Road Trips, RVs & Van Life: Buy the Right Rig, Avoid Costly Mistakes & Start with Confidence


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ClassGraphic Thinking about RV travel but you’re worried about buying the wrong rig? This class helps you avoid costly mistakes, understand what actually matters, and choose a setup that fits your travel style, before you spend thousands of dollars. Ideal for first-time buyers, people in the research phase, or new owners who want to better understand their rig’s systems before heading out. If you’re considering buying a recreational vehicle, whether for weekend trips or full-time living, this class will walk you through the fundamentals of choosing the perfect rig for your lifestyle and learning the basics of how it works. Join Kay for a practical overview of different types of RVs and vans, how to evaluate what fits your lifestyle, and how to get familiar with the core systems you’ll rely on once you’re on the road. 
You will receive a digital resource booklet with checklists and reference materials, plus a fillable planning worksheet to help clarify priorities and next steps.

This class will cover:

  • How to choose the right type of rig based on how you plan to travel
  • Vans, trailers, and motorhomes: how to compare without getting overwhelmed
  • What to look for when buying new or used (and common red flags)
  • The RV systems you actually need to understand before hitting the road
  • How water, power, and waste systems work at a practical level
  • Getting your rig road-ready: must-haves vs. nice-to-haves
  • Basic tools, towing considerations, and what to expect when things go wrong
  • How to avoid the most common (and expensive) beginner mistakes


 

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Extension@Home

Instructor
Kay Bermender 

 

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Fee: 

$70.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026 Weekly - Thu 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM Off Campus, Extension@Home  Map, Room: Zoom Virtual Classroom Kay Bermender