Road trips are always good fun and a great way of nurturing relationships with loved ones who are on the road with you. However, it’s always good to be proactive in your planning efforts to ensure the trip itself remains a comfortable one.
From your sleep setup to where you park up, there are lots of considerations to think about ahead of time.
Whether it’s the first time you’re on the road in an RV or you’ve done it before, here are five ways to make this road trip a more comfortable one.
1. Upgrade Your Sleep Setup
Sleep is very important and something you want to make sure you’re getting plenty of throughout the trip itself. Standard factory RV mattresses are typically very thin and hard, making them uncomfortable to sleep on.
With that being said, it’s a good idea to invest in a high-quality memory foam topper or a custom mattress to fit your sleep needs.
Packing breathable, high-thread-count sheets, along with your favourite pillows from home, will make it a more comfortable sleeping environment.
2. Optimise Climate and Temperature Control
When you’re driving and living in vehicles, they’re not the same when it comes to ventilation and airflow compared to traditional accommodation types. A portable oscillating fan can help to distribute the air evenly through the cabin.
The use of thermal blackout curtains is handy throughout the day when it gets hot. Put them up in the morning and around midday to early afternoon. Take them down once the sun starts to set.
Roof vent covers are useful for allowing airflow through the RV. Make use of these, even when there’s heavy rainfall.
3. Streamline Your Outdoor Living Space
With limited space inside the cabin, it’s a good idea to streamline your outdoor living space when packing up your vehicle. Pack ergonomic and heavy-duty camping chairs, as well as a large outdoor mat.
A pop-up screen is worth purchasing to tackle the bugs out in the wild. Electronic insect repellers are helpful too. For ambience and to create that cosy feeling in the space, hang some dimmable string lights.
4. Invest in Ergonomic Driving Comfort
To help tackle the long drives, ergonomic driving support is required in the form of memory foam seat wedges and lumbar support cushions. This helps keep your body supported as you drive and minimizes the discomfort that is often felt on the long RV drives.
It’s useful to have any snacks, water, and navigation tools within arm’s reach so you’re not distracted by searching the cabin for all of the above. Plan short driving shifts and break every two hours where possible.
5. Pre-Plan Your Routes and Stops
From the RV site you’d like to set up for relaxing and sleeping purposes, to having a pre-planned route, all of this is good to do beforehand.
Make use of RV-specific GPS apps to help avoid low bridges and tight roads. Be sure to reserve the RV/campsite to avoid being disappointed and having to go elsewhere.
Comfort helps you focus on making memories and not managing your aches and pains. These small adjustments and efforts will ensure you make your RV road trip a lot more comfortable.
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