Do you think you have RV readiness? If you are not sure what it means then you probably dont have it. It does not mean that you are ready to purchase your first RV. RV readiness also does not mean that you have found and purchased your first RV. In order to be truly ready to head out onto the road, you will need to do quite a bit of preparation to get ready for your new RV and your adventures out on the road. If you are prepared with RV readiness, you will feel confident about your ability to handle your RV and all of the experiences that come with being an RV owner.

In the beginning, you may be a little overwhelmed by all of the systems and components of your new RV. A good sales representative or dealer will help you in this area of RV readiness. They should walk you through the RV and give you hands-on instruction on everything from how the microwave works to how to fill and empty your water tanks. As you walk through you can make an RV readiness checklist to go over each time before you head out on the road. If you did not get this kind of instruction before you brought your RV home, see if you can find an experienced RV owner to go over this RV readiness information with you. Use your owners manual as a guide.

Next, you need to make sure that you have good RV driving skills. You should either take a course or practice on the surface streets and freeways (or even in an empty parking lot) to get the feel of driving, turning, and stopping your RV.

A packing list is most essential. As you think of things add them to the list and check them off when they are packed. Some of the commonly forgotten items include medications, a can opener, and toilet paper.