Did you know that about 72 million Americans planned to take an RV trip sometime in 2022? According to the RV Industry Association, American interest in RV trips is a function of their desire to explore the great outdoors and spend quality time with their kids.
Do you like going on RV trips with your family? Whether you go in an RV you own, rent, or borrow, exploring the country or crossing the border can be a lot of fun for the entire family. If you’ve never taken such an excursion, you might want to consider arranging a trip.
But what can you do to increase the fun factor for your children? You’ll likely hear a lot of “are we there yet?” questions during a long drive. That’s normal. There are, however, some things you can bring to make the trip and the vacation more fun for your kids. Here are five tips.
- Bring Tablets and Multimedia Entertainment
If you have a long trip ahead of you, it makes sense to bring some tablets to keep the kids occupied. You can load the devices with games, reading materials, and music. While you won’t want their eyes to be glued to a screen 24/7, allowing for some entertainment can help.
It’s hard enough for adults to endure long trips. And it can be more difficult for children who want to be out and about. Providing some entertainment for the trip will make the drive more pleasant not only for the children, but also for the adults. Also, ensure you stop for breaks.
- Bring an Outdoor Pizza Oven
If you’re looking to make your RV trip more fun for your kids, bring an outdoor pizza oven. Sure, you can cook up some good eats over a campfire. But you’ll make mealtime more fun by making pizzas from scratch and cooking them to perfection in your outdoor pizza oven.
Do you have one child who loves pepperoni pizzas, another that enjoys veggie pizzas, and yet another who will only eat meat lover’s pizzas loaded with pepperoni, sausage, and bacon? Get the kids involved in creating their own personal pizzas — made by them just the way they like it. The outdoor pizza oven will do the rest by creating culinary masterpieces fit for hungry mouths.
- Bring Walkie-Talkies
You can also bring walkie-talkies for fun adventures when you get to your destination. You can plan fun games like scavenger hunts or even hide and seek with the aid of walkie-talkies. Of course, younger kids will want to pair up with adults. But using walkie-talkies can up the fun factor. They can also help to keep everyone safer since you’ll be able to keep tabs on where everyone is. Some of your older kids can take walkie-talkies if they want to explore the area.
- Bring Bikes
Bring their bikes along. While it’ll be fun to go on hikes, your kids will also enjoy exploring the territory on their bikes. It’s also a good way for your family to spend quality time together. After chowing down on the pizza you make in your outdoor pizza oven, you might need to burn off some extra calories. Biking will be a fun way to spend some of the day.
- Books
It’s also a good idea to bring some good, old-fashioned books. Set aside a portion of the day for everyone to tuck into a good book. Let your kids choose the books they want to read. It’s a good idea to get into the habit of reading every day — and that includes vacations in an RV.
These are just a few recommendations on how you can make an RV trip more fun for your kids. RVing is a popular activity for many families these days. In fact, it can be a more cost-effective way to travel than getting on a plane and renting a hotel room.
Whether you go someplace in your home state, in another state, or across the border to Canada or Mexico, you and yours can enjoy a great RV adventure. But it pays to make things more enjoyable for your kids. With some preparation, everyone will have a great time.
