Editors note: This article was written in April, 2008 by Jim Twamley, www.rvtravel.com, and is used by permission.

Laughlin AFB RV Famcamp is located in Del Rio, Texas on the Rio Grande. Across the river is the old Mexican cowboy town of Acuna. The cowboys used to herd their cattle across a low shallow place in the river here on their way to market. Before I get to the particulars of the campground let me tell you what the town of Del Rio has to offer.  If you are an angler you probably already know about the great fishing here. History buffs will be pleasantly surprised by the Whitehead Memorial Museum. This is one of the best museums in south Texas and it’s free. The oldest building in these parts anchors the museum.  The Old Perry Building was erected in 1871 before Del Rio was even a city. It was the largest store between San Antonio and El Paso and also served as a church, courthouse, and public gathering place.  There are other old buildings in Del Rio including Texas Historic Landmark Sacred Heart Catholic Church built in 1891. There is also an old winery here as well as other very interesting historical sites.  Be sure to head across the Mexican border and take in some shopping, dining and sightseeing. The campground in on base six miles east of Del Rio. Just go through the main gate and drive straight until you dead end in the campground. The 20 huge pull through sites have full hook-ups, a patio, table and BBQ.  Each site has 50 and 30 amps and 110, water, sewer and free cable TV. In 2008 the rates were around $10.00 a night if you stay a week or longer and $15.00 per night otherwise. The rules don’t allow washing of vehicles in the RV sites, but there is a coin operated car wash nearby. For a complete overview of this campground be sure to watch the video below.

Editors note: This article was written by John Clapper and is used by permission. While this article isn't specifically on U.S. Military Recreation Facilities, it's an important article for all RV's. I use this same system.

Many thousands of families are vacationing this summer in their RV’s (Travel Trailers, 5th Wheels and Motor homes).

A silent danger that could cost an RV owner quite a lot of money is tire failure. Usually, when a blowout occurs it isn’t as rapid as the term implies. Usually something causes the tire pressure to be lost and over some distance, the pressure less tire begins to come apart. As it does, it could flap against the decorative tire covers tearing them up – all the while subjecting the RV owner to the inherent safety issues involved in this potential loss of control situation.