{"id":1122976,"date":"2019-03-26T11:21:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T11:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/?p=1122976"},"modified":"2020-05-11T07:43:30","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T07:43:30","slug":"what-you-need-for-an-rv-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/what-you-need-for-an-rv-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need for an RV Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>For the avid traveler, a nice RV is a dream come true. It gives you the flexibility to travel anywhere you want without the cost of a hotel. It\u2019s like bringing your home with you wherever you go.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>But this version of your home will be much more cramped. The tiny space certainly beats a tent, but there\u2019s not unlimited space to bring anything you want. Narrowing your packing list to a few essentials makes any <em><strong>RV trip<\/strong> <\/em>better. Consider these fundamentals:<\/p>\n<h2>Extra Cargo Space<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1122986\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extra-Cargo-Space.jpg\" alt=\"Extra Cargo Space\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extra-Cargo-Space.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extra-Cargo-Space-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extra-Cargo-Space-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extra-Cargo-Space-585x385.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>You\u2019re not limited to the space inside your RV, thanks to add-ons like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stowaway2.com\/hitch-cargo-carriers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hitch cargo carrier<\/a>. This storage box attaches to your rear hitch to provide a few more square feet of packing.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a hitch attachment that pulls out and swings to the left or the right, so that you can access the back of your RV without removing the cargo carrier.<\/p>\n<h2>Emergency Essentials<\/h2>\n<p>Just in case an emergency strikes, pack roadside essentials like a first-aid kit with an instruction manual, jumper cables, spare tire, emergency blanket, shovel, tire jack, flashlights, and more.<\/p>\n<p>A fire extinguisher is also essential, since you\u2019ll be cooking and possibly using kerosene lanterns inside your RV.<\/p>\n<h2>Planned Menu<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1122982\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/RV-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"RV kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/RV-kitchen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/RV-kitchen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/RV-kitchen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/RV-kitchen-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>While you won\u2019t exactly be a gourmet chef in your cramped RV kitchen, you can still eat well as long as you plan a detailed menu ahead of time. Choose simple, easy-to-pack meals like pancakes, hot dogs or burgers, grilled meat, sandwiches, and eggs.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid foods that can contaminate other foods in the cooler if there\u2019s a malfunction, such as chicken. If a bag of chicken leaks, it can ruin your entire food supply.<\/p>\n<h2>Storage Totes<\/h2>\n<p>Plastic storage totes, both large and small, work wonders on long trips for keeping your items organized. They stack well and can be labeled, so you\u2019re not digging aimlessly through boxes to find what you need. They also protect your things from accidental spills along the way.<\/p>\n<h2>Bathing Supplies<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1122983\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Bathing-Supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Bathing Supplies\" width=\"800\" height=\"1231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Bathing-Supplies.jpg 520w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Bathing-Supplies-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Thankfully, you have the luxury of bathing when on an RV trip, even if the water supply is limited. Don\u2019t forget your bathing essentials! Stock up on travel-size soaps, shampoos, razors, etc. The large bottles you use at home will take up too much space in your tiny RV shower.<\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Towels and washcloths are also essential. If your RV doesn\u2019t have one, bring a drying wire that attaches to your shower wall with suction cups. You can hang your towels to dry and reuse them several times to limit the number you have to pack.<\/p>\n<h2>Leveling Supplies<\/h2>\n<p>Parking on a flat, level surface is very important for a comfortable overnight experience. However, the land isn\u2019t always flat. If you land in a crowded RV park or a random campground for the night, you might not have your choice of the best land.<\/p>\n<p>Leveling supplies produce a level surface to park on, which is safer and more comfortable for rest periods. You can use a car jack and a couple of planks of wood, but an RV leveling system, including jacks and blocks, make things a lot easier and safer. They\u2019re certainly worth the investment.<\/p>\n<h2>Rope and Duct Tape<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1122984\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Duct-Tape.jpg\" alt=\"Duct Tape\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Duct-Tape.