RV Travel
Top Tips
Top Tips: - Go Slow. One of the easiest mistakes in this lifestyle is to rush, not only from place to place, but in most aspects. Rushing through setting up or breaking down often leads to forgetting important steps. Take your time and double check everything. - Get A Dehumidifier. A large enough, quality dehumidifier will save your camper from mold and mildew. Learn from us, this is not fun to fix. - Join Groups. Find your people. This lifestyle can get lonely, being able to meet other people doing the same thing makes a huge difference. Our most helpful memberships have been Fulltime Families and Thousand Trails. (Check out our link page for more info) - The Correct GPS. Make sure your GPS app is either designed for semi-trucks or allows you to put in your measurements. This is huge if you don't want to end up somewhere you don't fit. - Check Your Weight. It is imperative that your tow vehichle is equipped to pull the weight of your camper. You need to calculate the max weight that your camper can hold and the max weight your truck can tow. Taking the time to figure this out and go to a weight station to check your weights is a necessary step in ensuring your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Winter Camping
Winter Camping: - Water Source. Making sure your water is connected correctly is key. If you have a frost free faucet and it is either not too far below freezing or the faucet is wrapped then using a heated hose can be perfect. - If you are only going to be in a cold area for a short time, bringing out your hose to fill the tanks, then putting it in a warm place works great too. Keep your underbelly/basement area warm. We remove a few items and put an electric heater underneath on really cold days. Make sure your heater is spaced away from everything enough to be safe. - Use of electric heaters in addition to your propane will help keep your warm and toasty and reduce propane costs.
Beach Camping
Beach Camping: - Sand. It will be everywhere! There are a few ways to reduce it, but no way to eliminate it. Put a bucket or tote of water by the door and have everyone wash their feet before entering. - Know before you go: Tides! It is beyond important to know what the tides are and where high tide will be. - Check the sand before you pull your rig on it, make sure it isn't so soft that you will get stuck. - Make sure your water is full and your black&gray tanks are empty. - Keep water usage down by using disposable dinnerware, take quick showers, cook outside. - Take along a large water bladder and pump. You can typically go get water to refill your fresh tank at dump stations (potable only) or campgrounds.