Make the most of your camping trip in your new or used RV by remembering that your relationship with Mother Nature is a two-way street. Sure, you can’t control how she may surprise you with wild weather, but the way you treat the great outdoors is up to you. Here are a few RV tips for being a responsible, conscientious camper.
Leave No Trace
The “Leave No Trace” concept is simple: spend your time outside in a way that you leave it better than you found it. That means adhering to all park or campground rules and minimizing your carbon footprint as much as possible. Abide by cleanliness rules and make sure you dump and dispose of all garbage in its proper place (don’t leave wrappers on the trail!). This helps preserve the experience for others – not just other people, but the existing wildlife ecosystems that call it home.
Be a Responsible Pet Owner and a Good Neighbor
The Leave No Trace principles don’t just apply to you – they apply to your pets, too. If your campground has certain rules for pets, follow them. This typically includes cleaning up after your pet in public areas, abiding by the campground’s quiet hours, respecting other people’s campsite boundaries, and sticking to designated trail paths.
Always Safety First (and Second, and Third…)
Camping trips and campfires go together like peanut butter and jelly! However, it’s essential that you know what you’re doing in building, maintaining, and extinguishing a campfire safely. Don’t ever use dangerous “shortcuts” like pouring lighter fluid or any other flammable or combustible liquid on it to speed up the process. Also, only use the firewood permitted or sold by the campground. Firewood brought in from other regions or locations often contain fungi spores or microscopic parasites which can harm the local ecosystem and habitat while it burns.
Stop in or contact us today! We can help you find the right new or used RV that helps you travel economically and conscientiously – and uphold your end of the relationship with Mother Nature!
