{"id":232,"date":"2017-07-17T23:07:23","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T23:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=232"},"modified":"2025-01-17T23:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T23:07:00","slug":"rv-travel-checklist-help-prepare-next-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/rv-insurance\/rv-travel\/rv-travel-checklist-help-prepare-next-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"RV Travel Checklist to Help You Prepare for Your Next Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going on a road trip in your motorhome or with your travel trailer<\/b> can create a lot of fun memories. Summertime on the open road, camping out, and exploring various landmarks throughout the country is a great way to spend time with your loved ones. However, going on an RV road trip<\/a><\/strong> without proper preparation could ruin the good times you have planned.<\/p>\n

Accidents, the lack of certain supplies, and unforeseen breakdowns can put some roadblocks in front of your path to enjoyment. By following some simple RV tips<\/b>, you can be protected from many preventable disasters so you can enjoy your excursion. Use this RV checklist<\/b> to make sure you are properly stocking an RV<\/b>, get the proper RV maintenance<\/b> work done before your trip, and have the necessary tools on hand in case you need to make quick repairs.<\/p>\n

Before Your Trip<\/h2>\n

Get motorhome insurance<\/b>\/RV insurance<\/b>. If you have an RV, motorhome, camper, or travel trailer, it is worthwhile to get an insurance policy that covers your liability and any damages done should an accident occur.<\/p>\n

Map out your road trip. While GPS systems are convenient, they could easily malfunction or run out of battery power. It is important to have a paper map with your routes plotted out in case they fail.<\/p>\n

Research and make reservations at camp sites. You\u2019ll want to ensure that campsites near your destination have room for you and your RV, so call ahead of time to reserve a spot. You\u2019ll also want to research which campsites have certain amenities you may want such as WiFi and sewer hookups.<\/p>\n

Supplies<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to keep your RV fully stocked with the essentials along with creature comforts. Some items include:<\/p>\n