Whether you are new to the world of RV camping, or you are a long-time expert, learning some new tips & tricks can always come in handy. Watch this helpful video by RV Geeks for great reminders when traveling on the road or stopping at an RV resort.

Let’s recap some additional tips a little later in this article that will be helpful as well.

Inside the RV:

• Stack your dishes with cloth napkins in between. This will keep them from rattling or breaking. You can wash the napkins after using them at an RV laundromat, like the one at Stonebridge RV Park in Sweeny, Texas.
• Keep baking soda handy. The open box can sit in your refrigerator, removing bad food odors, and you can use it as a non-toxic cleaner.
• A cooler dedicated to holding lots of ice.
• Hand sanitizer, wipes and lots of towels.
• Make all areas and items into storage space (sitting areas should open for storage inside; hang things on the backs & insides of doors & cabinets).
• Bunge cords help keep cabinets from opening while enroute.
• Shelf liners keep things from sliding around.
• A can opener, a wine opener, coffee pot, coffee cups & filters, a sharp knife, a cutting board, aluminum foil, baggies, and heavy duty trash bags.
• Bins and drawers for inside cabinets creates many more compartments for storing different items.
• A good mattress pad will make every night and day better.
• Keep tanks smelling fresh right from the start by cleaning often and dumping regularly. The fresh water tank can be sanitized regularly with a mixture of bleach and water. Find the best black water tank cleaner on the market, and use it as often as recommended.
• Put screens over all drains to prevent food and other debris from going down the drains.
• A fire extinguisher.

Outside the RV:

• To keep your BBQ grill clean, put tinfoil pan underneath. This will keep grease and food from building up. Rubbing a lemon half over the grill surface will keeping food from sticking.
• An outdoor rug or mat will create an outdoor living space for entertaining and relaxing.
• Bring some good chairs and a folding table.
• Store a few wood blocks that be can used to help with leveling.
• Keep your fresh water hose and sewer hose in separate, marked bins.
• Always keep the black water valve closed.
• Must have tools in your kit should include a cordless drill, a cordless screwdriver, extra charged battery packs, a socket set, tape, bungee cords, string, rope, a lighter, latex gloves, a water pressure regulator, an electric plug adapter and a surge protector.
• Keep a high-powered flashlight handy.
• Two-way radios or walkie-talkies will come in handy for numerous undertakings.

Now some tips on the more personal side:

• LED candles help create an awesome ambiance without having to worry about a fire hazard.
• Find basic toiletries that everyone can share (body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion); less is more.
• A varietal play-list and a blue-tooth speaker.
• Must have items include hat(s), a backpack, sunscreen, water bottles, rain ponchos or umbrellas, rain boots, swim-suits, flip-flops for community showers and a first aid kit.
• Cards, games, fishing poles and a miscellaneous craft box (if you have kids).
• Toilet paper! (bio-degradable)

Whether you’re just beginning or your very experienced, RVing is a lifestyle that can be enjoyed by anyone!

Whether you’re retired, about to become retired, or embracing the location-independent working lifestyle afforded by the Internet, taking the leap from living in a home or apartment and moving into an RV full time might be just what the doctor ordered—so to speak. Living in an RV affords many benefits to those brave enough, adventurous enough, and even smart enough to embrace this radically different lifestyle. Talk to any “full-timer” at any long-term RV campground and you’ll hear mention of the same benefits over and over again, including:

More Time Outdoors

Do you wish you could spend more time in the great outdoors? When you live in an RV, you can. It’s true that you’ll want to spend more time outside because of the relatively small interior space, but for the most part the RV campgrounds you’ll stay at will afford you the opportunity to go for a hike, soak in the views, or enjoy nature however you see fit.

No Yard Work

Ever wish you could spend your time doing anything else but mowing, weeding, and raking? Fortunately, you never need to worry about yard work when you move to an RV full time. RV parks take care of all grounds maintenance, and if you camp in national parks the overgrowth is a part of the natural beauty. In any case, when you say hello to the full-time RV lifestyle you can say goodbye to yard work.

