SELECTING A RV SITE
When you travel in your RV for vacation or
even a quick getaway, you want to take full
advantage of your home away from home.
You can't do that if you are constantly
stopping at a hotel to sleep. Besides the
fact that you are spending money you do
not need to pay, you have plenty of
amenities within your own RV so you do not
have to do this. Many people even stop at
rest areas along the way that do not have
hook-ups for shower and appliance usage.
This doesn't make any sense either. The
best place to park your RV is in one of the
many rv camping parks that is specifically
made to handle all your needs.
even a quick getaway, you want to take full
advantage of your home away from home.
You can't do that if you are constantly
stopping at a hotel to sleep. Besides the
fact that you are spending money you do
not need to pay, you have plenty of
amenities within your own RV so you do not
have to do this. Many people even stop at
rest areas along the way that do not have
hook-ups for shower and appliance usage.
This doesn't make any sense either. The
best place to park your RV is in one of the
many rv camping parks that is specifically
made to handle all your needs.
Recreational parks have been around for a long
time and can be used for both camping and RV
parking. These parks usually have all the
facilities that hotels include, and are much less
expensive than hotels. RV parks usually include
picnic tables for eating, barbecue grills, electric
power, wireless Internet connections, pools,
playgrounds, gift shops, and even fitness areas.
They are usually owned by individuals,
companies, or franchised by corporations such as
Kampgrounds of America (KOA),which are
scattered around the country so that no matter
where you go you can find a KOA that will accept
your RV.
time and can be used for both camping and RV
parking. These parks usually have all the
facilities that hotels include, and are much less
expensive than hotels. RV parks usually include
picnic tables for eating, barbecue grills, electric
power, wireless Internet connections, pools,
playgrounds, gift shops, and even fitness areas.
They are usually owned by individuals,
companies, or franchised by corporations such as
Kampgrounds of America (KOA),which are
scattered around the country so that no matter
where you go you can find a KOA that will accept
your RV.
Before you travel to any RV park you should make a reservation just as you would for a hotel.
They will usually charge you a base price that includes your length of stay and any water and
electrical hookup charges they have. The prices are considerably less than hotels and offer any
amenities that are on site. There are many great parks around the country, and by doing a quick
search on the Internet or using a camping directory such as the one published by the Good Sam
Club you can find one in the area to which you are traveling.
They will usually charge you a base price that includes your length of stay and any water and
electrical hookup charges they have. The prices are considerably less than hotels and offer any
amenities that are on site. There are many great parks around the country, and by doing a quick
search on the Internet or using a camping directory such as the one published by the Good Sam
Club you can find one in the area to which you are traveling.
RV Parks are very family friendly. You will see many large groups of people having fun on the
playground or basketball courts and enjoying late night campfires. Most people are very respectful of
one another, and you each have your own area in which to sit and enjoy your vacation. Make sure to
bring everything you need, such as a cooler with plenty of drinks and food, and outside chairs to soak
up the sun. Along with your fishing poles and hiking shoes, you should be all set to have a great
vacation.
playground or basketball courts and enjoying late night campfires. Most people are very respectful of
one another, and you each have your own area in which to sit and enjoy your vacation. Make sure to
bring everything you need, such as a cooler with plenty of drinks and food, and outside chairs to soak
up the sun. Along with your fishing poles and hiking shoes, you should be all set to have a great
vacation.
There are things that you can do to help make your stay at a campground or park
better and more enjoyable. Here are a few suggestions for your consideration:
Match the park to your needs and wants. It's a good idea to plan ahead for each
night's stay and know what facilities are available in the area you will be going to that
will meet your needs. To do that, owning a copy of both Trailer Life Directory and
Woodall's camping directories can give you plenty of great information about
thousands of parks and campgrounds across the country before you even get there.
Once you find the ones that can accommodate your size RV or motorhome, and has
the hookups you need at the price you want to pay, call in advance and book a
reservation. Nothing can spoil a trip easier than arriving at a campground only to find
that it is full and having to scramble at the last minute to come up with a place to stay.
Make sure that you use a water pressure regulator and water filters. As you travel
around the country you will encounter hookups that can run the gamut from modern
and updated to very old. One of the sensitive systems in many RVs is the plumbing
system and some campground hookups use such high pressure that it can cause
damage very easily. So have a water pressure regulator in place to prevent this. Also
changing your water source daily can be problematic as you don't really know how
good the water is from one area to another, so having a top notch water filtration unit
can be huge help here.
Make sure that you read the rules before you check into a campground. You can avoid
a lot of hassle and grief if you familiarize yourself with any posted rules and abide by
them during your stay. Rules can vary considerably from one park to another so
knowing them in advance is important. If the rules seem ridiculous, just find another
place to stay.
If you haven't stayed at a campground before, only commit to one night initially to test
it out. You just don't know what an RV park is really like until you have actually spent
a night there yourself. Although many campgrounds offer discounts for multi-night
stays it's a good practice to book a spot for only one night at first. If the park just
doesn't suit you, go somewhere else for the next night. If all seems well though, you
can always go arrange for a discounted multi-night stay after the first night is over.
Hopefully these simple camping guidelines can help you have a safe and enjoyable
experience as you travel and stay at RV parks and campgrounds across the country.
better and more enjoyable. Here are a few suggestions for your consideration:
Match the park to your needs and wants. It's a good idea to plan ahead for each
night's stay and know what facilities are available in the area you will be going to that
will meet your needs. To do that, owning a copy of both Trailer Life Directory and
Woodall's camping directories can give you plenty of great information about
thousands of parks and campgrounds across the country before you even get there.
Once you find the ones that can accommodate your size RV or motorhome, and has
the hookups you need at the price you want to pay, call in advance and book a
reservation. Nothing can spoil a trip easier than arriving at a campground only to find
that it is full and having to scramble at the last minute to come up with a place to stay.
Make sure that you use a water pressure regulator and water filters. As you travel
around the country you will encounter hookups that can run the gamut from modern
and updated to very old. One of the sensitive systems in many RVs is the plumbing
system and some campground hookups use such high pressure that it can cause
damage very easily. So have a water pressure regulator in place to prevent this. Also
changing your water source daily can be problematic as you don't really know how
good the water is from one area to another, so having a top notch water filtration unit
can be huge help here.
Make sure that you read the rules before you check into a campground. You can avoid
a lot of hassle and grief if you familiarize yourself with any posted rules and abide by
them during your stay. Rules can vary considerably from one park to another so
knowing them in advance is important. If the rules seem ridiculous, just find another
place to stay.
If you haven't stayed at a campground before, only commit to one night initially to test
it out. You just don't know what an RV park is really like until you have actually spent
a night there yourself. Although many campgrounds offer discounts for multi-night
stays it's a good practice to book a spot for only one night at first. If the park just
doesn't suit you, go somewhere else for the next night. If all seems well though, you
can always go arrange for a discounted multi-night stay after the first night is over.
Hopefully these simple camping guidelines can help you have a safe and enjoyable
experience as you travel and stay at RV parks and campgrounds across the country.
| IMPORTANT NOTICE Before you leave on your camping trip, we strongly suggest that you have a RV camping checklist. Here is our recommended lists. |
A TYPICAL RV CAMPSITE
| When RV camping, 60% or more of your time will be spent at your camp sites. Careful consideration should be taken when deciding where to camp and what type of facilities you need. |
WHERE TO CAMP
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