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Travel local explore the United States
                                                 Windy mountain roads make for fun RV adventures

Travel local and explore the United States spectacular RV camping destinations this summer. As time goes on some States are still under strict travel restrictions and renting an RV this summer is the safest, affordable way to have a holiday, escape the city and have some adventure in your life.

Perks to RV Travel:

RV travel makes camping incredibly comfortable and convenient while fully allowing you to escape into nature. Breathe in the fresh air, take in the spectacular sceneries, spend quality time with friends and family, and have time to relax by the campfire.

travel local explore the United States

Explore the United States Safely

The experts agree that camping is the safest way to travel this year. Traveling the United States in a self-contained RV is a low-risk activity. An RV allows you to keep your distance, avoid shared facilities, and poorly ventilated restrooms. Rent an RV to have the freedom to travel, escape the city, and do so in a fashion that adheres to the social distancing guidelines. For more inspiration check out this article on Social Distancing in an RV.

Travel in Comfort

Travel safely but travel in comfort. With a bed, kitchen, air conditioner, and washroom you have everything you need for ultimate convenience while you travel. If you get tired on the road, pull over at any truck stop, and take a nap. Stretch your legs in the RV while it rains and make a snack in your kitchen on wheels. Enjoy extra creature comforts with reading lights, an audio system, and somewhere to charge your phone! Exploring the United States in an RV offers next-level comfort.

Enjoy the comfort of an RV while you explore your state

Pack Everything 

One of the best things about traveling with an RV is that you can bring everything. There is no 50-pound limit with high fees if you want to bring an extra suitcase. So, pack the hammock, your favorite pillows and blankets, cast-iron skillet, your coffee grinder, all the sunscreen and skincare products, and lots of towels, you get what I am saying. Pack an entire wardrobe and bring all the creature comforts you desire.

Don’t forget all the outdoor adventure gear. And, while you are at it throw the canoe and kayaks on the top and bikes on the back. Now you are set to travel local and explore your State.

Explore the united states in RV
                                                             Strap the bikes on the back of the RV!

No Hotels

Renting an RV to explore the United States is the convenience of renting a hotel on wheels. This means there is no stress trying to find a hotel, get to a specific destination, or follow an itinerary. Don’t worry about lugging your suitcases upstairs into your hotel room, or constantly unpacking and repacking. There is no concern about keeping your distance in common areas or worrying about the cleanliness of a rented room. Just load all your items into the RV and get comfy in your epic vacation home on wheels.

Your vacation home on wheels goes where you go. When you get too hot in the midday sun take a nap right at your destination and get back to the adventure as soon as you’re ready. I mean napping is part of the vacation treat! A mobile home base means you can have a bbq lunch wherever you’re parked. At the end of a big day, lounge with friends and family where you are, cook dinner in nature, and don’t worry about hitting the highway to your overnight destination.

Affordable 

Once the RV is rented you can make your vacation as affordable as you desire. Park for free beside your new favorite lake or rent a site in a campground.

Park the RV anywhere
                                                                Find your new favorite campsite!

Having a kitchen with all the accessories can save a lot of money when you are making your own meals. Load up on your favorite camp food and treats! We all know food tastes better outdoors.

Different RV models to Travel Local and Explore the United States 

 

With a variety of models available for you to rent we guarantee to have an RV to meet your needs. Whether you are looking for an RV with lots of space for the whole family, easy drivability, or off-road adventures, we have an RV to meet your needs. Check out all the options here.

Tips and Trips for RV travel 

Find the RV to meet your needs
                                               We offer a variety of RV models to meet your needs!
  • Load up with water to be self-contained. Many of our RV water tanks would last for days while you set up in your new favorite campsite.
  • Pack more food than you think you need, so when you find a destination that steals your heart you can stay as long as you like.

This is a handy article for The Ultimate RV Camping Checklist.

Travel local and explore the United States

Staycations are a growing trend. You don’t have to go far to have a stellar vacation. Many States are still under some level of travel restrictions, but even before the pandemic campers were sticking closer to home. KOA studies show 54 percent of campers were traveling less than 100 miles to camp. You don’t need to live near the mountains to find gorgeous camping locations near you. Added bonus, less time traveling means more time relaxing or adventuring in nature.

Take the Road less Travelled

RV parked by ocean on BLM, free camping
                                                                 Find the hidden gems in your State.

