May 2004 -- We've assembled a masterlist of important information sources for roadtrippers, RV enthusiasts and campers alike.
Useful RV Websites
- gorp.away.com. Dedicated to outdoor recreation, scenic drives, a guide to campgrounds, and lists of information sources.
- www.campnetamerica.com. A site to locate campgrounds, parks, clubs, and RV dealers.
- www.fmca.com. Family Motor Coach Association's online guide to that organization's events.
- www.funoutdoors.com. American Recreation Coalition's site includes outdoor activities, recreation information sources, research, and statistics.
- www.funroads.com. Offers personalized RV trip planning and maps and other information.
- www.gocampingamerica.com. From National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, camping information for more than 3,100 member properties.
- www.gorving.com. A comprehensive source of RV information by the Go RVing Coalition, a nonprofit organization.
- www.goodsamclub.com. Membership club with campground discounts and other RV goods and services.
- www.koa.com. Kampgrounds of America list of its member parks and information about facilities.
- www.motorhomemagazine.com. Motor home magazine's site.
- www.rvadvice.com. Created and maintained by an RV service technician featuring basic maintenance and repair information.
- www.rvamerica.com. An RV sales and industry information site sponsored by RV News magazine.
- www.rvclub.com. An Internet gathering place for RV enthusiasts.
- www.rvda.org and www.rvra.org. How to buy and rent RVs.
- www.rvdoctor.com. A source of technical information on RV maintenance.
- www.rvia.org. A variety of information about manufacturers, retail shows, and clubs.
- www.rvusa.com. Lists RV dealers, manufacturers, parts and accessory sources, rentals, and campgrounds.
- www.trailerlife.com. From Trailer Life magazine.
- www.woodalls.com. From Woodalls Publications, a useful site providing information about RV and tent camping, from manufacturers to destinations.
- www.workamper.com. A site dedicated to helping RVers find full- or part-time jobs.
Publications For Campers & RV Owners
- Camperways, Woodall Publications Corp., 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 800/667-4100).
- Camping and RV Magazine, P.O. Box 1341, 36 N 1st St., Eagle, IL 83616 (tel. 715/373-5556).
- The Caretaker Gazette, P.O. Box 540, River Falls, WI 54022 (tel. 715/426-5500).
- Chevy Outdoors, 30400 Van Dyke Ave., Warren, MI 48093 (tel. 810/574-9100).
- Coast to Coast, 64 Inverness Dr. E., Englewood, CO 80112 (tel. 800/368-5721).
- Family Motor Coaching, 8291 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45224 (tel. 513/474-3622).
- Highways, TL Enterprises, 2575 Vista Del Mar Dr., Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 805/667-4100).
- Midwest Outdoors, 111 Shore Dr., Hinsdale, IL 60521 (tel. 630/887-7722).
- MotorHome, TL Enterprises, 2575 Vista Del Mar Dr., Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 805/667-4100).
- Northeast Outdoors, 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 800/667-4100).
- Pop Up Times, 225 Mill St., Vienna, VA 22180 (tel. 800/938-9717).
- RV Traveler, 2575 Vista Del Mar Dr., Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 805/667-4100).
- RV West, 3000 Northup Way, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004 (tel. 800/700-6962).
- Southern RV, 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 800/667-4100).
- Southwest RV Traveler, 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 800/667-4100).
- Trailblazer, Thousand Trails, Inc., 2711 LBJ Freeway, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75234 (tel. 800/328-6226).
- Trailer Life, TL Enterprises, 2575 Vista Del Mar Dr., Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 805/667-4100).
- Western RV News, 64470 Sylvan Loop, Bend, OR 97701 (tel. 541/318-8089).
- Woodall's Go & Rent...Rent & Go, Woodall Publications Corp., Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 (tel. 800/667-4100).
- Workamper News, 201 Hiram Road, Geber Springs, AR 72543 (tel. 501/362-22637).
- Workers on Wheels, 4012 A. Rainbow Blvd., Suite K94, Las Vegas, NV 89103 (tel. 800/371-1440).