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Camping in Motor Homes

Taking a vacation in motor homes is an excellent way to see the country, explore new territory and have fun with the family. Camping in motor homes requires some extra planning because you will be living in a smaller space. You can make an RV camping trip so much more enjoyable by preparing for the trip and planning ahead. Consider these tips for camping in motor homes to ease potential problems and have more fun.

 

Step 1

Book the majority of your campgrounds before the trip when using motor homes. This really does save last-minute hassles and disappointments when traveling to unfamiliar locations. Ask friends or relatives for campground recommendations for motor homes. They can probably offer some great suggestions from previous experience. Use the Internet to research affordable campgrounds that accept motor homes.

 

Step 2

Check out the facilities that each campground has to offer to make sure it covers all your needs. Some campgrounds supply restrooms, shower facilities and laundry rooms. Most people traveling in RVs will want electricity, water and sewage disposal. Some motor home parks also include wireless Internet, which is handy for long trips. Many people these days are traveling with pets and if that is the case, you need to ask whether the campground is pet-friendly and what the rules are concerning pets.

 

Step 3

Research the city, town or campgrounds where you will be staying. Reading brochures and researching online can give you places of interest for sightseeing. When booking campgrounds, you might look for those with outdoor games, swimming facilities, playgrounds and entertainment for children. Visiting water-parks, theme parks, nature trails, lakes, picnic spots and gardens while traveling is a great way to keep spirits high and break up some of the boredom of driving in motor homes.

 

Step 4

Cooking in motor homes requires organization and a bit of creativity. Keep in mind that you probably will not have the same amount of storage space or cooking conveniences that you do at home. If you have rented a motor home or just purchased a new one, you should take a few minutes to explore storage, ovens and refrigerators in the kitchen. Open all the cupboards to see how much space you will have for storing pots and pans as well as dry goods and refrigerated products. Many of the new models often include precious storage space under the bench seating for tables. You may have to plan on extra shopping trips while traveling because of limited storage space.

 

Step 5

Planning your trip ahead of time can save money. If the family enjoys fishing at lakes and streams, look for parks close to these activities to cut down on gas costs. Shopping at the grocery stores and cooking meals in the motor home saves a lot of money rather than eating out at restaurants.

 

Tips

Look for coupons and discounts in magazines, brochures and on the Internet before planning trips. A lot of theme parks and camping facilities offer discounts for off-season travel. Scheduling a trip during the off-season may save you tons of money. Ask about senior citizen discounts if applicable when traveling in motor homes.

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