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Welcome to the roadsurfer RV travel blog — a friendly hub for road trip ideas, planning tips, and real-world RV lifestyle advice. We share mapped routes from coastlines to national parks, insider notes for finding scenic camping spots, and easy gear/budget guides to keep your trip smooth. Whether you’re new to van travel or deep into camper van life, explore curated camper van trips and inspiration that help you plan smarter, roam farther, and surf the roads with confidence.

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RV America road trip with an RV driving along a scenic coastal highway overlooking the ocean

RV America: What RV Travel Across the U.S. Really Looks Like

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Mid-size RV parked near rock formations in Arches, illustrating the best RV size for national parks with narrow roads

Best RV Size for National Parks: What Actually Fits

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RV camping scene with a camper van set up for the evening, outdoor table and chairs, and lights at a campsite

RV Camping: What to Know Before You Go

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One-way RV rental driving along a straight forest road at sunset, viewed from above

One-Way RV Rental: How It Works, Costs, and When It’s Worth It

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Orange camper van parked near the coast, showing what renting a camper looks like for flexible road travel

Renting a Camper: What to Know Before You Book

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Field goal in soccer stadium captured during sunset.

RV Road Trip to the 2026 Global Soccer Championship

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24 Best RV Gift Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts

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Class B RV rental parked on the salt flats with two camping chairs and mountains in the distance

Class B RV Rental Guide: Prices, Features & What to Expect

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Small RV rental camper van parked at sunset with the pop-top open and a traveler loading gear

Small RV Rental Guide: Costs & Tips

ROAD TRIP ITINERARIES

Curated Camper Van Trips & Route Ideas

Extended Trips

A sailboat docked at sunset with the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in the background, reflecting across Charleston Harbor.

10-Day Scenic East Coast Road Trip

Short Trips

roadsurfer RV parked by the ocean with a surfer holding a board on a sunny Southern California beach

3-Day Action-Packed Road Trip from Los Angeles

Week-Long Trips

roadsurfer campervan driving along a fjord with turquoise water and dramatic mountain peaks in Norway under a blue sky.

Explore Norway on a 6 Day Road Trip

Extended Trips

RV parked at a coastal viewpoint near Bandon, Oregon with large sea stacks in the background.

10-Day Pacific Coast RV Road Trip: Seattle to San Francisco

Extended Trips

RV rental parked along the Pacific Coast Highway with scenic ocean cliffs and coastal mountains in the background.

14-Day West Coast Road Trip

Extended Trips

roadtrip along california coastline

14-Day Northern California Road Trip

Extended Trips

RV and bison near steaming geysers in Yellowstone National Park on Salt Lake City to Yellowstone road trip

8-Day Salt Lake City to Yellowstone Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

Grey roadsurfer boxvan photograph standing at the roadside in front of a Arizona state sign.

7-Day Arizona Road Trip Itinerary

Extended Trips

Yellow house visible in between forest trees

Scenic 10-Day Road Trip through Colorado

Week-Long Trips

Roadsurfer RV parked in the red rock desert near Moab with dramatic mesas on a Colorado to California road trip

7-Day Colorado to California Road Trip

Road Trip Itineraries

Palmtrees on a sandy beach with a blue house at the right side and the sea to the left.

Miami to Florida Keys Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

Disney princesses waving from a parade float in front of the Cinderella Castle at Disney World

Florida Family Fun Road Trip: Ultimate Disney & Beach Escape

Week-Long Trips

View of palm trees lining South Beach in Miami with high-rise buildings in the background under a blue sky.

7-Day Florida East Coast Road Trip from Miami

Extended Trips

RV rental parked along the Pacific Coast Highway with scenic ocean cliffs and coastal mountains in the background.

10-Day Las Vegas to California Road Trip

Extended Trips

Camper Van Driving Over Bridge

9-Day California Road Trip Itinerary

Week-Long Trips

Man Looking Out Over A Canyon Next To A Parked Camper Van

7-Day Southwest Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

7 Day Road Trip Calgary to Vancouver

Extended Trips

coffee spilling from a roadsurfer cup with lake and forest in the background

10 Day Road Trip From Vancouver

Week-Long Trips

Visit Pioneertown and walk around Mane Street

5-Day Southern California Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

scotland road trip with nairns

5-Day Road Trip in Scotland

Week-Long Trips

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7-Day One-Way Mighty 5 Road Trip

Short Trips

A hidden waterfall pours onto a secluded beach in Big Sur, capturing the dramatic scenery found at top California campgrounds.

