New Owners Archives - Campers and Campfires

Buying a Used Camper

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9 Areas to Check Before Buying a Used Camper

Buying a used camper is an excellent way to save money by avoiding depreciation. RVs are like automobiles in that as soon as you drive your new camper off the lot, it is worth a fair bit less than it was new on the lot. For this reason, purchasing a used camper that has been maintained properly can be a sound investment decision.

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Camping Tips and Tricks

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Tips and Tricks for Camping

We often find tips and tricks that make our camping experience more enjoyable. We would like to share our finds with you! Enjoy, and we will see you on the…

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Replacement bunk mattress

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DIY Camping: Replacing Bunk Mattresses

On our camping trip last weekend, it became very apparent that our kids had worn out their bunk mattresses. We purchased our camper in October 2017, and the kids have grown substantially over the last three years.

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Selecting the Perfect Campground and Campsite

Campsite selection is an art. There are several factors to consider when choosing a campground as well as a campsite. The choice of both your campground and campsite can make or break your entire camping trip.

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How Much Weight Can I Safely Tow? A Comprehensive Guide to Payload and Towing Capacity

Towing can be dangerous, not only for the person driving the tow vehicle, but for everyone on the road. Most vehicles can tow more than their listed capacity, but that does not mean that it is safe. Exceeding tow limits will eventually cause equipment to wear, increasing the risk that an accident may happen. A missing piece of the towing discussion is about how much weight you can tow, but how much weight you can safely stop. When pulling a camper, when you press your brakes, you are not only stopping the vehicle, but your camper as well.

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9 min

New Owners

What to Look For in Your Camper Walkthrough

A critical part of the purchasing process is the walkthrough. The walkthrough is the final step before you drive off the lot with your new camper. Going through walkthrough process serves two essential purposes, and can last a few hours.

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RV Rentals

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Renting an RV for a Social Distancing Vacation

COVID-19 and social distancing have made vacationing in an RV very attractive. RV sales have soared as people have realized that camping is the perfect way to travel and vacation while social distancing.

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Camping on a Budget Tents RVs Rentals

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How to Get Started Camping on a Budget: Tents, Rentals, and RVs

Getting started camping is easy. We recommend beginning with a tent or a pop-up camper. Pop-up campers and tents have a significantly lower investment than jumping into a large recreational vehicle. The average weight of a pop-up camper is only 2,000 pounds. You probably own a vehicle that can safely tow a pop-up camper. Many pop-up campers weigh less than a thousand pounds. The largest pop-up camper weighs about 4,500 pounds. A lot of pop-up campers have room inside to sleep, eat, cook, shower, and use the restroom.

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camper financing made simple

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New Owners

Camper Financing Made Simple

Many people who buy RVs finance their purchases. Depending upon what type of RV you are contemplating, financing may be similar to purchasing a house or an automobile. It is…

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8 min

New Owners

Negotiating the Best Deal on a New Camper

Purchasing a camper is a significant investment. You want to ensure that you get the best deal and that you save the most money when buying an RV. Just as…

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