What is RVing?

Written by SeniorsResourceGuide.com Staff

RVing, basically began after the first world war, ingenuity saw that packing a tent, blankets and cooking gear into cars made mobile travel convenient. The term Tin Can Tourist was coined as drivers of Tin Lizzies ventured across the country living off canned foods and camping along the way. By the 1920's Americans were building little homes and adding them to the chassis of their vehicles creating the first Recreational Vehicle otherwise known as RV's.

By the 1930's RV's were produced with beds, dinettes, battery operated electricity and water tanks. As recreational Vehicles caught on to the public, this caused a need for more campgrounds with larger facilities.

After the Second World War, RV Manufacturing increased production as more Americans sought to be mobile and adventuresome. By the 1950's travel trailers became the towable RV's offering build it yourself kits or custom 30 ft models. Since then RV- manufacturers have developed Recreational Vehicles in all shapes and sizes.

Types and Styles

Towable RV's- Folding Camping Trailers, Conventional Travel Trailers, Truck Campers, Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailers, Sport Utility RV's and Travel Trailers with Expandable Ends.

Motorhomes- Type A Motorhomes (All the amenities), Type B Motorhomes (Camper Vans), and Type C Motorhomes (Similar to A, but over the cab sleeping).

RVing Websites- To get started with your next purchase of an RV or planning an adventure here is a listing of top RVing websites to help you with all of your RVing questions:

Everything you need for RVing: www.FunRoads.com

RVing for women only: www.rvingwomen.org

Retire in style: www.gorving.com

RV Safety: www.rvsafety.org

Rent to Buy RVs: www.rentandorbuy.com

Camping: www.accesstravelcenter.com/seniors

RVs and Boats: www.rvboatshow.com

RVing in Europe: www.transitionsabroad.com & www.reidsguides.com

Camping Recipes: www.kraftfoods.com, www.camprecipes.com, www.scoutorama.com/recipe, www.recipegoldmin.com, www.quietjourney.com/recipes

RV facts and RV Prices: www.rvia.org