Great Weather Year Round

Another awesome benefit of living in an RV is the ability to go where you want, when you want, to take advantage of great weather all year long. Spend your winters out west, spend your summers up north, or pack up and leave whenever you find a specific place too hot, cold, humid, rainy, or dry. It’s that easy when you live in an RV full time.

The Critical Cactus sums up the benefits of RV life in this frank, easy-to-read blog.

Recreational vehicles allow people to get out and explore for a few weeks or a few months at a time. Buying an RV should be well thought-out and involve careful research. Having all the amenities you want and need inside a motorhome, campervan, or fifth wheel is vitally important so you can live on the road full-time if you are inclined to do so. Whether that means driving across the country throughout the year or setting up at a long-term RV park such as Stonebridge RV Park in Sweeny, Texas. The first thing is to find the right recreational vehicle for your full-time living plans. Here are some tips.

Research Buying Options

First things first: Make sure you fully understand your recreational vehicle options before you purchase one to live in full-time. Will this be a second or primary residence for you? Will you be spending part of your time in the RV or will you be full-timers? There are many different types of RVs to choose from, and the right one for you will depend on a number of different factors, including your lifestyle and budget. Class A motorhomes are the largest and most luxurious, but are also the most expensive and you’re limited where you can go in them. There are also travel trailers, campervans, and fifth-wheels to consider.

Consider Your Lifestyle

As mentioned previously, your lifestyle will be one of the biggest determinants when choosing to live in an RV full-time. If you plan on moving from town to town and RV park to RV park, consider something smaller like a Class B or Class C motorhome that’s more maneuverable and fuel efficient. On the other hand, if you’re looking forward to dropping anchor at a long-term RV park and not doing much driving throughout the year, look for an RV that offers you the space, amenities, and the comfort you want and need, such as a class A motorhome.

Talk with Other RV Owners

The best advice comes from people who are already living the lifestyle you can only dream about at this point. Visit RV dealerships, browse RV forums, or even take a drive to nearby long-term RV campgrounds and talk to other RV owners. Their experiences and tips that can help you choose the right vehicle for your needs.

Anyway you look at it, buying an RV is a huge investment. One of the best ways to narrow down what you like and don’t like it to “try before you buy.” There are many RV rentals available throughout the country, in almost every city and small town. As you narrow down your decision, find a similar one available for rent and take it for an adventure. There is no better way to experience if you like it or not, than actually spending time traveling in it. So go ahead, rent several types first!

There are so many reasons to stay at Stonebridge RV Park and Resort. Whether you’re looking for a place to visit for a few nights or you’re searching for an extended stay RV park, Stonebridge is the clear choice in Sweeny, Texas.

Here are the top ten reasons why we’re known as the favorite RV Park in this part of the state:

• Our staff is focused first and foremost on making sure you get settled in. We’re responsive to your requests and make it a priority to ensure that you enjoy your stay.
• Our refreshing swimming pool is a must. It’s HOT in our great state of Texas! You’ll find our pool is a great place for families to gather and meet other guests.
• We offer other numerous amenities above and beyond other RV parks in the area. An outdoor hot tub, BBQ grills,  two stocked, catch-and-release fishing ponds and a vast pet-run area.
• Each concrete site has full hook-ups (30/50 amp).
• Guests have access to free WiFi so staying connected to your friends, family, work is no problem.
• Free cable TV is offered at every site so you won’t miss your favorite shows.
• The on-site laundromat is open 24/7 for your convenience and has plenty of washers and dryers for all guests. You can even sit back and read a book or watch a little TV while you wait on your laundry.
• Be sure and pick up all the supplies you need at the grocery store in town so you can enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire-pit that will encourage everyone to gather around for s’mores.
• In the community lodge you’ll find the park office, but more importantly, there are movies and books that you are free to enjoy at your leisure. The lodge is a comfortable place to sit back and watch the world go by or to curl up in a corner and read your favorite magazine.
• Getting in and out of the park is a breeze no matter what size vehicle or rig you have. There are pull-through, pond-view and shady sites available.

Guests love the natural beauty of the park. There are towering oak trees that provide lots of shade in the summer and turn beautiful colors in the fall.

You can see our rates online at www.stonebridgervpark.com or just give us a shout at 979-245-1200 any time to talk with one of our team members.