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:
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…
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van, Features and Technology
Why has the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van become such a giant success? Find out as…
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…
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,…
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…
Sprinter RV Manufacturers, The Dream Maker Directory
Who makes Sprinter RVs? Find out here. Meet the makers of Class A, Class B,…
Small RV Manufacturers, The Adventure Makers
Find out who makes small RVs from Small Travel Trailers, Small Motorhomes, Truck Campers, Pop-Up…
Buying Guide To Small Campers, Motorhomes, and Travel Trailers
Your decision buying guide to small campers. Things to consider before buying, how small should…
Sprinter RV Boondocking and 4X4 Conversions
Sprinter RV Boondocking, 4X4 Sprinter Conversions, Tires, and more! Say goodbye to lame campgrounds and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
RV Insurance, Protecting Your Home on Wheels
Do you need RV Insurance for your motorhome or travel trailer? Find out here and…
Sprinter RV: Is It The Ultimate Small Motorhome?
The Sprinter RV Guide – See what’s Good or Bad about a Sprinter Camper Van,…
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…
Ultra-Lite Travel Trailers, Guide to Lightweight RVing
Ultra-lite travel trailers equal half the weight and twice the fun! See what all the…
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…
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:
RV Solar Panels, Your Boondocking Battery Charger
How to choose the best RV solar panels and calculate just how much power you…
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…
RV LED Lights, Conserve Battery Power & Camp Longer
Learn all about RV LED lights – advantages and disadvantages, color temperature, brightness, and how…
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 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…
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 Holding Tanks, Tips & Tricks to Waste Water Storage
Master RV Holding Tanks like a pro. We discuss RV boondocking, portable holding tanks, holding…
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…
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…
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 Water Filters Demystified
See what types of RV water filters are best, learn about NSF filter ratings, canister…
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…
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…
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 Storage Facilities, Guide to Storing your Motorhome or Travel Trailer
Thinking about an RV storage facility? Get tips on important features, indoor storage, outdoor storage,…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
Kelly Canyon, Flagstaff, Arizona | Camping
Kelly Canyon is a convenient and cool place to camp among lovely ponderosa pines near…
Tuttle Creek Campground, Lone Pine, California | Camping
Tuttle Creek Campground is situated in a high desert along the icy cold waters of…
Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona | Camping
Walnut Canyon National Monument is east of Flagstaff, Arizona and has beautiful cliff dwellings in…
Gibraltar Mountain, Parker, Arizona | Camping
What a great campsite with Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness to the northwest and Cactus Plain Wilderness…
Arroyo Salado Campground, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California | Camping
Arroyo Salado Campground is an exciting place to camp among beautiful sandstone hills below the…
Harquahala Mountains, Arizona | Camping
The Harquahala Mountains are the tallest mountains in southwestern Arizona. There is a 4-wheel drive…
Big River, Colorado River, California | Camping
Big River is located in the Mojave Desert along the west bank (California side) of…
Sedona, Arizona | Camping
There are so many trails to explore around Sedona, Arizona that it would take several…
Bixler Mountain and Bill Williams Mountain, Arizona | Camping
There’s plenty of adventure to be found at Bixler Mountain and Bill Williams Mountain in…
Black Hills, Arizona | Camping
The Black Hills in central Arizona are more than just “hills”. This is a large…
Walker Hill, Flagstaff, Arizona | Camping
Walker Hill is in northern Arizona northwest of Flagstaff and north of Bellemont. It sits…
Priest Draw, Flagstaff, Arizona | Camping
Priest Draw is a small and shallow canyon about 7 miles south of Flagstaff, Arizona…
Saddle Mountain, Tonopah, Arizona | Camping
Saddle Mountain is a prominent feature of the Sonoran Desert landscape. It is located about…
Wing Mountain, Flagstaff, Arizona | Camping
A gorgeous forest, picturesque meadows, and colorful volcanic cinders make Wing Mountain northwest of Flagstaff,…
Borrego Springs, California | Camping
Borrego Springs, in Southern California between San Diego and the Salton Sea, is completely surrounded…
La Posa South LTVA, Quartzsite, Arizona | Camping
Quartzsite, Arizona must be the RV boondocking capital of the world. Nowhere else have I…
Fossil Falls, California | Camping
At Fossil Falls, wind and water have sculpted a 20,000 year old lava flow into…
Vulture Mountains, Wickenburg, Arizona | Camping
The Vulture Mountains are located in central Arizona near the town of Wickenburg. There’s an…
Lake Havasu, Arizona | Camping
Welcome to Lake Havasu, a sparkling jewel in the hot desert straddling southern California and…
Turtle Mountains, California | Camping
The Turtle Mountains are located in southeastern California, 20 miles southwest of Lake Havasu as…
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