10 Essential Reads for RVers
06-30-2021
Author: in Education
Whether you’re brand new to the world of recreational vehicle ownership, or have been enjoying the trails in your home-on-wheels for years, the books we’ve rounded up below are must-reads for every RV enthusiast. From weekend trips away to extended living on the road, these books offer an entertaining wealth of hints, tips, and how-to’s to make every journey one to remember, for the best reasons.
1. The Insider’s Guide to Buying An RV – By Mark Polk
Now you’ve made the decision to buy an RV, there are many things to consider when making your purchase. The author previously spent years working at an RV dealership, and his advice is invaluable. The book covers all the choices available to you and imparts the information you need to make the best decision based on your particular requirements.
2. A Beginner’s Guide to Living In An RV – By Alyssa Padgett
With hundreds of 5-star reviews, this book is essential for anyone who has just bought their first RV and is preparing to hit the road. It covers the basics of getting set up (such as how to get online in your RV) and guiding you through every aspect of how your new vehicle operates and how to get started on your first adventure.
3. RV Cooking: Best Road Trip Recipes for RV Living And Campsite Cooking – By Louise Davidson
Author Louise Davidson cooks up a feast in this handy guide to eating well on your travels, from cooking in your RV to rustling up a meal over a camp-fire.
Graham Thomson, a writer at Ukservicereviews and Studydemic, says ‘There’s no need to sacrifice a healthy diet when you hit the highway. This book is packed with ideas to help you eat as well in your RV as you would at home.’
4. Moving Away – By Brooke Baum
For those considering transitioning to full time RV living, this book is must-read. The author uses her own experiences to offer a unique insight into the pros and cons of moving your life into your RV, and how to navigate what can be a potentially difficult settling-in period.
5. Full Time RV Finance – By Julie and Sean Chickery
Another essential read for those considering living on the road full time, this book offers practical advice on every aspect of managing your finances during your time away. It takes an accessible look at issues such as purchasing your RV, creating a budget for your new life, and at ways of bringing in an income while you’re traveling.
6. Tales from The Open Road – By Joe Russo
If you really want to get a handle on what RV life looks like, then this is the book for you – it details day-to-day living in your RV and is full of the author’s personal experiences and anecdotes.
‘If you’re looking for a warts and all account of life on the road, then this is the book you want,’ suggests Claire Bowen, a book reviewer at Simplegrad and Essay Services. ‘Russo offers behind the scenes access to his first year of life as a new RVer, and the advice he imparts is priceless.’
7. The Joy Is in The Journey: Camping Journal And RV Travel Log – By Enchanted Willow
This journal is a wonderful way to capture the experiences and memories you accrue on each trip. With sections for you to detail, for example, your route, trip highlights and campsite information, it is the perfect tool to both record your trip and gather useful information should you make the same journey again.
8. Growing Up Roadschooled – By Kelsey Henry
Kelsey Henry’s book is vital reading for parents and kids who are about to transition to a full time RV lifestyle. Henry herself was ‘roadschooled’ and shares her experiences in this book, which helps to tackle some of the many questions about how to educate while on the road and offers insights into how to overcome some of the challenges this presents.
9. Packing Light – By Allison Fallon
This memoir of the author’s own extended trip is a fascinating exploration of the extent to which we never really leave problems or set ways of thinking behind, instead taking our issues along for the ride with us. Fallon describes ways we can start to offload some of these unhelpful mindsets while on our RV adventure.
10. Garrisons in Wonderland – By Becky Garrison
The final book to make our list is written by the newly retired Becky Garrison, who recounts her first year of RV life, and it’s particularly helpful in thinking about how best to plan your trip. Easy to read, funny and warm, this gentle account of making the transition to a totally different lifestyle is full of insight and wisdom.
Let The Adventure Begin
Whether you are about to embark on your first RV journey, or your hundredth, there is something on our list for everyone. So all that’s left to do is choose your route, pack your things, and begin your adventure.
