camping - buying a camper
Picking Your RV or Tent It seems that no matter how we start camping – as kids with our parents or as adults – many of us take that first camping trip in a tent. Many times its under the stars in the backyard, but it seems to ignite something that turns into a passion to hit the roads, pull into a campground and set up camp. For many, the camping trail ends with some sort of RV – whether it’s a popup camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel or a motorhome. In fact, nearly 8 million U.S. households own at least one RV, according to RVIA (Recreation Vehicle Industry Association). I, like many others, began my camping trips in the yard on my grandparent’s farm. My grandma would help us rig up a “tent” that we made from hammocks and blankets or other items, or we’d put out my uncle’s puptent, and camp outside. I spent most of my childhood outside, so sleeping out there seemed natural. Luckily for me, my grandma was willing to join in the fun! But I actually began staying in campgrounds in a pop...