We were planning a visit to a relatives house, one to which we’ve been but I had forgotten exactly which road to turn on to get there. We would be taking our 5th-wheel trailer, as we’d be camping at their homestead.

The Find > Address answer in my GPS was ambiguous. I wanted solid confirmation that we would be going to the correct place. What to do?

Google Earth to the rescue! I opened Google Earth and quickly found the location. Then, I placemarked the location. (Add > Placemark) Once the placemark pin was inserted, I right clicked on the pin, went to Properties, and read off and wrote down the latitude and longitude.

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If mountains are your thing, Utah is hard to beat. RV lodgings in Utah are generally clean and of high quality. Here are some highlights.

A great state for camping, Utah has it all for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. From the Great Salt Lake to the Wasatch Mountains, the terrain in this state is both variable and unique. There are also canyons to be explored here, such as Bryce Canyon, and many miles of forested areas for hiking, wildlife watching and enjoying the view. Salt Lake City offers nighttime activities as well as cultural events and locations like museums and more. The RV lodgings in Utah offer travelers through this area a great place to stay and enjoy all that the wilderness here has to offer.

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It’s always a pleasant adventure to drive down in your RV across the open roads and enjoy the natural beauty to your hearts content. RVs have become an indispensable item for people who love to embark on long journeys to the wildernesses and great outdoors. Indeed it is much better than the boring journeys in your cold old car – its so much fun to enjoy the comforts of home while traveling across scenic locations fro your dream vacation. However, one of the major challenges that are faced by all RV owners is to drive safely and successfully on open roads.

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If you’re thinking about getting into motorhoming for the first time, you might be wondering what type of motorhome you should choose - after all, motorhomes come in all sizes; from small vans to large coaches.

So how do you choose?

Five Steps to the Right Motorhome

1. How many berths [beds] do you need?

This is absolutely non-negotiable and must be got right. Remember a double bed counts as two berths and some beds are really only designed for children, so take note of each berth’s dimensions.

2. What facilities do you need?

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Some RVers are not aware of a potential problem awaiting them.

Here’s the problem: While driving down the road, the fabric on the RV awning comes unfurled and might damage the fabric, the awning support pieces, and even the coach. This requires your immediate attention, whether or not it is convenient for you with regard to time or location.

Not every RVer will have this experience. I was talking with Wilson Forbes, President of Loess Hills Innovations who makes the RV Awning Travel Lock, recently and he estimated that one in five RVers would experience the problem at least once during their days of RVing. I have no data with which to refute that figure and it seems reasonable.

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Buying a used RV isn’t as simple as it may seem. It can be especially difficult are you are going to be living in the motorhome or 5th wheel for any amount of time. It could be likened to buying a car and a house at the same time, except this house has wheel and goes 65 miles per hour, and this car has a stove and shower.

For this reason, it is crucial to have some great checklists to go over to ensure you find any problems there might be. Sellers usually won’t tell you each and every issue they know of. Some sellers will try to hide known problems. As the saying goes: “Buyer Beware”.

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A couple of years ago my wife and I decided we were going to travel the US in a semi-retired state. We kicked out the kids (all over 21), sold our home and purchased an RV. Well live situations change and we didn’t get on the road, at least not yet. We ended up staying in the area and taking full time jobs. But we decided at the time to stay in the RV as full-timers.

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North Dakota is all about wide open spaces under the blue sky. You will want to explore the state in a slow, casual manner, so here are some motorhome lodgings in North Dakota where you can stay.

North Dakota is the northernmost state in the Great Plains region, and the northern sister to South Dakota. Known in the late part of the 19th century as part of the “Wild West”, North Dakota is still in a state of wilderness today. The third least populous state in the United States, North Dakota offers a lot to adventure seekers who enjoy hiking and exploring northern wilderness areas – like White Butte, the highest spot in the state, and areas of the Badlands and the Great Plains. motorhome lodgings in North Dakota offer outdoor enthusiasts a great way to see this untamed state.

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A few years back I had the bad luck of going to a campsite that made my question my decision to be an RV lover. Despite all the research I had done, when I reached the campground we were headed to after a LONG day on the road, we discovered a campground that didn’t even resemble what we had been told.

The “hotel-like amenities” was more like a wooden shed. The “pool and pond” was more like a dirty lake that even the kids were afraid to enter. The “restaurant” made McDonald’s look like a 5-Star restaurant, and the noise from a near-by freeway was unbearable.

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A couple of years ago my wife and I decided we were going to travel the US in a semi-retired state. We kicked out the kids (all over 21), sold our home and purchased an RV. Well live situations change and we didn’t get on the road, at least not yet. We ended up staying in the area and taking full time jobs. But we decided at the time to stay in the RV as full-timers.

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