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Duct-Tape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Duct-Tape-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Duct-Tape-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>These two items are incredibly handy when you\u2019re traveling. You never know when you\u2019ll need a rope to secure something or duct tape for temporary maintenance. You can\u2019t always make long-term repairs while you\u2019re on the road, so rope and duct tape will see you through until you get home.<\/p>\n<h2>Propane and Kerosene<\/h2>\n<p>In the event that you can\u2019t find a campground with RV hookups or you\u2019re planning on parking in an undesignated spot, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripsavvy.com\/rving-guide-to-propane-2912590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keep your RV running with propane<\/a> and kerosene.<\/p>\n<p>Kerosene provides light and propane powers your stove and can even operate your heat or air conditioning if you have the right hookups. These are also good to have in an emergency, such as if the power goes out in the RV park.<\/p>\n<h2>Surge Protectors and Extension Cords<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1122985\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extension-Cord.jpg\" alt=\"Extension Cord\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extension-Cord.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extension-Cord-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extension-Cord-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2019\/03\/Extension-Cord-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>To ensure you have the reach and protection you need with all your electronics, bring along surge protectors and heavy-duty extension cords. Many RV users only plug things into a surge protector, just in case there\u2019s a power surge from other RVs in the park. This protects your electronic items and prevents fires.<\/p>\n<p>With this detailed list and anything else you typically bring, you\u2019ll be set for a fun and comfortable RV trip.<\/p>\n<p>Article Submitted By Community Writer<\/p>\n<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n          <p><a id=\"link-15\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\" id=\"img-15\" src=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n            <script>\r\n            var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n              if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n                var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText);\r\n                document.getElementById(\"link-\"+myObj.id).setAttribute('href',myObj.url);\r\n                document.getElementById(\"img-\"+myObj.id).setAttribute('src','https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/\/uploads\/'+myObj.image);\r\n              }\r\n            };\r\n            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/\/api\/Ads\/15\", true);\r\n            xmlhttp.send();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        \r\n        <style>\r\n        *{box-sizing:border-box}.top-container{display: grid;grid-template-columns: auto auto auto;}.column{float:left;width:100%;padding: 0 7.5px 15px 7.5px;}.row{margin:0 -5px}.row:after{content:\"\";display:table;clear:both}@media screen and (max-width: 600px){.top-container{display: block;grid-template-columns: unset;}.column{width:100%;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}}.card{text-align:center;}.card_image img{width:100%}.card_body{padding:15px}.card_title{font-size: 14px;line-height: 19px;text-decoration: none;text-align:left;color: #333;}.card-heading{text-align: left;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}\r\n        <\/style>\r\n        <div class=\"row todays-top\">\r\n            <h3 class=\"card-heading\"> Recent Articles: <\/h3><div class=\"top-container\" id=\"todays-top\">\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <script>\r\n            var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n            if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n            var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText); \r\n            myObj.forEach(function(item) {\r\n            document.getElementById('todays-top').innerHTML += '<div class=\"column\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card_image\"><a href=\"'+item.url+'\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"'+item.image+'\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"card_body\"><a href=\"'+item.url+'\"><h3 class=\"card_title\">'+item.title+'<\/h3><\/a><a href=\"'+item.url+'\">Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>';\r\n            });\r\n            }\r\n            };\r\n            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/api\/Drprem_blogs\", true);\r\n            xmlhttp.send();\r\n            <\/script>\r\n        \r\n        \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.videoWrapper{position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0}.videoWrapper iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"videoWrapper\" id=\"video_7\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvar xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                var myObj = JSON.parse(this.responseText);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                document.getElementById(\"video_\"+myObj.id).innerHTML = myObj.embed_video_code;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            }\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            };\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.open(\"GET\", \"https:\/\/fetch.drprem.com\/api\/Videos\/7\", true);\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            xmlhttp.send();\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the avid traveler, a nice RV is a dream come true. 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