How to Camp With a Travel Trailer
If you have never been camping in a travel trailer, you might feel a little intimidated your first time. To ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible, we put together this guide about how to tow, set up, and make the most of your trailer at a campsite. Our team at Rte. 125 RV & Marine is ready to answer all of your questions about camping with travel trailers. Our location in Rochester, New Hampshire, is proud to serve the states of Maine and Massachusetts.
Tips for Towing and Setting Up
Towing a travel trailer requires knowledge of common problems. For example, trailer sway is possible with heavier trailers. Plan how to prevent it or learn how to stop it with a sway bar. Many people also choose to camp up high in mountainous areas. If you find yourself driving on mountain roads, make sure to move slowly down hills and around tighter curves.
When you reach your campsite, take time to find a flat, even area of ground. Flat ground is best to avoid damaging refrigeration systems. You and your family will also feel much more stable moving around inside the travel trailer.
Using Power, Heating, and Cooling
There are many comforts of home that come with a travel trailer, such as microwaves and air conditioners. However, be smart about what you run on generator power at any one time. Air conditioners take up a lot of energy, and you might not be able to run anything else at the same time.
Battery power is one other thing to keep watch over. You can run many things on battery power, including heater fans, lights, and ceiling vents. But these features also run the power down on batteries and require you to charge them with a generator. Keep an eye on the power usage to preserve the overall life of your batteries.
The Ins and Outs of Your Water System
There are typically three water tanks on a travel trailer - black water for toilet water, gray water for sinks and showers, and fresh, potable water for drinking. You can check your destination ahead of time to find out if they have a water source with free drinking water. If your campground does, then you can avoid filling up at home and hauling a lot of unnecessary water weight.
Are you ready to find a travel trailer to take with you on your next camping adventure? Visit our dealership in Rochester, New Hampshire, and check out our entire inventory. Rte. 125 RV & Marine is an excellent option for anyone in Massachusetts and Maine to purchase travel trailers and more.