Frequently Asked Questions of Camping Newbies
| FAQ (For new or non-campers) |
Why would I want to go camping?
How should I start?
What kind of camper should I buy?
What is a Pop-Up?
What is a Tagalong or Travel Trailer?
What is a Fifth Wheel?
What is a Motorhome?
What is a Truck Camper?
What kind of camper do you have, and what do you
pull it with?
What should we take with us?
How often do you people go camping?
OK, maybe I'd like to try camping. What should I do now?
I like this! What kind of camper should I buy?
Pop-up? Tagalong? Fifth wheel? What's all that? (These link off-site until I get my own photos up)
What kind of camper do you use? What do you pull it with?
We're going camping! What should we take with us?
These things are optional, but I've found them helpful. This is the sort of thing you add through the years. You need it once, so then you just always have it with you. Most campgrounds have a store selling basic necessities, and if they know their sites require something unusual (like an extra-long water hose or electrical cord) they'll probably have it.
Then there are the fun things! Here are some fun things you might want:
**None of these lists are comprehensive, but they should give you some idea of what you may want or need. Ask whoever you're getting the camper from for more specific advice!
Goodness! How often do you people go camping?
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