RV Books and Videos
RV Directories, Guides and Manuals
Reference books for RVers, such as campground directories, travel guides, trip planners and RV maintenance books. Check local or online bookstores if there is not a weblink.
AAA / CAA Campbooks and Tourbooks
published by American or Canadian Automobile Association
Regional US and Canadian editions. Contact your local AAA or CAA Chapter for ordering information, or check their web site.
Website: www.aaa.com or www.caa.ca
Along Interstate 75
by Dave Hunter,
published in Canada by Mile Oak Publishing
For many years this has been considered the definitive book for those driving from Ontario to Florida. It makes the journey interesting and a whole lot of fun, with money saving tips, interesting attractions to visit, lodging and exit information, and the now famous upside down maps.
Website: www.i75online.com
Backroads Travel Series
by Joan Donaldson-Yarmey,
published in Canada by Lone Pine Publishing
Backroads of Alaska and the Yukon
Backroads of Central and Northern British Columbia
Backroads of Northern Alberta
Backroads of Southern Alberta
Backroads of Southern Interior British Columbia
Backroads of Southwestern British Columbia
For most people, a visit to the North is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and the planning can seem intimidating. However, these guides will make your trip enjoyable and entertaining, locate craft shops, fishing spots, tours, theaters, campgrounds, hiking trails, charters, guides and events. You'll discover picturesque lakes, canyons, waterfalls and great locales for camping.
Website: www.lonepinepublishing.com
2005 Canada Campground Guide
published by Woodall Publications Corp.
Includes all Canadian Provinces and Territories, “Discover The Highways Of Yesteryear", Crossing into Canada, What you need to know, maps, driving directions, and rules of the road plus campground, service center and attraction information.
Website: www.woodalls.com
Dummy’s Guide to Buying a Pre-Loved RV
by Les Doll, RV Technician
published in Canada by RVersCorner.com
The insider secrets of RV inspection, how to spot problems before you buy, what to look for and especially, what to look out for. Available as e-book. Free trial offer to download from website.
Website: www.rverscorner.com/maintenance.html
Dummy's Guide to RV Maintenance
by Les Doll, RV Technician
published in Canada by RVersCorner.com
Pictures, diagrams and step by step instructions. Available as e-book. Free trial offer to download from website.
Website: www.rverscorner.com/maintenance.html
Great Eastern RV Trips
Great Western RV Trips
by Jan Bannan,
published by Ragged Mountain Press
Great Eastern RV Trips takes you through the Canadian Maritimes and Quebec, and the Eastern U.S. Great Western RV Trips go from Texas as far as Washington State.
Website: www.raggedmountainpress.com
Mountain Directory East
Mountain Directory West
published by R & R Publishing Inc.
In an attempt to make mountain driving a little safer for truckers and RV'ers, R&R Publishing Inc. has been collecting and publishing information about mountain passes and steep grades since 1993. This series is a guide to mountain passes and elevations for throughout the United States.
Website: www.mountaindirectory.com
RV 911 Emergency Info-Book
published by Vantage Point Books Inc
You can order their Emergency Info book online. Or you can read or print-out sections of the book from the website at no cost, offered as a public service.
Website: www.911infobook.com
RV Travel to Canada
by Peggi and John McDonald, Canadian RV Lifestyle Consultants
Their latest book for RVers visiting Canada, available for Download in PDF form. Includes: What’s NEW at the border? Are the roads single or multi lanes, paved or gravel? What is the posted speed? Can I navigate large cities in my RV? Everything you need to know about campgrounds – type, location, open times, amenities, hook-ups, reservations and much more. What is the best time to visit? What type of climate can we expect?
Website: www.rvliving.net
RVing into Canada's Arctic
by John and Liz Plaxton,
published in Canada by Travel 'N Write
This Canadian duo set off from Kelowna, BC, in their Class C motorhome to discover some amazing camping, fishing, wildlife observation and bird sanctuary sites. John and Liz share their recommendations for RV sites, RV service shops, museums, interesting shops, plus the finest and not so fine northern "eateries" in northern BC, the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
E-mail: PlaxtonJohn@Canada.com
RV Repair & Maintenance Manual, 4th Ed.
by Bob Livingstone,
published by TL Enterprises Inc.
