You’ve made it to the big time: You’ve upped your travel game by purchasing or renting a shiny new RV. Now the doubt creeps in: will I be able to navigate this behemoth? How the heck am I supposed to back this up? Can I really trust a toilet in a moving vehicle?We know what it’s like to suffer from the first-time-RV-trip jitters, so here are some tried and true foolproof tips for alleviating them.
Go for a test drive
Winding mountain road is not the place to gauge your comfort level with your RV. We know: once you wrap your hands around the steering wheel, you’ll be overcome with a powerful urge to take off into the unknown. But hold your horsepower and take your new ride for a spin around the block first, where familiar roads will give you the chance to get the hang of your new home-away-from-home while you’re still in your comfort zone.
Know your height
Tunnels and underpasses don’t need to be your enemy, but they will be if you lack proper planning. An RV GPS is essential for those who want their vehicles to do more than look pretty in the driveway – they’ll plan you the safest and easiest route based on your RV’s height.
Take it easy
Like all things, it takes time to become a pro at RV’ing. For your first few trips, seek out campgrounds that offer pull-through sites, which don’t require you to back into or out of cramped quarters. Not only will you save yourself from chipping and scratching the exterior of your RV, you’ll skip out on the sideways glances from nervous neighbors.
Read up on hook ups
If you’re living the good life at a full hook-up site, don’t expect a plug-and-go experience the first time you take a spin into the wild. Read up on your particular vehicle and don’t be afraid to ask campground staff to lend a helping hand if you’re unsure of which thingamabob goes in which whoozawhatsit. While it’s best to head into your campground with a solid book-knowledge of how to hook up, only real life experience will make you a pro.
We at Russ Dean RV always try to exceed your expectations, because we want our customers to tell their friends and family about our RV dealership. Stop by today to experience the Russ Dean RV difference! We look forward to serving you.
Russ Dean RV
3200 W Octave Street
Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-9500
http://www.russdeanrv.com