RVing for Beginners

We bought a small Travel Trailer a couple of years ago and are just loving to go on camping adventures with it. We have our own bathroom, a comfy bed, sofa and kitchen – it is just perfect.

The only thing I don’t love about it is cooking inside the camper, because everything smells like food. Also cleaning grease is no fun at all if the water is not really hot and the sink is just too small for lots of dishes.

Therefore we started accumulating accessories to make our lifes easier while cooking. The first thing we bought was a Blackstone griddle. And now, years later, we are still so happy with that griddle, we are thinking of upgrading it to a bigger one.

We added more things to be more comfortable outside and if you are interested to know about the Best Outdoor Kitchen – 7 awesome accessories to have for grilling, here is the list:

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1. A griddle is an absolute must-have.

We cook everyting on it, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We are normally two to four people camping, and the 17″ griddle is big enough for us. But what we miss is a hood on the griddle and we are thinking of getting one to be able to close the griddle. But we might just end up buying the bigger one with a hood and keep the small one at the house.

Looking for some cool recipes to make on the griddle?

If you don’t know what to cook and are sick and tired of burges and brats, here are some tips that go fast and easy on the griddle:

Camper recipes

2. A camping table

So if you decide to get the 17″ Blackstone griddle, you will need a table to put it on. If you don’t already have a sturdy table and don’t want to use the bench for putting it on, then this one is a good buy. Very sturdy and you have space for everything you need while cooking:

3. Camping chairs – 8 awesome accessories to have for grilling

We started buying cheap 10 $ chairs in the beginning but ended up upgrading them because they were so uncomfortable. And every couple of weeks they broke down and we had to get new ones until we decided that is not worth the effort anymore.

Therefore invest a couple of more dollars to be comfortable while sitting outside reading a book.

4. A cooler is a must-have – Best Outdoor Kitchen – 8 awesome accessories to have for grilling

We always bring a cooler when we go on trips because we don’t let our refrigerator run while driving. Therefore all the food that needs to be refrigerated goes into the cooler while we are on the road. And of course there is also space for some drinks.

We actually have a couple of coolers, bigger and smaller ones, cheap ones and more expensive ones. In our experience the YETI is the best one if you need your content stay cold for days.

If you are looking to use the cooler only for a day or two, then the IGLOO is totally worth it.

Want to know all the must-haves if you have just bought an RV? Here is the list you need to know: 16 Must-haves if you just started RVing

5. An ice maker is a nice to have item

So of course this is a gadget you need or don’t need. If you like to drink ice cold drinks, then you need it. If you are a family and you use a lot of ice, then you need it. If a bag of ice last you a week, then you will probably not need an ice-maker. So just decide for yourself how much money you spend on ice and if this investment is worth it for you.

6. A Fire Pit – if you are not allowed to make a campfire and you don’t enjoy inhaling smoke

Unfortunately I don’t like smokey campfires, because they give me a headache and I don’t love the campfire smell on my clothes and in my hair either. But I love sitting at the campfire.

A good solution for that problem is a propane campfire. This is the one we have:

7. Outdoor Lights – Best Outdoor Kitchen – 8 awesome accessories to have for grilling

What is more romantic than sitting outside at dawn, with a couple of lights on and just enjoying the beginning of the night. Even better if you are going to enjoy a glass of wine with your friends.

The best option are solar lights, if you want to hang them on your awning or just stick them into the ground.

Here are some tips:

I also love my LUCI light, it gives plenty of light when you are cooking outside or even when you are reading. There are different types of lights available, with and without a recharger option.

8. An easy foldable sunshade

We are using a sunshade to keep everything organized and tidy underneath and also to protect us from rain and too much sun.

There are a lot of different size options on sunshades. We also bring ours when we go to the beach or in the park.

Here are a couple more necessities to consider: 14 accessories if you go camping

Summary of Best Outdoor Kitchen – 8 awesome accessories to have for grilling

If you enjoy being outdoors and you don’t have a fancy outdoor kitchen already, a Blackstone griddle is an absolute must-have. Decide what you need for yourself. We started with the griddle and added items after every trip. We are so happy with our outdoor kitchen – no more cooking and greasy smells inside anymore.

