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Whether your idea of camping out is a small travel trailer under the stars or a luxury diesel pusher motor home, today your options for the perfect camping and RVing adventure are practically limitless.

Add to that the wide variety of activities available – from hiking to kayaking, horseback riding, water parks, fishing or even snowboarding, plus specialized programs for all ages, and it’s easy to see why camping continues to be America’s favorite pastime.
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When it comes time to choosing your campsite and planning your trip, 1st Choice RV recommends the following websites as excellent resources. Click on any of the links below to visit the site:

Here are some helpful sites to help you out with the little details!

• RV Trip Planner
• Find RV Camp Grounds and See Park Reviews
• Calculate your fuel costs with AAA
• Check the traffic and road closures
• Check the weather!
• RV Park and Campground Etiquette
• Dump Station Sites
• Personal Trip Planning Services (highly recommended for those families seeking extraordinary RV experiences)

Below is a list of camping tips which will enhance your experience and help you to make the most of your outdoor adventure:

• Arrive at the campground a few hours before sundown to allow enough daylight to choose a campsite, inspect the area and set up camp.
• When selecting a campsite, be on the lookout for trees with dead branches that could fall.
• Avoid gullies that could flood in heavy rain and areas that could become particularly muddy.
• Attempt to find a site that has trees or shrubbery to the north and west to provide shelter against the wind.
• Look for level sites with ample room.
• Inspect the area carefully for poison ivy, bee’s nests or other hazards. Clear away any rocks, branches or other debris to prevent accidents.
• Be extremely careful with the campfire, if permitted. The fire should be built in a spot where it cannot spread. From the time a fire is lit until it is put out, someone should always watch it with water nearby in case of an emergency. When the fire is no longer needed it should be put out completely with water and soil until the ashes are cool enough to touch with a bare hand.
• Keep your RV on roads where it is designed to go and use marked RV campsites.
• At the end of your trip dispose of all trash properly or take it with you until it can be disposed of properly.
• Recycle products such as cans, plastic products and newspapers while on your trip. Note campground recycling categories. They may be different from those you use at home.
• Keep campfires small to minimize the amount of ashes and pollution.
• Don’t put anything into the fire pit that will not burn: plastics, foils, metals. Observe fire rules, which may change each day with weather conditions.
• Your favorite music may be your neighbor’s noise pollution. Observe quiet hours for generators, boom boxes and noisy games.
• Work with nature. In hot weather, use natural shade, awnings and canvas covers. In cold weather, park where the RV will be protected from north and west winds.
• Leave campground showers, the dump station and the campsite as clean as you found them.

“Express” Easy 3-Step Departure

Saves you time and gas

BEFORE DEPARTURE DAY:

1. Completely initial, sign and return rental contract and insurance confirmation (binder or purchased online). You must watch these 4 short videos online within 7 days of departure. (Don’t watch it before then… you might forget what you saw!).

   Training Videos

   Interior Systems Training

   Exterior Systems Training

   Awning Set up and Take Down

   “Make It or Break It” Safety Video – Coming Soon

   ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE

2. You must answer a short safety questionnaire, and
3. Physically walk through your RV to see where everything is; complete a check-out check sheet; and film the RV inside and out for overall condition and pre-existing damage.