Ensure the outside storage cabinets are closed and locked.
Make sure all the slide-outs are back in. We’re all anxious to get on the road, but before you do, walk around the RV. Mistake #4: Forgetting to do a walk-around before leaving an RV site. (Also see not watching Gas Gauge) It’s important to have a good old fashioned paper map at the ready. Our smartphones sure make navigation easy… that is, until you find yourself without service and in the middle of nowhere. One other tip here, with an RV you might be driving through more remote places than you are used to and the next gas station might be much further away than you think. You may be used to getting a lot more mileage from a tank of gas, but your load could drop efficiency to less than 10 miles a gallon. This is especially important if you’re hauling a camper with your regular vehicle. It’s so important to acquainted with your vehicles capabilities, and pay attention to the proximity of the nearest gas station. Running out of gas the in the middle of the wilderness is literally something out of a horror movie. Remember, you always have to drive slower and brake sooner. I should mention that you’ll start to get confident driving your RV… and then you’ll take a turn too fast. Trust me, it’s good to have done this at least once in a stress-free setting before parking your rig for the first time at a packed campground… Though I am sure your audience of seasoned RV veterans will find it quite amusing! Practice backing into a spot for those RV parks that don’t have what’s called pull-through sites. Paying attention to the turn radius and overhead clearance.
#Buster brown campground driver#
Unless you’re, say, a bus driver in real life, maneuvering an RV presents its own set of challenges. On our maiden voyage, my husband and I headed to the nearest big parking lot (at a shopping center) and drove around to literally get a feel for how it moved. It’s a great idea to get the feel for driving your ship on wheels. * is a proud sponsor of my show, Places to Love, but all opinions are my own.*
The good news? This community is more than happy to help out the “new kids on the block.” They are shared by literally EVERY seasoned RV’er out there. While this is not an exhaustive list of things to consider, I feel this list is the most helpful for those of us who are just starting out. There’s no reason to be embarrassed if you do make any of the below mistakes. is a great resource for finding the perfect rig in the USA. It’ll give you a better idea of what works for your particular needs. If you’re considering RV travel, I highly recommend renting first. My husband and I rented an RV a few summers ago.
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