous locations, Kaboose cabins renovated for sleeping, , swimming, sports, a much nicer vacation than I had imagined.

There are several types of recreational vehicles available that are suitable for traveling families. Fifth wheels, travel trailers, bus conversions, campers, C-class and A-class motorhomes, and even conversion vans or B-class and tents can all be adapted for full-time use. But how do you pick the right one for your family? Great information and discussion from actual families and why they have made the different choices they have- put on "must read" ahead of time!

Unless you are definitely getting a motor home or bus conversion, you need to think about what you'll be using to tow the camper. This in-depth explanation of the different categories of trucks (which will impact your choice in what you can or can't tow) is great for that: A pickup truck isn't just a pickup truck. There are Class 1s, Class 8s, Half-Tons, One-Tons, Light Duty, Severe Duty, Heavy-Duty-Light-Duty... Its gets confusing, and the distinction matters because it affects how your truck is regulated and compared to competitors. We'll start with the simplest; the US government's own truck classification system based on weight or "GVWR."

RVers share their feeback about your RVs. Review the results of the RV-Coach Network survey of RV makes and models. Has a total score number for every RV made.

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If you're thinking about joining the RV family or you're in the market for buying an RV, here are resources to first educate beginners about RVing and then to help you decide on the right make and model for your family.