Santa Maria RV is an independent website with practical guides for people who travel the United States by RV — especially retirees and couples who are buying their first rig, heading south for the winter or living on the road full time.
What We Cover
- RV Types & Buying — Class A, B and C motorhomes, travel trailers and fifth wheels, and how to choose.
- Campgrounds & Boondocking — RV parks, memberships, hookups and camping on public land.
- Routes & Destinations — snowbird destinations, scenic routes and national park trips.
- Maintenance & How-To — winterizing, tanks, roofs, appliances, tires and checklists.
- Gear & Accessories — equipment that makes RV life safer and easier.
- Rules, Costs & Towing — licenses, insurance, weight ratings and towing.
- RV Living & Retirement — domicile, mail, health coverage on the road, budgets and community.
How We Work
Our articles are written by the SM Editorial Team. We build every guide on primary sources: government agencies such as the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service and state motor vehicle departments; manufacturers’ owner’s manuals and specifications; and the official pages of the parks, clubs and companies we write about. Every factual claim is checked against its source before publication, and sources are linked in the text so you can check them too.
We keep language plain, put the answer first, and include practical details that matter to older travelers — easy access, safety, comfort and cost.
Read more in our Editorial Policy.
How the Site Is Funded
Santa Maria RV is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you buy through some links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never decides what we recommend. See our Affiliate Disclosure.
Contact Us
Questions, corrections or suggestions for a guide? Visit our Contact page.