Planning an epic cross-country road trip in your RV is a great way to explore the US and make lasting memories. Here are some tips to help you plan and prepare for your ultimate RV adventure:
- Ship your vehicle: If you don’t want to drive your RV across the entire country, consider having it shipped instead. Contact car shipping companies to compare services, prices and customer reviews. This article has some great information on the topic.
- Choose your route: Map out a route for your journey based on where you want to go and how long you want to stay in each place. Make sure to plan for rest stops along the way.
- Check customs regulations: Be aware of any customs regulations that may affect your trip such as registration requirements, taxes or insurance policy changes when crossing state lines.
- Prep before departure: Make sure that all systems are functioning properly and all necessary supplies are stocked before you set off on your journey.
The Journey From Start To Finish
Planning an epic cross country journey in an RV is an exciting and rewarding experience. Before you begin, it’s important to prepare your vehicle for the long haul. Here are some tips to help ensure your road trip is a success:
1) Shipping your RV – If you’re considering shipping or delivering your RV from one destination to another, there are several factors to consider including cost, time frame of delivery, insurance coverage, and value added services such as storage and maintenance. Be sure to research all the available options before making a decision.
2) Get Your Vehicle Ready – Check all fluids (oil/coolant), schedule regular maintenance appointment with a qualified mechanic if necessary and make sure tires are correctly inflated before hitting the road. It’s also advisable to bring spare parts such as belts and hoses in case of emergencies during the journey.
3) Research – Research ahead of time on local regulations regarding weight limits imposed by some states on RVs travelling their roads, border crossing permits required when entering other countries and any fees associated with special permits needed for national parks or landmarks that might be part of your planned itinerary.
4) Plan Your Route – Whether you plan out each day individually or prefer just finding a general direction for which way you’ll drive each day its useful to plan at least somewhat ahead so that you know where gas stations will be located along the way as well as places where parking overnight may be possible. Investing in software applications like Google Maps can provide much needed assistance while planning out routes too!
5) Have Fun & Share Memories – Lastly but most certainly not least enjoy yourselves! Take pictures regularly throughout your journey so that friends & family back home can follow along with what’s going on across distances both near & far- photos make great memories after all!