Are you excited about your debut camping trip with your RV? We know you’ll love to learn a few hacks that can make your driving and camping experiences safer and more fun. That’s why we’ve created this guide for you, where we’re highlighting a few tips to load up, drive, and set up your RV at the campground. Keep reading our guide to learn more.
Packing
Prepare a checklist of all the essential items you think you’ll need at your campsite. You’ll want to keep some of these items on your camper all the time and refill them as needed. However, avoid overloading your travel trailer with unnecessary things.
Some of the essential items include a well-stocked tool kit, a spare tire, an air compressor, fire extinguishers, bed linens, towels, blankets, cookware, dishes, and a first-aid kit to tackle medical emergencies.
Safe Hauling
To make your driving experience comfortable and safe, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve securely hitched your travel trailer to your tow vehicle. Don’t forget to anchor it with towing chains by placing them under the tongue of your trailer in an X shape.
Travel trailers are designed to handle a speed of 60 miles per hour. As a safe driving practice, avoid going faster than 55 miles per hour. Additionally,
- Stick to the right-hand lane.
- Avoid changing lanes or maneuvering frequently, and when you must, signal well in advance.
- Maintain a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you.
- Be observant of drivers who may want to intrude on the space you created.
Setting Up Your RV
When you arrive at your campsite, set up your camper properly. Find a flat and level spot, preferably a concrete pad, to park your travel trailer. If you’re boondocking, you’ll want to find a dry patch of ground that isn’t sloped or rocky. Use chocks and leveling blocks to level your trailer before you unhitch it from your tow vehicle.
Using Your Water System
Your RV will have a freshwater holding tank, a greywater holding tank, and a blackwater holding tank. While the greywater tank will hold wastewater from your camper’s sink, dishwasher, or shower, the blackwater tank is where the wastewater from your toilet will accumulate. Remember to empty these tanks at dumping stations on your campground and clean them out after each trip.
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