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In today’s fast-paced life, most people are always busy with work and barely make time to spend with their families and kids. However, amidst your busy work life, it’s critically important you make time for your family. One of the best ways to do that is to plan an RV trip with your kids. RVing with kids is an excellent way to spend quality time together and create cherished memories.
However, deciding to RV with your kids requires extra planning and preparation because they often have special needs. With proper planning, you can ensure the health and safety of everyone onboard and make the most of your family RV trip.
Before you embark on your RV trip, you’ll need to fit booster seats in your RV to ensure your kids are safely buckled up. Luckily, you can find a wide selection of foldable booster car seats online, to ensure you choose one with the correct orientation for your kid and vehicle. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your RV family trip:
1. Choose the Right RV
If you’re buying or renting an RV, choose one that best meets your family’s unique needs. Check the size of your chosen RV to ensure it has enough space to comfortably accommodate every family member. That means finding one with plenty of space for your children to move and play. It should have separate sleeping areas for your kids and a master bedroom.
Additionally, it’s important to ensure it has a decent-sized kitchen, dining area, and living room. It should also have plenty of storage areas to keep diapers, games, snacks, outdoor toys, and anything else you’ll need for your RV trip. Check that it has working seatbelts and additional safety features, such as an electronic braking system and a rearview camera. You may also want to rent one with a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and smoke detectors.
2. Define Personal Space
RVing with your kids means respecting and addressing personal space since RVs are typically small. Before embarking on the trip, you must clearly assign each person a sleeping space and emphasize that every family member respects such an arrangement when it’s time to sleep.
Since most RVs have only one bathroom, setting up a schedule that accommodates everyone’s needs can be incredibly helpful. Remind your children to always knock before opening any doors in the RV, and let them know who uses the bathroom first in the early morning. If tent camping is allowed in the RV park you’re visiting, consider allowing your older kids to pitch their tent outside, which they’ll enjoy even more.
3. Get Organized
Organization is always key when RVing with children, considering RVs have limited space. It’s crucial to allocate adequate space for your kids to store their devices, toys, and books. Make sure they always return their items to such spaces whenever they’re not in use. Otherwise, the space will get cluttered fast.
Assign cleaning duties to everyone to get the space well-cleaned and organized. Store your entire luggage in the designated compartment outside of the RV. You should think of your rental RV as your home rather than just a car.
Endnote
From the excitement of seeing new things to simple pleasures like ice cream, RVing with kids is an excellent way to create special family memories. Following the tips above will help you plan and prepare for your trip, ensuring everyone stays safe and has the best moment of their life. The safety precautions you take with kids at home can even be accomplished more easily due to the smaller RV space. Most importantly, ensure you choose a family-friendly campsite and reserve RV parking in advance.