Going On A Long Road Trip With Your Travel Trailer
Some of the best travel trailer campgrounds are a long drive away. Hours on the road can pose an increased chance of something going wrong, whether it's a mechanical problem with your tow vehicle or your passengers getting stir crazy. A few precautions can help boost your chances of success when you go on a long road trip with your travel trailer.
We've gathered up key preparation steps below. If you want more advice or want to shop travel trailers for sale, visit Rte. 125 RV & Marine. We are a travel trailer dealer proudly serving those in Maine. We are based in Rochester, New Hampshire, and we also serve those in Massachusetts.
Prepare Your Travel Trailer
Start by making sure your travel trailer is prepared to go on a long road trip. It'd be a shame to get halfway to your destination and uncover a problem that you could've fixed at home.
Conduct a thorough inspection before your trip, giving yourself enough time to make a service department appointment should you uncover any issues. Look over everything from the light bulbs to the appliances. Make sure it's ready for the rigors of the road!
Don't forget to thoroughly inspect your tow vehicle as well. Test the brakes, check the tires, and check that it's ready to haul your travel trailer.
Prepare For Emergencies
Hopefully, your vacation will be problem-free. But it's important to prepare for emergencies that could creep up. The longer your road trip is, the greater chance of an issue occurring.
For medical issues, pack a first aid kit. For mechanical issues with your travel trailer or tow vehicle, pack a tool kit. If you are traveling somewhere that has natural disasters, make an emergency plan with your passengers.
Prepare The Food
It's tempting to eat fast food and junk food on the long drive to the RV campground. But try to resist! While that food is delicious, the high salt and fat content will only cause everyone to feel drowsy and sluggish. That's not an enjoyable feeling when you are stuck in a vehicle for hours.
Try to focus on healthy foods which will help everyone maintain their energy. It's especially important for the driver(s) to choose foods that will fuel their focus.
Prepare The Entertainment
Going on a long road trip with your travel trailer is fun...for the first leg of the journey. Then it can get boring fast! It's wise to plan entertainment, especially if you are traveling with kids.
Try downloading a comedic audiobook or even a stand-up comic's routine. Stock up on podcasts on your favorite topics, such as RV travel. Build a playlist of songs that everyone can sing to. Refresh your memory on road trip games, such as I Spy or the Alphabet game.
Plan For Breaks
True, it's nice to arrive at the campground as soon as possible. It can be alluring to power through and limit the number of stops. But this will make the long drive less and less enjoyable. You won't be saving that much time...and you can end up making everyone miserable in the last legs of the journey.
A better approach is to take plenty of breaks. Give everyone a chance to stretch their legs, go to the restroom, stock up on snacks, and simply get a change of scenery. If you are traveling with pets or children, you will want to take breaks more often.
We hope you enjoyed these tips for going on a long road trip with your travel trailer. For more advice or to shop travel trailers for sale, head over to Rte. 125 RV & Marine. Our expert staff can answer questions, give advice, and make the shopping process easy. We are a travel trailer dealer serving those in Maine and Massachusetts. You'll find us in Rochester, New Hampshire.