RV travel’s all the rage nowadays with some rental agencies reporting a 650% upswing in business during 2020.
Are you one of the thousands of adventurers who are embracing RV travel for the first time this year? You’re in for a treat.
RV travel offers amazing opportunities to enjoy the American countryside at its best. From shore to shore, you’ll find hundreds of incredible destinations to choose from.
Whether you love the beach, the mountains, or the vast plains of the interior, you’ll find an RV park that ticks all your boxes. To get you started, check out these essential RV packing tips for beginners.
1. The Best RV Packing Tips for Mealtimes
The first step in planning your meals is finding out which amenities your rental RV has in stock.
Some RVs have all the bells and whistles when it comes to cooking utensils. Others only provide the bare minimum.
To avoid overpacking. Plan your menu well in advance and make a note of all the ingredients as well as the equipment you’ll need to prepare your meals.
Preparing some of your dishes in advance and freezing them’s a good way to cut down on the number of things you’ll need to pack. This can also help you save time on day one since you’re bound to feel a little disorganized after setting up camp.
Remember to leave some gaps in your plan for eating out during day trips, and pack some picnic ingredients for those times when you’ll want to eat on the road. Shopping on arrival’s another way to save on packing space.
You can keep staple items like flour, rice, and snacks in airtight containers and store them in large lockable boxes outside your camper once you arrive.
2. How to Pack Your RV for Daily Fun
Sports equipment, bikes, and kayaks can take up a lot of space in your campervan. Planning your daily activities in advance will help you save space.
Look up activities in the area that your family’s likely to enjoy and whether they offer equipment for hire on site. This will help you avoid packing things that you don’t need to make the most of your stay.
3. Top RV Packing Tips for Clothing
Planning your activities will also help you plan your wardrobe. If there’s a laundry at your chosen RV park, you can also save on packing space by washing some items during your trip.
You’ll need to practice ruthless discipline when it comes to packing. Avoid taking multiple heavy, space-guzzling items on your trip.
Take one pair of walking shoes and one jacket in case of cold weather. Even if you’re traveling in winter, you’ll get by with one warm jacket.
One smart outfit will suffice if you’re planning a night out. Otherwise, opt for mix-and-match outfits that you can wear in different situations.
Split your items into those things you’ll use daily, like underwear, socks and t-shirts, and less common outfits like snow gear and boots. You can pack these bulky items in some of your harder-to-access closets but make sure the things you wear often are within easy reach.
Checking the weather report for your destination can help you plan your wardrobe. Always take a jacket along so you don’t get caught unawares by an unexpected shower.
Stuffing your shoes with socks and other small, soft items will help save space too.
4. Packing Tips for Parents
The last thing you want is to get halfway to your destination only to discover you’ve left someone’s favorite blankie behind.
You’ll need plenty to keep your little ones busy on the road. Take some travel-size games along, but this is one time you might want to embrace technology to keep your children busy.
An iPad or tablet full of games will keep them busy for hours along the way. You can always lock it up when you arrive.
Most RV campsites have plenty of organized activities and amenities to keep youngsters busy but you should still bring a few toys along for the trip. Set up a strict limit on how much they’re allowed to bring.
You might have to decide on their behalf what goes and what stays, most little ones will have a hard time choosing their favorites.
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5. Basic RV Packing Tips for Beginners
What you pack is just as important as where you pack it in your RV. Every RV has ‘good’ and ‘bad’ lockers.
Bad lockers have heating ducts, switches, or pipes in them and awkward elements that make it hard to access or see inside them. Good lockers are those you can open easily, see inside, and keep organized.
Bad lockers are good for items you either don’t use often or those you’ll unpack on arrival. These things include generators, your tool kit, outdoor furniture, and snow chains.
Pack your kitchenware in good lockers and make sure it’s well secured for the trip. Never place food items or heavy items that can move around in transit near your heating ducts.
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Start Exploring
Thanks to these RV packing tips for beginners you should be all set for your next big adventure. Now all you need to do is find a great destination, and start researching all the best things to do when you arrive.
Enjoy the open road and check back regularly for more information about the best things life has to offer, and how to make the most of them.