Lauren Groff is a content writer at Assignment Services and Top Canadian Writers, and an editor at Student Writing Services. She writes book reviews, and also extensively about travel. Lauren has two children and enjoys traveling the country in her RV.
1. The Insider’s Guide to Buying An RV – By Mark Polk
Now you’ve made the decision to buy an RV, there are many things to consider when making your purchase. The author previously spent years working at an RV dealership, and his advice is invaluable. The book covers all the choices available to you and imparts the information you need to make the best decision based on your particular requirements.
2. A Beginner’s Guide to Living In An RV – By Alyssa Padgett
With hundreds of 5-star reviews, this book is essential for anyone who has just bought their first RV and is preparing to hit the road. It covers the basics of getting set up (such as how to get online in your RV) and guiding you through every aspect of how your new vehicle operates and how to get started on your first adventure.
3. RV Cooking: Best Road Trip Recipes for RV Living And Campsite Cooking – By Louise Davidson
Author Louise Davidson cooks up a feast in this handy guide to eating well on your travels, from cooking in your RV to rustling up a meal over a camp-fire.
Graham Thomson, a writer at Ukservicereviews and Studydemic, says ‘There’s no need to sacrifice a healthy diet when you hit the highway. This book is packed with ideas to help you eat as well in your RV as you would at home.’
4. Moving Away – By Brooke Baum
For those considering transitioning to full time RV living, this book is must-read. The author uses her own experiences to offer a unique insight into the pros and cons of moving your life into your RV, and how to navigate what can be a potentially difficult settling-in period.
5. Full Time RV Finance – By Julie and Sean Chickery
Another essential read for those considering living on the road full time, this book offers practical advice on every aspect of managing your finances during your time away. It takes an accessible look at issues such as purchasing your RV, creating a budget for your new life, and at ways of bringing in an income while you’re traveling.
6. Tales from The Open Road – By Joe Russo
If you really want to get a handle on what RV life looks like, then this is the book for you – it details day-to-day living in your RV and is full of the author’s personal experiences and anecdotes.
‘If you’re looking for a warts and all account of life on the road, then this is the book you want,’ suggests Claire Bowen, a book reviewer at Simplegrad and Essay Services. ‘Russo offers behind the scenes access to his first year of life as a new RVer, and the advice he imparts is priceless.’
7. The Joy Is in The Journey: Camping Journal And RV Travel Log – By Enchanted Willow
This journal is a wonderful way to capture the experiences and memories you accrue on each trip. With sections for you to detail, for example, your route, trip highlights and campsite information, it is the perfect tool to both record your trip and gather useful information should you make the same journey again.
8. Growing Up Roadschooled – By Kelsey Henry
Kelsey Henry’s book is vital reading for parents and kids who are about to transition to a full time RV lifestyle. Henry herself was ‘roadschooled’ and shares her experiences in this book, which helps to tackle some of the many questions about how to educate while on the road and offers insights into how to overcome some of the challenges this presents.
9. Packing Light – By Allison Fallon
This memoir of the author’s own extended trip is a fascinating exploration of the extent to which we never really leave problems or set ways of thinking behind, instead taking our issues along for the ride with us. Fallon describes ways we can start to offload some of these unhelpful mindsets while on our RV adventure.
10. Garrisons in Wonderland – By Becky Garrison
The final book to make our list is written by the newly retired Becky Garrison, who recounts her first year of RV life, and it’s particularly helpful in thinking about how best to plan your trip. Easy to read, funny and warm, this gentle account of making the transition to a totally different lifestyle is full of insight and wisdom.
Let The Adventure Begin
Whether you are about to embark on your first RV journey, or your hundredth, there is something on our list for everyone. So all that’s left to do is choose your route, pack your things, and begin your adventure.
Lauren Groff is a content writer at Assignment Services and Top Canadian Writers, and an editor at Student Writing Services. She writes book reviews, and also extensively about travel. Lauren has two children and enjoys traveling the country in her RV.
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