Whether you’re a layman RVer or even if you rely on a RV service center, knowing how your rig works and how to keep it in tip-top shape gives you the upper hand – and savings on expensive RV repairs. Topics include electrical systems, LP-gas, batteries, heating, air-conditioning, solar power, exterior and interior care.
Website: www.tldirectory.com
The Next EXIT
by Mark Watson,
published by Next Exit
This is the most complete Interstate Highway Exit Directory ever printed, and so easy to use! You'll find a thorough exit-by-exit listing of every service you will ever need including food, gas, camping, shopping, and much more.
Website: www.thenextexit.com
Woodall’s North American Campground Directory
or 9 regional Campground Directories
published by Woodall Publications Corp.
Directories and Camping Guides covering the U.S., Mexico and Canada with complete campground, service center and attraction information.
Website: www.woodalls.com
The RVing Lifestyle
General reading about life on the road in an RV, stories and tips from full-time RVers, entertaining tales and cook books with recipes for RVers
America's Best RV Cookbook
by Joyce Ryan
published by Butterfly Books
Delicious, easy-to-prepare meals and recipes especially suited to RV cooking. Tips on how to stock your pantry and equip your kitchen within the limited space of an RV. The substitutions and conversion charts are excellent.
Complete Guide to Full Time RVing
by Bill and Jan Moeller,
published by TL Enterprises
This is perhaps the most comprehensive book on full-time RVing. You'll learn how much it costs, where to get that money, selecting the right RV and then improving it to fit your own needs.
Website: www.tldirectory.com
Ready to Roll
by of Arrol Gellner and Douglas Keister,
published by Viking Studio
Journalist Gellner and award-winning photographer Keister take the reader on an unforgettable journey through the decidedly retro world of the "rolling bungalow". A stunning, visual celebration of the classic American travel trailer, focusing on the vintage models of the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
Website: www.penguinputnam.com
Recipes from the Road
by Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay,
published by Ten Speed Press
The Cooking Ladies, originally from Canada, share a delightful collection of stovetop recipes and their travel adventures, as they travel through Canada, the US and Mexico. Every recipe in the book has been tested in their RV kitchen, insuring every RVer can create scrumptious meals on the road. The companion stories introducing people and places from their travels, are engaging and amusing.
Website: www.thecookingladies.com
"RV Having Fun Yet?"
by Ray Parker, published by Oldfield Publishing (1995)
Comic adventures in a Recreation Vehicle. Read what the RV lifestyle is really like in this hilarious book.
RV Living in the 21st Century
by Peggi and John McDonald, Canadian RV Lifestyle Consultants
published by Author House
Author, Peggi McDonald, has taken the best of her internationally-acclaimed book, Spirit of the Open Road, and has revamped and updated it to reflect post-9/11 North America. As a Canadian fulltimer who spends half of her time in the U.S., Peggi addresses topics such as border crossings, types of campgrounds and how to get the most for your camping dollars. Also included: maintenance reminders, preparing a budget, travelling with pets and making the most of your living space.
Website: www.rvliving.net
RV Traveling Tales: Women's journeys on the open road
edited by Jaimie Hall and Alice Zyetz,
published by Pine Country Publishing
What is it like to be a female nomad on the open road, leaving family, community, and possessions? This anthology takes a humorous and endearing look at situations unique to living in a small box on wheels, through the stories of 52 women of varied backgrounds, many living full-time in their RVs.
Website: www.rvtravelingtales.com
RVs and Campers: 1900-2000, An Illustrated History
by Donald F. Woods,
published by Iconografix
A coffee table book that traces the progress of the RV industry, from the early days of "auto camping". Hundreds of nostalgic photographs show a wide variety of campers and RVs throughout the 20th century.
