Bringing Adventure
Back to RVing
Sure, you can pull your RV into a campsite, set out the camping chairs, sip on a cold one, and putter around the campground all weekend. There’s nothing wrong with that approach.
On the other hand, If you want to really get out there and explore this beautiful world, then you’re in the right place. That’s what we do here. Where the road ends is where the adventure begins…and getting the RV out there in the wild lands, where nature can be savored in all its glory, is our ultimate goal.
Sharing the Dream
Hi, I’m Will Barton, and I created this website out of my passion for the active RV lifestyle. Being a full-time RVer and boondocker, it was a natural fit. This website is where I’ll share my knowledge, experience, and adventures that come from a life on the road less traveled.
Please enjoy your stay at my “camp-site”. What will you discover? Here’s a sample…
- The RV Boondocking Guide, packed with info on self-contained wilderness camping
- Series on Sprinter RVs, the most fuel efficient motorhomes made today
- The Small RV Buyer’s Guide
- Tips on selecting and installing Solar Panels to charge your batteries
- A feature on Ultra Lite Travel Trailers
- Gorgeous wild and free RV boondocking campsites in Arizona and California
- Valuable tips on Renting an RV
- An article on RV Jobs for traveling RVers looking to get paid in paradise
- Many more articles to help you go boondocking in comfort which cover topics like: LED Lights, Dispersed Campsites, Portable Solar Panels, Water Filters, Holding Tanks, and Campfire Cooking
- 10 tips to Full Time RVing
Are you ready to dive in and take action on the road to your dreams? Great! Explore the world of RVing right here and right now!
Learn about different types of RVs, buying or renting an RV, RV values, and selecting RV insurance:
Sprinter RV, Is It The Ultimate Small Motorhome?
The Sprinter RV Guide – See what’s Good or Bad about a Sprinter Camper Van,…
Small RV Choices, From Motorhomes to Travel Trailers and Beyond
The small RV guide to travel trailers, teardrop trailers, pop-up campers, mini-motorhomes, truck campers, camper…
Sprinter Conversions: Turning a Mercedes Sprinter Into The Ultimate Camper Van
Your guide to Sprinter conversions based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. Tips on RV equipment,…
Pop-Up Campers and RV Boondocking: Wilderness Survival Tactics
Think you have what it takes to survive in the wild with a pop-up camper?…
The Sprinter Camper Van, a Review of Class B Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RVs
Which Sprinter camper van should you choose? Find out with our review of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter…
Buying Guide To Small Campers, Motorhomes, and Travel Trailers
Your decision buying guide to small campers. Things to consider before buying, how small should…
Pop-Up Campers: Choose Your Type, Choose Your Adventure
Go beyond traditional pop-up campers and tour the world of pop-up toy haulers, A-frame campers,…
The Sprinter Motorhome, a Look at Class C Mercedes-Benz Sprinter RVs
The scoop on Class C Sprinter motorhome designs, options, and floorplans. See why a Mercedes-Benz…
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van, Features and Technology
Why has the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van become such a giant success? Find out as…
RV Insurance, Protecting Your Home on Wheels
Do you need RV Insurance for your motorhome or travel trailer? Find out here and…
How to Rent an RV, Your Ultimate Guide to RV Rentals
Learn the RV rental ropes so you can lasso your dream vacation. Explore RV rental…
NADA RV Values: The Price is Right, or is it?
Get the most out of using the free NADA RV online services, Calculate RV values…
Sprinter RV Manufacturers, The Dream Maker Directory
Who makes Sprinter RVs? Find out here. Meet the makers of Class A, Class B,…
Pop-Up Camper Manufacturers From A to Z
Full list of pop-up camper manufacturers including traditional, toy hauler, off-road, lightweight, A-frame, motorcycle, and…
Rent a Motorhome, Your Complete Guide to All Types of Motorhome Rentals
Before you rent a motorhome learn what features to look for, how to choose a…
Small RV Manufacturers, The Adventure Makers
Find out who makes small RVs from Small Travel Trailers, Small Motorhomes, Truck Campers, Pop-Up…
5th Wheel Toy Hauler: Guide to RV Adventure, Garage Included
Take the toys, and a whole lot more, with a 5th wheel toy hauler, the…
Ultra-Lite Travel Trailers, Guide to Lightweight RVing
Ultra-lite travel trailers equal half the weight and twice the fun! See what all the…
Explore the Pop-Up Camper, the Small RV That’s Big on Fun!
The pop-up camper guide to features, the good & bad, setting up a pop-up trailer…
Sprinter RV Boondocking and 4X4 Conversions
Sprinter RV Boondocking, 4X4 Sprinter Conversions, Tires, and more! Say goodbye to lame campgrounds and…
Go Boondocking
Leave the campgrounds behind and immerse yourself in nature
Free your RV (and yourself!) with articles on boondocking, solar panels, holding tanks, led lights, and more:
Dispersed Camping on Public Lands, It’s Wild and Free!
