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    Home » Travel

    Tips for Your First RV Trip

    Published: Nov 7, 2020 · Modified: Sep 22, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Check out these Tips for Your First RV Trip. Are you about to go on your first RV trip? If so, you must be super excited for all the adventures you’re about to take.

    I wanted to share some tips for your first RV trip because it’s always better when you have the most tips possible. Remember that driving or riding in an RV is a learning curve and you have to be prepared to offer yourself grace!

    Tips for Your First RV Trip

    You've picked the RV, packed your bags, and now you ready to travel! The tips below will help make the most of this new adventure and keep you safe and happy on the road!

    Practice Backing Up an RV

    Although driving an RV is exciting, there are some things that can be not so exciting, like backing up an RV for the first time. If you’re going on your first RV trip, can I suggest that you practice backing up an RV? This tip will come in handy whenever you need to back into your first camping spot.

    Split Tasks

    If you are traveling with your family, don’t be afraid to split tasks up. Mom and dad don’t have to be the only ones setting up the RV. Don’t be afraid to allow the kids to help with basic tasks too. They will love helping you and being a part of the RV set up process. You’ll be amazed at what tasks kids can do!

    Ask for Help From Others

    What if you don’t know what you’re doing? It’s always best to ask for help than to do something wrong. Asking for help is a way to save time and avoid expensive repairs or damage. Also, make sure you utilize YouTube and informational RV blogs. Learn as much as you can, but don’t be afraid to ask for help!

    Set Up in the Daylight Hours

    It is very difficult to set up at night, which is why you should try and drive and set up at night. Being able to see everything in broad daylight. Setting up during daylight hours will help you so much. If you do happen to get there at night, make sure you bring plenty of lights for yourself, so you can see as much as possible.

    Prepare for the Worst, Hope for the Best

    When it comes to tips for your first RV trip, you need to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. You cannot leave on an RV trip unprepared. You have to take the time to get your emergency kits ready and make sure everything is good to go on the RV. You’d be surprised as to what can go wrong on an RV trip, but you’d also be surprised as to what can go right.

    Don’t Be Afraid to Cook

    There is no doubt that it can be expensive to eat in a restaurant all of the time. Don’t be afraid to cook or grill out. Utilize the kitchen that you have. It’s amazing as to how hungry your family will get and they will want food fast. During your first RV trip, stock up on the foods your family loves, and don’t be afraid to eat it! You’ll save time and money.

    Now that you know all of these awesome tips for your first RV trip, what tips would you add to it?

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    1. melissa chapman

      November 09, 2020 at 9:41 am

      I have a dream of going out on the open road in an RV so i need all these tips. When the kids are all grown I hope this will happen.

      Reply
    2. Amber Myers

      November 09, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      This sounds fun! I've never been on a RV trip before. I'm not sure how long my family would last. We all like our personal space. But we'd give it a try!

      Reply
    3. Pam Wattenbarger

      November 09, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      My extended family (8 of us) took a 3-week road trip in an RV yet. We had no idea what we were doing. We laugh about it now, but at the time....lol

      Reply
    4. Kelli A

      November 09, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      My dream is to one day get an RV for my husband and I to travel more and explore many places we have only ever talked about. Great tips for us!

      Reply
    5. Sarah Bailey

      November 09, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      I bet it is amazing just heading off in an RV or similar and being able to see where ever you like. Something really freeing about that idea. I love these tips for people looking to do it.

      Reply
    6. Tasheena

      November 09, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks for sharing these tips. I would love to take a RV trip.

      Reply
    7. Heather

      November 09, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      I've been wanting to take my family on an RV trip for so many years! I can use all of these tips!

      Reply
    8. Maysz

      November 09, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      I've never been on a RV trip before but this is sounds fun and excitement I would apply these tips in the future thanks a lot.

      Reply
    9. Janeane M Davis

      November 09, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      I cannot wait to share this article with my husband. We have wanted to take an RV trip for years. This will be a big help to us.

      Reply
    10. Nikki Wayne

      November 10, 2020 at 12:25 am

      Rv trips are so fun, can't wait to be traveling again. Thanks for the tips.

      Reply
    11. Chef Dennis

      November 10, 2020 at 4:22 am

      Wow! I am really looking forward on having a RV trip with my wife. This sounds really fun and exciting!

      Reply
    12. Ruth I

      November 10, 2020 at 8:04 am

      This trip sounds fun! I've never been to an RV trip before. This sound exciting and really fun. Now I'm looking forward fro this trip with my family. Thanks for the tips and guides I'll keep this in mind!

      Reply
    13. Tara @ Mama's Money Diary

      November 10, 2020 at 8:42 am

      I'd love to pack up and take an RV trip across America one day, so I'll be bookmarking this post for when that day comes!

      Reply
    14. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      November 10, 2020 at 10:33 am

      I would love to go on an RV trip. I think it would be such a fun experience to travel around the country.

      Reply
    15. Heather

      November 10, 2020 at 10:37 am

      My husband and I love to watch that RV shopping show. I don't want to own one but I'd rent one!

      Reply
    16. Nyxie

      November 10, 2020 at 11:47 am

      I used to love RV trips with the family. I remember sitting in the back with the Gameboy while my dad argued with mum about directions. Good times.

      Reply
    17. sw

      November 11, 2020 at 12:42 am

      As our money situation is not that great. Once it get better we will try to get our first RV tip too. Thanks for these tips..

      Reply
    18. Catalina

      November 11, 2020 at 5:24 am

      Love these tips! My husband loves rv trips and I think will do it one soon!

      Reply
    19. rika

      November 11, 2020 at 5:53 am

      Thanks for sharing these useful tips! My husband and I are planning to get an RV. I think an RV trip would be fun!

      Reply
    20. Lynndee

      November 11, 2020 at 10:21 am

      We have not tried going on a RV trip before, but I think it's a fun thing to do. Thanks for the tips!

      Reply
    21. Tammy

      December 23, 2020 at 1:05 pm

      I have always wanted to go on an RV trip. Thanks for these tips!

      Reply

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