Tips for Packing If You’re New to Motorhome Travel
The time for motorhome camping is one that every vehicle owner looks forward to. The adventures and enjoyable memories will be made something to be excited about. As a beginner who desires the experience, you should pack everything you think you need to make the experience enjoyable.
Motorhome packing is one topic that should not be a problem for any RV owner except beginners. The issue for beginners is knowing what to pack, how many clothes, and trying not to overpack or pack while considering the vehicle’s space.
This article solves these packing issues with 15 tips to guide you when packing. So, please ensure to stick around till the end because we will reveal some eye-opening information that will change the way you pack to become more seamless.
- Make a motorhome checklist: Before you even think of packing, you should list everything you need. You can research online for things an motorhome owner uses or ask questions and write those things down. After this, start gathering those things weeks before the day to leave for camp.
- Your motorhome essential accessories: These are all the things that help your survival on the road. They include motorhome bedding and accessories, hoses, wheel chicks, and motorhome-safe TP boards. Most of these items are on board already, but it would be safe to check.
- Emergency kits involve things you can use for emergencies, like accidents. The emergency kits include first aid, pest control, RV Roadside emergency, RV survival kit, and more.
- Ensure your RV tool kit is complete: With a little research, most of your RV hardware can be fixed by yourself. Carrying a complete RV tool kit ensures you can fix any hardware fault.
- Plan easy-to-make motorhome meals: You need to eat when camping, so carry along frozen meals or learn how to prepare easy-to-make meals.
- Pack light and evenly: After creating your list, pack everything moderately, according to how you intend to use them.
- Pet supplies: If you plan on carrying your pet, please do not forget to pack all its supplies, like food, toys, pictures, and others that make the place comfortable.
- Motorhome go-bag for activities: You may plan to go to the beach, have a picnic in the camp, or have a game night; thus, ensure you create a go-bag for any activities you intend.
- Camping outdoor furniture: Make sure you carry your outdoor furniture. The type of furniture should depend on the climate and place you want to set camp.
- Having useful apps and hard copies involves downloading spots like tow vehicles’ dashboard infotainment systems and travel guides. Although, it would be best to have a hardcopy travel guide just in case.
- Carry along items that you will use.
- Keep the wrong attitude at home.
- Ensure your RV is not above the gross vehicle weight rating.
- Keep in mind the campfire restrictions.
- Put your work and business on hold.
Conclusion
Motorhome camping is meant to be enjoyable, and for beginners that plan to go camping, these tips are guidelines to avoid being confused but pack everything you need to not encounter problems on the way.
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