Dispersed camping on National Forest and BLM land is free of charge…and free of noisy…
RV Solar Panels, Your Boondocking Battery Charger
How to choose the best RV solar panels and calculate just how much power you…
Choosing The Best RV Solar Charge Controller For Your Solar Panels
How to choose an RV solar charge controller that will maximize the battery charging capabilities…
RV Holding Tanks, Tips & Tricks to Waste Water Storage
Master RV Holding Tanks like a pro. We discuss RV boondocking, portable holding tanks, holding…
RV Boondocking, Guide to Camping without Campground Hookups
Go RV boondocking and leave the crowds behind. We’ll talk about camping on public lands,…
RV LED Lights, Conserve Battery Power & Camp Longer
Learn all about RV LED lights – advantages and disadvantages, color temperature, brightness, and how…
Freezer to Fridge Conversion, Make a Super-Efficient Solar Powered RV Refrigerator
Learn how to make a super-efficient low-cost refrigerator that works off-grid and runs 100% off…
Portable Solar Panels, Power Up Anywhere Under the Sun
Guide to choosing the best portable solar panels for camping, hiking, backpacking, biking, and more…
RV Solar Panel Angle, Tilting Your Solar Panels for Maximum Power Output
How to adjust your RV solar panel angle depending on the time of year. Learn…
Ready Your Rig
Whip your RV into shape before you hit the road to adventure
Learn about repairing your RV roof, choosing and replacing RV windows, RV storage and covers, water filters, and water heaters:
RV Window Replacement, Installing New Camper Windows
A step-by-step guide to removing your old RV windows and installing new ones.
RV Roof Repair, Fix Your EPDM Rubber Roof the Easy Way
RV Roof Repair options such as patch kits, roof repair tape, spray-on rubber, and RV…
Travel Trailer Covers: Choosing the Best Protection for Your RV
We help you pick the right travel trailer cover. Learn about universal fit covers, custom…
Guide to RV Windows, It’s All About the Glass
Your guide to RV window types, single and double pane windows, tinting, and camper window…
RV Water Filters Demystified
See what types of RV water filters are best, learn about NSF filter ratings, canister…
RV Water Heater Guide to Types, Parts, Electric Conversions & More
Learn about RV water heater types, Atwood and Suburban water heaters, tankless water heaters, RV…
RV Life
Your guide to living the good life
Start living your dream with articles on full-time RVing, RV jobs, the Good Sam Club, and campfire cooking:
Campfire Cooking, Great Fun and Great Food in the Great Outdoors
Explore campfire cooking techniques to try on your next camping trip, from simple to sublime…
RV Jobs – Guide to Working and Traveling in Your RV
How to find RV Jobs at resorts, national parks, national forests, state parks, amusement parks,…
Good Sam RV Club, Hard to Keep a Secret
If you go RVing, sooner or later you’re going to hear about the Good Sam…
Full-Time RVing, 10 Tips to the Good Life
Full-Time RVing…the life of a freewheeling gypsy discovering new adventures at every turn. Yes, it…
Wild Campsites
Bring wilderness to your doorstep
Find wild and free campsites on public lands. This is just a sampling of campsites. View more here.
Bixler Mountain And Bill Williams Mountain
There’s plenty of adventure to be found at Bixler Mountain and Bill Williams Mountain in…
Joshua Tree National Park
This is a convenient place to camp when visiting Joshua Tree National Park in southern…
Tuttle Creek Campground
Tuttle Creek Campground is situated in a high desert along the icy cold waters of…
Cinder Hills OHV Area
Cinder Hills OHV Area near Flagstaff, Arizona is the place to camp if you’ve got…
Alabama Hills
Camping in the Alabama Hills is like living in a science fiction movie or western…
Pumphouse Wash
Pumphouse Wash is an east branch of Oak Creek Canyon located about halfway between Flagstaff…
Big River
Big River is located in the Mojave Desert along the west bank (California side) of…
Harquahala Mountains
The Harquahala Mountains are the tallest mountains in southwestern Arizona. There is a 4-wheel drive…
Nevada Telephone Cove
Free camping on the beach…now that should raise an eyebrow! The Nevada Telephone Cove camping…
Turtle Mountains
The Turtle Mountains are located in southeastern California, 20 miles southwest of Lake Havasu as…
Ocotillo Wells SVRA
If you’re looking for wild & free camping, welcome to Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation…
Kelly Canyon
Kelly Canyon is a convenient and cool place to camp among lovely ponderosa pines near…
Gibraltar Mountain
What a great campsite with Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness to the northwest and Cactus Plain Wilderness…
Borrego Springs
Borrego Springs, in Southern California between San Diego and the Salton Sea, is completely surrounded…
Kendrick Mountain
Kendrick Mountain rises along the border between the Coconino National Forest and the Kaibab National…
Rocky Park
At 6,700 feet, Rocky Park is a great place to beat the desert heat. The…
Red Tank Draw
Red Tank Draw ranks up there as one of the most beautiful camping areas I’ve…
Vulture Mountains
The Vulture Mountains are located in central Arizona near the town of Wickenburg. There’s an…
West Clear Creek
West Clear Creek Wilderness is truly an Arizona treasure. The creek lives up to its…
La Posa South LTVA, Quartzsite
Quartzsite, Arizona must be the RV boondocking capital of the world. Nowhere else have I…
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