See you on the road,

Conny

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So, you are tired of paying an insane amount of money for overcrowded campsites, bad amenities, and bad service. The freedom of happy camping is not happening on overfilled parking lots. This is why you are researching boondocking as an option for you.

Yes, good choice, but make sure you know the basic tips before you go on your first adventure. Boondocking – everything you need to know and 8 must-haves.

Where is it allowed to boondock?

Boondocking means camping without any hook-ups, no electricity, no water, no sewage. You can boondock on truck stops, Walmarts, Lowes, and Cracker Barrel parking lots if you just need a night to stay somewhere quickly. Often you need to get permission to stay overnight.

Camping on parking lots is not really great, but it serves the purpose of a quick overnight before you go back on the road again.

If you are searching for nice spots somewhere in the mountains or on the beach, check through the following sites:

• Harvest Hosts harvesthosts.com
• Boondockers welcome boondockerswelcome.com
• Hipcamp hipcamp.com
• BLM land blm.gov

There are also a lot of Apps that help you find a cool destination, you just have to download the app onto your phone, some of them charge a fee for using their service. Find these apps on the app store.

• ioverlander
• thedyrt
• campendium
• allstays

Now that you know where to look for nice boondocking sites, let’s check out some basics you need to know before you actually go boondocking.

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Basic tips you need to know when boondocking for the first time

Don’t decide to go boondocking in the desert in August where it is over 100 Degrees hot, or vice versa going to a region where it is freezing cold. That’s no fun because your resources will not last very long. Make sure you know the following information about your RV:

1. Check your tank sizes:

Freshwater tank, grey- and black tank.

Now you will know how much water you can use during your stay and how much grey and black water your tanks are holding. That means for you:

The water that is in your freshwater tank is what you will have available for cooking, drinking, showering, and flushing the toilet. Most of the tanks hold around 30 gallons, which is not a lot of water, especially for a family. This is why you should know a couple of tips on water saving:

Practice water conservation, for example:

• wash your dishes in a bowl/container and use the water also for flushing the toilet
• exchange your kitchen and bathroom faucets to a model with efficient sprayers; the Oxygenics bathroom faucet is designed to achieve maximum performance with tank size and pressure limits
• Don’t shower everyday, use body wipes to freshen yourself up. If you shower, then catch your shower water and use it to flush the toilet.
• Bring portable water jugs to refill your tank in case you run out of water. Good thing to have is a water jug with a spout to make filling up the water tank easier.

2. Bring one or two spare propane tanks when boondocking

Fill up your propane tanks and use them for cooking, to cool your fridge, and to heat your water. Try to use as little as possible on your battery. We always bring a cooler and fill it up with enough ice, so we don’t need to stuff the fridge to the limit which could cause it to ice up.

The YETI cooler actually keeps everything cool for days.

3. Boondocking and food preparation

I prep a lot of my meals, wash all the vegetables and fruits before we go on our trip. Make it easy for yourself and prepare one-pot meals.

That means you will only need one pot to heat up your prepared food. Use paper dishes, this will reduce the number of dishes you have to clean. Use them sparingly, often you can use plates at least twice for sandwiches or dry foods.

But we also try to produce as little waste as possible, which isn’t that hard if you use reusable dishes. You can actually practice making one-pot meals and using dishes very sparingly.

We also love to cook on our Blackstone griddle. The griddle is cleaned very fast without using any water at all.

4. Solar devices are your friend when boondocking

I use the LUCI lamp at night and also to recharge my phone. This light is very lightweight and really lights up the place. You can also use it to recharge your devices.

We also use solar lights around the camper. The indoor light bulbs were all changed to LED. LED’s produce less heat and use less electricity.

A solar trickle charger can also help you through your boondocking adventure. This product is a solar battery charger and maintainer. It can safely charge and maintain 12V batteries and is suitable for any car, motorcycle, ship, tractor, RV, Powersports, and more.

5. Bring a generator for longer boondocking trips

For longer stays, you will definitely need a generator. Now if your RV is smaller, and you are not using the A/C and Microwave and your TV together, you will be fine using a Predator 3500 or Honda.

Both of them are recommended by many of my Camper friends because they are so quiet and very efficient.

