The Essential RV Lifestyle

Back in the old days, an old rickety cart pulled by a donkey was probably the first ever “mobile” home -pun intended! In the USA the 1920s saw the beginnings of the modern Recreational Vehicle (RV) industry. The first models were trailer coaches or travel trailers hitched to another vehicle. In the 1950s mobile home manufacturers started to design and manufacture self-contained mobile homes or motorhomes. Thus in no time at all the modern RV came to be.

In the mid 20th century RVs were used mostly for a vacation trip. Camping and RV camping are two of the most popular vacation activities by the average American family back then. Camping and RV camping entailed roughing it up for campsites were not really too friendly and RV campsites were virtually nonexistent. Not today though. Campsites, in general and RV campgrounds in particular have come a long way. It is now possible to “live” indefinitely in an RV. As a matter of fact there are now a growing number of people who choose to live in an RV.

The essential RV lifestyle is evident for those who are keen in camping and traveling. For this group, the excitement of an RV lifestyle became more favorable than staying put in one location. How stimulating would it be to wake up to a new sunrise every morning?

Who are these lucky ones who have opted to enjoy an RV lifestyle? Those who prefer to live in their RV motorhomes are called fulltimers. These fulltimers are a mixed-lot. There are retirees who prefer to migrate to Asia and be called “expats” but there are also retirees who prefer to see good ol’ USA in their RVs.

Another group of RVers are individuals or families who for one reason or another decided to drop-out from what is norm and chose to lead an exciting and unconventional RV lifestyle. This group of RVers is not retirees but are working people who are fortunate enough to see the world and keep their jobs through connectivity technology available from the RV – broadband and mobile phone. Another subculture of RVers is those who live in RV parks because of their job at the campsite. Of course there are the occasional RV vacationers who are out for a few weeks of fun and relaxation in their RVs. Read the rest of this entry »

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Extra Large RV Mats: Roll Out the Welcome Mat!

You sure can have a lot of fun traveling around the country and even internationally in your RV! The world is truly your oyster when you have your home on a set of luxury wheels. You can plan your route weeks or even months ahead of time, making plans to explore places you have never seen and experience fun activities and attractions that you haven’t yet had the opportunity to enjoy in your life yet. There truly is so much that the RV life can offer you. Wherever it is you may travel, though, one thing is certain, and that is that you want to feel comfortable and right at home when you park your wheels. Extra large RV mats are one of those comfort features that you will absolutely want to have on hand!

The Welcome Mat. Extra large RV mats are one surefire way to really roll out the welcome mat for your family. Having a familiar and comfortable piece of ground underneath your feet can really add some comfort to your traveling home experience. Plus, it creates an inviting ambiance for all of those traveling friends of yours you may meet up with in various destinations, or even for those new, first-time friends you meet along the way, too!

Comfort. Nothing says “home” more than comfort, and extra large RV mats absolutely provide comfort to you, your family, and your friends, too. Without such a mat laid out in front of your RV or underneath your pop-up awning, you will have to contend with setting up your outdoor tables and chairs on the hard ground where sticks, rocks, bugs, and more inevitably will be bothersome for you. Your family pooch will even have a comfortable and clean place to lie, too! Outdoor living is just a way of life when you travel around in an RV, and these mats are a great way to make your outdoor living experience a more comfortable one.

Cleanliness. One of the things travelers most dislike about life in a traveling home is keeping it clean. With such a home, your front door transitions into your living room in just a matter of inches. You go straight from the dirty ground, up a few steps, and are standing in your living area. With this limited threshold, you inevitably have a lot of dirt to contend with. However, when you have a mat sitting outdoors in front of your door, you add a great barrier that serves as a cleanliness buffer. It really does help to limit the amount of dirt tracked indoors. Read the rest of this entry »

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