7 Reasons Why We Love RVing

Have you ever wondered if RVing might be a good fit for you? Are you a seasoned traveler who has never owned an RV and wants to try something new? There are many reasons why getting an RV might be a great investment for you or your family. Here are some of the things that we love about RVing!

Flexibility

One of the biggest benefits of RVing is the flexibility it offers. You can pull over at any time to take a break, eat at a local restaurant, or stretch your legs. It’s a great way to travel with the whole family. Any parent who has tried traveling by plane with young children could tell you that flying can be hard on kids. Traveling by RV brings more relaxed time frames, more privacy as a family, and less risk of losing your luggage in an airport. It also allows parents to preserve some of their daily routine from home, which can help lower everyone’s travel anxiety.

For those traveling without children, going in an RV still provides more opportunities to adapt your trip to your preferences. Spontaneous campers can often make reservations faster, without having to plan as far in advance. While RV parks near particularly popular destinations might fill up fast, picking obscure destinations often allows you to plan last-minute trips. Visiting these under-appreciated locations in your RV means you don’t have to worry about getting a nearby hotel or finding convenient connecting flights on time.

Comforts of home

RVing not only accommodates children well but it is also much more pet-friendly than taking a plane or staying in a hotel. Many pets can be brought on an RV trip because the recreational vehicle gives owners a safe, private space away from home. Just make sure you check all RV parks and attractions for their pet policies before you leave!

Traveling in a private vehicle also adds comfort and convenience to your travels. Most of your luggage remains inside of your RV, so you don’t have to unpack everything, keep track of it, and repack again before you head for home. No more danger of forgetting your charging cable on the airplane or leaving your favorite shirt in a hotel room!

Added privacy

There’s a reason recreational vehicles get called a “home away from home.” An RV functions as your home base, offering increased privacy and ownership. While it lets you be flexible and spontaneous—the same way road tripping in a car does—it also gives you a comfortable place to eat and sleep. This can save some vacation money that would otherwise go to lodging and eating out, while also creating a more homely atmosphere. You don’t need to eat in public places like restaurants or hotel lobbies when you have your own private kitchen on the road.

Again, RVing is a flexible way to travel. It adapts to the individual preferences of all kinds of campers. Outgoing RVers can still stay outside. Maybe light a bonfire and make conversation with other people at the RV park. If you travel with a group, RVing can fit with all of your different preferences. Homebodies can stay in the vehicle for the afternoon reading, cooking, or watching their favorite show, while the more adventurous members of the group go out to explore or make new friends.

Meeting new people

While RVing does provide additional privacy and increased comfort for homebodies, one of the beautiful things about it is also the community! Staying in an RV park gives you a unique opportunity to connect with people who have shared interests. You have something in common with everyone at the park—all of you decided to give recreational vehicles a try!

If you’re new to RVing (or haven’t started yet) and all the decisions feel daunting to you, consider joining an RV club. This will connect you with numerous people who love the RV life. Talking to more experienced campers is a great resource. They can give you tips, answer your questions, and share about their own travels. Clubs can also just be a great way to share something in common and make new friends. RVing never has to be done alone.

Taking in the scenery

One of the best things about the flexibility of RVing is that it allows you to see the scenery on the way to your destination. Driving allows you to sight see as you travel, rather than just experiencing a specific vacation destination. If you pass a beautiful nature reserve or see a local attraction being advertised, you have the freedom to pull over and enjoy it. Your favorite part of the trip might end up being completely spontaneous. And even if you don’t have time to park and walk around, you can always watch out the windows for interesting scenery. The route to your destination might be more beautiful than you’re expecting!

RVing also offers more opportunities to see and enjoy the natural world. You might be staying some distance from the main attractions that you want to see, but the RV park is always right outside your door. Even if you spend the day inside at a museum or an aquarium, you can go “home” to a fun night around a bonfire or a walk around the park.

Spending quality time

Having your RV as your headquarters, so to speak, allows you to spend quality time with the people who you travel with, whether that’s your family or a group of friends! When you stay at an RV park, you have space outdoors to spend time together, instead of just a hotel room. This makes it easier to spend time together at the home base, instead of always looking for more room.

Having a personal kitchen makes mealtimes together more special and private, and makes it possible for several people to cook together. You can also take advantage of the time in transit by spending quality time on the drive. Unlike traveling by plane or train, you can always be sure you’ll all get seats together on the RV!

RVing also fosters teamwork in a way that many travel plans do not. Setting up and tearing down your campsite can be more collaborative than booking flights or checking into a hotel room. Sometimes traveling and planning can be stressful. But traveling with a recreational vehicle encourages teamwork and lets you divide the labor between travelers.

Cost effective

Finally, RVing is a relatively cheap way to travel. While it has a big upfront cost which might feel intimidating, it can save you money in the long run. An RV can be used on repeated vacations for years. Even if you already road trip instead of flying, RVing will eliminate things like hotel costs. You get to hit the road without worrying about where you’ll sleep that night!

Having built-in appliances means you can cook your own meals instead of eating out. While you’ll still need to pay for fuel—and should plan accordingly—many other travel costs are minimized once you start RVing. This allows you to travel more while spending less—or to put those funds toward tickets and entrance fees at your dream destinations.

Is RVing for you?

If some of these ideas sound appealing to you, it might be time to take the next step. Decide which class of RV would be right for you, considering who you most want to travel with and where you want to go. National Vehicle is a great place to find a used RV within your budget and preferences: take a look at our online store where you can search by make, model, year, and price. After you’ve found the right vehicle and worked out a sale, it’s time to choose a destination that excites you! Get some travel buddies together and hit the road.