RV Lifestyles | Learn to RV

Finding your community goes beyond the basics, especially when it comes to RVing.

At Learn to RV, we delve into the nuances that truly resonate, from sharing tips on the best camping spots & discussing the intricacies of RV maintenance to learning how to bake in a small kitchen and navigating internet as you travel.

Traveling in an RV opens opportunities but you can still easily cook and bake in a smaller space.

If you travel with pets many campgrounds go out of their way to make sure that your pet feels welcome, offering dog runs so your pups can stretch their legs off-leash after a long day on the road.

It's useful to know how and where to find local to you dog parks with ample room to roam, exercise and agility stations.

It's about connecting with fellow enthusiasts who share your passion and learning together.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned traveler, there’s a wealth of knowledge and camaraderie waiting for you within our community.

At Learn to RV, the friendly informative group on Facebook you are welcome to explore all these topics & more.

Join us and discover the joy of shared experiences on the open road!

There are many different memberships that help save you money for your camping addiction (err… yeah, addiction; I’m sticking with that). Each one has its perks and each one has it’s negatives. Nothing is a good deal if you don't use it.

Thousand Trails

Thousand Trails is good for 1-3 week stays most places. The parks are fair to middling. Fairly limited locations (around 80 parks around the US). Bigger buy-in depending on what membership level you’re after.

There are spin off clubs of Thousand Trails: things like Encore parks, RPI, Ready Camp Go, and EnjoyAmerica. I don’t know much about these except that they offer some kind of discounts to parks. Honestly, I have parts of this and it confuses me more than helps me.

Passport America

Passport America is good for overnight stops mid-week (typically). Their parks wildly range in quality. LOTS of locations, though. Typically Passport America can get you 15%-50% off a one or two night stay.

Coast to Coast

Coast to Coast is good for 1-2 week stays. The parks are generally vary from run down to pretty nice. Weird restrictions around holidays, as this is more of a typical ...dare we say... timeshare model. That means you have more ability to book within your homepark system.

We are premiere members of coast to coast so we are happy to help people understand it.

KOA - Kampgrounds of America

This is more of a membership "bonus card"

You receive a 10% discount on the daily registration rate at 500+ KOA locations.

A free night of camping during KOA Rewards Weekend at participating KOA Kampgrounds.

Exclusive offers and special discounts from partners. You can also earn reward points toward future stays.

RV Overnights

RV Overnights has found small businesses across the United States and Canada. They partner with amazing locations for you to experience on your travels. The hidden gems you wouldn’t otherwise find for the perfect travel layover

This includes farms, attractions, wineries, breweries, distilleries, museums, non-profits, animal rescues, and even a category for roadside BBQ restaurants.

Good Sam

Good Sam is probably the most prolific club. I don’t think there’s any set standards to their parks and, therefore, the park quality is all over the board. BUT- it’s good for a discount. The benefits to a Good Sam membership can exceed just campground discounts. You can also join as a member of the Good Sam Roadside assistance.

Family RV Association formerly FMCA

Family Motor Coach Association is a membership organization that provides benefits and used to only service to owners of motorhomes. in 2017, they opened the club up to ALL towables and are a great way to find community and connection with both bog rallies as well as local chapters.

Included in the annual membership fee of $99 is the FRVA Assist Medical Emergency and Travel Assistance Program.

Members also can save on the purchase of tires for their motorhome or passenger vehicles via FMCA’s Michelin Advantage program. Many FMCA commercial members — including RV Roofing Solutions, numerous campgrounds and RV resorts — offer discounts to FRVA members.

Harvest Hosts, Boondockers Welcome

& Escapees

Harvest Hosts is a network of farms

wineries, breweries & distilleries, golf courses,

community hosts & more that invite RVers to stay overnight. This gives Members of Harvest Hosts safe, convenient, and unique places to stay during their travels.

With the Harvest Hosts all access plan they have combined a vast host network, RV community, and exclusive perks for the road. This plan includes a membership to Harvest Hosts, Boondockers Welcome & Escapees.

Fulltime Families

Fulltime Families strives to provide education for these families as they jump into the world of RVing. We are charter members of this club having joined in 2013. Their goal is to provide opportunities for families on the road to make deep and meaningful connections with other traveling families.

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From free camping to full-service RV parks, plan every detail of your trip with confidence.

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These are my top picks but I am sure that I am missing a few. If you know or use others we would love to add them to the list!