Salem Hassan
Founder, Travelcamp RV · 30+ years in RV, marine, and powersports retail
Thirty years in RV and marine dealerships — from the showroom floor to the software that runs them.
Salem Hassan founded Travelcamp RV and brings 30+ years of hands-on RV, marine, and powersports retail experience to every review.
Career Highlights
- ►Sold and financed 1,000+ RVs and marine units across 30 years in dealership management
- ►Built and scaled Searchshop.com into a 6-figure affiliate content network
- ►Deployed EverLogic dealer management software across 50+ RV dealerships as a regional trainer
- ►Co-founded Shiftix Cloud, a SaaS platform for automotive and RV dealership operations
Topics of Expertise
How We Evaluate
- ✓Product specifications, compatibility claims, and performance ratings are verified against manufacturer documentation, service manuals, and category standards
- ✓Verified owner reviews from multiple platforms are analyzed to surface real-world reliability patterns, common failure modes, and use-case fit
- ✓Safety-critical claims — load ratings, electrical specs, recalls — are cross-referenced with manufacturer data and federal safety databases
- ✓Salem is editorially responsible for every recommendation on this page — whether evaluated through direct use or thorough desk research — and updates picks when new information changes the ranking
Articles by Salem Hassan 38 published
Buying Guides & Best Picks14 articles
Best ATV Trails in Arizona
Arizona offers some of the Southwest’s most memorable ATV riding, from Sonoran Desert washes to high-country forest routes and red rock ledges near Sedona. We researched the state’s standout trail systems, permits, terrain, and gear so riders can plan smarter and ride safer.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Trails in Tennessee
Tennessee offers some of the most varied ATV riding in the Southeast, from muddy forest routes to rocky mountain climbs and creek crossings. We researched the best ATV trails in Tennessee to help riders plan smarter, pack the right gear, and choose trails that match their skill level.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Trails in Texas
Texas offers some of the most varied off-road riding in the South, from East Texas mud and pine forest trails to Hill Country rock gardens and South Texas brush country. We researched the best ATV trails in Texas to help riders choose the right park, prepare for local conditions, and ride legally.
By Salem Hassan
Best Mountain ATV Trails in West Virginia
West Virginia delivers some of the most rugged mountain ATV riding in the East, from steep Appalachian climbs to muddy forest single-lane connectors. We researched the top trail systems, permit details, and gear that make these rides safer and more enjoyable.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Trails in Florida
Florida offers a very different ATV experience than mountain states: flat sandy trails, palmetto scrub, humid weather, and mud holes that can change fast after rain. We researched the best ATV trails in Florida and broke down where to ride, what permits you need, and what gear makes the most sense for these conditions.
By Salem Hassan
Best Sand ATV Trails in Florida: OHV Areas and WMAs
Florida is one of the best places in the Southeast for riders who enjoy sugar sand, pine flatwoods, and long, warm riding seasons. We researched the top OHV areas and WMA opportunities for ATV riders looking for legal sand riding in Florida.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Trails for New Riders: East Coast Picks
We researched beginner-friendly ATV trail systems across the eastern U.S. to find forested routes with manageable terrain, clear rules, and solid access. This guide highlights East Coast picks that suit new riders who want scenic miles without jumping straight into technical terrain.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Helmets for Trail Riding 2025
Choosing the right helmet can make long trail days safer, quieter, and far more comfortable. We researched the best ATV helmets for trail riding in 2025 and narrowed the field to top picks for ventilation, protection, value, and all-day usability.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV GPS Units for Trail Navigation 2025
Finding the right GPS matters when you ride beyond cell service, marked roads, and familiar terrain. We researched the best ATV GPS trail navigation options for 2025, comparing ruggedness, mapping, mounting, and value so you can choose the right unit for your trails.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Phone Mounts for Trail Navigation
A reliable phone mount can make or break your trail day when you depend on GPS, offline maps, and quick route checks. We researched the best ATV phone mounts for trail navigation to help riders choose secure, weather-ready options that hold up to vibration, mud, and rough terrain.
