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RVs and Campers for Dummies by Alice Von Kannon and Christopher Hodapp (2021, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101119790344

ISBN-139781119790341

eBay Product ID (ePID)13050086065

Product Key Features

Book TitleRvs and Campers for Dummies

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

TopicAutomotive / Repair & Maintenance, General, Parks & Campgrounds

GenreTravel, Transportation

AuthorAlice Von Kannon, Christopher Hodapp

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight20 oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal629.226

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with RVs and Campers 7 Chapter 1: Joining the Cavalcade of Rolling Nomads 9 Chapter 2: Surveying the Wide World of RVs and Campers 25 Chapter 3: Decisions, Decisions: Knowing What You Need 55 Part 2: Buying Your RV 73 Chapter 4: Fitting an RV into Your Budget 75 Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework 85 Chapter 6: Dealing with Dealers 99 Chapter 7: Adding a Tow Vehicle to Your Trailer 111 Chapter 8: Getting Hitched and the Alchemy of Weight 127 Part 3: Taking Your First Camping Trip 139 Chapter 9: Stocking Up on Accessories: What Your RV Didn't Come With 141 Chapter 10: Packing for the Road 159 Chapter 11: Driving, Parking, and the Dread of Backing Up 173 Chapter 12: The Shakedown: Your Maiden Voyage 193 Chapter 13: Setting Up Your Campsite 209 Part 4: Understanding How Your RV Works 227 Chapter 14: Electrical Systems 229 Chapter 15: Water World: The Wonders of Plumbing 247 Chapter 16: The Propane Gas System 279 Chapter 17: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 301 Part 5: Tackling Some Advanced RV Topics 313 Chapter 18: Storage and Old Man Winter 315 Chapter 19: Tow, Tow, Tow Your Toad: Towing Your Car Behind Your Motorhome 333 Chapter 20: Boondocking and Living off the Grid 343 Part 6: The Part of Tens 357 Chapter 21: Ten Potential RV Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them 359 Chapter 22: Ten Smartphone Apps You Can't Live Without 369 Chapter 23: Ten Great Attractions Just off the Highway 375 Index 383

SynopsisMake yourself at home on the road Live 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-- RVs & Campers For Dummies 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! In 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. Explore your RV and camper options Stock up with the right supplies Get a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle Troubleshoot common problems Getting 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!, Make yourself at home on the road Live 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-- RVs & Campers For Dummies 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 In 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. Explore your RV and camper options Stock up with the right supplies Get a snapshot of the mobile home lifestyle Troubleshoot common problems Getting 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

LC Classification NumberTL298