RV Trip - What to do before your first vacation

First of all, you have to get it registered and get insurance on it like any other vehicle. If you register your RV with www.taxfreerv.com, you can do it legally, but save lots, thousands the site states. To get insurance, check with your auto or homeowner's insurance agent first to see if they will cover your RV. Progressive and GEICO are two insurances that will cover RVs. Also, you can check out rvinsurance.org or rvainsurance.com. The latter website only serves those in America. Good Sam RV VIP membership includes insurance for some RVs.

Also, whether it's a new or used RV, it's always good to have a tune-up. There might be something that passed Safety & Emissions that could prove to be a roadblock to having a fun time on your trip. RVs are generally not anything to toy with when it comes to repairs.

One thing that is not necessary, but I'd highly recommend is buy another set of stuff you'd like to just leave in the RV, so you don't forget it. This might include: sunscreen, bug repellent, extra hair brush/comb and hair accessories, toothbrush, toothpaste, extra pillows and bedding. If you have an RV that has a kitchen, this also might include: salt, pepper, unopened bottle of ketchup/mustard/salad dressing (like Miracle Whip or Ranch, Catalina, Thousand Island, Italian)/mayonnaise/pickles, flatware, plates, cups/glasses/mugs, coffee pot, extra packets of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. If you have an oven in your RV and like to bake, you can leave the following in your RV (in a tightly sealed container so critters don't get to it before you do): flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, favorite spices, oil, shortening/cooking spray, cold or hot cereal/oatmeal. An extra set of clothing that you don't use much might be useful as well.

Though I'm sure you've driven your RV around a time or two, are you truly comfortable with the way it drives, your seat position, etc. It would definitely be helpful to make sure you know where everything is and feel completely natural driving before you're out on the road - possibly near help and possibly not. Take a few test drives to know how to maneuver your new RV.

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