What cars work best for this area?

After college, I want to move way out west in the mountains. I have some family who lives there and I fall in love with it all over again every time I visit.

Where I come from almost everyone had either a pickup truck or a station wagon, because there was a lot of farm land and all. I guess it really depends on where you live and what you need the car for. What kinds of cars work best in the mountains and the desert? I’m looking into buying a car now and I want to be prepared.

I’ll most likely be carrying around a lot of things (such as guitars and other random yet large items). Would camping vans work? Plus I’ll be taking a lot of road trips cross-country.

Thanks.

Best Ever RV Recipes: Good Sam Members Favorite Recipes of 2005

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The Good Sam Club’s one million members know the challenges of RV cooking. This handy cookbook compiles hundreds of the club’s favorite recipes, all of which are easily made in an RV kitchen. Featured are the savory dishes RVers love, but requiring just a few ingredients and minimal prep work; great on-the-grill recipes; and RV-friendly cooking and storage tips. Icons denote recipes that are heart-healthy or especially quick to prepare. Colorful photos, cheerful graphics, and amusing factoids make the book as enjoyable to read as it is to cook from…. More >>

Best Ever RV Recipes: Good Sam Members Favorite Recipes of 2005

What’s the best vehicle for long term travel?

I’m interested in taking an extended (months long) trip around the US without returning home until the end. Not interested in a motor home- been there and done that- but want to bring a large quantity of clothes of all types, shorts, suits, etc. Daily travel will be generally short, less than 100 miles. Will usually stay in hotels/motels but also want to bring a camp stove, cooler, tent and related gear. There will be two people traveling. I’ve looked at vans, SUVs, minivans, and sedans without reaching a conclusion. Anyone done this? Any suggestions?

Where are the best places to stay in Nelson? Where are the nicest beaches?

I will be in a camper van so I will be staying in camp grounds, I have a few days to spend in Nelson so I can go to more than one place.

The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in Florida & the Southeast, First Edition

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The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in Florida & the Southeast features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. It includes:Detailed profiles and overall quality ratings of the best campgrounds for both RVers and tent campers Complete information on rates, hook-ups, and facilities Campgrounds rated for beauty, quiet, privacy, security, and amenities The only campground series with candid ratings for quality and value Easy-to-follow directions to each campground Tips on fun things to see and do near each campground Practical advice on RV repairs and maintenance… More >>

The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in Florida & the Southeast, First Edition

What is the best van for me to buy?

I’ve always loved vans and am now looking into buying one. Thing is I don’t know the first thing about vehicles let alone vans. I am looking for something that will be easy for me to work on myself and not have to take to a professional. It has to be roomy since I plan to take it with when camping and traveling. Alright gas mileage is a plus though I do know vans are gas hogs. I’d really love something from the 70s but would be willing to sacrifice that. Also, like I said, this will be for traveling so I’ll be majorly redoing the inside. Nothing like adding a sink but I will want to be able to sleep in it if I have to. Though this will be my everyday vehicle as well. Currently there is no set budget since this probably wont happen until next year but if there is a really great suggestion that will end up costing a lot I’m still willing to wait. So, any suggestions?

The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV and Tent Campgrounds in the Mid-Atlantic States, First Edition

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The Unofficial Guide to the Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the Mid-Atlantic States features candid reviews and ratings of over 350 campgrounds in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. It includes:Detailed profiles and overall quality ratings of the best campgrounds for both RVers and tent campers Complete information on rates, hook-ups, and facilities Campgrounds rated for beauty, quiet, privacy, security, and amenities The only campground series with candid ratings for quality and value Easy-to-follow directions to each campground Tips on fun things to see and do near each campground Practical advice on RV repairs and maintenance… More >>

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Northern California’s Best Family Campgrounds: 50 Fun, Affordable, Kid-Friendly Sites

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Get back to nature with Northern California’s Best Family Campgrounds, the first photographic guide to camping with children in one of the richest natural regions in the country. This useful resource includes 50 sites, hand-picked for their exceptional beauty, accessibility, and safety for children of all ages. Author Roland De Wolk, who has taken his family to each of these gorgeous locales, presents clear directions and helpful descriptions detailing the features of each campsite. Strikingly illustrated with 150 full-color photographs, Best Family Campgrounds will help Northern California natives and visitors alike plan fun-filled, hassle-free camping trips…. More >>

Northern California’s Best Family Campgrounds: 50 Fun, Affordable, Kid-Friendly Sites