Guide
RV Buying Concierge: A Smarter Way to Find Your Dream Van
Overwhelmed by camper van choices? See how an RV buying concierge, the free Vanalyzer, and a planning call can help you narrow your options and find your dream van.
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Before you buy
Camper Van Buying Advice
Straightforward guides for choosing, comparing and taking delivery of a camper van—kept focused on the decisions that matter.
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After Driving Across America With Tesla FSD, I Want One Thing: A Self-Driving Camper Van
After driving across America with Tesla FSD and riding in a Cybercab, Hank Strange explains why he wants Tesla to build a self-driving camper van.
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New vs. Used Camper Van: Which Should You Buy?
Should you buy a new or used camper van? Price, warranty, depreciation and floor plans matter — but buying the wrong van is the costlier mistake.
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News
America's Largest RV Show Returns to Hershey This Week
Sept. 16–20 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA: nearly 1,500 RVs from 40 manufacturers, and one of the first places to walk through 2027 models in person.
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Elkhart Open House Is Coming: Where Many of the Next RVs Debut
Broader Elkhart Open House activity runs Sept. 28–Oct. 2, with the dealer show listed Sept. 28–30. Most of it is industry-only — but Alliance RV says its Extravaganza display opens to the public Sept. 30–Oct. 2.
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The Coachmen Camper Van an Insider Would Actually Buy
Tanner Carroll picks a Coachmen Beyond rear-bath layout for himself — and the reasoning behind it is a useful lesson in how to choose any camper van.
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How-to
How to Choose a Good RV Dealership Before You Buy
A good RV dealership shouldn't just be good at selling you a camper van. It should be good at supporting you after you own it. Here's how to tell before you buy.
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3 Camper Van Buying Mistakes to Avoid Before You Buy
Avoid common camper van buying mistakes. Rent before you buy, talk to owners who already live with the van, and look well past the price on the windshield.
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Camper Van Towing Capacity: Why the Hitch Rating Isn't the Whole Story
GCWR, GVWR, payload and your real loaded weight decide what a converted camper van can safely tow. The hitch rating is one number in the stack — and rarely the one that binds.
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