Tips on RV

Things on this page are fragmentary and immature notes/thoughts of the author. Please read with your own judgement!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O-IODLU5pc

https://weretherussos.com/class-b-rv-manufacturers-list-camper-vans/

Modern RV Trailers¶

• Evotrex PG5

• Pebble Flow

• Skydream camping trailer

General Tips on Camping¶

1. Watch weather. Avoid flood. Don’t be too close to river.

2. 10 Camping Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life!

Tips and Traps¶

1. For rentals, Class B/B+ (best with top popups) or small class C RVs are good choices. Class A RVs are too challenge to drive. For owning an RV, pickup + truck camper / fifth wheel / trailer are good options.

Good Features to Have¶

1. auto jacks & auto leveling

2. diesel heater

3. AC

Towing Capability¶

• Don’t let TRAILER SWAY Happen to Your RV! 😱Trailer Towing & Weight Limits Explained

Trailer Dolly¶

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0r16IfWlsE

RV Rental¶

• CampStar

  • corporate discount available

• Outdoorsy

• RVShare

Below are some tips for renting an RV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjT9SAsH8xg

1. budget

2. what are your must-haves and what are not?

   • restroom / bathroom, size?

   • bed? --> two twin beds sounds like a good one

   • oven, propane or electric?

3. test drive

4. walk through and recording

Must-have features

1. solar panels

2. Hold 4 adults + 2 kids without issues

Some Good RVs¶

• 2024 Unity Rear Lounge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doGt6QG6VBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgaUJhZuu1U

https://www.thormotorcoach.com/blog/class-b-vs.-class-c-rvs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MazFWoBOXoY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYs0lUsSczo

The Smallest Class C RV | Tour of the Gulf Stream BT Cruiser 5210 Motorhome

Tips on RV Traveling¶

1. RV Life Pro is a great app to have.

RV Over Night Parking¶

https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/find-safe-rv-parking-over-night/

https://www.reddit.com/r/RVLiving/comments/14vhn3t/where_yall_parking/

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-safest-place-to-park-an-RV-overnight-while-traveling-full-time

Camping Host¶

https://rvlifestyle.com/what-do-camp-hosts-do/

Camping in WA¶

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https://washington.goingtocamp.com/

https://parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/reservations

https://www.seattlemet.com/travel-and-outdoors/washington-campground-reservation-permit-state-park

https://www.reddit.com/r/Washington/comments/11bqmvl/difficulty_of_reserving_a_campsite/

To Learn¶

1. How to refill propane?

2. How to refill water?

3. How to dump toilet waste?

References¶

• We didn’t expect THIS! Payload Problem Ford F350 and 5th Wheel RV (and how to avoid it)

• Why Choose a Truck Camper?! The Pros and Cons.

• 2025 Outpost 6.5 - Full Camper Tour

• Washington State Evergreen Fall RV Show

• Tacoma Fall RV Show

https://campaddict.com/motorhome-classes/

https://www.thewaywardhome.com/class-b-vs-class-c-rvs/

https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/which-type-of-motorhome-is-right-for-you-class-a-c-or-b

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzgWXJptuOg