Texas RV Travel : RV Library
Welcome to Texas RV Travel Library. This page is updated regularly and contains useful files, maps, tools and resources. Find all Adobe Acrobat Format (PDF) files referenced on Texas RV Travel here: Library_PDF
Boondocking
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Conserving resources and camping "off the grid" is called boondocking. For some helpful hints please see the article, "Boondocking—Making It Work" by Paul Bernhagen.
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Most Wal-Mart management encourage RVers to use their parking lot to camp. However, not ALL Wal-Marts allow camping, so click here for a list by state of Wal-Marts who may give you trouble.
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Click here for access to a database of free campgrounds organized by latitude and longitude. Find your exact lat/long at GeoCode.
Got Gas?
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Alternative Fuels Data Center - fueling stations for the following alternative fuels: compressed natural gas (CNG), 85% ethanol (E85), liquefied petroleum gas/propane (LPG), biodiesel (BD), electric, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Stations are located throughout the United States.
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Biodiesel - finding biodiesel is getting easier and the rewards are many. Many Americans have started manufacturing biodiesel at home. If you would like information on this initiative, please visit Energy page.
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Gas Watch - As they say: Power to the People at the Pump
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GasBuddy runs 170+ local web sites that help you find cheap gas prices in USA and Canada
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Gas Price Watch - tracks gasoline prices at local stations from reports provided by consumers
Safety
- Geo Method for maintaining your tanks.
- Guide to Towing 2005 from NADA Guides
- RV Tire Guide from Michellin is an excellent resource on weight and ratings.
Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) systems, make use of an infinitely renewable source of energy--our sun. RVers may also install these systems, either as a full energy solution or for purposes of supplementing existing systems.
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Power From the Sun is a free primer on solar energy from the Department of Energy.
Travel Books
Wi-Fi Directories
- Wi-Fi-FreeSpot™ Directory will help you find all types of Free Wi-Fi locations in US, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, The Middle East and Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and The South Pacific Wi-FiHotSpotlist offers free Mobile Edition software program.
- MetroFreeFi says skip paid access locations and support local businesses and your community for free.
- With 70,048 Wi-Fi hotspot locations in 102 countries, JiWire's global hotspot directory makes it easy to find places to connect wherever you go.
- HotSpots from GeekTools
Upadated 01/07/2008
