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Tips and tricks to prepare for an RV road trip

With the weather starting to get nicer around the Western US, it’s almost time for road trip season yet again! If you currently have an RV and are itching to get back out on the open pavement with your friends and fine china in tow, keep on reading for some of our favorite tips and tricks to prepare for an RV road trip!

Make sure your RV is road-ready

RVs are a whole different animal than most vehicles on the road, and breaking down is not an option if you want to enjoy the journey. Make sure all fluids are topped off, suspensions are tuned right, and electrical systems are good to go. That’ll give you that added peace of mind when you decide to head out!

Pack plenty of food, drinks and essentials

This should go without saying, but when you’re on the open road for longer periods of time, you start to get a little hungry. Plenty of snacks and meals should do the trick to keep everyone happy between visits to a restaurant. The same goes for clothes and essentials like toothpaste and shampoo. Realizing you forgot something halfway through your trip isn’t fun, so in some cases it’s not bad to overpack!

Plan your trip to hit interesting spots and campgrounds

If you’re simply planning on heading from your location to your destination, you can miss out on some of the coolest sights and sounds that the country has to offer. Camping at an open state park can really help to rejuvenate you, and the natural beauty that’s hidden in the Western U.S. is unparalleled. It’s up to you to go and find it!

Read More: Benefits of using an RV for a road trip

Utilize RV-friendly resources for your trip

Just like semi trucks, there are some places on the road that RVs don’t do so great with. Most GPS systems have built-in RV-friendly resources that can help you find routes that offer better height clearance and more stretches of straight, open road. Glorious.

Wherever you’re going this upcoming season, we hope you all have fun and stay safe! Don’t forget to check out our current inventory if you’re interested in joining the growing RV family!

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  • That's really cool that some GPS systems are able to have RV-friendly resources to help you find good routes. You'd probably also want to find some RV-specific campgrounds to go to. It seems like you could have a lot of fun driving around the country following your tips.

  • I really appreciate your tip to try and pick camping spots that are in interesting places so you can get the full experience! My wife and I have been thinking of getting an RV so we can go across the country to visit my parents. Along the way, I will be sure to tell my wife that we should stay in interesting places to make the trip even better!

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