Explore that gravel road you have always wondered about. There is a special sense of excitement as you turn down a road you have never explored and wonder what hidden gems are waiting for you. Find your secret paradise! Find a dream location with gorgeous views, no other campers cramping your serene nature setting, and no one charging you a nightly fee to sleep in nature. Camping on the large amounts of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas that allow free camping can offer the best spots for peace and quiet.

Not sure you just want to start roaming down gravel roads? Spend some time on Google Earth and scope out your dream location before you start driving. But, as you settle into a quiet night under the stars, beside a crackling fire, you will be glad you decide to travel local and explore your backyard.

National and Private Campgrounds 

If setting out into the wilderness in hopes of finding your dream campsite isn’t your thing, there is a wide variety of other camping options. With Provincial and National campgrounds reopening to campers nationwide an RV is an excellent option to safely camp. Check out below for affordable RV camping inspiration.

Local Travel Inspiration to Explore your State

Passport America 

This is a great option to find affordable camping in any State. With a small membership fee, they offer 50% off to over 1600 quality campgrounds. With a downloadable app, you can find campsites on the go as you explore your state.

Harvest Hosts

Park your RV at wineries for free camping through Harvest Hosts
                                       Park at wineries across the United States through Harvest Hosts

Buy an affordable membership with Harvest Hosts and get free camping at almost 2000 different wineries, breweries, distilleries, museums, and attractions across North America. A fully self-contained RV is necessary to be eligible for these gorgeous free spots. Set up above the rolling hills of the vineyard, eat and drink to your heart’s content then walk back to your RV for a comfy free sleep! Not sure if wine tours get much better!

New Mexico 

If you live here you already know it is a hidden gem that flies under many tourist radars. But, the hidden gems of RVing in the desert means gorgeous starry nights, landscapes like nowhere else, with unique hoodoo rock formation, predictable temperatures, and few bugs. Spend the days hiking, exploring the endless trail system, and magnificent sunsets. With large amounts of BLM, there are plenty of options for free RV camping. One of our favorite local destinations to explore is the Carlsbad Caverns.

Arizona

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                                                       Arizona has an abundance of free RV camping

A state made for outdoor enthusiasts and RV camping. With endless mountain biking, rock climbing, stunning hikes, and the Grand Canyon the entire state provides an opportunity for adventure. Free RV camping is abundant around Sedona, Flagstaff, and Southern Arizona. Free camping makes this an affordable, safe option to explore your State. For more on Arizona check out this 12 Day Self Guided Tour of Southwestern USA.

Minnesota 

Known as the state of 10, 000 lakes there is a plethora of gorgeous camping opportunities for you to explore in an RV. Load the canoe, pack the fishing rod, and escape to quiet campsites by the water. Travel late summer and in the fall to upper Minnesota and take in the northern lights.

RV road trip to camp beside lake
                                                                                Photo Credit: Pixabay

Michigan  

This State varies greatly from the lower to the upper peninsula. Pack the RV and set out to explore the surprising number of quiet pristine beaches. In the summer months enjoy fresh berry picking, lighthouse tours, and beautiful forests. Enjoy the peace and quiet of camping along the shore of Lake Superior, with lots of free camping all the way north.

Tennessee

travel local explore the United States
                                                         Enjoy the rolling hills and lakes in Tennessee

Driving through Tennessee is a special treat and doing it in an RV is the best way to explore your State. Follow the road to drive through rolling mountains, waterfalls, and twisting back roads with fun hidden gems around every corner. Explore the Great Smoky Mountains. Drive to the mountain town of Garlinburg to reach free hiking trails through vibrant forests and fire towers to get a good look at the stunning landscapes. With all the free camping options an RV adventure is an affordable way to truly experience your State.

Pennsylvania

Rent an RV and take a spectacular historical tour of the Gettysburg National Military Park. Spend a day driving around the battlefields and bring to life the important destinations we learned about in high school history classes. Continue your history tour at Valley Forge Historic Park, where Washington and 12,000 troops retreated in 1777. Explore the beautiful area and bike the 30-mile cycling path. Your state offers lots of State Parks that are easily accessible with free camping.

When you travel local and explore the United States you support local. With varied travel restrictions across the country, an RV rental is the safe and affordable option to explore the hidden gems in your state for your summer holiday. Don’t forget people come from all over the world to explore the United States.

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RV Rental at the Burner Festival 2020

Start Planning Now 

An RV rental is the ideal home for the Burning Festival! Experience art and community, as the Nevada desert is transformed into the Black Rock City. An RV rental will offer the comforts of home and protection from the elements. But, start planning now to experience the RV adventure of a lifetime at Burner Festival 2020.