Thoughts for the Road
by Kay Peterson,
published by Escapees, Inc.
Escapees co-founder Kay Peterson is a woman of wisdom and an inspiration for thousands of RVers and wannabes. Kay writes of people overcoming fear, following their dreams, supporting others and just facing life.
Website: http://www.escapees.com/store/
RV Videos, DVDs and CD ROMs
Useful videos for learning more about your RV, how to operate it and care for it, and safety training. Plus RV trips across Canada and trip planning software.
Canada: Beyond the Far Horizons
by James Stoness
produced in Canada by Stoness Publications
A scenic tour travel guide on CD covers Canada from the Ottawa Valley west to the British Columbia coast and north to Inuvik, NWT. It includes linked driving tours through Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, and the North West Territories.
Website: www.stonesstravelguides.com
Eastern Canada By RV
with Bob and Judy Howen,
produced in Canada by Pro Video Productions
This 7,000 mile adventure starts in French speaking Quebec with stops in Montreal, Quebec City and the Gaspé Peninsula. The route then winds through the Maritimes from PEI to Newfoundland, back to Nova Scotia and finally to New Brunswick. They also provide you with information on customs, campgrounds and other need-to-know information for your RV trip. (Also see Western Canada By RV.)
Website: www.pvptravel.com
RV Education 101
with Mark and Dawn Polk
produced by RV Education 101
Pop Up 101 | Travel Trailer 101
Class A Motor Home 101
Class C Rental / Owner
Winterizing & Storing your RV
EZ RV Add Ons and Must Have RV Products
Trailer Towing, Weights, Hitch Work & Backing
Do you own an RV and sometimes forget how everything works? Or, are you exploring the RV lifestyle and would like to know more about it? Professional RV training videos and DVDs will walk you step-by-step through all of the systems of your RV and ongoing care and maintenance.
Website: http://www.rveducation101.com
2005 RV Parks & Campground Navigator
2 CD-ROM Set produced by TL Enterprises
Good Sam’s experts huddled with America’s top software experts and map makers to develop the ultimate travel planning software for RVers covering the U.S. and Canada! Choose from over 12,000 rated RV parks and campgrounds, tourist attractions, service centers and parks, using interactive maps that let you zoom in and out.
Website: www.tldirectory.com
RV Safety Education Foundation Training Program
VHS or DVD produced by RV Safety Education Foundation, Inc.
This video promotes RV safety and it is recommended that every RVer should complete this program as a requirement to being on the road. The information is the result of a cooperative effort between experienced RV operators, RV manufacturers, dealers, and experts in the following subject matters: Propane, Weight, Tires, Towing, Electrical, Driving, Personal Safety, Fire and Motor Fuels.
Website: www.rvsafety.org/
RV Walk-Thru
with Tim and Sherry Collard
VHS or DVD produced in Canada by RV Walk Thru
Let Canadians Tim and Sherry take you on an informative and often humorous tour of how things work in your new motorhome or towable RV. Veteran RV technician Tim Collard focuses on the components of the RV and breaks down the technical information into an easy to understand format, including: Awnings, Electrical, LP Systems, Furnaces, A/C, Water Heaters, Appliances, Water Works, Slides, and how to winterize a rig.
Website: www.rvwalkthru.com
The Lure of Pine and Sage
by James Stoness
produced in Canada by Stoness Publications
The first of a series of CD books on Scenic Tours of North America, covers Western Canada and Central and Northwestern USA has a wide selection of 42 Minitours. It also has almost 20 Parktours including Canadian parks such as Jasper National Park, Alberta.
Website: www.stonesstravelguides.com
Western Canada By RV
with Bob and Judy Howen,
produced in Canada by Pro Video Productions
Join the Howens as they visit Banff, Jasper, Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria on beautiful RV-friendly Vancouver Island. See the roads and the scenery on their 3,200 mile journey through British Columbia and Alberta. Visit the attractions, and get valuable travel tips including information on customs, the GST refund program and currency exchange. (Also see Eastern Canada By RV.)
www.pvptravel.com
