RV Parking
When it comes time to locating a parking spot for your RV, you have many options depending upon your location and needs. Many areas, especially ones that cater to tourism, will have places that specialize in overnight parking for your vehicle. RV campgrounds are the most obvious solution, but not the only possibility.
Rv parking at campgrounds can be especially nice as they will often include: showers, electrical hookups, a store, water hookup and dumping areas for your used water and waste. They also generally don’t cost very much, letting you get the most for your money. Many of the stores often found at campgrounds are also great locations to look for specialty supplies that you might otherwise have difficulty locating. RV owners often require specialized “RV” versions of normal goods such as toilet paper, which can usually be found at campground stores.
If you are in a remote area, many times rest stops will have adequate parking to accommodate your RV. Keep a careful eye on your generator’s consumption if you do end up parking at a rest stop for any serious length of time. A good rule of thumb to remember is generally a gallon of fuel per hour of running it, so keep the time minimal.
Good planning can really save you some headaches down the road, so try to mark out your route with an eye toward areas that have RV friendly parking before you set out. Many of the better sites such as state and national parks are cheap alternatives, and you can often reserve a spot in advance to make sure it’s available when you need it.
Pre-planning saves you hours of searching, and it is helpful to get a guide that lists RV friendly places at your local bookstore. Just the knowledge that you’ve got a site picked out ahead of time can make the entire trip more enjoyable, with your mind a bit easier without one more thing to worry about.
Taylor Martinerin writes on a variety of RV related subjects, offering many additional rv camping tips, and additonal suggestions on rv camping.
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