Burning Man RV Camping
Photo Credit: Wikipedia, Kyle Harmon

Pre Book an RV

With 70 000 people attending the festival, RVs are a hot commodity! With this in mind, we recommend booking soon! You don’t want to show up and have no RV!

We suggest booking the RV for a couple of days prior to and after the actual festival dates. This gives you time to get fully packed and prepared with time to drive and explore.

Also, August 30 is a Sunday and many RV rental locations may be closed!

Make sure you get Tickets

Burner Festival 2020 Tickets go on sale in segments until August 5th. Get all the info on dates, prices and amount of tickets sold here.

FYI: You cannot buy tickets at the gate and the event has sold out in the past.

Here are the dates of all the ticket sales:

Burning Man Ticket Info
Ticket dates and sales
Photo Credit: https://burningman.org/event/

At each ticket release, you can only buy 2 passes and 1 vehicle pass.

Make sure you buy a vehicle pass! Otherwise, you will not be able to drive your RV rental into the festival. The cost is $140 plus taxes.

Be aware, you cannot just log on and buy tickets! You must first make a profile and register before tickets go on sale. This will require all your current info and a general idea of how you are doing your Burner Festival. (see below)

RV Camping Burning Man
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How will you do your Burner Experience

The following are options for your Burner experience:

  1. Volunteer – the festival needs approximately 2000 volunteers. This is a fun, behind the scenes Burner experience.
  2. The majority of people attending are part of planned, registered Theme Camps. The camps are where you will sleep and live. As well, they offer interactive experiences of art, entertainment or anything! The camps consist of 6 – 400 people and some camps combine to create villages.

Join a Camp: You can apply to join an already established theme camp, get all the details here.

Non-reservable option: If you do not want to join a registered camp there is a walk-in area. Space is limited so arrive early in the week to get a spot.

The Burner Festival is an epic RV adventure to cross off your bucket list. Enjoy all the comfort of home in your Adventure Touring RV rental! Start planning now for the Black Rock City Festival and experience the week of a lifetime!

For more RV Adventure tips at Black Rock City check out: Top Tips for RVing at the Burner Festival 2019, Burner Friendly RV Rentals Los Angeles and Preparing your Burner Friendly RV Rental

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Preparing your Burner Friendly RV Rental

Whether you are looking to rent a Burner friendly RV or you have your own, the last thing that you want to do after an amazing festival experience is spend hours and hours cleaning your RV. The Playa dust gets absolutely everywhere! So we’ve put together some tips to keep your RV clean. Okay, maybe not clean but cleaner.

Become one with the dirt
The playa dust leaves a film behind that is difficult to break. A vinegar solution helps but no matter how many precautions you take the dust gets everywhere! So do plan to do a big deep clean afterward. The hardest places to clean – plastic and rubber surfaces.

Cover all vent openings
Either cut up some cheap AC filters, use bandanas, or anything to cover over the internal and external vents. Pay close attention to behind the fridge and any openings to the circuitry.

Tape over switches and seams
Tape up your external switches and seams (windows, poor sealings, etc). This helps keep electronics from locking up. Just imagine not being able to retract your awning during a dust storm! Any switches that you won’t be using regularly near doors and windows, tape them up too.

Protect upholstery
Cover up any soft surfaces with extra sheets or scrap fabric. This not only protects the upholstery but when the dust becomes too much you can shake them out.

Wax on
Give your RV (inside and out) a good solid wax before heading out to Black Rock City. It does help the dust blow over instead of sticking right away.

Close it up
If you’re leaving your camp, close everything up – windows, vent fans, doors and retract your awning. Wind and dust storms kick up out of nowhere and the last thing you want is to arrive back at your camp with your awning blown away.

Minimize openings
This may go without saying but don’t leave your door open and try to limit the number of times you enter and exit your RV. Some people construct a ‘dust room’ at the entrance to help block the dust and allow for a space to take of dusty clothing and shoes before entering. Baby wipes are great near the door for a little clean up before entering.

Give your flooring some help
Help with the post-playa cleanup by buying sheets of painters plastic and tape them to the floor of the RV.

Tape tips
Make sure to keep tape only on the plastic trim or vinyl floor of the RV. Tape can sometimes remove the finishing from the veneer. Painters tape is great but can sometimes fall off halfway through.

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