{"product_id":"rvs-campers-for-dummies-isbn-9781119790341","title":"RVs \u0026 Campers For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake yourself at home on the road\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive down by the beach one week and way up in the mountains the next? It sounds like an impossible dream, but motor-homers do it all the time.  Whatever draws you to the mobile life—adventurous domestic vacations or permanently itchy feet—\u003ci\u003eRVs \u0026amp; Campers For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you feel right at home. The book explores the key aspects of glamping-with-wheels.  Discover how it’s possible to bring beauty spots right to your doorstep without sacrificing domestic comforts like a comfy bed, private bathroom, and wholesome, healthy home cooking!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a down-home, friendly style, mobile-living veterans and husband-and-wife team Christopher Hodapp and Alice Von Kannon welcome you inside to discover everything from deciding to rent or buy the vehicle that best suits your needs to planning and prepping your first journey and then setting yourself up wherever you arrive at the perfect spot. Along the way you’ll learn how to adapt your driving skills to pilot your home on the road, as well as how to keep every aspect of it shipshape and ready for action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore your RV and camper options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStock up with the right supplies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot common problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting there is half the fun—and this guide shows you how to do it safely and in style. So, buckle up (or relax in the back) … it’s going to be a wild but incredibly comfortable ride!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with RVs and Campers 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Joining the Cavalcade of Rolling Nomads 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Surveying the Wide World of RVs and Campers 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Decisions, Decisions: Knowing What You Need 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Buying Your RV 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Fitting an RV into Your Budget 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Doing Your Homework 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Dealing with Dealers 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Adding a Tow Vehicle to Your Trailer 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Getting Hitched and the Alchemy of Weight 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Taking Your First Camping Trip 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Stocking Up on Accessories: What Your RV Didn’t Come With 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Packing for the Road 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Driving, Parking, and the Dread of Backing Up 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: The Shakedown: Your Maiden Voyage 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Setting Up Your Campsite 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Understanding How Your RV Works 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Electrical Systems 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Water World: The Wonders of Plumbing 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: The Propane Gas System 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Tackling Some Advanced RV Topics 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Storage and Old Man Winter 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Tow, Tow, Tow Your Toad: Towing Your Car Behind Your Motorhome 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Boondocking and Living off the Grid 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Potential RV Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Smartphone Apps You Can’t Live Without 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Great Attractions Just off the Highway 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Hodapp\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAlice Von Kannon\u003c\/b\u003e are a husband-and-wife team who’ve had a lifelong love affair with the RV lifestyle. Alice grew up with travel trailers, and Chris traveled and worked out of a motorhome for many years as a commercial filmmaker. Veteran RVers, they’ve explored 44 of the 50 U.S. states so far, staying in literally hundreds of campgrounds and parks.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake the comforts of home anywhere you want to go!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere’s no better way to explore the world than in an RV, be it a motorhome, fifth wheel, or trailer. The best parts of home — like a comfy bed and a bathroom — go with you. Plus you’ll have the freedom to go almost anywhere! But buying an RV is a major investment, so it’s wise to learn all you can about choosing and maintaining one. This book has you covered. 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