Before heading to the campground with 5th wheel campers, it’s essential to check up on 4 different things to keep in touch with proper communication while your away at a campground

- Will there be internet?

Many campgrounds now provide wifi. Depending on their location and connection, the speed may be fantastic or it may be deathly slow.

The campground website should be able to tell you if wireless internet will be available. If there is no website, chances are there is no wireless internet (or just call ahead)

- If no internet, consider a cell phone internet connection

Internet connections that work over a cell phone tower are now at the point where they’re very feasible technically and financialy.

You can purchase either a “internet only” connection or tether a smartphone such as a blackberry or iphone to your computer.

Before tethering, always check to see what your data charges will be – if not set up properly, it can potentially lead to a very large bill.

Cell phone internet works at a fairly decent speed, and for checking email, weather, and news is a very viable option.

- What radio stations are around?

Take a list of available AM and FM, as well if you have a shortwave radio a schedule of programs and their specific frequencies.

Knowing that a signal is potentially there will help you look for it, even if it starts out as very faint. Adjusting for this signal will mean that you may have to move antennas etc, however knowing that there is something on a specific frequency will help you find it, and help you save time trying to clear a signal that for a channel you wouldn’t want to hear!

- What local TV stations are there?

If you’re planning to watch TV, you’ll need a digital receiver.

The more valuable information here, however is listing the websites of local TV stations. Here you’ll get the most accurate weather, local news, and upcoming events.

This way you’ll be able to stay in touch – with both storm warnings and festival updates!

5th Wheel Campers are a great way to travel, and live the campground life full time. With these tips, hopefully you’ll be able to make it even more full time!

When out on the road, here’s some ways to leverage additional savings in your entire lifestyle.

- Detour to outlet stores

Outlet stores are fantastic to do an annual shopping run.

I know a number of people that stop by a factory outlet area when on the way to a campground. They often stop here once or twice a year, and can purchase all the designer and quality clothing they’ll use at one time.

Having 5th wheel campers to haul the items with is also an added bonus!

- Visit farm markets

On your return to the city, detour to farm markets where you can pick up fresh, local produce and food.

The fridge in your 5th wheel can be used to store it until you get home, and if you buy in bulk can be frozen through the year.

Farm market quality is usually better quality than what you can find in city supermarkets, and if properly frozen can last throughout the year

- Catch up with old friends

Facebook and social networking has allowed us to catch up with old friends.

When travelling, look up to see who you know along the way – having a cup of coffee or a meal is a way to break up the trip, and keep up a face to face relationship with people you haven’t seen in a long time

- Store it in a nearby “getaway” location

If you’re looking to invest, look into buying a small parcel of land near the city you live in. 5th wheel campers are great, as when you’re not travelling, you can park them on this land and have a quick getaway location for weekends