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Most RVs can’t be parked overnight in parking lots when you’re traveling. Most good parks that accept RVs book up quickly during popular holidays. So, what’s your first priority when you’re planning a trip? Right here, we’ll help you find great camping spots, and like-minded campers to travel with too.

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RV Clubs

There are many RV clubs and associations: national, regional, state. Club websites have many resources to assist members with planning and enjoyable travel. Most club memberships are inexpensive so consider joining more than one. Here are a few national clubs:

Good Sam Club—$19/year
Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA)—Dues and initiation fee are $45 for first year, dues are $35 per year thereafter. Limited to motorhome owners only.

The following sites provide links to more clubs:

RV Owner Clubs

There is at least one owner club for every make of RV. Some clubs focus on a single model RV. Here's the rvNetLinx page for RV Owners Clubs. You can also find clubs by entering the make of the RV and the words “club” and “association” in your favorite search engine.

Campgrounds

Find RV friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the US using these sites.

Go Camping America provides a directory of RV parks and campgrounds that are members of the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC).
Go RVing provides a directory of RV parks and campgrounds, other directories, and a campground locator.

Campground memberships and discount camping clubs are also available.

For more resources check out these directories which contain RV related links organized by category:

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RV Buying Guide

Developing an RV Budget

What Type And Size RV

New Or Used?

Safe and Reliable?

Getting the Best Financing

Negotiating and Getting The Best Price

Registration and Insurance

Safe Driving

Let's Take a Trip!

Maintaining Your RV

Available Cash Calculator

Your Available Cash is the maximum amount you have to spend on a RV. This calculator enables you to determine 1) the amount of cash a RV loan will yield and 2) the total Available Cash from all sources, including the loan, you have to purchase a RV.

If the estimated amount of Available Cash is too little for the RV you would like to purchase, you have several options: A higher monthly payment and/or a longer loan term will typically yield higher initial Loan Cash, thus increasing your Available Cash. You may also wish to consider an alternative RV that better fit your budget.

Available Cash Calculator
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This calculator is solely for informational purposes. It gives you a reasonably accurate estimate of your Available Cash. Results for your actual loan will vary based on your final rate and loan amount.