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Travel Across Country In Your RV
It is just about the best vacation imaginable: traveling across country in a luxury RV. No matter the age of the RVer or how many are coming along, there is much to take into consideration. Planning and preparation are essential to surviving the expedition with sanity intact and smiles on faces.
Before leaving the house and hitting the road, it is important to plan. Such a seemingly small task may make or break the entire trip. Sit down with a notebook and atlas and plot out the course you want to take. Listening to input from family members will provide alternative ideas and could even redirect the first course to something new and exciting. Remember, not everyone wants to see the World’s Largest Ball of Twine.
Decide how many days you want to spend at each stop. You are going to drive long distances and it is important not to overdo it. Resting and relaxing is not a waste of time, but an opportunity to immerse in local customs and spend more time with the family. It is also a great idea to leave room in the plan to be flexible in case emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances arise. With course and agenda in hand, it is time to pack.
There is limited room in the RV and not everything you want to bring will fit. It is important to pack only the essentials. Make sure you bring at least five changes of clothing. All the outfits should be durable. You can stop at town laundry-mats for washing and drying when you get low on clothing. Each person should have at least two towels, and each bed should have two sets of sheets.
Unless you can afford to eat out for every meal every day that you are on the road, packing food will be a huge part of your pre-trip chores. Keep in mind that this is an RV and not your actual home when choosing food. Food that will not rot, spoil or otherwise go bad is important. Also, food that can be stored easily and compactly, like cereals, powered drinks and canned goods are essential. You do not have to pack for the entire trip as you leave, but having a week’s supply of meals and snacks is advisable.
There will be grocery stores along the way, but having a good amount of food will cut down on time wasted on something other than vacationing.(see other related articles on food handling and safety, etc.)
First-aid kits, flashlights, toiletry items, and even cell phones are vital and will need to be packed. Other than that, just pack what you think you will need or want, but keep it simple and limited to a few items. Being prepared is key for such a trip.
After all of that planning and packing, make sure you have a fun time. You will be creating memories that will last a lifetime and may even kindle an intense love of RVing. Make sure it’s a great experience.
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