With spring on the horizon and summer right around the corner, it is time to plan your next RV vacation.
For most travelers, summer vacation means staking out their little piece of beachside property. While that certainly could mean finding a beach resort, luxury hotel, or beach condo rental, an alternative offers more privacy, more space, and more convenience at a cheaper cost.
RVing at the beach offers several benefits worth exploring. So let’s take a deep dive into everything you need to know to enjoy your next beach vacation from the comfort of your RV.
Choosing the right location for your next beach vacation can make all the difference in how much relaxation and enjoyment you and your family get from your beach visit.
For starters, the most popular beach locales may be subject to overcrowding. Even the most beautiful beaches can lose a lot of their appeal when packed with tourists. Instead, look for beautiful beaches in less trendy locations for a more relaxing beach vacation with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the beach’s natural beauty.
While some RV travelers may opt for a truly private and remote location, most RV beach vacationers prefer to have many creature comforts. To ensure maximum comfort during your beach vacation, choose a beach campsite with full RV hookups. An RV beach campsite with water, electricity and internet connections will ensure that your family can experience the best of the beach without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of home.
If your family includes four-legged family members, make sure that you choose a beach location that welcomes your furry family members.
Choosing the right RV for your family’s travel style is as important as choosing the right beach location. So whether you opt to rent or buy an RV for your beach vacation, make sure you visit RV Wholesalers or stop by your local RV dealership to tour the latest models from top RV manufacturers like Forest River RV, Winnebago, and more so that you can get an idea of the type and style of RV that is best for your RV lifestyle.
The latest lineup of travel trailers and fifth-wheel trailers by Cherokee RV offers plenty of outdoor options, including an outdoor shower with both hot and cold water connections, outdoor television mounting brackets and entertainment hookups, a powered awning to expand your outdoor living space, and an RV grill quick connect system for outdoor cooking.
If your ideal beach vacation involves lots of toys and equipment, you may want to check out one of Palomino RV’s Puma XLE toy hauler travel trailers. Toy haulers are a specialized type of travel trailer which offers a convenient garage space at the rear of the trailer, which provides secure storage for all of your toys and equipment, large and small.
Luxury-minded travelers, or those traveling with a large family, will enjoy the creature comforts of the latest Rockwood RV lineup of top-of-the-line fifth-wheel trailers and travel trailers. With features like king-size beds, full-size kitchen appliances, and private bedrooms with plenty of closet space, these RVs let you enjoy all the comforts of a traditional home on the beach.
Once you have narrowed down the possible locations for your next beach vacation and chosen the right RV for your family’s vacation style, it is time to stock your RV with the beach travel essentials you will need to enjoy your beach vacation.
Here are our top picks for the beach vacation essentials that are an absolute must-have for RVing at the beach.
Beach sand has a way of finding its way into everything. A sizeable outdoor mat will help you keep the sand on the beach where it belongs and help keep the interior of your RV as sand-free as possible.
Packing an extra swimming suit for each person will save everyone from the unpleasant sensation of donning a still wet swimming suit when you are ready for the next swimming adventure. Extra swimming suits also give you time to launder swimsuits between uses for proper hygiene.
Ensure that your RV linen closets are packed with plenty of beach towels. Having plenty of extra beach towels on hand means there is always a warm, dry towel available to dry off with after a swim.
Stock up on plenty of sunscreen BEFORE heading to your beach location. Sunscreen purchased at your local drugstore or mega-mart will be far less expensive than sunscreen purchased at the beachside stores.
Depending on the particular beach location that you choose, you may need to stock up on insect repellent. For instance, lake locations may mean many mosquitoes, while sandy beaches can mean flies and sand fleas. So do your research and make sure you have plenty of the proper insect repellents to keep any pesky bugs from buzzing around your campsite.
While your RV should be equipped with an awning to expand your outdoor living space, it is essential to bring along a beach umbrella or other portable shade option to help shield you from the elements when you are away from the RV.
Bring a portable cooler to keep a supply of cold drinks and snacks handy when you are out on the beach. Having a ready supply of beverages and snacks on the coast saves trips back to the RV and limits the amount of sand being tracked into the RV by hungry campers looking for a quick snack.
No beach vacation is complete without plenty of water toys and flotation devices. Make sure that you pack flotation devices appropriate for all the different ages and swimming abilities of various family members. For example, life jackets and flotation safety devices are needed for little ones and less confident swimmers. In contrast, older family members and strong swimmers will enjoy boogie boards, surfboards for riding the waves, or inner tubes and rafts for a tranquil float on the water.
Ensure that your RV is adequately supplied with a first aid kit containing all the medical supplies you need to handle any beach medical emergency. In addition to the usual alcohol prep pads, topical antibiotic ointments, and bandages, your beach first aid kit should also contain sunburn relief cream or lotion and bug bite relief ointment. If you plan on boating, you may want to include a supply of motion sickness medication to help ease any upset tummies while family members get their sea legs.
As with any vacation, proper planning will play a significant role in the success of your RV beach vacation.
Do your research to narrow down your top beach locations, then dig a little deeper to determine each site’s peak tourist travel dates. Proper planning will allow you to save money and frustration by booking your beach vacation just before or after peak travel times. This will ensure that your family can enjoy an uncrowded beach and a well-stocked campground with a more attentive staff. In addition, you can often enjoy the exact beach campsite location at a deep discount by carefully planning your travel outside the peak travel dates.
Once you have chosen your perfect beach campsite location and selected your travel dates, you will want to make sure that you have obtained any beach or park passes that you will need to access the destinations you intend to visit on your vacation. If you plan on including a visit to a local amusement park or other tourist attraction in your beach vacation itinerary, you may be able to purchase advance tickets online. By buying your entrance tickets ahead of time, you may be able to purchase passes at a discounted price and the apparent benefit of avoiding the long ticket sale lines at the park entrance gates.
You will also need to make sure that you have all the proper documents required for the legal operation of your RV, including updated registration, license plates, and any insurance needed.
Finally, you will want to purchase an RV extended warranty to help protect your investment and prevent having your RV beach vacation sidelined by unexpected RV repair costs. Suppose you do not have RV extended warranty coverage in place. In that case, you can purchase an RV extended warranty from your local RV dealership when purchasing your RV or select warranty coverage from a third-party provider like RVingSolutions.
There you have it! You have everything you need to hit the beach in style and comfort. Be sure to visit RV Wholesalers to find the perfect RV for your next beach vacation. We can’t wait to meet you!
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