This is what Predator says about their generator: “Using advanced inverter technology this generator produces more power, with a clean power curve & low fuel consumption. With 11 hours of run time at 25% load, this powerful inverter generator is ideal for powering RVs, camping, supplying household emergency power & tailgating. Super-quiet power output (57 dB) makes this generator ideal for campsites. Parallel capable to double your output. 30 amp RV adapter included for easy hookup to your RV.”

6. An Outdoor Shower reduces grey water when boondocking

If you love the idea of an outdoor shower, here is a great tip that is easy to make and doesn’t need a lot of storage space in your outside compartment.

Using an outdoor shower reduces the need to dump so often.

The bag fits over 5 gallons of water, the hose is 6.6 feet long. The black material easily absorbs sunlight. In addition, it heats water to 127°F / 53°C) in 3 hours with direct sunlight. The camping shower bag has a temperature indicator (C / ° F) on the front to monitor the water temperature at any time to ensure a comfortable and perfect showering temperature.

The solar shower bag can hang for a pressurized shower or lay flat on the ground but then you would need the foot pump for use. Or have somebody foot pump for you 🙂 while you enjoy your shower.

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7. Cooking essentials

We love to use our Blackstone griddle for outside cooking. We use an adapter for our propane tank so we don’t need to buy the small and pretty expensive gas bottles. Also, the outdoor table is fantastic to use for cooking because it is very sturdy, lightweight, and doesn’t need a lot of storage space.

We bought the 17″ for just the two of us. If you want, you can also get a cover for the small griddle.

A coffee maker that doesn’t require electricity and also makes great coffee is an absolute must-have:

Also, a fan with batteries when you are in a hot region helps you to stay cool:

Add reflection covers on all of your windows and doors to keep your Camper cool on the inside.

Put your awning out as often as possible to have shade in front of your RV. In addition to your awning, it is also nice to have an additional pop-up tent for eating outside.

You can bring the pop-up tent to the beach and have a shady spot for the pets and/or kids.

Here are more very useful tips for staying cool in summer and also how to stay warm in your RV.

Boondocking – everything you need to know and 8 must-haves

8. Before you head home empty your tanks.

Before you head home you have to dump. If you don’t know where to find a dump station, check out KOA’s, they often let you dump for a small fee. Check out truckstops, FlyingJ or check cities if they have free dump stations near you.

Also, this website sanidumps.com helps to find dump stations or use their app to locate dump stations near you.

Summary of Boondocking – everything you need to know and must-haves to get started

I always like to try things out before I actually do it. Therefore, boondocking in your own backyard or close to your home is a good idea to try out everything. Test how long you can go without emptying your tanks or needing to fill up the freshwater tank.

How much propane do you use, does your generator work or is there something you totally forgot to bring? Do you feel comfortable without hookups? Test it out first and then enjoy the time off the grid.

See you on the road,

Conny

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Here is a List of the best 30 RV’s with average prices for you to have an easy overview.

If you have decided that you want to buy an RV – like many others have this year – you will easily become overwhelmed by the selection of brands and models you can choose from. If you are a complete beginner, you probably don’t know where to begin with your search.

Most people start by checking prices first, to narrow their search down a little bit.

Here is a list with average prices for you to compare:

Therefore you can start by checking through this list of different RV models with prices from 2018-2021. How much does an RV cost?

Starting by knowing how much money you can spend is pretty sensible. Then, the second thought you need to have is what type of RV do you want to get, like a Class A, Class B or Class C? Or a fifth wheel or a travel trailer? Don’t know what I am talking about?

Here is a short explanation of all the different types out there:

The prices indicated below are suggested list prices for base models from 2018 to 2021 without any discounts or rebates.

How much does a Motorhomes Class A cost?

Let’s start with the most expensive type of RV, the Motorhome. How much does a Motorhome cost?

A Motorhome is probably the most luxurious and easiest to back-up and to set-up of all the different types of RVs. A Class A Motorhome is built on either a commercial bus chassis, a commercial truck chassis or a motor vehicle chassis. These Motorhomes have plenty of storage space and a very roomy interior, it feels like a small house. Most Motorhomes have slide-outs, for even more inside space, an outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower. You can choose from many different floor plans, to suit your needs.

But with every new RV you have to practice driving first to feel confident with what you are doing.

• Winnebago Vista 31 BF starting price $ 156,786
• Thor ACE 30.2 starting price $ 121,200
• Jayco Alante 31R starting price $ 130,971
• Tiffin Allegro 36UA starting price $ 154,500

How much does a Motorhome Class B cost?

