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    RV Travel for Seniors

    Your home goes with you.

    RV types

    • Class A — bus-style. Most space. $100K-1M.
    • Class B (camper van) — easy drive. $80K-200K. Senior favorite.
    • Class C — truck cab + cabin. $80K-300K.
    • Travel trailer — towed. Cheapest. $15K-100K.
    • Fifth wheel — luxury towed. Need pickup. $50K-200K.
    • Used = much cheaper. Inspection essential.

    Senior-friendly features

    • Walk-around bed (no climbing over).
    • Larger bathroom + shower.
    • Backup camera (essential).
    • Auto-leveling system.
    • Solar panels — boondocking flexibility.
    • Slide-outs for living space.
    • Tire pressure monitoring system.

    Memberships + apps

    • Good Sam Club — discounts at parks. $30/yr.
    • Passport America — 50% off 1,500+ parks. $44/yr.
    • Harvest Hosts — free overnight at wineries/farms. $99/yr.
    • RV LIFE Pro app — RV-safe routing. $65/yr. Essential.
    • Campendium — park reviews. Free.
    • Allstays — campground app + Walmart overnight.

    Roadside + insurance

    • Good Sam Roadside — RV-specific tow. Essential.
    • FMCA Roadside — competitor.
    • RV insurance — separate from auto.
    • Full-time RV insurance if living in it.
    • Inspection before purchase ($300-500).
    • Take RV driving course (some clubs offer).

    Test before buying

    • Rent first — Outdoorsy or RVshare.
    • Try 1-2 week trip.
    • Test drive several types.
    • Drive in suburb + interstate.
    • Set up at campground.
    • Empty tanks (yes, the whole experience).

    RVing community

    Escapees RV Club — senior-heavy, mail forwarding, mentorship. RV LIFE Forums — answer-all-questions community. FMCA — full-time RVers. Free Facebook groups for every RV brand. The community is the best part.