Planning Your Trip: Tips and Tools for RV Camping & Travel
Whether you want to rent a motorhome for the perfect vacation, or you tow your fifth wheel trailer every weekend, RV travel will always be the most fun if you do a little planning. We'll help you find great destinations, get directions, check the weather, even plan meals ahead of time with delicious and healthy recipes for your family.
RV Travel Smart and Safe
The right vehicle, the best RV campgrounds and well-planned recreation and activities are all ingredients for a successful RV trip. They all require planning. You also need to map out plans for RV cooking. And, RV safety and RV repairs are also something for whic you should be prepared.
How's the Weather ?
Check the weather by city, state or zip code to get an hourly or five-day forecast for temperature and weather conditions. Bring the appropriate clothing for comfort and safety.
Getting the Right Directions
Get a map and directions to and from your destination, along with distance and estimated driving time. Taking the time to research and prepare a detailed itinerary with suggested activities, preferred RV campgrounds and daily mileage will help ensure a successful trip.
Cooking on the Go
Cooking in a crowded RV doesn't mean you have to eat out. Find cooking tips and recipes in our RV cookbook.
Suggestions for Planning Your RV Trip or Vacation
Make sure you have the right RV vehicle. If you are not very familiar with RVs, talk with folks who experience with a variety RV vehicle types. Take advantage of reputable RV rental companies who will be able to handle the details of making your rental reservation and help you select the best RV configuration for you and your family. This will be your home for the duration of your RV trip, so make sure it as comfortable as possible.
Make sure you have selected the right park or campgrounds. No two campgrounds are alike, and you don't necessarily get what you pay for. For instance, there are important differences between public and privately owned campgrounds. Which is likely to work best for you and your family?
Extra planning for the grand destinations is critical. Yes, the National Parks are magnificent. But they are often crowded. Think about searching for those favorite, off-the-beaten-path places that you may not have heard about (and won't soon forget).
The best preparation includes a travel-wise navigator and co-pilot, a sturdy zippered binder containing most of the information that you will need for your trip, such as a detailed itinerary with potential activities, preferred campgrounds, daily mileage, and details on special activities that you might seek out. Also, a selection of the best maps available, with your route, destinations, and points of interest highlighted. Consider a folder for each destination that contains a carefully chosen assortment of travel publications. If you are interested in whitewater rafting, flight-seeing, 4X4 tours, naturalist guides, overnight horse-packing, or just about anything else, make your arrangements with tried-and-true specialist companies.
Behind every exceptional trip is someone who spent many hours sweating the details beforehand.