Most people take the same vacations year after year. There’s the classic beach trip in the summer, a weekend in the mountains in the fall, and maybe a trip to see the grandparents in the spring. And while there’s nothing wrong with any of these trips, it’s fun to try something new.
6 Reasons to Take an RV Trip
RV travel isn’t something most people have a ton of experience with. However, it’s a mode of travel that we think every family should try at least once. Here are a few reasons why:
Unique Way to Travel
“RVs create a unique and exciting way to travel because they incorporate transportation and accommodations along with dining and entertainment into one, very fun package,” Allstar Coaches explains.
If you’re looking for a way to cover a bunch of ground without feeling like you’re just driving all the time, an RV is the perfect solution. It’s like driving in your hotel room – there’s a chance for everyone to enjoy the entire experience (not just the destinations).
Flexibility
When you travel in an RV, you have the ability to do whatever you want. You can stay at one campsite for your entire trip, or you can bounce around to different places. You can enjoy the great outdoors during the day and drive at night, or set up camp in the late afternoons and enjoy casual evenings and lazy mornings. It’s your call!
Budget-Friendly
Typically, traveling for an extended period of time gets expensive. Between restaurants, hotel rooms, gas, and sightseeing, it can quickly add up. RV travel, on the other hand, allows you to merge expenses and save in a few key areas.
When you travel by RV, you don’t have to worry about hotel rooms. Everyone can sleep in the RV. You’re also able to visit the supermarket and prepare your own meals inside the vehicle (which can save hundreds of dollars over the course of a week). Furthermore, the great outdoors become your playground, which is a cost-effective way to have a good time.
Something for Everyone
It’s difficult to create an RV stereotype. This is largely due to the fact that there are so many different kinds of RVs, and everyone uses them differently.
“We have many friends who road trip for adventure, climbing, hiking, biking, kayaking, whatever. They pull small travel trailers and/or truck campers,” travel blogger Susie Kellogg writes. “We also have many friends who are weekend warriors and RV Travel in beautiful luxury coaches that put our own sticks and bricks mountain home to shame. We fit beautifully somewhere in the middle.”
It doesn’t matter your goal — you can find an RV to fit your style and needs. Few other methods of travel or transportation boast this sort of versatility.
Family Bonding
While tight quarters can prove to be a double-edged sword, there’s something about getting everyone together in the same RV that allows family members of all ages to bond over a shared experience.
Rather than sitting in a car where activity is limited, your kids get the chance to play games and interact with one another while the RV is in motion. Then, once you get to your campsite or destination, let the exploration begin!
Memories
It’s easy for vacations and trips to blend together over the years. No offense, but by the time your 11-year-old is in college, he won’t remember this year’s beach vacation from next year’s beach vacation. What he will remember is that one time you took the entire family out west to enjoy an RV trip through gorgeous national parks. If you want to create lasting memories and plant little signposts in your family’s history, this is the way to go.
Plan Your First RV Adventure
If you’ve never traveled in an RV, let 2020 be the year that you finally book your first trip. You can either rent an RV locally and drive around to nearby campsites and parks, or you can fly to a destination and rent an RV upon arrival. It all depends on what you want to do, see, and experience. But no matter what you decide, we think you’re going to love riding in style!
