One of the joys of having an RV is the ability to do spur-of-the-moment trips. Get off work for the week? Why not take a couple of days and just "get away from it all"? You can--provided your RV is ready when you are.
Having the RV ready to roll down the road at a moments notice is largely a matter of having the various systems ready to roll. Let's take a look at them:
Power Unit: If you've got a motorhome, then keeping the fuel tank full, the tires "winded," and maintenance up-to-date is the primary trick. For towable owners, the same thing applies.
Plumbing: If you live in a freeze-prone area, having the rig ready to go can be a bit trickier in winter. By all means, leave your rig parked with the gray and black water tanks empty. To keep fresh water on board can be another matter: If you can afford it, you could leave the heat set in the RV just warm enough to keep the fresh water tank and plumbing from freezing. If not, you'll need to have a ready method of filling the fresh water tank just before you pull out.
Go with Gas: In addition to having the "motive power unit" full-up at all times, keeping the LP tank topped off means one less stop on the way out of town.
Galley: Keeping a supply of non-perishable food on hand in the RV isn't as hard as it might seem. Canned goods and properly sealed boxed goods can be kept in the RV at all times. If you have a corner of the home freezer available, consider setting aside a few frozen food favorites, stowed in a plastic bag you can grab out and toss in the RV at the drop of a hat. An extra toaster or blender tucked away in the RV cupboards can make it easier to be kitchen creative on the road.
Clothing: Since most trips are of a leisure nature, keep some extra duds in the closet and underwear drawers in the RV. A hack-around coat and hat, too, will be nice for getting out with. Keep a handy mesh bag in the RV bathroom to receive those "need to be laundered" clothes from your road trip. Once home, wash and dry them, then use the bag to take them back to the rig for next time.
Recreational stuff: A few books, a couple of decks of cards, a few DVDs and music CDs left in the RV are a happy resource to have on hand.
Maps: Having a good road atlas and some maps already stashed in the RV will help if you really want to get spontaneous on the road, maybe deciding to "go where the road takes you."
Coming Home: On the return home, take a few extra minutes and prepare for the next trip. Refill the fuel tank, the LP, and dump the holding tanks. Refresh your water if the weather allows. Top off those galley supplies you ate, and take out the trash. Leave the rig pointed with the nose toward the road, and you'd be surprised how much more often you'll have fun on the road with your RV.
All
original content copyright 2012 by RVbookstore.com
PRIVACY STATEMENT: We never sell or share any information about our readers
or customers with any outside party. CONTACT US
