How To Have RV Camping Success

Camping out and getting close to nature can be a means of reconnecting and restoring sanity to our otherwise hectic life styles. Everyone needs a break at some point and what better way to clear out our heads than to get away from it all. At onetime, camping meant hiking deep into the woods and pitching atent. However, our idea of camping has been slightly modifiedsince the introduction and more frequent use of recreational vehicles, also known as RVs.

RV camping affords us many of the comforts and amenities of ourhome lives while allowing us the freedom to roam as far as theroads and our wallets will take us.

The following are some suggestions to help you get the most bangfor your RV camping buck.

Before you head out on your camping trip, be sure not to overload your RV. The extra weight can accelerate wear and tear on your vehicle. Another problem arises if you are involved in an accident. In this situation you can count on your RV being weighed in. If your RV is found to be overweight, you may automatically void any insurance claims, leaving yourself fully liable for any damages. Avoid this situation at all costs.

Record your RV's exact exterior height, including the airconditioner. Be sure to keep this information in your cabin so you never experience the embarrassment incurred while traveling under an overpass of miscalculated height.

Before you set out standard safety checks should be performed to determine that everything is in working order. This may prevent you from being stranded should problems arise later on.

Be sure to check your LP gas, smoke and carbon monoxide detectorsas well. These devices can save your life.

Another important point to remember is to create an emergency kit and place it in a storage compartment on the outside of your RV. This kit should contain first aid supplies, a notepad and pencil, a flashlight and a disposable camera for taking pictures in caseof an accident. Also remember to put together a list of names(doctors, lawyers, insurance, personal contact, etc) as well asany kind of medication you might be on. Hopefully you will notneed to use this kit.

In order to make your RV camping trip a happy one, you should call ahead and make reservations at your favorite camping spot or your next stop. Describe the exact location or proximity inwhich you wish to park your RV. If you would rather be close tothe bathroom or pool, or if you want fewer trees due to the sizeof your RV. Whatever you want, be sure to ask when you make your reservation.

You can also check for reservations at the National Recreation Service, which gives you access to 1,700 different locations managed by the USDA Forest Service and US Army Corps of Engineers and many state parks. Finding your ideal spot should not be a problem as long as you plan in advance.

RV camping can be one of the most enjoyable recreational activities that you will ever experience. The important thing to recognize is possible problems and pitfalls before they everarise. Loaded with this knowledge, you can make your next RVcamping trip a success.

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