Taking your first trip in your new RV from Windish RV Center is a great way to find freedom and fun for the whole family. If you’re new to the RVing community, these RV tips for first-timers will help you to make the most of your vacations.
1. Choose Must-Haves Carefully
When selecting the right RV for your family, you’ll want to consider a number of critical factors. For example:
- Sleeping capacity is vital to ensuring everyone has the space they need. If you’re traveling with kids, take a look at the bunkhouse RVs for sale at Windish RV Center.
- Outdoor kitchens help you utilize your campsite.
- Multiple bathrooms are a great option for large families or multi-family vacations.
2. Take a Short Maiden Journey
One of the best ways to get started on your RV journey is to take a short trip first. This can be to a campground near your town or within a day’s drive of your home. Taking a short trip allows you to get a feel for driving with your RV in tow and helps you to plan what you need to bring to the campground for future trips.
3. Unload Slides
If your RV has slide-outs, one of the ways you can protect the mechanics of those slides and ensure they serve you well for years to come is by making sure you unload the slide before moving it. Whether you’re opening or closing the slide, get everything out of the closets, pantries, or cabinets to ensure the slide can close properly.
4. Use Separate Hoses
When buying the hoses for your fresh water and black water hookups, be sure that you purchase color-coded hoses. We also recommend keeping the black water flushing hose in its own container to avoid any cross contamination. Lastly, you’ll want to purchase a filter to use on the city water hookup because you can never be sure that the campers before you were as careful with their hoses as you.
5. Check Your Towing Capacity
Lastly, before you go anywhere you should know the towing capacity of your vehicle. This will help ensure the safety of both you and your RV. Learn your vehicle’s towing capacity on our website.
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