Post by AXs on Jan 31, 2022 1:46:13 GMT
There are several types of Recreational Vehicles and / or Campers. In this entry, I'm referring to all of them.
●Class A Motorhome - Built on a bus or commercial truck chassis. (This link has a comprehensive list of most types of RVs/Campers.)
● Class B Motorhome / Campervan - Built like a van, often called Van Campers.
● Class C Motorhome - Compromise between A & B. Will have the cab over sleeper design.
● 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Pull Trailer - Travel trailer that connects inside the bed of the tow vehicle.
● Bumber Pull Travel Trailer - Connects to the bumper hitch of the tow vehicle.
● Pop Up - Raises up for use, lowers to compact for towing or storage.
● Cab Over/Truck Camper - Slides into the bed of a pick up and generally has a cab over sleeper.
You'll have to compare and decide which fits your needs, budget and if it's something you even want to use in your plan. They all have pros & cons, do your research.
Depending upon the situation, reserving a spot in advance may not be possible. Knowing of locations with amenities for RVs / Campers prior to bugging out or evacuation is part of planning. I like to have several options in any direction I may have to go from my home. I have these locations bookmarked, information and direction mostly memorized with notes saved on my phone.
Not all bugging out involves social collapse or any other doomsday event. My case, the likely event will be a hurricane. With modern technology, we know it's coming, just not extremely accurate until 24 hours or even less. Most cases, We need to move Northwest. Because there's the slight chance we will have to go Northeast, I still keep a list of locations for that possibility.
I use several websites to locate RV camping spots and if time is really tight and we can't find a spot, we are equipped to boondock. The main goal is to be out of harms way until the temporary event has passed.
If this is going to be a more long term event, months or years because of an event leading to collapse, chaos and little to no rule of law, you should adjust finding a location. You will probably want to stay in a more isolated location, purchase a private parcel of land or have plans with others that already have a location. I have searched the map for isolated locations all around us and have marked many possible emergency locations.
Either scenario you are planning for, it's a good idea to drive it out. Make note of road conditions, pinch points, time vs distance, etc. We have stayed at several of the locations to feel them out. Most patrons that use parks with camping amenities are cordial and often helpful. All of that could be tossed out the window in the case of an emergency. Desperate people will do desperate things, be alert and aware of what's going on around you.
We keep our camper ready to go with most of our regular camping needs. The food and other preps are also ready here at the house. We keep heavy duty bags and boxes ready so shelves can basically be raked off into them and quickly loaded. We have a refrigerator smaller than our everyday and a chest freezer, both can be loaded in the bed of the truck. Two generators also fit with them, one to run the camper and one to run the refrigerator and freezer. I keep dozens of frozen 2 liter bottles of water to keep food cold in ice chests until we can set the refrigerator up.
I keep enough fuel for the smaller generator to keep the cold food cold for 2 weeks. Those will be what we eat out of first, then on to our longer shelf life food. The camper has a refrigerator and although it's good size, it's not full size.
If you have a camper/RV, keep it maintained and ready, run a few trials to make sure you can load it quickly and accurately. Nothing like finding out what you left behind once it's to late to retrieve it. Check to make sure everything will fit in the camper and tow vehicle. Load the necessities first, luxury items last.
Use it not just during emergencies, get out there and stay in it on weekends and vacation. The more you are in it, the more proficient you'll become.
Also See,
[RV Links]
●Class A Motorhome - Built on a bus or commercial truck chassis. (This link has a comprehensive list of most types of RVs/Campers.)
● Class B Motorhome / Campervan - Built like a van, often called Van Campers.
● Class C Motorhome - Compromise between A & B. Will have the cab over sleeper design.
● 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Pull Trailer - Travel trailer that connects inside the bed of the tow vehicle.
● Bumber Pull Travel Trailer - Connects to the bumper hitch of the tow vehicle.
● Pop Up - Raises up for use, lowers to compact for towing or storage.
● Cab Over/Truck Camper - Slides into the bed of a pick up and generally has a cab over sleeper.
You'll have to compare and decide which fits your needs, budget and if it's something you even want to use in your plan. They all have pros & cons, do your research.
Depending upon the situation, reserving a spot in advance may not be possible. Knowing of locations with amenities for RVs / Campers prior to bugging out or evacuation is part of planning. I like to have several options in any direction I may have to go from my home. I have these locations bookmarked, information and direction mostly memorized with notes saved on my phone.
Not all bugging out involves social collapse or any other doomsday event. My case, the likely event will be a hurricane. With modern technology, we know it's coming, just not extremely accurate until 24 hours or even less. Most cases, We need to move Northwest. Because there's the slight chance we will have to go Northeast, I still keep a list of locations for that possibility.
I use several websites to locate RV camping spots and if time is really tight and we can't find a spot, we are equipped to boondock. The main goal is to be out of harms way until the temporary event has passed.
If this is going to be a more long term event, months or years because of an event leading to collapse, chaos and little to no rule of law, you should adjust finding a location. You will probably want to stay in a more isolated location, purchase a private parcel of land or have plans with others that already have a location. I have searched the map for isolated locations all around us and have marked many possible emergency locations.
Either scenario you are planning for, it's a good idea to drive it out. Make note of road conditions, pinch points, time vs distance, etc. We have stayed at several of the locations to feel them out. Most patrons that use parks with camping amenities are cordial and often helpful. All of that could be tossed out the window in the case of an emergency. Desperate people will do desperate things, be alert and aware of what's going on around you.
We keep our camper ready to go with most of our regular camping needs. The food and other preps are also ready here at the house. We keep heavy duty bags and boxes ready so shelves can basically be raked off into them and quickly loaded. We have a refrigerator smaller than our everyday and a chest freezer, both can be loaded in the bed of the truck. Two generators also fit with them, one to run the camper and one to run the refrigerator and freezer. I keep dozens of frozen 2 liter bottles of water to keep food cold in ice chests until we can set the refrigerator up.
I keep enough fuel for the smaller generator to keep the cold food cold for 2 weeks. Those will be what we eat out of first, then on to our longer shelf life food. The camper has a refrigerator and although it's good size, it's not full size.
If you have a camper/RV, keep it maintained and ready, run a few trials to make sure you can load it quickly and accurately. Nothing like finding out what you left behind once it's to late to retrieve it. Check to make sure everything will fit in the camper and tow vehicle. Load the necessities first, luxury items last.
Use it not just during emergencies, get out there and stay in it on weekends and vacation. The more you are in it, the more proficient you'll become.
Also See,
[RV Links]