Class B Motorhomes are small and easy to drive. If you don’t need a lot of space and rather spend your time outside, this is a great option for being very flexible. Especially if you want to drive through cities and like to easily manouvre around, this is it. Class B Motorhomes are streamlined and ready to roll and much more gas efficient than a Class A Motorhome.

Camper Vans are not very spacious to live in, especially if you decide on getting one without a slide. But every inch of it is very well thought through for maximum space and storage.

• Airstream Atlas starting price $ 238,071.
• Roadtrek Chase starting price $ 162,960
• Thor Motorcoach Tellaro starting price $ 92,813
• Winnebago Boldt starting price $ 217,521
• Winnebago Solis starting price 95,736

How much does a Motorhome Class C cost?

Class C RVs are somewhere in between a size Class A and size B and therefore probably the most common RVs. They are often built on a truck or van chassis that is specifically designed for a motorhome. They have an over-cab sleeping area for additional sleeping space, can be bought with slide-outs, outdoor kitchens and bunk beds. You just have to find the right floor plan for yourself.

How much do new Winnebagos cost?

• Thor Chateau 31 E starting price $ 117,427.
• Coachmen Freelander 26DS starting price $ 115,654
• Jayco Redhawk 24 B starting price $ 119,293
• Winnebago Minnie Winnie 31 G starting price $ 110,094

How much does a 5th Wheel or Toy Hauler cost?

How much does a 5th wheeler cost? Another option if you have a towable truck is the 5th wheel. A fifth wheel travel trailer is a large trailer for a lot of space for your toys and yourself. They are heavy and require a full-size, one-ton truck to tow them. Their unique hitch requires the coupling to be in the bed of the truck.

5th Wheel have a lot of space, often even with an upstairs and downstairs. If you need room for a lot of people or toys, this is a good option. They are also available with a lot of different floor plans.

• Cedar Creek 38 DBRK starting price $ 74,000
• Coachmen Brookstone 310 RLS starting price $ 55,951
• Dutchmen Astoria 3173 RLP starting price $ 69,704
• Grand Design Reflection 303 RLS starting price $ 50,925
• Grand Design Solitude 373 FB starting price $ 90,232
• Keystone Montana High Country 294RL starting price $ 51,140
• Winnebago Minnie Plus 29KBH starting price $ 51,648
• Heartland RV Bid Country 3560 starting price $ 66,449
• Jayco Eagle 319LOK starting price $ 75,720

How much does a Travel Trailer cost?

This is the most flexible option if you like to park the Travel Trailer and then head off with your SUV or even your car (depending on the towing range). It doesn’t take a long time to set-up and Travel Trailers or Travel Campers are available in very small to very large sizes. Depending on your tow vehicle there are many different options to choose from. How much does a Travel Trailer cost? And the cheapest versions start at around $ 10,000 if you want to buy new.

You just need to have the right tow vehicle for the weight you are pulling.

• Airstream Flying Cloud Travel Trailer starting at $ 76,900
• Winnebago Minnie Winnie 31H starting at $ 74,090
• Coleman Light series starting at $ 21,684
• Jayco Feather starting at $ 35,925
• Forest River Alpha Wolf 22SW starting at $ 41,390

How much does a Pop up Trailer cost?

Pop up Trailers are often the starter campers because they can be towed with an SUV. A Pop-up camper can be collapsed for easy storage and transport thanks to a partial canvas construction. The price of pop up campers start around $ 10,000 and are a good starting point if you are a complete beginner and want to start slow with camping.

• Jayco Jay Sport starting at 14,798
• A Liner Family Edition starting at $ 20,260
• Sylvansport Go starting at $ 10,995

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List of the best 30 RV’s with average prices and how to get started

What should you do before you buy an RV?

The best tip I can give you is to rent a couple of different versions if you are not sure what to get. The money you invest in renting one is very well spend. You also want to be sure that your family actually does like camping and the outdoors. Or is hiking, making campfires, exploring new surroundings and so much more really their thing? Check out RVshare for really good deals on renting a camper, no matter what size or type of RV you are considering. Click right here:

How much does an RV cost to rent?

It is a good idea to rent an RV before you buy, just to make sure the RV fits to you and your lifestyle.