By Salem Hassan
Best Portable Air Compressors for ATV Tires
A reliable portable compressor can save a ride after a puncture, bead leak, or low-pressure trail adjustment. We researched the best portable air compressor options for ATV tires and narrowed them down to practical picks for trail riders, ranch users, and overland-style off-road setups.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Goggles for Dust, Debris, and Mud
Good goggles can make or break a day on the trail, especially when dust, roost, mud, and low-angle sun all hit at once. We researched the best ATV goggles for trail riding and narrowed the field to rider-friendly options that balance visibility, comfort, lens quality, and value.
By Salem Hassan
Best ATV Recovery Kits for Trail Riding 2025
A solid recovery kit can turn a bad day on the trail into a minor delay. We researched the best ATV recovery kits for trail riding in 2025, comparing straps, shackles, winch accessories, and complete bundles that make sense for real riders.
By Salem Hassan
Best Family ATV Trails in Utah
Utah has several beginner-friendly OHV systems with wide roads, scenic views, and manageable terrain for new riders. We researched the best family-focused ATV areas across the state, including permits, conditions, and practical gear recommendations for hot-weather riding.
By Salem Hassan
How-To & Education2 articles
How to Choose Your First ATV Trail: A Beginner's Guide
Picking your first ATV trail can feel overwhelming, especially when maps, ratings, and terrain terms all seem unfamiliar. In this beginner-friendly guide, we explain how to match a trail to your skill level, machine, and gear so your first ride is safe and fun.
By Salem Hassan
How to Prepare Your ATV for a Trail Ride
A good trail day starts before the engine fires up. In this guide, we walk through how to inspect your ATV, pack the right gear, and avoid common pre-ride mistakes so you can hit the trail with more confidence.
By Salem Hassan
More Articles22 articles
McMillan Mesa ATV Trail System Guide
McMillan Mesa offers a moderate high-desert ATV network with pine, juniper, rocky two-track, and full-day ride potential. This guide covers terrain, access, permits, difficulty, and the gear we recommend for a smoother ride.
By Salem Hassan
Moab ATV Trail Guide: What to Know Before You Ride
Moab is one of the most iconic off-road destinations in the country, with slickrock climbs, canyon views, and highly technical ATV routes. This guide covers the terrain, permits, trail difficulty, and gear we recommend before riding Moab.
By Salem Hassan
Silverton ATV Trail Guide: High Country Riding
Silverton is one of Colorado’s premier high-alpine OHV destinations, with historic mining roads, dramatic passes, and technical rocky climbs above 12,000 feet. This guide covers trail conditions, permits, difficulty, and the gear we recommend for a safer, more comfortable ride.
By Salem Hassan
Ocotillo Wells SVRA: Complete ATV Guide
Ocotillo Wells SVRA is one of California’s biggest open-riding desert playgrounds, with washes, badlands, hill climbs, and rock sections for every skill level. This guide covers terrain, permits, seasonal timing, and the gear we recommend for safe, comfortable riding.
By Salem Hassan
San Juan Mountains ATV Trail Guide
The San Juan Mountains deliver some of Colorado’s most iconic ATV riding, with high alpine passes, mining roads, and huge views around every turn. This guide covers terrain, difficulty, permits, access, and the gear we recommend for riding these remote, fast-changing mountain routes.
By Salem Hassan
Texas Hill Country ATV Trail Guide
Texas Hill Country offers rocky, rolling ATV terrain with cedar-lined trails, limestone ledges, and creek crossings that reward prepared riders. This guide covers what to expect, where to ride, what permits you may need, and the gear we recommend for Hill Country conditions.
By Salem Hassan
Pocahontas County ATV Trails Guide
Pocahontas County delivers a quieter, more backcountry-style West Virginia ATV experience with forest roads, mountain grades, and remote riding in and around Monongahela National Forest. This guide covers terrain, permits, access, gear, and practical tips for planning a better ride.
By Salem Hassan
Vulture Mountains ATV Trail Guide
The Vulture Mountains offer a classic Arizona desert ride with rocky mining roads, wide-open washes, and historic scenery near Wickenburg. This guide covers trail conditions, permits, difficulty, and the gear we recommend for riding this hot, rugged OHV area.
By Salem Hassan
Santiam OHV Complex ATV Guide
Santiam OHV Complex is one of western Oregon’s best forested ATV trail systems, with muddy climbs, volcanic rock, and a wide mix of beginner to advanced routes. This guide covers trail conditions, permits, access, and gear we recommend for riding Santiam safely.
