RVing in Europe

Thought some of you may be interested in ways that RVing can help one see Europe or the world.   Especially since the Euro was down to $1.20 as of Friday.
Here's a link to Kathy and Rick Howe's web site.  They have traveled extensively thoughout South America and Europe.  It's a great web site with details explaining the vehicle they use and how they ship it around the world. They also have details on the campgrounds and free camping sites where they have stayed.   http://www.travelin-tortuga.com/Site/Home_Page.html
It's fun to see how they do it.

There are many ways to go about it.  One being to buy a used or new camper in Europe or renting one.  If you want to stay in Europe for more than a week or two, camping is an affordable way to stay for a long time.  Many people stay for 6 months or two years!!!
Here's Rick Steves' take on it:   http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/0899camping.htm
All you have to do is Google "Camping in Europe" or wherever you want to go.  You'll find thousands of pages on the subject. 

Many people buy a car or small van, throw in a tent and a few sleeping bags.  Then they can sleep in the van or tent at a campground or any of the free, safe places they can find, usually by asking and talking with other campers or friendly people they meet in their travels.  Every once in awhile they can take a break and stay in a hotel or bed and breakfast.

Campgrounds in Europe are safe, clean and comfortable for the most part.  Usually they are located just outside of towns and cities.  Most people will leave their vehicle at the campground and take the bus, train,walk or bike to the inter-city. 

Camping, in many forms, can be an inexpensive way to see a place for a longer period of time and get to meet the locals and see how they live.
Some people will buy a campervan (motorhome) or caravan (trailer) and use it during the summers then return home after storing it in Europe for the winter.  Then they can return the next summer or rent it out to someone else to use.  Some will travel around for a few months or years and then sell it.

Here's an example of a Bailey Caravan in England.  Bailey is highly rated.  This one is brand new, but there are used ones that come in every size and price.   http://www.penrosetouring.co.uk/acatalog/Bailey-Olympus-464.html     All you need is a used car/van rated to pull it.  Then you can leave the caravan at the campground and use the car to tour around until you are ready to move to another area or country.  Perfect!  Let's GO!