Planning For RV Camping

Before going RV camping, pore over some maps, browse online and dream out loud with your traveling companion about the places you've always wanted to see. You should start letting a route and game plan start to take form in your head.

You should plan an itinerary that covers about 150 miles per day when you go RV camping. Plan to stay off of the freeways and take local roads. You should contact some RV clubs for help with your itinerary and visit GoRVing.com for tips on where to go on your trip.

GoRVing.com also has information on how to find a campground when you are RV camping. That website can tell you how to get ready and a bunch of fun things to do while you're on the road. You should try to plan a lot of activities to break up your trip.

If you don't already own an RV for RV camping, consider what kind of RV you will need. RVs range from trailers to state-of-the-art, 40-foot motor homes. When you are renting an RV, there are huge differences in price, comfort and the way they drive.

If you have never gone RV camping or driven an RV before, you should rent one for a couple of short trips near your home before finalizing all of your RV camping details. Renting an RV not only allows you to practice driving and using it, but it also helps you decide on what model you like best for your longer trip.

Before you start on your RV camping adventure, take notes when you're shown how to operate all the equipment. You should make special note of how to start the generator, use the disposal hookup and other things. It is also a good idea to practice. Take your rental RV for a test drive and practice backing up and parking.

When you



are planning the RV camping trip, it is wise to discuss the rules of the road with your traveling companion. The rules can include who drives, for how long, how often they take breaks and when you can choose to extend a stay.

Before RV camping, you need to childproof the RV if you have small kids. You can protect the carpet with rugs and the furniture with throws. There are other things involved in adding kids to your RV camping experience, but that is a whole other topic.

Don't overload the living compartment when you go RV camping. You should only take with you what you need. You should also get a set of both ignition and door keys for each driver of the RV.

There is a certain lingo for RV camping. You need to learn to talk like an RV camper. There are terms you need to know to interact with other people that are RV camping.

Once you have finalized your itinerary for RV camping, you should leave a copy with friends. It is also a good idea to arrange a check-in at designated dates and times.


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