If you have recently purchased a travel trailer, most likely, you’re itching to hit the open road. But hang on—you want to plan your camping trip before leaving home. This will help ensure your outing is safe, comfortable, and successful.
Camping in Style is your preferred RV dealership in Ontario, Canada. Our experts have created this guide to discuss strategies to help you plan your debut camping trip with your travel trailer—so keep reading to learn more.
Choose a Campsite
First, you want to choose the right campsite for your travel trailer. Different sites have different size limits, so ensure that your camper fits within the designated parameters of the campground before booking.
You also want to find out the amenities your preferred campground offers. Some locations offer full hookups, while others provide access only to electricity or sewerage. Determine what you and your family will be comfortable with, then finalize your decision.
Prepare Your Travel Trailer
Next, you want to prepare your travel trailer for the outing by sealing all windows and vents and ensuring that propane tanks and electrical systems work smoothly. You also want to ensure that all the tires (towing vehicle and travel trailer) have proper tread depth and air pressure and that your appliances are in good working order.
Pack Lightly
Once you have taken care of the points above, you are ready to pack for your travel trailer camping trip. Depending on the number of people traveling with you, pack wisely to avoid overloading your camper. Ideally, bring travel-sized packets and reusable utensils to help save space inside your RV.
Be sure to put 10-12% of the total weight of your belongings near the hitch of your travel trailer and distribute the remaining luggage evenly from the left to the right side. You also want to place heavier payloads on your camper’s floor and lighter items in cabinets or shelves.
We hope you find these tips handy when camping with your travel trailer. If you need more advice or help to upgrade your camper to a model that suits your adventure lifestyle, visit Camping in Style. We are in Whitby, Oshawa, and Mississauga, ON, so swing by today.