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Traveling in a Recreational
Vehicle is, by most accounts, a fun, relaxing and
enjoyable time to create some incredible stories that your
grandchildren will someday enjoy. Here are few myths and
truths about vacationing in a recreational vehicle.
Myth: Getting your own RV
and using it for trips and vacations will save you money.
Sorry, but by the time you buy/lease/rent your RV, you
probably could have flown first class and stayed at 4-star
hotels. There may be exceptions such as an inexpensive
tent trailer or used slide in camper for your pickup, but
for the most part the extra cost and expenses (gas,
insurance, etc) usually are more than any savings which
you may have.
Truth: RV'ing is fun!
Getting the chance to see more of the country and being in
a relaxed mode can make your trip or vacation way more
enjoyable experience.
Truth: Your family bonds
will strengthen. This certainly has been true for me.
Since everyone should be involved in the decisions, a
feeling of teamwork and togetherness is enhanced.
Myth: Your family bonds
will strengthen. Unfortunately, discord can happen if not
all traveling members are on the same page. Did one member
of the family really just want to go to Disneyland and
back while the others preferred the more leisure approach?
It's best to work these issues out in advance.
Myth: There's no planning
involved. Unless you have more time on your hands than
most, RVing requires just as much planning as any other
vacation would. There is nothing more frustrating than
pulling into an RV park late in the day with no
reservations only to find them full. There is a 'freedom
from worry' idea that RV merchants will promote that is,
to say the least, overstated.
Myth: Since you are on your
own schedule, nothing can spoil the trip. Unfortunately,
there are plenty of things that can go wrong. In addition
to the possibility of vehicle problems (engine,
transmission, etc), there are numerous systems that may
cause delays or, worse, cancellations of your plans. These
include your water, electrical, heating/cooling and other
that may cause you problems. The best solution is to
become familiar with your RV before you embark on a long
trip. That investment in time will pay off handsomely.
Truth: You have more
control over your trip. While things can go wrong, they
usually don't. The result is that your trip will probably
go as expected and you aren't subject to airline delays,
lost hotel reservations and other things over which you
have no control.
Truth: There is a certain
comfort in knowing that the bed you sleep in tonight will
be yours. Maybe it's not the luxurious mattress you have
at home, but it's yours and you are familiar with it. Of
course, the same things applies to other personal items as
well. In many ways it's like taking an abbreviated version
of your own home with you. Personally, I sleep better in
my RV than I ever have in a hotel.
Personally, I love
travelling in an RV. If I had to state just one thing that
makes it my favorite way to vacation, it's knowing that,
while I may be travelling to unfamiliar areas, I've got my
'home' with me.
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