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A family RV trip to the beach sounds like the perfect vacation… but finding the perfect place to put it in park is crucial to the trip. If you plan for a stay at Camp Gulf in Destin, Florida, though, you’re pretty much guaranteed an awesome getaway. Why? Because not every RV resort offers campsites right on the beach. Like, literally in the sand. Nope, this is not an island fantasy… this real-life Kokomo is for real!
Camp Gulf’s beachfront sites are, as they say, “as close as you can get” to the ocean, with the sand and waves right outside your door. That means incredible views of the water, 24/7. They also have other sites that aren’t on the shore— which means less sand, and a shorter walk to the solar-heated pool and activity center. Even the sites that are the furthest away from the beach are only a 5-minute walk.
Should you ever tire of the beach (which seems impossible, right?) they offer water slides, a spa pool, ice cream socials, pancake breakfasts, basketball courts, even golf cart and yolo board rentals to make your beach experience even more enjoyable. If you’re traveling with friends or family who don’t have an RV, they’re welcome as well: Camp Gulf offers cabins and a massive beach house for rent!
And even though there’s no real reason to leave the Camp, it’s a quick drive to other sandy shores like Destin Beach, Crystal Beach, and Henderson Beach State Park. The location is also near classic attractions like Big Kahunas Water and Adventure Park or even Power Up Watersports, which lets you try on a water-propelled jetpack and soar above the ocean. And, when you’re all done for the day, you can come back to your RV and rest up for the next day’s adventure!
Timothy B. ~ “I was extremely impressed with the way we were back on the road in 1-1/2 hours. The call center and tire service were great!”
Towable RV owners know that factory-installed brakes don’t always meet our expectations. The electric drum brake systems on our rigs sometimes lack the smooth and reliable stopping power we enjoy in passenger cars and trucks. After messing with our own fifth-wheel’s brake controller one too many times, we decided to take the plunge and invest in an electric over hydraulic trailer disc brake conversion for our 27′ Arctic Fox fifth wheel.
RV ownership makes it easier than ever to take your business on the road. It doesn’t matter if you’re a self-employed entrepreneur or working for a Fortune 500 corporation. If you can get online you can take your work anywhere. But before you commit to working from your home on wheels, take time to review these three RV business tips for better long-term success.
For the first couple of years of RVing it seemed I learned something new every time I pulled into a campground and hook up. Often times it was not the most enjoyable experience but a good lesson learned. Over the years, experienced RVers develop a mental “checklist” of items to inspect, clean, and prepare for when hooking up at a campground. One tip for beginners; Ask the campground host if they provide assistance for beginners.
Wearing mismatched clothing is a big no-no for most of us. But when we let our RVs wear mismatched tires, most of us don’t think twice – until something like a tire blowout happens. Don’t let a roadside emergency teach you the importance of having a matching set of RV tires with correct load range. That’s what happened to me. Several months and almost a thousand dollars later, here’s what I learned about buying the right RV trailer tires for my 2010 Arctic Fox fifth wheel.
After two trailer tire blowouts in less than a year, we knew we had a problem. Our first strategy to determine the cause was to 
At some point it happens to most of us, and when it does it’s good to be prepared. I am referring to what happens when your RV breaks down and you need to have it towed. It is important to understand the processes involved in and how to prepare both your recreational vehicle and yourself in the case of a breakdown.
At Coach-Net, your safety is their top priority. As an RV owner, you owe it to yourself to have the protection you need when you need it most. You can rest easy knowing that Coach-Net has you and your family covered.
It is a well known and obvious fact that RVs are self-contained units. However, they are not self-maintaining. What I mean by this is some people create problems for themselves when they neglect to pack some basic and/or otherwise useful objects when they set out on the road. By properly preparing, you may find that you avoid some expensive, time-consuming, or even trip-stopping repairs or maintenance.
There aren’t actually many tools that you will need on the road unless you plan on performing mechanical chassis repairs. In this case, be sure to pack a set of mechanic’s tools and never attempt repairs you are not comfortable with. For the purposes of this article, I will discuss tools for house repairs only. Purchase a reasonable quality digital multi-meter (DMM) for performing electrical troubleshooting. These are required for everything from testing fuses to measuring voltage and current. It is a good idea to also carry wire cutters, strippers, crimpers, extra wire and fuses, electrical tape, and crimp connectors at the very least.
In addition to tools, there are other items which can be extremely useful. Some of these are common items such as dish cloths, towels, and rags. Make sure to pack plenty of these, since they make cleanup a breeze and if you have a lot of them you don’t have to worry about rushing to the laundromat. The moral here is, pack way more kitchen linens than you think you need for dishes. Don’t forget to pack rags, which ensures you don’t ruin your good 
As I alluded to above, one important rule is never to encroach on another camper’s site. Entering another person’s site without being invited is basically trespassing on somebody else’s property. Always use roadways, sidewalks, or empty sites when traversing through an RV park.
The happy RVers left Kansas with their brand new fifth wheel in tow, but by the time they ascended into the Rockies, they knew something wasn’t right. With every twist and turn the truck was losing power and as the husband did his best to stay calm, he remembered what the sales guy said on the showroom floor: “Sure, your truck can pull it!” At that moment, he knew he should have done his research before buying . . .
There’s only one way to get your RV weighed properly: go to a professional RV weigh station. Many RVers think that CAT scales will do the job (and save money too), but those “platform” truck stop scales only weigh the load over each axle. That’s fine for big rigs, but the average RV weighs much less than a Freightliner and our tires are much smaller. For RVers, measuring the load over each wheel is far more critical in determining a safe load distribution.
Professional RV weigh scales can be found around the U.S. From the non-profit 
One thing that trailer owners don’t have to worry about is transportation once they set up camp. In other words, when trailer owners want to run errands or sightsee, they simply use their tow vehicle. Owners of motorhomes don’t have it so easy. Historically, the most logical choice was to tow a vehicle behind the motorhome. However, as society changes, so to do the number of options motorhome owners recognize when choosing how to commute while camping.
Eventually, we had upgraded to a late-model Class A diesel pusher and I realized it was finally time to think about towing my car behind the RV. Many people purchase commuter vehicles that can be flat-towed behind RVs so that can make use of the convenience of tow bars. However, my Prius can’t be flat-towed so I had no option but to use a tow dolly. After doing a lot of research, I decided to purchase an Acme tow dolly (
The best option we have found to get around while camping is to use our bicycles. We have purchased electric bikes, which allow us to ride for long distances, and up hills, without worrying about fatigue. We normally use our bikes in “non-electric” mode, which means we pedalthem without the assistance of the motor. If we encounter large hills or have to ride long distances, we use the motors to assist. The added benefit of the bikes is that we get great exercise and more often than not encounter great trail systems in or near the RV parks. Cycling is a great way to keep in shape, explore the world around you, engage in family activity, and simply get around!