Traveling in a Recreational Vehicle is, by most accounts,
a fun, relaxing and enjoyable time to create some
incredible stories that your grandchildren will someday
enjoy. Here are few myths and truths about vacationing in
a recreational vehicle.
Myth: Getting your own RV and using it for trips and
vacations will save you money. Sorry, but by the time you
buy/lease/rent your RV, you probably could have flown
first class and stayed at 4-star hotels. There may be
exceptions such as an inexpensive tent trailer or used
slide in camper for your pickup, but for the most part the
extra cost and expenses (gas, insurance, etc) usually are
more than any savings which you may have.
Truth: RV'ing is fun! Getting the chance to see more of
the country and being in a relaxed mode can make your trip
or vacation way more enjoyable experience.
Truth: Your family bonds will strengthen. This certainly
has been true for me. Since everyone should be involved
in the decisions, a feeling of teamwork and togetherness
is enhanced.
Myth: Your family bonds will strengthen. Unfortunately,
discord can happen if not all traveling members are on the
same page. Did one member of the family really just want
to go to Disneyland and back while the others preferred
the more leisure approach? It's best to work these issues
out in advance.
Myth: There's no planning involved. Unless you have more
time on your hands than most, RVing requires just as much
planning as any other vacation would. There is nothing
more frustrating than pulling into an RV park late in the
day with no reservations only to find them full. There is
a "freedom from worry" idea that RV merchants will promote
that is, to say the least, overstated.
Myth: Since you are on your own schedule, nothing can
spoil the trip. Unfortunately, there are plenty of things
that can go wrong. In addition to the possibility of
vehicle problems (engine, transmission, etc), there are
numerous systems that may cause delays or, worse,
cancellations of your plans. These include your water,
electrical, heating/cooling and other that may cause you
problems. The best solution is to become familiar with
your RV before you embark on a long trip. That investment
in time will pay off handsomely.
Truth: You have more control over your trip. While things
can go wrong, they usually don't. The result is that your
trip will probably go as expected and you aren't subject
to airline delays, lost hotel reservations and other
things over which you have no control.
Truth: There is a certain comfort in knowing that the bed
you sleep in tonight will be yours. Maybe it's not the
luxurious mattress you have at home, but it's yours and
you are familiar with it. Of course, the same things
applies to other personal items as well. In many ways
it's like taking an abbreviated version of your own home
with you. Personally, I sleep better in my RV than I ever
have in a hotel.
Personally, I love travelling in an RV. If I had to state
just one thing that makes it my favorite way to vacation,
it's knowing that, while I may be travelling to unfamiliar
areas, I've got my "home" with me.
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