Alliance Paradigm 310RL is a roomy option for full-time RVers

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If you’re looking for a spacious fifth wheel with plenty of room to stretch out and all the amenities of home, then put the 2021 Alliance Paradigm 310RL on your short list to check out at General RV.

The open layout of the Alliance Paradigm 310RL includes a beautiful kitchen, living and dining area with a beautiful kitchen island in the center.

Before we dive into this RV floorplan, let’s talk about the manufacturer. Alliance is one of the newest RV manufacturers, but they already have quite a devoted fan base and active Facebook community. Founded by RV industry veterans in 2019, the company’s mission is simple: Do the right thing! They aim to provide customers with the best RV ownership experience by fostering long-term alliances with their owners and dealer partners, exceeding expectations every step of the way.

One way Alliance does this is by creating RVs that are designed around the needs of real RV owners. For example, while working on the Paradigm 310RL, the company reached out to campers via social media and asked them which features could improve their RVing experience. Then, engineers incorporated many of those suggestions in the final design.

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Coachmen Freedom Express 292BHD SLE is big enough for big families

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If you’re searching for a travel trailer that’s large enough for a baseball team, look no further than the Coachmen Freedom Express 292BHD SLE. A big family is no problem for this bunkhouse travel trailer. With room to sleep nine, including a private master bedroom and bunkhouse at separate ends of the trailer, there is plenty to love about this roomy, carpet-free towable RV.

The Freedom Express 292BHD SLE measures 33′ and 5″ in length and weighs under 7,000 lbs. (dry weight). This RV, which is part of Coachmen’s Liberty Edition line, makes use of every nook and cranny. There is shoe storage right near the door underneath the fireplace and a spacious silverware drawer in the galley. The TV swivels so you can watch movies from the living area or the master bedroom, while a large resin outdoor table travels in a fitted upper rack in the exterior storage space.

Other Liberty Edition upgrades in the Coachmen Freedom Express 292BHD SLE include:

  • Front automotive cap with large window
  • Power tongue jack and four stabilizer jacks
  • Fireplace – a 5,000 BTU heat source with 8 color combinations
  • Deep, solid-surface counter tops
  • Full pass-through storage with table hanger and 2 x 4 ft. table
  • Large exterior kitchen with sink, fridge, and electrical outlets
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Winnebago Outlook 22E is a streamlined Class C ready for camping fun

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Cozy and comfortable. Streamlined size and modern design. These are just a few strengths of the Winnebago Outlook 22E. This Class C motorhome from one of the industry’s most recognized names is an excellent RV for introducing children or grandchildren to the world of camping adventures.

A diagram of the Winnebago Outlook 22E Class C Motorhome. Above the cab, there is an overhead bed. Mid-cabin, a booth dinette sits across from the galley. The bathroom is located at the rear of the coach.
Winnebago Outlook 22E packs everything you need in a 24-foot package.

Winnebago’s Outlook 22E has everything you need in a 24-foot package

The defining feature of a Class C motorhome is the bunk over cab area that is incorporated into the design. This Winnebago does not disappoint with a roomy space to enjoy a few Zzzs. Other sleeping areas include a stationary double-sized bed in the rear of the coach and a convertible dinette that drops down to make a small, third bed. If you don’t need the extra bed, the area over the cab provides generous storage. When not in use, the bunk flips up to provide more headroom in the cockpit area, too.

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Public or Private Campgrounds: How to choose the right RV campground for you

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When making RV campground reservations, you might be surprised by the number of choices you have to consider. There’s location, of course, but you likely also want to balance that with cost, site options and amenities. Understanding the differences between private and public campgrounds, like those operated by county, state or federal governments can help to narrow down your search, too.

What’s the difference between private and public campgrounds?

Private campgrounds are operated by independent hosts. They can be owned by local residents who live on site or by private businesses, like KOA or Jellystone RV parks. They typically have a number of RV camping options available including sites with full hookups.

State and national campgrounds (also known as public campgrounds) are owned by the governments and operated by state and federal employees. These campgrounds are typically located within designated parks and forests. Most offer an array of choices from RV campsites to rustic and backcountry camping opportunities.

A Class C RV is parked on a campsite at Desert View Campground within Grand Canyon National Park. This site features paved road and campsite pad.
A Class C RV parked on a public campsite at Grand Canyon Desert View Campground.
Photo courtesy of the National Park Service (NPS).
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