RV travel can be a fantastic way to explore, but it can also get pricey if you’re not careful. Here are four (4) money saving tips to help keep your RV adventure budget-friendly:
P.S. don’t miss the last money saving tip!
1. Boondock | plan your routes and stay at free or low cost campsites
- Use apps or websites like these to find free or inexpensive campsites. Websites like harvest hosts and hip camps are great resources with a variety of stays available. Many national forests, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, and some state parks offer low-cost or free camping options too.
- Plan your routes carefully to avoid unnecessary detours and to minimize fuel consumption.
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2. RV friendly discounts and rewards programs are other great money saving tips
- Join membership programs like Good Sam Club or Passport America, which offer discounts on campgrounds and RV services.
- Take advantage of rewards programs offered by gas stations or grocery stores to save on fuel and supplies.
- You can also join camping clubs and memberships such as thousand trails and stay at any of their parks.
3. maintaining your RV regularly is a great way to minimize costly repairs | RV DIY
- Regular maintenance can prevent costly repairs down the road. Keep up with oil changes, check your RV’s fluids, and make sure everything is in good working order before you hit the road.
- Simple things like cleaning your RV’s air filter and checking for leaks can help improve fuel efficiency and prevent bigger issues.
- you can’t prevent everything, but you can prevent some before they happen. learning to DIY is essential to RV living and will save you those costly labor fees.
4. travel in the off season (best tip yet!)
- This might be one of the easiest ways to save money on RV travel and living. Prices increase during peak times, such as holidays, weekends, and major school breaks like spring break and summer vacation. Campsites will usually have seasonal rates. If you can, travel in the off season.
- Bonus: traveling in the off season also means less crowds!
