For people starting out, finding the right RV for their needs is one of the first concerns. A good place to start gathering information is on the Internet. It really doesn't matter whether you're looking at a pop-up camper or a bus-type motorhome, when you purchase an RV you join the RVing 'family.' Here you can find recreational vehicles of all types including information about their purchase and sale, buyer's guides, and much more.   Photo of Joshua tree taken in the Mojave Desert of Southern California. Recreational Vehicle Information    Recreation Vehicle Industry Association http://www.rvia.com/ The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is a national trade association that represents RV manufacturers, conversion vehicle manufacturers, and suppliers. Here you can get lots of RV information.   RV Advice http://www.rvadvice.com/ RV Advice, a huge site has been created to help answer the questions because Peter Scalf sees a numerous amount of people living and traveling in their RV who aren't really "living the dream" - - simply because they don't quite understand the quirks and mishaps that can occur in the normal course of operation of their RV.   RV Buyers Guide at RV.Net http://rvbg.tl.com/ This online guide includes Class A and C motorhomes, van conversions, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, folding trailers, and truck campers. You can look at models available from different manufacturers as well as find tips for selecting and buying.      RV-Coach Online http://www.rv-coach.com/ This site has information on all types of RV's, from the bus conversion units and standard RV Classes A and C to 5th Wheels, travel trailers and pop-ups. But this comprehensive site also has newsgroups, articles, tips, and lots more.   RV Consumer Group http://www.rv.org/ This is a nonprofit consumer organization that provides information about selecting, inspecting, and buying an RV.   RV Classified http://www.rvclassified.com/rvindex.html Search listings for motorhomes, recreational vehicles, and tow vehicles that are for sale.   RV Doctor http://www.rvdoctor.com/index.shtml This site is one of the country's longest running question and answer columns in the RV industry.   RV Exchange http://www.mswebmasters.com/rvexch/ Here in this listing of classified ads featuring RVs for sale in the United States and Canada, you'll find recreational vehicles to buy, trade or sell. New and used 5th wheel trailers, motorhomes, campers, conversion buses, and all types of RVs are listed here.   RV Safety http://www.rvsafety.com/ This site has consumer and product information, 'Dummy's Guide to Buying a Pre-owned RV,' FAQs, tow ratings, laws, and much more.   RV Search at RV.Net http://www.rvsearch.com/ This site has RV listings, new or used, private or dealer all over the country. Sell your current RV or find a new one.   RV Trader Online http://www.rvtraderonline.com/ Browse, search, or place an ad for recreational vehicles; motorhomes, fifth wheels, campers and more.   RVUSA http://www.rvusa.com/ This website provides resources and links about the RV industry; information about manufacturers, dealers, the RV lifestyle, products and accessories, campgrounds, insurance and financing, RV shows, rentals, and much more.   Created by Annette Lamb and Larry Johnson, 6/00 Updated, 8/00   Return to Resources Index