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What are your favorite online RV and camping supply stores?
 
 We live in an area bereft of such things, and, with four kids, I prefer to do my shopping online anyway.
 

 madrone
www.ebay.com
 
 www.overstock.com  (has a camping section)
 
 www.campingworld.com
 
 Enjoy

 madrone
Here s a few site to get catalogs from or downloadable information. Indespensable for any RV owner.
 Catalogs:
 http://www.giantrecreationworld.com/
 http://www.westmarine.com/
 http://www.harborfreight.com/
 http://www.jcwhitney.com/
 http://www.campingworld.com/
 http://www.rvcatalog.com/
 http://www.northerntool.com/
 http://www.campersworld.com/
 
 Information:
 http://www.title-3.com/Links.htm
 http://www.all-rite.com/
 http://www.durotire.com/trailertires.html
 http://www.goshenstamping.com/
 http://www.rvmobile.com/Welcome.htm
 https://www.rvpartsoutlet.com/newstore/nojava/
 http://www.nadaguides.com/
 http://www.rvsafety.com/
 http://www.rverscorner.com/wiring/index.html
 http://www.thetford.com/thetford_home.cfm
 

 madrone
The PUT s store[:)]   If they don t have it, I ve posted a list of links on another message board.  I compiled it originally for my DH s side of the family who are newer to camping & were going to camp with us for a weekend in June.  DS was sick, so we didn t make it.  They, however, went & had a great time!  Even though they cheated by going to a restaurant for dinners[:o]
 
 Here s the list I posted:
 
 One of my favorite topics...Resources.  I love collecting resource links as it takes up A LOT less space than magazines & books.  Which reminds me, I should be cleaning up the office & back storage area right now...oh, well.  Lord knows these massive piles aren t going anywhere[&:][;)]
 
 I compiled most of this for my husband s side of the family who are newer to the " world of camping" .  Here are some excellent resources for equipment, not necessarily in any preferential order:
 
 http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/  or http://www.sportsmansguide.com(purchasing the " membership"  is well worth the $)
 
 http://www.cabelas.com/
 
 http://www.basspro-shops.com/
 
 http://www.colemans.com (military surplus outlet)
 
 http://www.campmor.com/
 
 http://www.campingworld.com/
 
 http://www.rei.com
 
 http://www.giantrecreationworld.com (VERY expensive!!!)
 
 http://www.rvcatalog.com
 
 http://www.giantrec.com/
 
 http://www.earthamaps.com
 
 http://www.bargainhunt.koolhost.com (Suzy-Q s web site)
 
 http://www.lehmans.com (" Amish"  catalog)
 
 http://www.outdoorcooking.com/
 
 Misc. accessories:
 
 http://knight.hypermart.net/accessories.htm (" accessories" )
 
 http://www.solutionscatalog.com/
 
 http://www.campchef.com/
 
 http://www.ltdcommodities.com/ (this site is good if you have an established home business.  However, persistence & patience is required for deliveries)
 
 http://www.abcdistributing.com/ (offers similar products as LTD Commodities.  However, the service is MUCH better)
 
 http://www.overstock.com (can offer some good prices on various camping equipment)
 
 http://www.ebay.com (" the online garage sale with bidding wars" ; seriously, some retailers sell some " new-in-the-box"  stuff which can be had for reasonable prices.  Sometimes, I find the bids exceed the price of an item I can find at a local  brick & mortar  store on sale...saves on shipping costs.  Yet, I have found a couple of really good deals on ebay.)
 
 Retail stores such as:
 
 Sears (http://www.sears.com) --will let you order online & pick-up at the  brick & mortar  store, thus, saving shipping & handling costs.
 
 K-Mart (http://www.bluelight.com),
 Wal-Mart (http://www.wal-mart.com),
 Mejier (has web site, but you cannot make purchases from it),
 Sam s Club (http://www.samsclub.com), &
 Costco (http://www.costco.com)
 
 are good for some equipment.  However, some of the smaller items may not be available online or worth the shipping plus tax.  And, K-Mart as well as Wal-Mart do not sell clothing or footwear online.
 
 Family Dollar & other Dollar stores are good for misc. items.  As well as the Salvation Army stores, flea markets, & garage sales.  
 
 Silver tarps http://www.tarpsatwholesale.com/silvertarps.html (for tents) or http://www.reflectixinc.com/  (for campers) to reflect the sun s heat.  Reflectix is also available at Home Depot & Lowe s (& Menard s...?).  Or, the infamous PopUp Gizmos for the solar covers http://www.popupgizmos.com/
 
 Here s a great book on family camping with kids:
 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/156148248X/popuptimes/103-3237730-8106260
 
 Camping for Beginners:  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0762707496/ref=pd_sim_books/103-3237730-8106260
 
 I puchased a fleece footed " jammie"  (2 sizes too big) for my son through this site.  Since he moved around too much for a sleeping bag or any covers, the layering method made it easier for all involved. http://www.onestepahead.com/ I, also, purchased his 30 SPF sun hat & SPF beach cover-up from this same site/catalog.
 
 Since these cg s are individually owned & operated, the quality of " nice"  camping varies greatly.  For instance, there is a Jellystone cg in Holly, MI which I would never stay in, despite it s " awards" .  Yet, the Jellystone cg s in St. Louis, MO & Luray, VA have had more favorable reviews.  If you find a good one, they are GREAT for little ones!!!  http://www.campjellystone.com/locations.html
 
 I forgot to add Army/Navy supply stores to the list as a another great source for equipment.  I don t think they have a web site...don t know.
 
 In searching for the " Quicksystem Oversized pavilion 19  x 11 "  I found a few price comparison search engines helpful:
 
 http://dealtime.com
 
 http://www.bizrate.com
 
 http://www.outsmarted.com
 
 Also, http://www.google.com does a wonderful job of at least searching for links.  And, http://www.askjeeves.com use to be a lot better.  Lately, " jeeves"  hasn t be too helpful for me.
 
 Hope this helps[8D][;)]
 
 Peace be with you all.

 madrone
Ok, You guys who have all these url s are nuts, I don t wanna end up liek you guys, oh, wait maybe I wanna [8D]
 
 
 I saved these posts [;)]

 madrone
I don t think I can add anyothers to the list.  I will have to check some of these out.

 madrone
Make sure and check out camperschoice.com.  They usually beat the prices of Camping world.

 madrone
I thank you, my pop-up thanks you, and the camping supply stores thank you.
 
 It s great to know such knowledgeable folks.