RVing
Touring by camper
RVing is traveling or vacationing in a recreational vehicle—a motorhome, camper, or trailer equipped for living on the road.
The term covers both the activity and the lifestyle: They spent their retirement RVing across the country.
RVers often stay at campgrounds or RV parks, though some prefer boondocking—camping without hookups on public land.
Self-propelled living quarters
- campervanSelf-propelled recreational vehicle
- towableCapable of being hauled
- towingPulling another vehicle along
- hitchTemporary difficulty or snag
slideout · chassis · diesel · gasoline · converter · inverter · solar · battery
Worker with complete hours
- boondockingSelf-sufficient wilderness camping
- snowbirdCold-weather escapee heading south
- nomadHomeless wanderer by choice
- freedomAbsence of constraint
minimalism · community · downsizing · off-grid · simplicity · retirement · wanderlust · escapism
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
rafting · canoeing · mountaineering · wildlife · trailhead · geocaching · exploring · overlanding
Designated outdoor lodging area
- hookupsCasual intimate encounters
- campsiteDesignated outdoor lodging area
- firepitContained outdoor burning area
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
s'mores · stargazing · grilling · marshmallows · fishing · wildlife · birdwatching · nature
Major road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- scenicOffering beautiful views
- routePath from A to B
- destinationIntended arrival point
landmark · itinerary · cross-country · navigation · map · guidebook · fuel · mileage
motorhome
Self-propelled living quarters
- campervanSelf-propelled recreational vehicle
- towableCapable of being hauled
- towingPulling another vehicle along
hitch · slideout · chassis · diesel · gasoline · converter · inverter · solar · battery · maintenance
full-timer
Worker with complete hours
- boondockingSelf-sufficient wilderness camping
- snowbirdCold-weather escapee heading south
- nomadHomeless wanderer by choice
freedom · minimalism · community · downsizing · off-grid · simplicity · retirement · wanderlust · escapism · telecommuting
backcountry
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
fishing · rafting · canoeing · mountaineering · wildlife · trailhead · geocaching · exploring · overlanding · four-wheeling
campground
Designated outdoor lodging area
- hookupsCasual intimate encounters
- campsiteDesignated outdoor lodging area
- firepitContained outdoor burning area
picnic · s'mores · stargazing · grilling · marshmallows · fishing · wildlife · birdwatching · nature · outdoors
highway
Major road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- scenicOffering beautiful views
- routePath from A to B
destination · landmark · itinerary · cross-country · navigation · map · guidebook · fuel · mileage · detour
- guy stuffman cave, bachelor party, beards, barbershop, shaving
- powersportsmotorcycle, ATVs, dirt bike, jet skis, ATV
RVingtent camping
Sleeping outdoors in fabric shelter
backpacking · primitive camping · backcountry camping · roughing it · bivouacking
RVingstaying home
Not going out
staying put · homesteading · permanent residence · homeownership · sedentary lifestyle