You’ve finally decided to book off a full month, bundle yourself and the family inside your RV, and get out on the road – what fun!
When you take a vacation like this, you experience the best the outside world has to offer, while still having access to modern amenities and plenty of comfort. And that’s what makes RV trips and RV camping one of the most family friendly forms of travel in the whole world!
But when you’re heading off on a long term RV trip for the very first time, it might take a bit of getting used to. In fact, there’s a few adjustments we think you should be aware of in advance, and we’ve listed them down below.
Extreme Early Morning Temperatures
Waking up in a vehicle isn’t like waking up in your own bed at home. And sure, your RV does provide bed spaces, but it just isn’t the same kind of experience!
For one, the level of insulation in the walls around you is drastically different. In an RV, you can’t just pop the thermostat up or down a level. The temperature outside the vehicle is going to reflect inside the vehicle too!
That’s why it can be both super cold and super warm when you first wake up, and you may have a few confused mornings while you adjust to this.
Hours on the Road with Nowhere to Stop
You know this is something you’ll have to contend with on a road trip, of course you do! But a lot of first time road trippers don’t quite wrap their head around the fact.
If you’re going to be on the road for more than 3 hours at a time, you’re going to get antsy! You’re going to want to stop and stretch your legs, have a break outside of the RV, and simply get some space that isn’t contained inside a metal tin!
And these antsy feelings only get worse when you know there’s multiple unbroken road stretches on the itinerary.
It’s why we highly recommended booking into an RV park at least twice on your journey. This way you still get the experience of life on the road, but you get to enjoy a bit of calm, stable, relaxed time amongst other RV drivers as well!
Not Really Having Your Own Space
There’s a reason most homes have walls to separate rooms from one another, and it’s not just a structural support issue! Human beings need their own space, even when you’re around those you’re closest to.
This lack of privacy is one of the hardest adjustments to cope with. You’re in a larger vehicle with more space than the average car, but unless you stop off to let everyone out, you’re never going to be more than 3 to 4 feet away from someone else.
Going on an RV trip for the first time? There’s a few things to get ready for if you want a good time!
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