Safe RV Camping During The COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has dramatically changed many aspects of our lives, including how we go about taking our RVs to recreational parks. Traveling is still a possibility, but there are key steps to take in order to ensure a safe and successful RV trip.
We gathered up the following strategies for safe RV travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you want more travel tips or want to shop RVs for sale, head over to Golden Gait Trailers & RVs. Our dealership is located in Concord, North Carolina, and we also serve those in Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
Pick A Local And Less Popular Recreational Park
Be intentional about your destination choice. Many small tourist towns are getting flooded with tourists, which is especially problematic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, it's not ideal for your family to be around so many people either.
Skip the most popular recreational parks and opt for a more remote location instead. Find somewhere where your RV setup will be far from other people. Lean into the nature retreat aspect of RV camping. It'll give you a much-needed break from the grind of modern life while also making it easy to social distance.
Check The CDC Website
The Center of Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) is a helpful resource for getting updated information about COVID-19. Visit their website and read up on the latest sanitation advice and travel advice, then work those tips into your RV trip planning.
Look Up Guidelines
There may be current travel restrictions in place due to COVID-19. Be sure to look at the state you are visiting, the city/town you are visiting, and then the recreational park. Different places maintain different rules and it's important to be aware of the ones at your destination site.
Bring Enough Masks
Masks are a key resource in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Remember that many people who have COVID-19 do not have any symptoms, so it's possible to have it and not know. Masks help reduce the chance of passing COVID-19 along to others. Everyone that is two years or older on your RV trip needs to wear a disposable or cloth mask that covers the nose and mouth.
Don't forget that masks will eventually need to be washed. It's wise to bring along several masks. That way, you can access a clean one without needing to wash and dry your mask every night. If you are visiting any local shops, they may have some locally-made options. These can be a great way to support the local art community while expressing your personality with a unique pattern or color.
Social Distance At The Recreational Park
As you navigate the recreational park, leave six feet between yourself and those outside your household. This will likely only come up in high-traffic areas, such as the campground store or a picnic gazebo.
Bring Your Own Cleaning Supplies
It's important to regularly disinfect the various surfaces in your RV. This is especially important after being around others, such as hiking on a busy trail or picking up groceries at a local shop. Be sure to pack plenty of cleaning supplies since you may not always have access to any at the recreational park or nearby grocery stores.
It's best to wash your hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds, then dry your hands on a clean towel. But it's wise to bring along hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) just in case you are ever somewhere without access to hand soap.
Bring Extra Supplies
Some recreational parks have limited or shut down certain areas, such as bathrooms, camp stores, and laundry services. This is to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in those high traffic areas, but it can be a shock if you aren't prepared for it.
Pack the necessary supplies in case those areas are closed. Bring more than enough toilet paper, food, water, and so on. If something is unavailable at the recreational park, you won't be forced to detour to a store to get supplies.
We hope you found this guide helpful. For more travel advice or to shop RVs for sale, chat with the experts at Golden Gait Trailers & RVs. We are happy to assist you! Visit us in Concord, North Carolina, or give us a call. We are also proud to serve those in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.