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RV LIFE, MINUS THE JARGON

New to RVing?
So were we.

We’re Keith, Indiana and the family behind The RV Dummies: three generations who’ve lived and traveled in an RV. Plain-English tips and the rookie mistakes we made, so your first trip goes smoother, whether you’re bringing the kids or just retired.

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The RV Dummies family of five at the Bar Harbor waterfront in Maine, with islands and a schooner behind them.
Three generations. Plenty of lessons.

Hey, we’re The RV Dummies.

We don’t have it all figured out. That’s the point. Keith and Indiana both grew up with RV life, and our RV has carried three generations. We share the honest lessons and the funny mistakes so you can skip a few of your own.

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01 / START HEREYour first RV adventureMake the first steps simpler02 / MAKE A PLANTrips & campgroundsA better fit for your next stop03 / KNOW YOUR RIGMaintenance & safetyBuild a repeatable routine04 / LIVE THE LIFERV life with kids, grandkids or just the two of youSmall spaces, big memories

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TAKE A BREAK. BACK IT IN.

Can you stick the landing?

Take the wheel in our free RV backing game. Line up the trailer, mind the trees, and see how cleanly you can park.

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