1. If you rent a Travel Trailer for 4 people you will pay $ 110 a night starting price.

2. A Motorhome that sleeps 6 starts at around $ 239 a night.

3. If you love to rent an Airstream Travel Trailer you will pay at least $ 200 a night for 2 people.

The prices vary on time and your location.

Should you buy a new or used RV?

Depending on how much money you can spend, I would personally buy a slightly used one. A lot of new RV’s come with smaller to bigger problems and buying used, these problems are normally resolved in the first year. No matter how old the RV is you want to buy, have it checked by an RV inspector (nrvia.org) to be sure your investment is a good one.

If you buy a used RV, you can save a lot of money. Under normal circumstances the depreciation of an RV is over 20 % in the first year, depending on the demand of course. Right now the demand is high, so this could be different in 2021/2022.

Should you rather buy a bigger or smaller RV?

Well, we rented a couple of Class C RV’s when we started going on road trips. They were all around 23 feet long and it was a good beginner size for 2 adults and one child. Space is of course limited, but for the three of us it was manageable.

Now, years later and only just the two of us leftover, we bought an 18 ft. Travel Trailer. We bought small because we wanted to store it at our house, and we couldn’t store a bigger unit. The situation has changed and now we wish we would have gone a little bigger for more comfort. Also, our dog uses a lot of space. So it is time again to make some adjustments.

Summary of ‘List of the best 30 RV’s with average prices’

All of the above-listed RVs should only give you an overview of what is on the market and how much they are going for. Prices vary and you might find used RVs to a much cheaper price.

But, before you buy, make sure the floorplan, the bed situation, the weight of the rig and many more questions are truthfully answered and fit to you. Then rent one and camp close to your home to make sure this size RV actually works for you. Also, you don’t want to drive 8 hours on your first adventure towing a camper.

Start this new adventure slow and make sure you are prepared.

Don’t jump into a new chapter with no preparation – here is more helpful information for you, just scroll down.

See you on the road,

Conny

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Summer camping is the best, especially if you explore State and National Parks all over the country. You don’t need to pack a lot of clothes, no fear of ice and snow or spring thunderstorms.

Summer camping at its best. Sitting around a campfire all night, enjoying the company of family and friends, or just enjoying the quiet is what camping is all about.

Camping during the summer months can be a challenge though in the South if you want to survive the heat. If you have camped in the south during the summer before, you know that you have to be prepared in your RV.

This is why I collected the 9 best tips on how to stay cool inside your RV during summer which is actually pretty easy to follow. If you want to survive during summer camping check through the 9 best tips for staying cool inside your RV during summer:

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9 best tips how to stay cool inside your RV during summer

Summer Camping – what you need to bring to stay cool:

Get an Ice Maker

1. Get a tabletop ice maker for your drinks and make sure you stay hydrated and your body temperature is cooled off during the summer heat. Here are some reasonably priced tabletop ice makers, both make 26 lbs. of ice during 24 hours, 9 ice cubes are ready within 7 minutes:

Summer Camping Tips – Bring a cooler

2. Coolers – We bring an additional cooler to store all of our drinks. We also make ice cubes ahead of our trip to be able to have cold beverages while on the road.

Here are our favorite coolers:

The YETI coolers are a little pricey but they keep our drinks cold for days.

The IGLOO coolers are also good to use and available in many sizes.

Use your awning as much as possible

3. Use your awning as much as possible to keep the outside of your RV cool. Always keep the wind conditions in mind and bring the awning in if the wind starts blowing. Over time, constant flapping can tear the bead that fastens the fabric to the rail of your RV. A stabilizer kit can be handy on windy days in order to anchor your awning to the ground. Never leave the camping site with the awning out. We also bring our awning in at night.

It really helps if you add a side fabric to your awning to keep the sun out. Here is an easy solution that gives you more shade:

Cover the window of your RV with this tinted windshield car sun visor or use reflectix on all of your windows.

A/C maintenance is important

4. Don’t forget to check your A/C before summer camping starts or have it serviced. Check if the normal condensation is being funneled off properly into the drainage tube. Check the tube, check that the bolts are tight, that the wiring is o.k. and remove all the dirt by rinsing the condenser coil with warm water. Check the fan and impeller carefully for cracks.

