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Apr
26

Dreaming of an RV Life can be Fun

The Camper Couple on Apr-26-2010

Dreaming of a perfect camping trip in an RV? Or just being able to drive an RV? If so, and you don’t have an RV, rentals are easy to come across, and are affordable and easy to drive. When traveling by RV, people often ask themselves where are some of the places I would like to go? Or what are some of the places I would like to visit and see? If you are like other RV lovers, there is a good chance you will want to use your RV not to just travel but to visit friends and family that may live far away. What a great way to travel. With having your own RV you do not have to feel like you are putting them out for your visit because you have your own place to stay.
A lot of RV owners or renters use RVs to visit family and friends that live a long distance away. Of course, that is a good excuse to get on the open road and go. In fact, once you get the bug you want to do it more often. The fun of seeing family and friends is just half the fun. There is a lot to do on the way as well, so allow plenty of time for some fun stops too.
If you are a race fan, owners and renters alike do a lot of Nascar races because of how the tickets are sold. Most get a package deal that allows them to park the RV and watch the time trials and the races. All while having the best seats in the house, center stage and on top of the roof with a great view around the whole track.
Other sporting events such as football now have what they call tailgating. A group of fans that park their RVs have a gathering in parking lots dedicated for this purpose and have cook outs and just a good old time. This is like having all the comforts of home but just outside of a football game with friends and family.
With all of those fun ideas out of the way, now we can start to look at what the RVs were really made for…camping. Camping at its finest. You can go and enjoy the outdoors without having to rough it in an RV. Most people start by going to State Parks that offer RV accommodations that make it nice and simple and then venture off to the beaches of the shores to camp. When you feel very comfortable in the RV, you then can go to the wild and find your own spot out in the open of some lost wilderness and still have the comfort of home.
RVs have so many uses and, as said earlier, once you get the bug of RVing, you will wonder why you haven’t started this part of your journey in life earlier. So don’t just dream about it, go and rent one and see if this is really what people say it is…ABSOLUTELY FUN!

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Apr
06

Making a checklist before camping in your camper trailer

The Camper Couple on Apr-6-2010

Are you planning a camping trip? Have you taken the time to create a checklist? If you have not done this, you will want to do so. A checklist helps you have all the supplies for your camping trip with your camper trailer.
When creating the checklist for yourself, your list will depend on your own personal preferences. Do not rely on checklists that you can print off the internet. They can serve as great starting point, but personalize your list for your family so that it includes what to bring. To get you started, a few supplies that you should definitely stock up on for your next camping trip is listed below.
Where food and drink is the subject, there is no harm in overstocking these Items. Although this thought is something you don’t want, it is important taking emergencies, like being stranded into consideration. Always have lots of bottled water on hand. Water is always good to have in the event of an emergency; it can be used for more than just drinking, like cleaning a cut out or to wash hands with and so on. Other drinks on your checklist will depend on personal choices such as soda, milk, or juices.
When it comes to food, it is always a good idea to have some full meals available for your trip, but don’t forget the snacks. You should stock up on non-perishable foods, like canned foods and instant foods, also known as freeze dried foods. These are meals that can be consumed without having to cook them. If your trip involves spending a lot of time on the road, and not being stationed in a campground or park, simple foods are the wisest choices to have on hand.
When it comes to emergencies, you can never have too much stock on first aid supplies for your camping trip. No matter where you are it is important to remember that the risk of injury increases when doing activities like camping or hiking. That is why your camper trailer should be fully stocked with first aid supplies. Make sure that you purchase one that is suitable for you size camper and family. It is important to have enough supplies to go around for everyone.
Toiletries are another item you don’t want to run short on. Items such as towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and medications and so on.
Of course, don’t forget your clothes. Clothing is an important part of a camping trip. You will want to have clothing and other items that can assist you in the event of bad weather as well. These items should include anything from raincoats, mud boots, and a jackets or sweater.
As stated above, everything is as equally as important as the next thing but just as a reminder, creating a checklist, preferably well in advance of your trip, will help to make sure you didn’t forget anything and can have a good time.

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