Christmas in an RV
Spending Christmas in an RV will provide you and your family with memories that you won’t soon forget. Before you hop into an RV this holiday season, there are some things that you need to know. Here are some of the benefits as well as some RV tips and tricks you should utilize.
Benefits Of Spending Christmas in an RV
Staying in an RV during the holidays can save you money as you won’t have to worry about paying for a hotel room. If you end up staying in an RV at your family’s home, you’ll be close to them without sacrificing privacy. You’ll also have the ability to do a bit of exploring. You can stay a few nights at your family’s house before heading to another relative’s home or even an RV park. You won’t be confined to just one location during the holidays. This can be especially beneficial if you have a lot of family members that you want to visit.
Tips To Make It Easier
Spending Christmas in an RV is a lot different than staying at your home or in a hotel room. Here are some RV tips to make it a little bit easier.
Do Your Research Beforehand– Don’t assume that you’ll be able to figure out how to work everything while you are on the road. It’s imperative that you do your research beforehand. You should know how to do things like operate the slide-outs or empty the holding tanks. If you plan on staying in an RV park, find out what there is to do during the holidays. They may have some sort of special events that you don’t want to miss!
Be Mindful About What You Pack– An RV can become cramped very easily. You really need to limit the amount of items you pack. If you will be having kids in tow, make sure they don’t bring every toy they own! Allow them to bring just two or three toys. Try to stay away from items that have small pieces as they can easily get lost in the RV.
Don’t Spend A Lot Of Money Trying To Be Festive– When it comes to spending Christmas in your RV, you’ll find that less is more. You don’t have to go all out in order to be festive. Pick up a small tree and a few lights and ornaments. Have your children make pictures and decorations to hang around the RV; cutting snowflakes out of paper is always a surefire hit for young and old alike and only requires paper, scissors, and tape to hang them on the windows! You will find that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on decorations in order for your RV to feel festive.
Snowflakes cut from paper are a traditional Christmas arts and crafts project that is easy and festive for the entire family!
Prepare For Your Holiday Meal– Making a meal in an RV may be a lot different than you’re used to. While you will probably have an oven, refrigerator and microwave, they won’t be full size. This can make it difficult to cook certain items. However, you can still whip up a delicious meal by making a few substitutions. For example, you should skip trying to make a full-sized turkey, and opt for a turkey breast instead. There will also be less space, and this will make it difficult for everyone to maneuver around. You can solve this by ordering a couple of precooked dishes. This will allow you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.
Take Advantage Of The Outdoors– No matter where you’re at, you can still spend some time enjoying the outdoors. This will give your family the opportunity to burn off some of their energy, and you won’t feel so cooped up in the RV. If you are staying at an RV park, take advantage of some of the amenities. Let your kids play on the playground or roam around with you to get to know your neighbors. If you will be staying with your family, go on a walk with your relatives around the neighborhood.
Spending time outdoors with the family makes Christmas even more special!
Spending the holidays in an RV is an adventure that you’re family won’t forget. It will allow you to make new memories in a unique way. By utilizing the above tips, you will ensure that your time spent together will be as enjoyable as possible. Whether you’ve spent a lot of time in an RV in the past or are just getting the hang of it, you certainly will have a great time in an RV with your family during Christmas.
