RVing Links

2006-04-19T08:20:00.000-07:00

Camping on Public Lands Escaping to a safe and peaceful wilderness setting – via RV – has wide appeal for families seeking a stress-free vacation. And RV camping is perfect for experiencing nature up close – with all the conveniences of home.National ParksThe National Park Service (NPS) offers 29,000 campsites in 440 campgrounds. Call the NPS at 1-800-365-2267 or visit

2006-04-13T21:22:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased the new Intel based laptop called Macbook and can tell you from experience it absolutely throws even the most recent generation of powerbooks in the water. This is an amazing machine. It is terrific for RV travelers because with Apple's new BootCamp software which allows you to install and natively boot Windows XP Home or Pro versions, you no longer need more than one

2005-04-29T17:23:00.000-07:00

On line Outdoor Resources The Gunks, Rock Climbing info for the Shawangunk Mtns. and beyond... Mountain Biking Ohio is the premier site for information on mountain biking in Ohio Smokey Bear's Official Home Page The Backcountry Home Page is a commercial information service listing many resources from the rec.backcountry newsgroup. The Climbing Archives of rec.climbing contains trip

2005-04-29T17:22:00.000-07:00

Parks and Recreation The National Park Service Homepage Rocky Mountain National Park has a page maintained at Colorado State Bureau of Land Management, The Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey The C & O Canal Trail

2005-04-29T17:21:00.000-07:00

Outdoor Magazines on the Internet Backpacker Magazine's BaseCamp site features the BaseCamp Flash News featuring daily news updates, The Weekend Wilderness Guide, and the GearFinder site - a comprehensive guide to outdoor gear product information and reviews indispensable to the country shopper.. Outside Magazine is online with articles and advertiser information. Climbing Magazine is

2005-04-29T17:20:00.000-07:00

Guides and Instruction NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School, provides extensive courses throughout the world. Their course catalog and school information is available online. On Safari, the source for safaris to Africa. Outward Bound, USA Wilderness Adventure School. The Canadian Outward Bound School maintains a WWW

2005-04-29T17:17:00.000-07:00

Outdoor Organizations and Clubs The Access FundThe Sierra ClubThe New York-New Jersey Trail Conference The Appalachian Mountain Club The Delaware Valley Chapter The Appalachian Trail Conference - Official Home PageMore Appalachian Trail Pages The Appalachian Trail Home PageGeorgia Appalachian Trail

2005-04-29T17:14:00.000-07:00

Sporting Goods / Manufacturer's Information, page 2 Leatherman PO Box 20595 Portland, OR 97294-0595 1-800-847-8665 Fax: 1-503-253-7830 http://www.leatherman.com Lowe Alpine 235 West Midway Blvd Broomfield, CO 80020 Timberlandhttp://www.timberland.com Slumberjackhttp://www.slumberjack.com Sevylorhttp://www.sevylor.com Stearnshttp://www.stearnsinc.com

2005-04-29T17:09:00.000-07:00

Sporting Goods / Manufacturer's Information Adventure Medical Kits PO Box 43309 Oakland, CA 94624 1-800-324-3517 Fax: 1-510-261-7419 http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com Alpine Aire 4031 Alvis Court Rocklin, CA 95677 1-800-322-6325Fax: 1-916-824-5020 http://www.alpineairefoods.com Backpacker's Pantry 6350 Gunpark Drive Boulder, CO 80301 1-303-581-0518 ext. 129 http://

2005-03-20T09:59:00.000-08:00

Tengo InternetTengo Interent is a company that provides WiFi internet services to RV parks across the country and even in some spots in Baja California. Check the link to see where coverage is on your planned route, and patronize those parks that provide this service to it's patrons.

2005-03-20T09:56:00.000-08:00

workamper.comOkay, you've bought the RV, but now you're working harder than ever to pay for it. Or, your RV is paid for but the cost of fuel, insurance and camping fees keeps you from using it as much as you'd like. Or, you have not bought an RV yet because you don't think you can justify the expense. Instead of working for your RV, why not let your RV work for you! Thousands of RVers known

2005-03-20T09:48:00.000-08:00

Recall Database covering vehicles, including RVs, and all customer products as well, going back to 1966. Check and see what recalls were issued for your RV or your potential RV purchases!