4-Day One-Way West Coast Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

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The Ultimate Grand Canyon Camping Guide & Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

5 Day Off Road Camper Van Trip in Southwest America

Week-Long Trips

7- Day Camper Van Road trip Around Barcelona

Short Trips

roadsurfer RV parked by the ocean with a surfer holding a board on a sunny Southern California beach

3-Day Action-Packed Road Trip from Los Angeles

Short Trips

A hidden waterfall pours onto a secluded beach in Big Sur, capturing the dramatic scenery found at top California campgrounds.

4-Day One-Way West Coast Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

roadsurfer campervan driving along a fjord with turquoise water and dramatic mountain peaks in Norway under a blue sky.

Explore Norway on a 6 Day Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

Grey roadsurfer boxvan photograph standing at the roadside in front of a Arizona state sign.

7-Day Arizona Road Trip Itinerary

Week-Long Trips

Roadsurfer RV parked in the red rock desert near Moab with dramatic mesas on a Colorado to California road trip

7-Day Colorado to California Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

Disney princesses waving from a parade float in front of the Cinderella Castle at Disney World

Florida Family Fun Road Trip: Ultimate Disney & Beach Escape

Week-Long Trips

View of palm trees lining South Beach in Miami with high-rise buildings in the background under a blue sky.

7-Day Florida East Coast Road Trip from Miami

Week-Long Trips

Man Looking Out Over A Canyon Next To A Parked Camper Van

7-Day Southwest Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

7 Day Road Trip Calgary to Vancouver

Week-Long Trips

Visit Pioneertown and walk around Mane Street

5-Day Southern California Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

scotland road trip with nairns

5-Day Road Trip in Scotland

Week-Long Trips

joshua-tree-road-trip

7-Day One-Way Mighty 5 Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

roadsurfer roadhouse xl model at a canyon

The Ultimate Grand Canyon Camping Guide & Road Trip

Week-Long Trips

5 Day Off Road Camper Van Trip in Southwest America

Week-Long Trips

7- Day Camper Van Road trip Around Barcelona

Extended Trips

A sailboat docked at sunset with the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in the background, reflecting across Charleston Harbor.

10-Day Scenic East Coast Road Trip

Extended Trips

RV parked at a coastal viewpoint near Bandon, Oregon with large sea stacks in the background.

10-Day Pacific Coast RV Road Trip: Seattle to San Francisco

Extended Trips

RV rental parked along the Pacific Coast Highway with scenic ocean cliffs and coastal mountains in the background.

14-Day West Coast Road Trip

Extended Trips

roadtrip along california coastline

14-Day Northern California Road Trip

Extended Trips

RV and bison near steaming geysers in Yellowstone National Park on Salt Lake City to Yellowstone road trip

8-Day Salt Lake City to Yellowstone Road Trip

Extended Trips

Yellow house visible in between forest trees

Scenic 10-Day Road Trip through Colorado

Extended Trips

RV rental parked along the Pacific Coast Highway with scenic ocean cliffs and coastal mountains in the background.

10-Day Las Vegas to California Road Trip

Extended Trips

Camper Van Driving Over Bridge

9-Day California Road Trip Itinerary

Extended Trips

coffee spilling from a roadsurfer cup with lake and forest in the background

10 Day Road Trip From Vancouver

TRAVEL TIPS & PLANNING

RV Lifestyle & Camper Van Life Tips

Plan & Book

Field goal in soccer stadium captured during sunset.

RV Road Trip to the 2026 Global Soccer Championship

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24 Best RV Gift Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Travel Tips & Planning

White boxvan parked on the beachfront with view over the ocean in Spain.

Camping in Spain: Your Essential RV Travel Guide

Travel Tips & Planning

Campervan parked behind lavender field in France.

Camping in France: Top Spots & Smart Travel Tips

Travel Tips & Planning

Person exploring the iconic “Urban Light” art installation at LACMA in Los Angeles, surrounded by tall white lamp posts on a sunny day.

