RV travels are road trips of the next level! RV trips are always memorable and amazing and it sure does save you, the traveler, a lot of money. Also, it’s flexible enough for spur-of-the-moment trips and even for impromptu ones. The gypsy in me has always dreamed of living this way, only the boundaries of reality don’t permit such. So for me, every RV trip is special and I take it as my one-time token to wonderland where everything is forgotten and each day is spent living like it’s your last!
RV, motor home, trailer—whatever you call your mobile home, is certainly a must for seniors nowadays! According to statistics, there are about millions of RV owners in America alone, and half of it belongs to the senior group! Furthermore, as reported by RV sellers, about 3 out of 5 inquiries come from older adults–retired and near-retirement. When asked, a senior is most likely to tell you that the sense of freedom it gives and the adventurous nature of it compel them to acquire or rent one. RV trips are certainly gaining popularity these days amongst seniors!
What’s great with RV travel is that it provides much-needed bonding time for families and indeed for partners without breaking your wallet. It can be short trips, long distance ones and even just to enjoy outdoors.  Campgrounds for RVs are never a problem in the US as there are many of them out there, both public and private grounds. Plus, you can pick whatever rocks your boat too, from ocean view, nature trails to recreational sites. The only limit would be those “No Overnight RV Parking” signs!
For seniors who are interested with RV travel, here are some tips to get you by:
·    Travel plan, or even a rough draft of where you are supposed to go. While it’s so tempting to just hit the road and fly like a blind bee, it still pays to have even a rough plan of your trip just to have some semblance of organization. Most importantly, know the points within your trip where you can park safely overnight. Try a GPS system just to be sure.
·    Double check the things you need. First and foremost, your RV must provide comfort when the need be. While on the road, your trip must focus on the sights to see and places to visit, not on how and where you’ll get your necessities. Before you hit the road, make sure your RV is properly hooked up with systems like gas, water and electricity.
·    Pack in your emergency kit too! Emergency medical kit is a must.
·    Scour thousands of RV travel guides online. Since RV travels are popular nowadays, there are many websites offering travel guides for RV enthusiasts like you—made by, who else but professional RV travelers who have been hitting the road for quite sometime now. Print them if you like, for reference.
·    As much as possible, go for senior-friendly locations. They provide more security for travelling seniors and sometimes they come with discounts. Find them online.