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Tips on RV Parking
Thursday, 10 December 2009 09:22 | Written by Taylor Martinerin |
When it comes time to locating a parking spot for your RV, you have many options depending upon your location and needs. Most places that have a steady tourist trade have specialized locations for overnight parking. State and national parks are just a few options.
There are a lot of different options for where you park your RV, depending widely upon your needs and your current location. Many areas, especially ones that cater to tourism, will have places that specialize in overnight parking for your vehicle. RV campgrounds are the most obvious solution, but not the only possibility.
Rv parking at campgrounds can be especially nice as they will often include: showers, electrical hookups, a store, water hookup and dumping areas for your used water and waste. The cost to stay at these locations is often minimal, saving you money. Many of the stores often found at campgrounds are also great locations to look for specialty supplies that you might otherwise have difficulty locating. RV's will often require specific kinds of toilet paper that easily breaks down in the tank which are normally carried at these sites.
Rest areas often provide adequate parking spots for RVs in more remote areas that lack appropriate camping facilities. Keep a careful eye on your generator's consumption if you do end up parking at a rest stop for any serious length of time. A good rule of thumb to remember is generally a gallon of fuel per hour of running it, so keep the time minimal.
Before you go on a vacation or other excursion, sit down and plan out areas that are friendly to RV parking and mark your route that way. State and national parks are much cheaper to stay at for parking and you can sometimes make a reservation in advance, ensuring you a spot when you need it.
Pre-planning saves you hours of searching, and it is helpful to get a guide that lists RV friendly places at your local bookstore. Just the knowledge that you've got a site picked out ahead of time can make the entire trip more enjoyable, with your mind a bit easier without one more thing to worry about.
by TaylorMartinerin
There are a lot of different options for where you park your RV, depending widely upon your needs and your current location. Many areas, especially ones that cater to tourism, will have places that specialize in overnight parking for your vehicle. RV campgrounds are the most obvious solution, but not the only possibility.
Rv parking at campgrounds can be especially nice as they will often include: showers, electrical hookups, a store, water hookup and dumping areas for your used water and waste. The cost to stay at these locations is often minimal, saving you money. Many of the stores often found at campgrounds are also great locations to look for specialty supplies that you might otherwise have difficulty locating. RV's will often require specific kinds of toilet paper that easily breaks down in the tank which are normally carried at these sites.
Rest areas often provide adequate parking spots for RVs in more remote areas that lack appropriate camping facilities. Keep a careful eye on your generator's consumption if you do end up parking at a rest stop for any serious length of time. A good rule of thumb to remember is generally a gallon of fuel per hour of running it, so keep the time minimal.
Before you go on a vacation or other excursion, sit down and plan out areas that are friendly to RV parking and mark your route that way. State and national parks are much cheaper to stay at for parking and you can sometimes make a reservation in advance, ensuring you a spot when you need it.
Pre-planning saves you hours of searching, and it is helpful to get a guide that lists RV friendly places at your local bookstore. Just the knowledge that you've got a site picked out ahead of time can make the entire trip more enjoyable, with your mind a bit easier without one more thing to worry about.
About the Author:
Taylor Martinerin writes on a variety of RV related subjects, offering suggestions on small rv camping, and additonal suggestions on rv campsites.