If you’re planning your first trip to the campground, you’ll want to ensure you have everything ready to make the most of your time away. Learn our favorite RV tips below for first-time Rvers and get ready to start your next adventure.
Learn Your RV
First, you’ll want to take some time to get to know your RV before you get out to the campground. Take some time to figure out how to set up the awning, roll out the slides, and operate your RVs oven or stove in addition to the furnace and other appliances.
Get the Right Accessories
Be sure you don’t skimp on your RV accessories. Your RV dealer can help you find the best deals on necessary RV accessories for your model. At the very basic level, you will need sewage hoses, water hoses, wheel chocks, and a water pressure regulator.
Practice!
Hooking up your RV to your towing vehicle is another thing you should practice before you get out to the campground, so take some time to practice. another thing you want to work on is driving the RV and backing it into the space. If you know how to do this ahead of time, it will make getting into your campsite much easier.
Plan a Short, Trial Camping Trip
Don’t overdo it on your first camping trip. Plan somewhere close, like a local campground or RV park, for your first trip. This will give you all of the practice you need and allow you to test out your new RV without being too far from home if you forgot something.
Drain the Tanks
Before you head to the campground, take time to practice draining the gray and black tanks. The last thing you want to do is make your first attempt at draining the tank a messy one. Get used to draining the tanks with clean water before you attempt to do it at the campground.
Enjoy!
Lastly, be sure to take time to enjoy your RV and vacation, and try not to take things too seriously. Your whole family will have so many memories to make at the campground, and your first RV trip is just to help you get a feel for how RVing life can be.
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