They say “If vagabonding is an art, David Rich is the artist”. Our favorite traveler from GoNomads, David Rich has recently released his book named “RV the World” which talks about his experiences of traveling the world in a motorhome. In the book, he shares stories and anecdotes about different places that he visited and the struggles he faces from the climate and the weather to the State Department’s travel advisories.
David Rich has truly inspired most of us to get out of our houses and get going on a solo adventure trip or be accompanied by friends, once the covid pandemic comes to an end and the world is safer to travel.
In this article, we shall be discussing some tips that can prove to be of great help if you’re planning one such trip.
- The right RV:
Picking up the right RV is a crucial task that requires you to consider several factors. To start with, one should check the terrain of the place they shall be visiting with the RV. One should buy an RV that can tolerate the toughness of various terrains, especially the rugged ones. It should be able to fit into normal parking spaces, even parallel parks, which means that the RV shouldn’t be too large.
A big RV might cause a lot of trouble during parking. You might also want to consider the length of your RV since there are length restrictions on some American roads and ferries. One cannot afford to lose a chance to be on these roads since they are extremely gorgeous and an experience worthy of a lifetime. It should also be made sure that the RV offers good gas mileage and keeps you away from its maintenance worries.
- House Battery:
Most RVs come with a house battery, on which run their electrical appliances like a bulb, fan, water pump, etc. The battery does get discharged and requires a recharge now and then. Therefore, one must be prepared to get it charged at all times during the trip. To maintain the house battery of the RV, drive a few hours per day and take a rest whenever you reach a good spot.
Whenever you reach a campground where you have an undisturbed electricity supply, plug in your house battery and for the electricity, you have consumed. You could also choose to carry a generator with you so that it could aid you in times when you are in a shortage of power. Having solar panels on the roof of your RV is a great hack. You could get your battery charged as long as you have the sun while traveling.
- Internet:
Always carry with you a carrier of an extensive national network, so that you are never stuck in a place with no internet. No matter how tough a situation gets, when you have the internet with you, you can always pull out a way to help yourself out. If you do not have one, make sure you keep yourself updated with news, by using the wifi whenever you are at an Mc Outlet or just any place that offers free wifi.
- Camping:
Carry all the essentials required for camping. Make a list of all the items one can require during camping. Several camping sites offer you amenities like a shared washroom, a picnic table, a fire pit, etc at reasonable prices. However, the US government has reserved more than 600 acres of land for recreational purposes and these places allow free of cost camping. If you want to cut costs, you could try out these places for camping.
- Urban Boondocking:
One must keep in mind to follow all the street signs and curb markings. If a place says “no overnight parking”, then avoid parking your RV in such places and therefore avoid getting into any kind of felony. Try avoiding a long stay (more than 2 days) at any place. Do not play music at a high volume or use too much light that might draw much attention to you. Also, make sure you have an international driving permit UK, to prevent any discomfort.
Conclusion:
If you’re thinking of traveling with an RV, make sure you buy an RV of suitable length and width, so that you do not have to face parking issues. Keep your house battery charged and make sure you have an internet connection at all times. Carry all the camping essentials and you must know that several sites offer free camping. Have an international driving permit, to avoid getting into a controversy.