2005-03-20T08:48:00.000-08:00

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Recreation AreasThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides over 30 percent of the recreational opportunities on Federal lands. The Corps is the largest provider of water-based recreation with over 25 million individuals visiting a Corps project at least once each year! Corps facilities are listed below by region. Be sure to include a visit to one of these facilities

2005-03-20T08:41:00.000-08:00

For the new RV'er So you're thinking of getting an RV? Check in here for lots of great information especially for newbies. There's much to learn. Get started right here, right now.

2005-03-20T08:31:00.000-08:00

From: newrver.comIf you say "I Can Get By" you're asking for trouble By Charles Culton A week ago I was wandering through a local RV show looking at what’s new this season when I heard the four words that send shivers up and down my spine, "You Can Get By." When I hear these words I think of the many RVs I have seen destroyed and the many faces of RVers who lost control of

2005-03-20T08:27:00.000-08:00

Group provides support for women RVers An estimated nine million Americans use RVs each year, and more than half are women. Nonetheless, eight years ago, while traveling across country by RV, Zoe Swanagon and Lovern King rarely saw other women on the road by themselves. "I think part of the reason is because women don't tend to let it be known they are traveling alone, perhaps for

2005-03-20T08:23:00.000-08:00

From: rvtravel.com Read the RV Travel Newsletter A weekly online newsletter packed with news, information and advice for RVers.

2005-02-20T16:11:00.000-08:00

Camping World - RV & Camping Experts Since 1966

2004-05-01T12:54:00.000-07:00

EuroVan & Vanagon sites Significant resources The Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro Westfalia Steve Schwenk has developed one of the nicest sites on the net for Syncro owners. Highly recommended. Page d'accueil de l'Eurovan An excellent Canadian Eurovan site (in French.) This site is worth checking out for English-speakers... or use

2004-05-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

The Bus Depot 4801 Gravel Pike Perkiomenville, PA 18074 1.215.234.VWVW or 1.215.234.8989 sales@busdepot.com Bus, Vanagon, and EuroVan parts and accessories with minimal markup. The Bus Depot is set up to specifically serve the Internet bus and van community. All kinds of great stuff, including repair parts, manuals, and Westfalia

2004-05-01T12:20:00.000-07:00

What to do when things go wrong... Head leaks The water-cooled Vanagon has an unfortunate problem; head gasket leakage. This problem is especially unfortunate in that it can cost several thousand dollars to repair. This page discusses this problem, how you can avoid it, and what you can do if it happens to you. Oil Pressure

2004-05-01T12:14:00.000-07:00

2-Battery Electrical System with Charger Can't get no satisfaction For a little more than a year, I'd been using a wheelchair battery as the second battery for my Vanagon Westfalia camper. This is a fairly good solution... it fits under the driver's seat, it's sealed, and it's a gel cell, so there is no leakage. At 30 amp/hours,

2004-05-01T00:25:00.000-07:00

The Vanagon mailing list Anyone who loves Volkswagen vans should subscribe to this list. It's an endless fount of wisdom and knowledge. List History The list was originally run by Gerry Skerbitz at the University of Minnesota, then by Ron Lussier and Chris Smith at Macromedia Incorporated in San Francisco, California. Then David Marshall at Fast Forward

2004-01-01T09:25:00.000-08:00

How heavy an RV can you tow? Whether you already have a vehicle or are planning to buy one, here's how much the vehicle can tow.Bounders United: A 50-chapter group of owners of Bounder Motorhomes. RV Travel Discussion Group at MSN. Exchange information with other RVers about RV travel in the USA and Canada. Quartzsite, Arizona on DVD. Watching this DVD is the next best

2003-12-16T20:13:00.000-08:00

RV Lifestyle - Fulltiming America site with many links and oodles of information for full-time RVers.

2003-12-16T20:09:00.000-08:00

Living Fulltime in your RV - Choosing a Home Base! Are you considering RVing as a full-time lifestyle? Check this page first to see the most commonly chosen full-timer's resident states and compare their pros/cons. Also has links to those state's official government pages to get you started on registrations and licences.