Includes index.

Part 1To RV or Not To RV? -- 1 Why RV? 3 -- 2 Who RVs? 19 -- 3 Where to Stay? 31 -- Types of Campgrounds 46 -- Part 2 Choosing Your RV -- 4 World of Motorized RVs 59 -- 5 World of Towables 87 -- 6 Narrowing Down Your Choices 115 -- Part 3 Buying Your First RV -- 7 What to Buy? 139 -- 8 Art of the Deal 157 -- 9 After the Sale 175 -- Part 4 What's What Onboard? -- 10 Electrical Systems 189 -- 11 LP Systems 205 -- 12 Plumbing Systems 215 -- Part 5 Your First Trip -- 13 Towin' the Line 231 -- 14 Drive Time 253 -- 15 How Much Does Your RV Weigh? 267 -- 16 Choosing a Campground 281 -- 17 Roughin' It 301 -- Part 6 Life on the Road -- 18 Travel Planning 317 -- 19 Staying in Touch 333 -- 20 Playin' It Safe 343 -- 21 Basic Care 361.