On the Road with RVers
Surf. Skate. RV.
Professional surfer Josh Kerr catches waves with his family before moving on to some awesome skating adventures.
On the water
Chart your own course
Bring your over-sized luggage
Kayaks, rafts, and canoes – oh my! RVs accommodate all your water toys
Beachy Keen
Hit the beach, build sandcastles, and ride the waves right next to your RV campsite
What's for dinner?
Reel in some real food – and cook it up in your rig
RVing On the Water
RVing near the water opens up a whole new world of activities. From kayaking to fishing there are so many things to do! With your RV as your basecamp, and the water just a few feet away, it's an aquatic-lover's dream.
Ice Fishing in Minnesota
The Salzbrun family in Minnesota go ice fishing in their RV every chance they get. While the temperatures on the 2-foot-thick frozen lake were chilly, the atmosphere inside their Glacier House RV was a snug 72 degrees.
Families That Kayak Together, Stay Together
Tommy, Polly, and their four boys are professional kayakers, navigating even the most difficult rapids in the USA. Tommy and Polly teach their kids that they can do whatever they put their minds to, whether it's on the river or in life.
A Day at the Beach
Zach and Hannah share amazing moments with their children on the beach from watching a sunset, enjoying the dunes, and playing in the waves. Family time doesn't get any better than this!
The World is Your Oyster
YouTube vloggers Kara and Nate have made their dream of full time travel a reality. In December of 2019, they achieved their goal of visiting 100 countries but they aren't done yet! Even these jet-setters know that there is a lot to offer stateside and enjoyed a memorable and very special trip to the Maine coastline.
Swimming Upstream with the Salmon Sisters
Claire and Emma, founders and owners of Salmon Sisters, a fisherman’s lifestyle brand, run their sustainable salmon fishing business from Homer, Alaska. The sisters hit the road in their Class C RV to both make pick-ups and deliveries and enjoy camping, dining on the beach with friends, and a final outdoor adventure during the last days of fall.
Hear from Real RVers
When you go to the RV, you’ll have the opportunity to figure out what works for your family and to find that freedom.
We had the most amazingly beautiful spot for the RV right by the dunes. We could look right over the dunes and see the ocean and the sunset was outstanding.
We can travel, enjoy each other, and enjoy the experience. That’s what RVing is all about.
You can't really beat the RV. It's just a much more comfortable way to travel and it's really easy to figure out. I enjoy it a lot.
On the Road with RVers
Catching the Waves
For professional surfer Jamie O'Brien, a fully-loaded RV was the perfect vehicle to combine a surfing and snowboarding trip in the Pacific Northwest.
Read
Lounge, Cook, Sleep
The bench seating teardrop trailers is often used for couch space, seating for meals, and converts to a bed for sleeping. Basic kitchens are standard in teardrops.
Roomy
Despite their exterior appearance, there is plenty of room to stretch out, cook, and sleep.
Towable
Teardrop Trailers
Teardrop Trailers
- Sleeps 2-3 people
- Light-weight, can be towed with a family car, minivan or SUV
- Basic bathroom amenities
- Basic kitchen amenities
- Can be stored in a garage
Living and kitchen area
Kitchens in fifth wheels go beyond offering full appliances and can even have a kitchen island making it seem like you are cooking in your kitchen at home.
Bunkhouse
Kids love sleeping in their own cozy spaces separated from parents. The bunkhouse is usually claimed as a fort within the first five mintues. Kids don't mind sharing a room in this setting and the conversation and fun can continue for siblings, cousins, and friends even after the lights go out.
Raised living room
The raised front section boasts a comfortable and spacious living area with large windows as well as entertainment systems.
Private Bedroom
5th wheels have ample space and are able to efficiently divide the living space and a private bedroom.
Bathroom
5th wheel bathrooms contain a full sized-shower, toilet, cabinet space and large sinks.
Towable
5th Wheel RVs
Fifth wheels often come with the same amenities as a motorhome or travel trailer but are constructed with a raised forward section that provides a more spacious bi-level floor plan. These models are designed to be towed by a pickup truck.
- Sleeps 4-8 people
- Slideouts can add three extra feet of width per slide
- Ample Storage
- Large living space & separate bedroom
- Full-sized bathroom and toilet
Full Bathroom
Space is used efficiently in class B RVs and many have full wet or dry baths.
Beyond the Basics
Class Bs offer a kitchen, seating, bathroom and place to sleep.
Motorized
Class B Motorhomes
Class B motorhomes, also known as camper vans, feature all the conveniences of a furnished motor home but are compact enough to make driving one as easy as your regular van or SUV.
- Sleeps 2 to 4 people
- Easy Parking
- Nimble & easy to drive
- Simple Bathroom Facilities
- Compact kitchen
Garage
The back of the RV drops down to create a ramp to easily access the garage for storing bikes, ATVs, kayaks, motorcycles, and other toys to bring along on the RV adventure. Some garage areas also have fold up bunk beds to increase sleeping areas while the garage is not being used.
Living area
There is plenty of space in this type of vehicle including a large living area with a kitchen, couch, entertainment system, and a full bathroom.
Private Bedroom
The larger sport utility RVs have a separate bedroom area for occupants. This can be found in travel trailers, 5th wheels and motorized sport utility RVs.
Towable
Sport Utility RVs
Available as travel trailers, 5th wheels, and Class A motorhomes, sport utility RVs are built for those who want to take motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATVs, or other motorized toys on the road with them while RVing. The back of the RV drops down forming a ramp for access into a garage area to easily store and access sports equipment.
- Sleeping capacity for up to 8 people
- Garage for storing and accessing large sports equipment
- Full-sized bathroom
- Kitchen Amenities
- Entertainment Systems
Living area
Park model RVs living areas could easily pass for the interior of a home or apartment. They often have larger doors, multiple windows and high ceilings to accommodate additional loft spaces.
Lofts the kids love
The loft area in a park model can be used as storage but is most often utilized as bunkhouse and fort for the kids. It's just enough to give kids the privacy of their own space but allows them to feel connected to the main living area.
Large Bedroom
Bedrooms in park models are completely closed off from the rest of the unit and the high cielings make it feel like a private oasis. Often equipped with a queen size bed, many are large enough to include a king size bed with plenty of closet space, cabinets, and more.
Specialty
Park Model RVs
Park model RVs, used for seasonal camping, are recognizable by their similarity in design to a home. These RVs are built on wheels so that they can be moved easily from campground to campground or around a campsite and they need to be hooked up to site electricity, sewer and water as with any RV.
- Sleeping capacity for up to 10
- Full-sized kitchen
- Large living space & separate bedroom
- Ample storage space
- Full-sized bathroom and toilet
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