Will you spend more time traveling or sitting in a campground?

How many days per year you will use your RV and the number of miles you will travel in a year's time?

What roads will you travel and where will you camp?

Do you prefer the convenience of full hookups in an RV park or drycamping in primitive campgrounds?

Is bigger better? Everyone loves the idea of more space, more storage and comfort in the larger rigs, but at the same time we all want the maneuverability and economy of the smaller ones.

If you are going to spend long periods of time at a time parked in an RV park, the larger, more spacious rig might be best. But, if you are going to spend the majority of your time in remote or primitive campgrounds, the smaller RV could be more appropriate.

There are a few more things to consider when selecting the size of your RV.

You can always add accessories. An awning shades the RV's curb-side wall and creates an outside deckstyle living area. Window awnings prevents the heat of the sun from radiating through the glass.

Solar panels use the power of the sun to charge your RV's batteries. Great if you intend to spend a great deal of your time without an electric hookup. Many RV'ers spend only two or three days at a time camping self-contained. Coach batteries are usually quite adequate for these short periods.

A generator uses about a gallon/gallon and a half of fuel an hour, its noisy and emits  exhaust fumes. But it will charge your batteries and, unlike solar panels, can create a sufficient amount of electricity to operate your air conditioner(s). Many trailer owners seem to do without a generator, but most motorhome owner prefer not to.

Leveling jacks are a wonderful convenience. Press a button and the RV is leveled and stabilized. But even with automatic jacks, it is occasionally necessary to use a board or two to bring your rig up to level.

There are variety of information sources are available for RV'ers.

Campground and/or RV Park Directory - A campground directory is a basic RV'ers tool. It provides an easy-to-follow system of maps and alphabetical listings which enable you to locate the RV parks and campgrounds in the area you want to stay.

RV Magazines - You'll be able to read about interesting places to go and things to see and do. How-to articles provide good information on improving, maintaining and repairing your RV.

RV Clubs - RV clubs offer insurance programs, emergency roadside services and discounts at campgrounds. Membership usually includes a periodic magazine with informative articles and columns. Local RV clubs schedule weekend trips throughout the year.

RV Accessory Store or Catalog - Most RV accessory stores will have a magazine and book rack. RV accessory catalogs also offer books and will keep you abreast of the latest in accessories and gadgets.

Computer Internet Websites - A little "surfing" and you will find a lot of websites with information from manufacturers, dealers, campgrounds, clubs and more. A good place to start is right here at wallydocking.com

Visitor Welcome Centers - Most states provide a visitor welcome center near their borders. Look for them in rest areas as enter each state. Go inside to the counter and ask for a state road map and a state parks & campgrounds directory.