If you don’t have the time to maintain your A/C yourself, get it serviced before the summer starts. The money is definitely worth spending.

Summer camping tips – Window coverings

5. Get a roll of reflectix and cover all your windows. Don’t forget to cover the skylight also with the skylight pillow that definitely makes a difference inside your RV. And you can use the reflectix also in winter to protect yourself from freezing temperatures. To keep it put on your windows use double adhesive tape to stick the cut-to-fit pieces on your windows. Keep your door closed as much as possible and cover the window with an additional blind or curtain. Here are more tips on how to add curtains on your windows.

Don’t forget a portable fan

6. I have a hard time sleeping with the A/C on but I NEED a fan running when I sleep to have air movement. It makes such a different climate when air is blowing inside a camper, it is just so much more comfortable if you don’t sweat while sleeping.

This one is only 9 inches and battery operated, you can use it inside your camper and of course outside and it doesn’t need a lot of space storing.

This one is easy to install or hang it over your bed or couch. Bring it with you wherever you need it and just hang it on a hook.

This is also a great fan. You can wall-mount this swivel fan easily. It has a folding arm and runs at two speeds. The only thing you need for it is a plug:

Get a cooling mattress topper

Wow, this is awesome. Add a mattress topper on your mattress and stay cool at night. It also makes your RV mattress so much more comfortable.

9 best tips how to stay cool inside your RV during summer Invest in an additional A/C

6. There are many different portable A/C units available which you can use in your RV. Just make sure you have the space for it. Most of the bigger A/C models are good for rooms of around 200 sq ft:

The cheapest and easiest-to-use air conditioner or fan is this model. All you need to do is to add ice and plug it in, select your speed and cool off. Because it uses ice and cold water as a fuel source it can be easily cleaned and moved from one room to another.

This A/C unit has a 3-in-1 FUNCTIONALITY – Combines 3 energy-efficient functions for all of your cooling & ventilation needs with cool, fan, & dehumidifying modes all in one machine. Bucket-less, self-evaporating operation makes your living space cool, clean, and dry, and very efficient for smaller spaces.

Generally, turn your A/C on before it gets too hot inside so the floor, walls, and ceiling is cool. This is much more efficient than trying to cool off an already hot RV. Also, clean out your A/C vents at least once a month and make sure nothing is blocking the airflow.

Cheapest tip on How to keep your RV cool during the summer months

Camping spot with shade

7. Find a camping spot under shade. Before you book your camping spot check if the campsite has big trees for shade. The cheapest and one of the most efficient options to cool off your RV is if you camp in a cool forest under trees.

Additional shade is always good to have. Either on the beach or on your campsite, this gazebo is easy to set up and provides a lot of shade for yourself and the pets:

Turn off lights, computer and TV

8. Try not to use a lot of lights and electronics, especially if you are not inside your camper. First of all, we exchanged all of our light bulbs for LED lights, which helped a lot to reduce heat. Check your light source before you buy the bulbs. Second, if you don’t need the light, turn it off. If you don’t watch TV or are not using your computer, turn it off. Also, read this article on how to update your lighting in your RV.

Summer cooking – Cook outside your RV

9. If it is really hot, you don’t want to add more heat while cooking inside your Camper. If you don’t have an outdoor kitchen, bring your grill or griddle or use the campfire. We bought a Blackstone griddle about a year ago, and haven’t used our kitchen since then. I also can’t stand all the greasy smell inside the Camper, so I am in love with my Blackstone griddle. (Also check Walmart if you are considering buying a Blackstone, they sometimes run sales).

Bonus Tip – Use the right summer camping essentials:

1. Summer camping sleeping bag. Bring a lightweight sleeping bag for the kids and yourself. It covers you but you don’t really feel anything heavy on top of you.

Or if you rather use a blanket, check this one out, it is a cooling blanket:

2. Wear the right camping clothes that protect you from the sun on hikes and on the beach: Summer camping outfits are a must-have if you don’t want to get a sunburn. Don’t forget a hat and suntan lotion.

Summary of 9 best tips how to stay cool inside your RV during summer

I love to go camping during the summer months but yes, it can also be a challenge if it gets really hot. But if you know a couple of tips on how to make the inside of your RV cooler, you will have a great time with friends and family. Also, before you decide where you are going on your vacation keep the weather in mind.

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