There are so many reasons to go RVing! Whether you love nature or want to explore the country in a new and unique way, RVing promises a wonderful experience. This article will explore seven reasons to go RVing, and will share some resources so you can enjoy your own RV trip soon!
National Go RVing Day is June 8th and it’s the perfect time to try RVing out for the first time. If you’re a new traveler, be sure to check out the Go RVing First Timer’s RV Tool Kit. If you are going RVing for the first time, the First Timer’s Tool Kit has info on everything from how to set up your sewer lines and dump your tanks to how to set up and tear down your campsite, plus much more. You can get a great head start on RVing by reading the tool kit ahead of time and learning everything you can.
Here are a few of the best reasons to go RVing.
- To Enjoy Nature
- To Avoid Scary Bathrooms
- To Cook Your Own Meals
- To Sleep in the Same Bed
- To See Bucket-List National Parks
- To Roam Off the Beaten Path
- To Meet People
#1: Enjoy Nature
One of the best reasons to go RVing is to get out in nature! RVing allows you to set up camp near some amazing vistas and scenery. You can sleep comfortably, just steps from sparkling streams, majestic mountains, or divine desert landscapes. It’s a great way to get out and experience nature at a closer point than if you were staying at a nearby hotel.
#2: Avoid Scary Bathrooms
Campground bathrooms can be hit or miss. Some of them are beautiful, clean, and possibly even nicer than your bathroom at home. Others feature pit toilets and bugs … or worse! Bringing your own RV means you have your own private bathroom at your disposal. You also get to avoid getting up at night, putting on layers, and heading out into the cold darkness to find the nearest bathroom.
#3: Cook Your Own Meals
After a long day of exploring, sometimes you want to come back to your home base and just relax. You don’t necessarily want to hunt down a good place to eat, and make the effort to go out. Eating at restaurants on a road trip can also get expensive! When you go RVing, you can plan simple meals that are easy to whip up (or that you’ve made ahead to reheat). Relax at your campsite, have some tasty comfort food (perhaps from an Instant Pot), and enjoy your evening.
#4: Sleep in the Same Bed
On a long road trip, it’s nice to know you can sleep in the same bed every night. When you go RVing, you don’t need to unpack in a new hotel room each evening and adjust to a new bed each night. Granted, you will need to set up camp each time you move locations, but you can keep your toiletries, clothes, and other personal items in the same place each day. You’re also less likely to leave something (like a child’s favorite blanket!) behind.
#5: See Bucket-List National Parks
RVing is an excellent way to experience national parks across the country. In fact, there are plenty of road trips where you can tick off several national parks all in one trip! Many of the parks have RV camping within park boundaries. Many also have towns or areas that have sprung up just outside the park with more camping options. You can even find resort-style campgrounds near many national parks, in case you don’t want to rough it.
#6: Roam Off the Beaten Path
Traveling via RV also allows you to wander off the beaten path. You can meander, knowing you’ll be able to sleep and eat in comfort that night no matter where you end up. This gives you the opportunity to be adventurous and spontaneous.
#7: Meet People
You can meet a lot of different people while RVing, and there are probably some things they will have in common. They enjoy adventure and life on the road (even for just a little while). Most RVers are very friendly, and willing to help fellow travelers on the road when they need a hand. If you’re a new RVer, you’ll find lots of people willing to give advice and help you with anything you don’t understand.
Regardless of the reason you’re taking an RV road trip, one thing is for sure – you’re bound to make memories that last a lifetime! It’s a truly unique way to see the country, and you’ll learn a lot about yourself and the people you travel with along the way.
Happy trails!