By Salem Hassan
ATV Trail Etiquette: Rules Every Rider Should Know
Good trail manners protect access, reduce conflicts, and make every ride safer. In this guide, we cover the ATV trail etiquette rules riders should know before heading onto public or private trails.
By Salem Hassan
ATV Pre-Ride Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before Every Ride
A quick pre-ride check can prevent breakdowns, crashes, and expensive repairs on the trail. This step-by-step ATV pre-ride inspection checklist covers what to inspect before every ride, plus the basic tools and safety gear we recommend bringing along.
By Salem Hassan
ATV Body Armor Guide: Full Protection System for Trail Riders
Choosing the right protection system for trail riding is about more than buying a chest protector and calling it done. In this guide, we break down ATV body armor trail protection from head to toe, compare top Amazon-available options, and recommend complete setups for different rider needs and budgets.
By Salem Hassan
ATV Pre-Ride Inspection Checklist: What to Check Before Every Ride
A quick pre-ride walkaround can prevent breakdowns, reduce trail-side repairs, and help keep every ride safer. This ATV pre ride inspection checklist covers the key items we recommend checking before you hit the trail.
By Salem Hassan
Brimstone Recreation ATV Trail Guide
Brimstone Recreation in eastern Tennessee is one of the South’s biggest OHV destinations, known for steep mountain climbs, rocky technical sections, creek crossings, and deep mud in wet weather. We researched what riders need to know about trails, permits, gear, and access before heading to this massive trail system.
By Salem Hassan
East Texas ATV Riding: Forest Trails and OHV Areas
East Texas offers some of the most distinctive ATV riding in the state, with pine forest trails, red clay, creek crossings, and mud after rain. We researched the best-known legal riding areas and what riders should know before heading out.
By Salem Hassan
Hatfield-McCoy Trails Tennessee Gateway Guide
This guide covers the Tennessee gateway into the Hatfield-McCoy regional riding experience, including terrain, permits, gear, and multi-day trip planning. We break down what riders can expect when linking mountain trails near the Tennessee border with the larger West Virginia network.
By Salem Hassan
Farmington NM ATV Trail Guide
Farmington is one of the best places in the Four Corners region for technical desert ATV riding, with sandstone ledges, washes, and open BLM terrain. This guide covers what to expect on Farmington-area trails, access details, riding tips, and gear that fits the hot, rocky conditions.
By Salem Hassan
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument ATV Guide
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument offers a distinctive high-desert riding experience with mesa-top two-track, volcanic rock, and dramatic canyon views. This guide covers Rio Grande del Norte ATV trails, access rules, terrain, permits, and the gear we recommend for remote New Mexico rides.
By Salem Hassan
Oregon Dunes ATV Trail Guide
The Oregon Dunes are one of the most iconic sand-riding destinations in the country, with huge open bowls, steep climbs, and direct Pacific Ocean access nearby. Our guide covers where to ride, what permits you need, what gear makes sense, and how to prepare for cool, windy coastal conditions.
By Salem Hassan
Ocala National Forest ATV Trail Guide
Ocala National Forest is one of Florida’s best-known OHV destinations, with sandy scrub trails, pine flatwoods, and long mileage for ATVs and side-by-sides. This guide covers permits, terrain, difficulty, seasonal conditions, and the gear we recommend for riding here.
By Salem Hassan
Hollister Hills SVRA ATV Guide
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is one of California’s best-known OHV parks for riders who want technical trail options, steep climbs, and a long riding season. This guide covers Hollister Hills SVRA ATV trails, terrain, permits, difficulty, and the gear we recommend for dusty summer and rocky spring rides.
By Salem Hassan
Coral Pink Sand Dunes ATV Guide
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is one of Utah’s most distinctive off-road destinations, with soft red-pink sand, open riding zones, and beginner-friendly play areas. We researched the permits, terrain, gear, and riding tips ATV riders need before heading into the dunes.
By Salem Hassan
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Salem Hassan is a Founding Reviewer of BestATVTrails. BestATVTrails earns affiliate commissions when readers buy through links on this site — this does not influence editorial decisions. All product recommendations are based on firsthand expertise and independent evaluation. See our Editorial Policy for full details.
