RVs provide the ultimate stress-free travel experience, as long as you put in some time to prepare your vehicle and plan your accommodations. Knowing you have a safety plan in place and a safe place to stay are the essential backbones of a great road trip. Here are tips to begin with.
Book RV Parks in Advance
While RVs are great for spur-of-the-moment travel, you need to know where you will park your moving hotel room each night. Look at a trusted RV resort website to find the best places to stay in your home away from home. Check out the reviews to find a site that has the amenities and community you are looking for.
You can approach the RV parks you choose by either looking for park availability first and then finding fun things to do in the area next, or plan in reverse order. Whichever you choose, always check out the RV park’s website for helpful tips about activities and tourist destinations in the area.
Follow Proper RV Maintenance Guidance
If there is one thing that sours a road trip vacation quickly, it is definitely being stuck on the side of the road with an inoperable vehicle. If your skill set does not include RV repair and maintenance, ensure you schedule a basic service appointment before setting off on your next adventure.
Whether this is a one-time RV rental experience or you own the RV, you should learn how to do some basic maintenance yourself. This may include simple tasks that will keep you on the road until you can find a service station or something more involved, depending on your needs and interests. Understanding the RV manual will help you considerably if a blinking light suddenly occurs on the dashboard.
Prepare for Emergencies
You might have an emergency kit in your home and another in your primary vehicle. The contents of those two kits can be combined to create a new one for RV travel. Since you will have your home or hotel along for the ride, some safety and emergency items will prove essential should the unfortunate occur.
Here are some key items to include in your RV emergency kit:
- A fire extinguisher rated specifically for RVs.
- A small, non-perishable food supply, to include canned foods (a can opener), nuts, crackers, trail mix, and granola bars.
- Drinkable water in easy-to-carry containers.
- A basic RV tool kit that you learn how to use.
- Place flashlights in the kit and in strategic areas throughout the RV, such as in the bathroom and near the bed.
- Stock extra sewer connections, backup hoses, and leveling blocks or levelers.
- Include a First Aid kit.
- Add a portable power supply.
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Traveling by RV is one of the best ways to see the country because you bring your accommodations wherever you go. Tired? Pull over safely and take a nap. Spot an interesting hiking trail along the road? You can put on your blinker and explore without worrying about catching a flight. With a little planning, your next road trip will be your best one.