How to Plan Your Next RV Camping Trip

Embarking on an exciting RV adventure with your family can be a wonderful way to create new memories that you’ll remember for a lifetime. If this is your first time planning a camping trip, there are plenty of points to consider when it comes to figuring out the logistics. Fortunately, Schwab's RV World is here to help. We’ve gathered some helpful planning tips to ensure you have the best time possible.

Plan Your Route

Before you can start planning the details, you’ll need to decide where you’re going and the route that you want to follow. Sure, GPS devices can be helpful, but on a long trip to a new location, it can also be good to have a general idea of how you’ll get to your destination. Additionally, it’ll help you pick out the routes you feel most comfortable driving on. 

One of the biggest challenges of owning an RV is determining how to get it from point A to point B. After all, there’s a lot of extra weight to haul and you might want to avoid winding roads that feel a bit unwieldy. In fact, you’ll learn that there are even some routes where RVs are not permitted. This is another reason why it’s so important to plan your route ahead of time.

As an added bonus, gathering this information will also allow you to search for fun activities to do along your route. You can coordinate planned stops for entertaining attractions or famous landmarks. This will help make the trip more enjoyable and prevent your passengers from becoming restless on a long journey.

The next thing you’ll want to figure out is how long it will take you to get there and where you’ll stop to rest overnight. During peak camping season, many RV parks are going to be full. You might not be able to find something at the last minute, so it’s a smart idea to book in advance. You don’t want to be tired after a long day on the road without a place to stay.

Compile a Packing List

The thought of packing for an RV camping trip can be a bit intimidating for first-time travelers. Even if you have more basic traveling experience, there’s nothing that can compare to RV traveling. There’s so much more to pack and consider when you’re essentially transporting a small home around with you.

To get started, take note of all the supplies you use during daily activities. Your list might have a lot of things that you don’t end up using, but this will just make it easier to cross things off on future lists. If you have trouble with your packing list, you can download smartphone apps that will assist with organization. These often come with plenty of great features, including blank and prepopulated packing lists.

You’re now officially ready to hit the road. For more information or to check out our selection of RVs for sale, visit Schwab's RV World in Leduc, AB. We proudly serve all those in Edmonton.