Top 10 Iconic Things to Do in Los Angeles

Travel Tips & Planning

Campervan parked at lake in front of mountains in Italy.

Why Camping in Italy Is Unmissable

Travel Tips & Planning

Fluffy brown bunny standing on the dashboard of a moving vehicle with a scenic highway and trees in the background.

5 Trip-Worthy Easter Campings Ideas

Travel Tips & Planning

A red camper van with its roof raised parked beside a small airplane on a sunny airfield, both centered in the frame.

RV Rental vs. Hotels & Flights

Travel Tips & Planning

Plane Taking Off Near Rv Rental

All About Travel Tuesday

NATURE & CAMPING TIPS

RV Travel Inspiration: Parks, Beaches & Camping Spots

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Pier at lake Tegernsee in Germany leading into the lake and mountains visible on the other side of the river.

Best Camping in Germany: Top 10 Spots

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Hiker resting with a distant view of the Hollywood Sign in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, surrounded by pine trees and hills.

9 Must-See Outdoor Activities in Los Angeles

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Couple enjoying a meal with ocean and cliff views from their RV campsite, capturing the experience of camping near San Francisco

6 Iconic Picks for Camping Near San Francisco

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Tropical beach scene with turquoise water, palm trees, and a weathered lighthouse resembling Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys

5 Stunning Florida State Parks Perfect for RV Camping

Nature & Camping Inspiration

The 7 Best Beaches in California

Nature & Camping Inspiration

A mother and child smiling together at the beach during sunset, showing one of the fun things to do in California with kids on a family trip.

Things to do in California with Kids

Nature & Camping Inspiration

surfers at California beach

The Best Surfing Spots In California

Nature & Camping Inspiration

4th of July Camping Ideas With Unlimited Miles RV Rental

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8 Best Beaches in Los Angeles to Visit

EUROPEAN INSPIRATION

Van Travel in Europe: Camper Van Trips & Guides

Nature & Camping Inspiration

Pier at lake Tegernsee in Germany leading into the lake and mountains visible on the other side of the river.

Best Camping in Germany: Top 10 Spots

Travel Tips & Planning

Campervan parked behind lavender field in France.

Camping in France: Top Spots & Smart Travel Tips

Travel Tips & Planning

White boxvan parked on the beachfront with view over the ocean in Spain.

Camping in Spain: Your Essential RV Travel Guide

Travel Tips & Planning

Camping and Surfing in Europe

Week-Long Trips

roadsurfer campervan driving along a fjord with turquoise water and dramatic mountain peaks in Norway under a blue sky.

Explore Norway on a 6 Day Road Trip

Travel Tips & Planning

Woman loading a bicycle onto a roadsurfer RV at sunset while camping in France

The Best Road Trips for Camping in France

Travel Tips & Planning

Campervan parked at lake in front of mountains in Italy.

Why Camping in Italy Is Unmissable

RV GUIDES

Planning tips, how-tos, and helpful guides for RV travelers

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RV America road trip with an RV driving along a scenic coastal highway overlooking the ocean

RV America: What RV Travel Across the U.S. Really Looks Like

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Mid-size RV parked near rock formations in Arches, illustrating the best RV size for national parks with narrow roads

Best RV Size for National Parks: What Actually Fits

Travel Smart

RV camping scene with a camper van set up for the evening, outdoor table and chairs, and lights at a campsite

RV Camping: What to Know Before You Go

Plan & Book

One-way RV rental driving along a straight forest road at sunset, viewed from above

One-Way RV Rental: How It Works, Costs, and When It’s Worth It

Plan & Book

Orange camper van parked near the coast, showing what renting a camper looks like for flexible road travel

Renting a Camper: What to Know Before You Book

Plan & Book

Field goal in soccer stadium captured during sunset.

RV Road Trip to the 2026 Global Soccer Championship

Travel Smart

roadsurfer rv gift ideas

24 Best RV Gift Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Choose Your RV

Class B RV rental parked on the salt flats with two camping chairs and mountains in the distance

Class B RV Rental Guide: Prices, Features & What to Expect

Choose Your RV

Small RV rental camper van parked at sunset with the pop-top open and a traveler loading gear

Small RV Rental Guide: Costs & Tips

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