The adventure begins as soon as you head out in your RV rental. Take a look at what to think about and helpful tools for your adventure. As military members, we put our best into planning and resources to set you and your RV rental up for success.
This past week we sent off both of RV’s on two new adventures and welcome two new RV owners to the RVbyMilitary.com family (their rigs are available for rent now!
Whether you own an RV or are interested in RV rentals, transportation is going to be one of the initial questions. Today we are sharing a few tips to help get you successfully and safely out on the road with our pre-departure checklist and driving basics.
PRACTICAL TIPS for RV Adventures
Practice. Practice. Practice. The more you do it the more comfortable you are with it. Whether renting or buying, find an open lot to practice and familiarize yourself with driving, turning, breaking, and parking.
- Know height and length
- Drive slowly and steadily to avoid tipping
- Brake gradually
- Watch for low clearance areas
- Plan your route ahead of time
- Limit driving time to around 6 hours to stay alert and get to your next destination with plenty of sunlight to setup properly
If you want to purchase a specific unit to input your dimensions and details to custom calculate the safest and best route for you, take a look at the Garmin GPS units. Another advantage is connectivity- it is satellite based unlike our smartphones. There are a variety of options with Garmin RV GPS units, the median price around $450.
RV GPS APPS AVAILABLE
- RV Trip Wizard: RV Trip Wizard is a comprehensive trip planning tool that offers RV-specific routing, campground reviews, fuel planning, and more. It integrates with various navigation apps, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze.
- CoPilot GPS: CoPilot GPS provides offline navigation, which can be useful when traveling in areas with limited cellular coverage. It offers RV-specific routing options, such as avoiding low bridges and narrow roads. The app also includes real-time traffic information.
- RV LIFE: RV LIFE is a popular app among RVers that offers trip planning, navigation, and campground reviews. It provides RV-friendly routing and helps you find RV parks, campgrounds, and other amenities along your route.
- Google Maps: While not specifically designed for RV, Google Maps is a widely used navigation app that can be helpful for RV travel. It offers realtime traffic updates, turn-by-turn directions, and street view. You can customize your route preferences to avoid tolls or highways.
- Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps: Sygic is a feature-rich GPS navigation app that offers offline maps, voice-guided directions, and traffic information. It allows you to input your RV’s dimensions and weight to avoid roads with restrictions. The app also includes points of interest (POls) specific to RVers.
- RV Parky: RV Parky is primarily a campground and RV park locator app, but it also provides navigation capabilities. It helps you find RV-friendly locations, such as campgrounds, rest areas, and dump stations. The app offers filtering options based on amenities, prices, and reviews.
There are more available, but as with anything, get started.
Renting an RV is an adventure and an important reminder to set that standard as you begin. Questions will arise, learning will happen, but I promise you, amazing memories will also be made! RV rentals do not have to be intimidating. We have training videos and resources like this checklist to set you up for success and get you on the road! Head over to https://myrvbymilitary.com/dreamhostbackup/rv-listings/ to get started with your RV rental today!
Take the adventure.
Enjoy our pre-departure checklist for your RV rental experience!
We look forward to helping you make memories through shared adventure!
-Danielle Wingate